Explore decades of insight with the National Health Association’s searchable archive of Health Science magazine, spanning back to 1978. This powerful feature allows you to search by author, making it easy to follow the work of influential voices in Natural Hygiene and deepen your understanding of their teachings over time.

Within these pages, you’ll discover articles that remain as meaningful today as when they were first published—true “timeless teachings” on health, lifestyle, and natural living. Whether you’re researching a specific topic, revisiting foundational principles, or seeking inspiration for your own wellness journey, this archive offers a rich, reliable resource to support informed, conscious living.

Last updated 10-16-26.

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Aarons, Gladys

Gladys co-founded the Canadian Natural Hygiene Society and earned recognition as a Senior Fitness Leader for contributions to health promotion. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1979 (May) – What’s on the Menu?
• 1979 (April) – What’s On the Menu? – family meal recipes submitted by Martha Jensen
• 1979 (January) – What’s On the Menu? – family meal recipes submitted by Dorothy K. Brosious
• 1978 (October) – What’s On the Menu? – Fall salads – Contributed by Ellen Sue Spivack
• 1978 (September) –  What’s On the Menu? – Creative Ideas – contributed by Frances Cheatham
• 1978 (July) –  What’s On the Menu? – Creative Ideas from Ruth Huberman and Jo Willard

Abrams, Meryl

Meryl, a graduate of the University of Michigan, was a performer, planner, and puppeteer with the Tampa Recreation Department. She was also a science instructor at the Dunedin Nature Center in Florida. Her writings appeared in Vegetarian Health Science and Yoga Journal.

• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – What’s in the Market? Summertime is the best time to enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables.
• 1985 (Spring) – Connections Environmental Education With Games 

Acocella, Steven – (MS, DC, DACBN)

Steven is a chiropractic physician with advanced training in clinical nutrition, having earned a degree in the field from the University of Bridgeport. His work integrates chiropractic care and nutritional science to support overall health, wellness, and the body’s natural healing processes.

• 2004 (Winter) – Book Review: Cholesterol Protection for Life by Dr. Joel Fuhrman 
• 2001 (Spring) – Q&A:  I would like to hear your views on osteoporosis. Am I getting enough Vitamin D from the sun? 

Alcott, William – (MD)

William A. Alcott was an author of over 100 books and a proponent of vegetarianism with a keen interest in civil, social, moral, and religious reform. In 1837, he co-founded The American Physiological Society, which was established to teach physiology, anatomy, and the nutrition of a vegetarian lifestyle. He was also a founding member and first president of the American Vegetarian Society (est. 1850) and played a leading role in spreading vegetarianism in the 1800s.

His best-known work, Vegetable Diet: As Sanctioned by Medical Men and By Experience in All Ages, is just as significant in the medical literature as it is in a vegetarian lifestyle. He later added many recipes, many of which were vegan, as Alcott promoted the health benefits of a healthy lifestyle without using animal products. Learn more about Dr. Alcott, a hygienic pioneer.

• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – From Our Hygienic Roots: Excerpt from the Laws of Health (1859).

Allen, Hannah

Hannah served as President of the American Natural Hygiene Society and authored Don’t Get Stuck and Foods for Pleasure and Health, along with several other works on fasting, protein, the dangers of immunization, and various aspects of health, nutrition, and natural hygiene. A respected lecturer and educator, she co-founded the Pasco County chapter of the American Natural Hygiene Society and was a contributing author to Health Science magazine. Read her eulogy in Health Science, Jul/Aug 1990. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1998 (May/Jun) –  Q&A: I recently went on a fast at home, and things went badly. What should I have done differently?
• 1998 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: In Dr. Herbert Shelton’s book, The Science and Fine Art of Food and Nutrition, he says that supplements of the “right kind” are useful to those who are situated so they cannot get a proper diet.  What is the “right kind”? 
• 1989 (Sept/Oct) – Ask Hannah Allen: I have never been able to chew and digest nuts and seeds. What other foods, and how much protein, does Natural Hygiene feel is necessary? From what I understand,  ANHS doesn’t consider B12 essential in the human diet. Is this true?
• 1989 (Jul/Aug) – Ask Hannah Allen: What is the attitude of the ANHS toward the many meat and dairy substitutes made of soy or other vegetable products? Are there hazards to which users are subjecting themselves that may be greater than those the products are designed to avoid?; We live in the Northland and are unable to grow all our own fruits and vegetables year-round. How can we be sure the foods we purchase at the market are good for us—free of pesticides and nutritious? We wash all the fruits and vegetables in detergent and scrub where possible.
• 1989 (May/Jun) – Ask Hannah Allen: I would like to become as knowledgeable as I can about Natural Hygiene and to help the people with whom I work. I have read several Natural Hygiene books and various articles found in Health Science.  I am interested in a course; I have heard that drinking large quantities of water can cause seizures due to electrolyte imbalance. Can you furnish information on this subject?; What is an adequate vegetarian diet for a seven-year-old girl? We have gradually eliminated flesh foods and dairy foods. In the past two years, raw and fresh foods have constituted about 75% of our diet.
• 1989 (Mar/Apr) – Ask Hannah Allen:  I read in an article by Bruce Ames (head of the Biochemistry Department of the University of California) that some perfectly valid Natural Hygiene foods, like beets, celery, figs, alfalfa sprouts, etc., contain carcinogens and mutagens in varying degrees. Would you comment on this?; Do citrus fruits harm tooth enamel? Is it possible for humans to live on fruit alone?
• 1989 (Jan/Feb) – Ask Hannah Allen: News stories recently appeared citing a major decline in dental cavities in children, for which credit was given to fluoride. I thought that fluoridation was dangerous and could actually harm teeth as well as overall health; Is it safe to voluntarily donate a pint of blood? It would not be a personal or emergency type donation
• 1988 (Nov/Dec) – Keynote Address: The Importance of Self-Care. The Following Is Excerpted from President Allen’s address: Self-Care is Natural Hygiene.
• 1988 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: The President’s Report
• 1988 (Nov/Dec) – Ask Hannah Allen: I have experienced difficulty in my social life trying to remain on a 100% raw food diet but find that it’s a “downhill slide into old habit patterns” if I eat cooked food. What are the “various anatomical, physical or emotional weaknesses and/or defects” that would prevent someone from “adhering to the philosophical dietary ideal of 100% raw food with complete success; In the book “Is Menstruation Really Necessary?  the final answer given is not really clear. Now that I have a teenage daughter, vegetarian, but who still eats pizza with cheese, no meat, I want her to become aware of the ANHS opinion as to menstruation. Do Natural Hygienist women, for years on a diet of raw fruits and vegetables, seeds and nuts, still menstruate? 
• 1988 (Sept/Oct) – Ask Hannah Allen: I read your article about vitamin D from the sun’s rays. You did not mention other sources of vitamin D.  For instance, sunflower seeds have vitamin D. Why not suggest this as a supplement in winter?; Is it safe to eat peanuts and lima beans raw?; It is my understanding that fasting would bring down the cholesterol level, but is it not uncommon that, in the beginning of a fast the cholesterol level would go up as more is released out of fatty tissue and out of a buildup in the arteries, into the bloodstream? Some people are told that, through heredity, their systems produce uncommonly high amounts of cholesterol, and are put on dangerous drugs. Can they be helped by fasting and a Natural Hygiene diet? Also, are there any success stories yet about AIDS under Hygienic care?; What is a tuberculin test? How will it affect my health? I hear that a tuberculin test is required of all student teachers in public schools.
• 1988 (July/Aug) – Ask Hannah Allen: I get a lot of arguments from people because I cannot prove to them the advantages of raw food and the disadvantages of a predominantly cooked-food diet. Please give some details and references for people who are not Natural Hygienists; I have been trying to conceive our second child for over a year now without success. Our first child was conceived very quickly, although I had been on the pill for several years. Although we are just now starting to eat 100% hygienically, we have been without meat, pop, candy, dairy products, and refined sugars for five years. Why is this second child proving to be such a problem? I know from my own menstrual cycles that I am regularly fertile every month. What nutritional advice can you give us?
• 1988 (May/Jun) – Ask Hannah Allen:  Two years ago I had a hysterectomy and removal of the ovaries.  I am not 100% Natural Hygiene yet. In addition to more exercise, is there anything I could or should do to ward off the onset of osteoporosis as I age?;  What should I do if I get sick or have an accident? I don’t want to go to a conventional doctor or hospital. Also, do you know of any way that I can kick my bad dietary habits?
• 1988 (Mar/Apr) – Ask Hannah Allen: How does the American Natural Hygiene Society stand on colonic irrigations?; My children are now seven,  five and two, and it is becoming more difficult for me to raise them along Natural Hygiene lines. Their grandparents (my parents) in particular are very much against this philosophy. Another very negative factor is that I’m not practicing what I preach. I feel the philosophy of Natural Hygiene makes so much sense, yet I’m having the hardest time giving up my past lifestyle. Why can’t I? Can you help me?
• 1988 (Jan/Feb) – Ask Hannah Allen: Dr. Shelton’s book. The Science and Fine Art of Food and Nutrition, he says that supplements of the right kind are useful to those who are situated so they cannot get a proper diet. What is the right kind, if any exists, and does this apply to the SAD diet?; I recently took a 13-day fast to relieve my asthma. Of late, I have not been eating properly at all, and needless to say my asthma is really acting up again. When I came home from the fast, I was off all medication. I am now back on drugs. I would like to know if it is too soon to do a two-day fast to get back on the right track again, or is this dangerous while I’m on medication? I am really desperate to resume the Natural Hygiene way of eating and living, and to stop the medication.
• 1987 (Nov/Dec) – The President’s Report
• 1987 (Nov/Dec) – Ask Hannah Allen: This summer I was so torn between the need to be in the sun for vitamin D and the concern about skin cancer that I kept my children in direct sun only one hour a day. As we live in New England, summer sun is especially important to us since we have much less chance to expose our bodies to the sun in the winter. What nutritive value do the sun’s rays have in winter, and what does a moderate tan indicate regarding the body’s nutrition? Is a tan a measure of the sun’s penetrability? And if so, does this mean that the winter sun’s rays are of no nutritive value? Also, what effect does exposure to the sun have on keeping one “warmer” in winter?; There is an urgent need for a Natural Hygiene freezer book, now that fruits and vegetables are plentiful. I do not wish to follow my conventional freezer book. Can you write a column on washing and freezing produce, both non-organic and organic?
• 1987 (Sept/Oct) – Ask Hannah Allen: Many young children are put on drugs to calm their hyperactivity.  I suggested that an improved nutritional program might solve the problem without the use of drugs, but my friend believes he will outgrow the problem. Will you please make parents aware of their responsibility to find other methods of dealing with hyperactivity?; Everyone agrees fresh foods are best, but many of us have to choose between homegrown, frozen or home-canned organic food, or commercial supermarket pesticide-contaminated and possibly irradiated fresh fruits and vegetables. What are some practical alternatives?; I read that frozen and canned vegetables lose 80 to 90% of their nutritional value, as compared to fresh ones. When I buy fresh vegetables off the supermarket shelf, I believe a lot of nutrients are also lost by the time I use them. 
• 1987 (July/Aug)  – Keys to Good Health: Beginning Your New Food Program. Practical First Steps You Can Take NOW to Dramatically Improve Your Diet and Your Health
• 1987 (Mar/Apr) – Ask Hannah Allen: Seek Out a Certified Fasting Supervisor; What if it becomes impossible to live “harmoniously,” eating fresh fruits and vegetables, because of war, famine, etc.? What do you recommend for a one-year food storage supply? What healthful foods do you recommend to be stored 3-5 years?
• 1987 (Jan/Feb) – Ask Hannah Allen: Should I use aluminum cooking pans?;  What is the relationship of aluminum and alzheimer’s disease?
• 1986 (Nov/Dec) – Ask Hannah Allen: I am 71 years of age, have reasonably good health and eyesight. My problem is that I have a feeling of sand in my eyes, under my eyelids, much of the time. This feeling is referred to by some as “Dry Eye,” or “Moisture-Poor Eyes.” What do you think this condition is, its causes, and what can be done to obtain relief?
• 1986 (Sept/Oct) – Ask Hannah Allen: Please enlighten me about the problem of premature sexual development in young children. Some endocrinologists blame estrogen found in beef, chicken, and dairy products. They prescribe an elimination diet and recommend vegetables. But I have recently received information that many vegetables contain estrogen or precursors to estrogen. Can you tell me which vegetables to avoid?; I have heard that continual release of mercury from amalgams.  Do the disadvantages of removing these fillings outweigh the advantages? Where would it be possible to live a Natural Hygienic existence as close as possible to the ideal envisioned by Dr. Shelton?
• 1986 (Jul/Aug) – Ask Hannah Allen: Some foods rob your body of calcium, like oatmeal, which contains phytic acid, which makes calcium soluble and useless and can decalcify the calcium content of other foods. Are these statements valid?; Is it possible to have some salt-free seasonings sent from the States to England? My wife is suffering from a kidney disorder.
• 1986 (May/June) – Ask Hannah Allen: Please give your members information about food irradiation and what they can do to fight it;  Do you have information about the use of a microwave?  What does it do to the food?  Are Vitamins saved during cooking?; I have read that a woman should not fast while nursing a baby. Is it even harmful to skip a few meals when feeling sick?
• 1986 (Mar/Apr) – Ask Hannah Allen: I have been told that my diet should consist largely of varied vegetables, some grain, and a little complete protein (meat, fish, eggs); that fruits are too sweet to be eaten in quantity; and that, statistically, vegetarians do not live as long as people who have some complete protein food from animal sources. Where can I read a solid factual discussion of these matters?; Is freshly ground roasted peanut butter permissible for Hygienists?; Do you recommend taking tests to determine allergies?
• 1986 (Jan/Feb) – Ask Hannah Allen:  Do you know of a safe rinse to remove the insecticide sprays from store-bought produce?; What would make very small circular patches of skin pigment leave the arms and legs in sun-exposed areas?; Are spirulina and bee pollen acceptable foods?; I am interested in eating raw foods but am concerned about getting the needed nutrients. Our soil is so depleted, and organic produce is not available to me. Also, do you have information on good sources of protein besides nuts and seeds?
• 1985 (Nov/Dec) – Ask Hannah Allen: I have been taking a 36-hour fast weekly for about seven years. After I read your article in the July/August 1983 issue of Health Science, I did a 55-hour fast instead.; Some of the carrots we grow in our garden have a green color on the top for about one inch down. I throw the green part away because I relate it to the solanine in green potatoes, which is hazardous to health. I have been steaming and eating the green carrot tops, and am concerned about whether they are high in oxalic acid; Do you know a recipe for a safe home-made deodorant?
• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – Ask Hannah Allen: Like most bodybuilders, they eat and recommend flesh foods.  Can vegetarians produce comparable bodybuilders?; Can you recommend a method for removing unwanted facial hair? 
• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – Ask Hannah Allen: I read in your book Homemakers’ Guide to Foods for Pleasure and Health Information about the treatment of poisonous snakebite. How do you determine when to stop the tourniquet procedure?; Is it advisable to fast one day a week?
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton A Remembrance – 1895-1985
• 1985 (Spring) – Ask Hannah Allen: Will fasting, or several fasts, break up, dissolve, help, improve or eliminate built-up cholesterol (plaque) in the veins?; Do you have any suggestions for the relief of the discomfort of tennis elbow? I also have lower back discomfort. I am still breastfeeding my son, so I have not entertained the idea of a lengthy fast
• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – Self Mastery: Say Goodbye to Destructive Habits
• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – Ask Hannah Allen: I am an insulin-dependent diabetic.  What programs can help me since my focus is on holistic medicine and natural living?; Can you recommend a health resort that has a licensed doctor in charge?  I may be covered by insurance if I attend a health resort that was operated by a licensed practitioner.
• 1984 (Fall) – Ask Hannah Allen: Could you offer some counseling and help to a group of ex-mental patients that want to be healthy, free of toxic drugs? I’m the lady with a burning desire to make the public and media aware of the fact that more people die every year from the effects of legal drugs than illegal drugs; I am looking for opinions-favorable, naturally-about vegetable and fruit juices. A letter in a recent issue of Vegetarian Times said that most Hygienists would argue that juices were not the “cornerstones” of their diets. Do you believe juices can be of value to an invalid or a person who is recovering from illness or surgery?
• 1984 (Jul/Aug) – The Key to Self-Care: The Wisdom and Signals of the Body
• 1984 (Jul/Aug) – Ask Hannah Allen: What information do you have on cataracts, especially the causes?; In addition to fasting and living Hygienically, how should one best cope with the fluorescent lighting?  Is there any harm in using special ultraviolet dark glasses while under these lights?
• 1984 (May/Jun) – Ask Hannah Allen: I am writing to get your opinion of the various potatoes and other below-ground vegetables, compared to grains, as starch foods.; There are different methods of the distillation process, two of which I am aware of — steam distillation and distillation by de-ionization. What is involved in these different processes, and which would be best?; I’d like to become a true Hygienist, but I am held back by the following fears: I am nursing my third child, a 5-month-old boy. I am afraid that a switch to 100% raw foods, none of them cereal grains, might hurt his health. He was born with a weak immune system. I myself have signs of Vitamin B-12 deficiency. What would you suggest my diet be for a switch?; Do you have any information on giving reduced dosages of childhood immunizations? Also, more information on the killed polio virus vaccine over the live virus vaccine? 
• 1984 (Mar/Apr) – Ask Hannah Allen: What are the causes of dandruff of the scalp?; Are there any publications of the Natural Hygiene about menopause? Are there any dangers of osteoporosis when one follows Natural Hygiene principles?; I am concerned about the amount of preservatives used in cosmetics. Can you suggest a company or solution? Also, what roll-on deodorant do you suggest? 
• 1984 (Mar/Apr) – Battle of the Bulge
• 1984 (Jan/Feb) – Ask Hannah Allen: Does elective surgery have its place in Natural Hygiene? I have bunions. They result in developing calluses on the soles of my feet which build up to a rather painful state until I have to resort to their removal by a podiatrist.; The hygienic diet works all right, but the insecticides in foods ruin it. Now, for about one and one-half months, 1 have blisters almost all over my body … Please advise if there is a better way to ease or prevent suffering from poisoned foods. 
• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – Ask Hannah Allen: In view of the countless chemicals and additives included in commercial shampoos, I have been using “natural” shampoo. Could you tell me what chemicals to look out for on the list of ingredients, and can you recommend a particular type of shampoo or other alternative care of the hair
• 1983 (Sept/Oct) – Self-Care vs. Medical Care. Now It Can Be Told
• 1983 (Sept/Oct) – Ask Hannah Allen: I heard that foods that are members of the nightshade family should not be used. What is the difference between water purifiers and water distillers?
• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – Ask Hannah Allen: Is Aloe Vera Gel Harmful?
• 1979 (January) – Understanding Fasting: Fasting, Elimination Diets and Starvation
• 1978 (December) –  Understanding Fasting – Fasting for Weight Reduction, Part II
• 1978 (October) – Understanding Fasting – Fasting for Weight Reduction, Part I
• 1978 (September) –  Understanding Fasting: Planning Ahead
• 1978 (July) –  Understanding Fasting: Basic Need for Fasters, Part II
• 1978 (June) – Understanding Fasting: Basic Need for Fasters, Part I
• 1978 (May) – Understanding Fasting- Getting Started
• 1978 (April) – Understanding Fasting- Less Difficult than Dieting… it Leads to Health Improvement

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Andrews, Arthur

Arthur served on the Board of Directors for the ANHS; Former president of the Missouri Natural Hygiene Society; A contributing author to Natural Hygiene News and the Health Science magazine. Graduate degree in health education, Washington University, St. Louis, MO. Author, “Fit Food For Man” and “Your Health is Your Business”; writer, Dr. Shelton’s Hygienic Review. Founder of the Century Club in 1958. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1979 (April) – Toward a New Profession: Looking Ahead
• 1979 (February) – Health is Salvation, and Salvation is Health
• 1979 (January) – Framework for a New National Headquarters

apRobert, Anne

Anne apRobert was a key figure associated with Sprouting Publications, an independent organization and publisher based in Ashland, Oregon, during the 1980s.

• 1987 (Jan/Feb) – “I Didn’t Know Sprouting Seeds at Home Could Be So Easy”. Step-by-step sprouting instructions.

Anderson, Scott – (MD)

Scott operated the Health Promotion Clinic, where he provided guidance in natural health practices and preventive care. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2002 (Winter) – Q&A:  Why is Sodium Harmful?

Aukamp, David – (DC)

David Aukamp, D.C., a longtime member of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS), earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia, in 1994. In 1995, he completed a fasting supervision internship at the Center for Conservative Therapy in Penngrove, California, and received certification from the International Association of Hygienic Physicians.

Dr. Aukamp maintained an outpatient chiropractic practice in Atlanta, Georgia, and was actively involved in the natural hygiene movement. In addition to his work as a Hygienic physician, he served on the ANHS Board of Directors. Read his interview in Health Science Jan/Feb 1999.

• 1999 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: Concerns about safe food storage;  Fears of muscle loss from fasting.  What about the correct consumption of fruit? Is it not better to eat fruit on an empty stomach?
• 1999 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: Best time to eat to gain or lose weight?; I make my own whole-wheat bread, which uses honey and 1/2 tsp of salt.  Is this healthy to eat? 

Austin, Harriet – (MD)

Harriet Austin was a hydrotherapist, author, and dress reform advocate. She was among the first women to receive the title Doctor of Medicine and one of the first doctors (male or female) to specialize in hydrotherapy.

She practiced at Our Home Hygienic Institute, which became the world’s largest hygienic institute. Working with Dr. James Jackson, she promoted and practiced his principles, which included simple food, clean air and water, sunshine, solid sleep, exercise, and hydropathy treatments as needed.

As editor of the magazine Laws of Life, she spread the message of Hygiene and remained in this position throughout her life. She also authored several books on women’s health, bathing, and dress reform.

Together with Dr. Susanna Dodds, Harriet Austin promoted the National Dress Reform Association. To support the movement, she created and modeled an outfit that she felt would promote health. She wore this style for the rest of her life.

She was an influential 19th-century female natural health practitioner, a dress reform advocate, and a true trailblazer. She became one of the great pioneers of the National Hygiene Movement, a cornerstone of the National Health Association. Learn More.

• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – Timeless Teaching: Sickness is Always Caused by Wrongdoing

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Azar, Zarin – (MD)

Zarin is a gastroenterologist with Kaiser Permanente, where she works with patients to address and improve conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and digestive disorders through evidence-based lifestyle and nutritional approaches.

Dedicated to advancing public understanding of nutrition and humane, non-animal research methods, Dr. Azar is currently writing a book in her native language, Farsi, to help bring these important concepts to readers in Iran. She is a Lifetime Member of the National Health Association and a Life Partner of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

• 2014 (Fall) –  From Conventional to Lifestyle Medicine: Discovery of the body’s innate healing power

Barnard, Neil – (MD, FACC)

An Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, hormonal symptoms, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients. Dr. Barnard has authored more than 100 scientific publications and 20 books for medical and lay readers and is editor-in-chief of the Nutrition Guide for Clinicians, a textbook available to all U.S. medical students. A contributing author to the Health Science Magazine. Check out his interview in the Health Science – Fall 2024. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Special Report: Milk and Breast Cancer: Important information every woman should know! 
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Healthy Calcium Balance: High calcium intake does not ensure against osteoporosis!
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – The Pyramid Crumbles: Rewriting the U.S. Dietary Guideline
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – The new food groups “trapezoid” Introduced
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – Interview: T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. This world-renowned scientist’s China Study suggests that the closer one approaches a total plant-based diet, the greater the health benefits! 
• 1993 (May/June) – Special Report: The Need for New Food Recommendations. These new recommendations by the Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine will transform the way Americans eat!
• 1992 (Nov/Dec) – Understanding Your Body: Food Power for Athletes: Dispelling the myths of the high-protein, meat-based diet
• 1992 (Fall) -Understanding Your Body: The Protein Myth
• 1992 (July/Aug) – Understanding Your Body: Women and Cancer – Opportunities for Prevention

Barnett, Ted – (MD, FACLM)

Ted is the president and board chair of Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute, which he founded in 2015. Known as the High-Tech Doctor with Low-Tech Solutions, he is an interventional radiologist, mammographer, body imager, and partner with Borg and Ide Imaging in Rochester, NY, where he has practiced since 1986. He received his BS in 1976 from Yale and his MD in 1980 from Tufts, where he also completed his diagnostic imaging residency, and he became board-certified in 1984. Eleven years later, in 1995, he became one of the first physicians board-certified in vascular & interventional radiology, and in 2017, he became one of the first 204 physicians board-certified in lifestyle medicine. As a fellow and former board member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Barnett is dedicated to transforming medical practice using the principles of plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Ted lives with his wife, Carol, in an old farmhouse near Rochester, NY. They have three amazing lifelong vegan children. Learn more at RochesterLifestyleMedicine.org and PaleBlue.Community

• 2025 (Winter) – Ted Barnett, MD: The High-Tech Doctor with Low-Tech Solutions 

Barry, John

John was president of the American Holistic Sciences Association. This organization publishes The Herald of Holistic Health.

• 1984 (May/Jun) – Holistic Approach: Relying On The Doctor Within

Bass, Stanley

Dr. Stanley S. Bass, N.D., D.C., Ph.C., practiced in Brooklyn, New York, where he consulted with patients, supervised fasts, and guided others toward nutritional programs and practices designed to promote and maintain good health. Dr. Bass began studying nutrition in 1936. He undertook his first fast in 1939 and became a Natural Hygienist in 1947. He graduated from the New York Institute of Dietetics, the American School of Naturopathy, the Columbia Institute of Chiropractic, and the Eastern States Chiropractic Institute.

An original thinker, Dr. Bass contributed significantly to the philosophy and practice of Natural Hygiene. He was an avid proponent of proper diet, fasting, and other aspects of the Hygienic regimen to restore and maintain health. He authored several publications on these subjects and was preparing a four-book course designed to teach Life Science and Natural Hygiene.
Dr. Bass also founded the Life Science Headquarters in New York City and established the Life Science Health Haven in Woodridge, New York. The Health Haven served as a retreat where he supervised fasting and instructed students and guests in Life Science, Natural Hygiene principles, and the Hygienic approach to diet and health.

• 1978 (April) – Inner Strength: How To Solve Problems Objectively

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Bauer, Lee

He served as President of both the St. Louis, Missouri, and Hawaii chapters of the American Natural Hygiene Society and served on the Society’s Board of Directors. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1983 (Mar/Apr) – Meditation Brings Mental and Emotional Poise
• 1982 (July/Aug) – Arthritis- Ankylosis: A Case History of Rose and Lee Bauer

Baur, Gene

A pioneer in undercover investigations and farm animal rescue, Gene has visited hundreds of farms, stockyards, and slaughterhouses, documenting deplorable conditions. His pictures and videos exposing factory-farming cruelty have aired nationally and internationally, educating millions about the plight of modern farm animals, and his rescue work has inspired an international farm sanctuary movement. Gene helped pass the first U.S. laws prohibiting inhumane animal confinement and continues working on systemic food-industry reforms. His work has been covered by major media outlets, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, the New York Times, LA Times, and Wall Street Journal, among others. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2008 (Fall) –  Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food

Bausch, Dotsie

A game changer with Olympic-level compassion, Dotsie leads with her heart. Her 2015 TED Talk, “Olympic Level Compassion,” revealed that her 2012 Olympic silver-medal-winning ride with Team USA was powered by plants and inspired many to adopt a plant-based diet. Dotsie was featured in the 2018 documentary “The Game Changers,” executive produced by James Cameron. Named one of the top 20 most influential vegans in the world by VegNews magazine, Dotsie founded Switch4Good, an evidence-based nonprofit that fights the misinformation spread by Big Dairy. Whether she’s teaming with health experts, athletes, and the International Olympic Committee to write the first playbook for plant-based athletes titled “Let the Plant-Based Games Begin”; working with Washington legislators to get soy milk added as an option in our schools; joining other social justice warriors to get Starbucks to drop the plant-milk surcharge; or leading her team at Switch4Good to teach parents and doctors about the harm drinking cow’s milk does to kids, Dotsie Bausch is making the world a kinder and gentler place for people, animals, and our planet.

• 2025 (Spring) – As Dairy’s Stranglehold on the U.S. Dwindles, a Brighter Future Takes Shape

Bender, Jules

Jules Bender was an attorney who practiced in Hicksville, New York. He attended his first American Natural Hygiene Society Annual Convention in Hartford, Connecticut, marking the beginning of his involvement with the organization.

• 1982 (May/Jun) – Natural Hygiene Joins a Folk Dance Circle

Benesh, Gerald – (MD)

Gerald studied at the Cleveland College of Manual Therapy, Davison College of Naprapathy, and the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Throughout his career, he operated several health restoration centers in Ohio and North Carolina, helping individuals improve their health through Natural Hygiene principles.

For many years, Gerald served as Director of Paradise Valley Health Ranch, where he supervised therapeutic fasting and health recovery programs. He later ran a private Natural Hygiene practice in Southern California, specializing in lifestyle-centered approaches to restoring health.

A respected educator and advocate, Gerald wrote numerous articles for Hygienic Review and lectured widely across the United States. He was a past president of the American Natural Hygiene Society and a founding member of both the American Natural Hygiene Society and the International Association of Professional Natural Hygienists. His work helped advance the principles and practice of Natural Hygiene for generations of health professionals and enthusiasts. Learn more about Dr. Benesh. Read the article about him in Health Science – May/June 1997 and Health Science – Jul/Aug 1991. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2004 (Summer) – Observations: The Mature Man: Where do you see yourself?
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A:  I would like some comments about reflexology and that method of treatment.
• 1983 (May/Jun) – You are a Miracle. 
• 1981 (Aug/Sept) – Doctor Benesh’s Two Worst Cases

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Berardi, Richard – (DO)

Richard is a board-certified internist and lifestyle physician in a large, traditional, multi-specialty practice. He received bachelor’s degrees in biology and biochemistry from Purdue University and his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has served as medical director in many areas over his career, including for the osteopathic residency program at Overlook; for Weigh to Live, a weight loss program he helped form; at a skilled nursing facility through the COVID years; at an indigent population clinic; and even at the Passaic County Jail in correctional medicine. He has started multiple integrated medicine practices and most recently served as President of his city’s Board of Health. He is most proud of his three sons, Mike, David, and John, and their dogs Gabe and Elsa. He credits his wife of over 30 years, Anne, with transforming him from a traditional medicine practitioner into a lifestyle medicine practitioner. He is a proud member of the NHA and ACLM and promotes their values whenever possible with his peers and patients alike.

• 2025 (Summer) – Embracing the Wisdom of Hippocrates, Personally and Professionally

Bernick, Lauren

Lauren became an unexpected health advocate after being diagnosed with coronary artery disease at the age of 46. Determined to avoid a lifetime of statins and medications, she began researching alternative approaches and ultimately adopted Dr. Esselstyn’s Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease program. Her dramatic health improvements inspired her to help others discover the power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.

Before entering health education, Lauren honed her communication and performance skills as a stand-up comedian. She was a semifinalist in Roseanne Barr’s Funniest Mom in America in 2007 and was named Funniest Mom of Austin, Texas. Today, she combines humor, authenticity, and practical guidance to inspire others through speaking engagements, classes, and her website, WellElephant.com.

• 2020 (Spring) – Won’t You Join Us for Dinner? Tackling the Challenge of Eating at Someone’s House

Bertolino, Cheryl

• 1979 (Oct/Nov) – Wake Up and Start Living

Bichelman, Jamie

Jamie is an award-winning journalist and a mental health researcher. Jamie uses his graduate degree in psychology from NYU, graduate degrees in psychology and journalism from Harvard University, and graduate certificates in nutrition, food sustainability, and health across the lifespan to provide evidence-based reporting to readers worldwide. Jamie enjoys learning about animal behavior and exercise physiology and lives with his fiancée and rescue cats.

• 2025 (Spring) – As Dairy’s Stranglehold on the U.S. Dwindles, a Brighter Future Takes Shape

Bilyeu, Brandi – (OD)

Brandi is a graduate of the Pacific University College of Optometry and co-owner of Eye Care of the Big Horns, LLC in Sheridan, Wyoming. She is a past president and board member of the Wyoming Optometric Association, where she also served as Educational Chair, and is a current member of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society.

Dr. Bilyeu and her husband, Chris, are proud to raise their two daughters in Sheridan, where she remains actively engaged in her profession and community.

• 2021 (Spring) – Beyond Acuity: What an Eye Exam Can Now Reveal

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Bonjour, Matthieu – (MD) – France

Matthieu specializes in internal medicine and has a strong interest in the multidimensional treatment of complex chronic disease. His work focuses particularly on autoimmune conditions, where he combines the highest standards of scientific evidence with a holistic, patient-centered approach to improve quality of life, prevention, and disease reversal.

Dr. Bonjour coauthored a research study at Cochin Hospital in Paris examining treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus. He is deeply committed to advancing integrative and lifestyle-based strategies that address the root causes of chronic illness while supporting long-term health and wellness.

• 2019 (Summer) – Can a Whole-Plant-Food Diet Help Lupus?  Reports show that fasting and plant-food diets can improve symptoms of autoimmune conditions

Boruff, Barbara Ann

• 1981 (Jan) – Immunization: The Risk Factors 

Bosco, Carl S. – (DC)

• 1983 (Mar/Apr) – First Steps Toward Hygiene: The Limits of Office Practice –  One Doctor’s View

Braunstein, Mark

Mark Mathew Braunstein wrote Radical Vegetarianism and Fruits & Sprouts, from which “The Perfect Persimmon” and “Magnificent Mango” are excerpted.

• 1986 (Sept/Oct) – How to select fruit:  The Perfect Persimmon
• 1986 (Jul/Aug) – How to select fruit:  The Magnificent Mango
• 1986 (May/June) – Good Eating: Introducing the Avocado
• 1986 (Mar/Apr) – Good Eating: How to Select Fruit

Bravo, Chef Ramses

Ramses is the executive chef at TrueNorth Health Center, where he has been redefining plant-based cuisine since 2007. Trained in traditional cooking—where butter, cream, meat, and rich ingredients were staples—he transitioned to whole-food, plant-based cooking without oil, sugar, or even salt. In fact, he nearly declined the role when he learned of these restrictions, but ultimately embraced the challenge—one that proved to be truly life-changing.

Today, Chef Bravo is passionate about showing that healthy food can be both nourishing and delicious. He teaches adults and children nationwide how to prepare simple, flavorful plant-based meals and has become a leading voice in oil-free cooking. He is the author of Bravo! He shares recipes and courses through his Bravo Plant-Based platform and on his YouTube channel. Outside the kitchen, he enjoys photography, creative writing, sports, and—by his own admission—making his girlfriend happy.

• 2022 (Summer) – How to Eat Healthfully at Restaurants: A Chef’s Perspective

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Breakey, Jeff

Jeff Breakey is the former editor and publisher of The SproutLetter newsletter. He has studied holistic health and nutrition for nine years and has spent the past three years researching water purification systems.

• 1988 (Mar/Apr) – Special Report: Water Purification. In Part II of this two-part series, the author evaluates three systems you can purchase for home use.
• 1988 (Jan/Feb) – Special Report: Water, Water Everywhere… But Is It Fit to Drink? In Part I of a two-part article, the author lists the many water contamination problems we must face

Bressack, Dennis – (DDS)

A practicing dentist based in Woodstock, New York, he is a former Health Director at Shangri-La in Florida and previously served on the Board of Directors of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS). He also served as a contributing editor for Health Science magazine. An accomplished writer and lecturer, he is married to Marsha Bressack. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2000 (Nov-Dec) – Q&A: Are dental X rays necessary?
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – Dental Health: Crowns, oral infections, and heart disease 
• 2000 (May/Jun) – Dental Health: Baby Teeth, Root Canals and Dental Insurance
• 2000 (Mar/Apr) –  Dental Health: Wisdom Teeth Removal and Medicating Children.
• 2000 (Jan/Feb) – Dental Health: Fluoride, Insurance, and Children’s Concerns.   
• 1999 (Nov/Dec) – Dental Health: Concerns about mercury in amalgam fillings. 
• 1999 (Sept/Oct) – Dental Health: To pull, or not to pull…That is the question
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) – Dental Health: New technology offers hope for sensitive patients
• 1999 (May/Jun) – Dental Health: Are implants acceptable replacements for teeth?
• 1999 (Mar/Apr) – Dental Health: Is root canal Therapy a safe way to save teeth?
• 1999: (Jan/Feb) – Dental Health: Dental X-rays are a necessary compromise!
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  Q&A: Are there any advantages to cleaning your teeth with a Waterpik? 
• 1998 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: What can I do to preserve my teeth?
• 1998 (May/Jun) –  Q&A: What can I do to minimize the number of X-rays I receive at the dental office?
• 1998 (March/April) –  Q&A:  Are dental X-rays necessary? Under what circumstances, if any, are they advisable? What alternatives are available to a person who refu
• ses X-rays? 
• 1998 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: Is brushing advisable in the care of the teeth? If so, what kind of brush is best? How often should one brush? 
• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: What can our teeth tell us about our health?
• 1997 (Jan/Feb) – Dental Health: How to Care for Your Teeth and Gums. A look at oral hygiene from a Natural Hygiene perspective! 
• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – Book Review: Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention & Vaginal Birth After Cesarean By Nancy Wainer Cohen & Lois J. Estner
• 1980 (Feb/Mar) – The Fluoridation Dilemma
• 1979 (Jun/July) – Solid Foods for the Young Child – Family Education
• 1979 (May) – Q&A: Dental Health: Are there any contraindications to having dentistry done during pregnancy and lactation?; Our 13-year-o/d daughter needs braces. Because of crooked teeth, our orthodontist recommended removing four teeth. An Natural Hygienists, we are hesitant to remove good teeth unnecessarily. We are in a dental dilemma. Can you offer me any advice?
• 1979 (April) – Family Education- Home Death: A Meaningful Family Experience
• 1979 (March) – Brushing Up: Q&A – Your article about bleeding gums has caused me to reevaluate my thinking. Please explain how to care for my teeth and gums, please as well as brush and floss.
• 1979 (January) – Questions about Dental Health: What are the alternatives to Novocaine for someone who does not have a high pain tolerance and is concerned about the effects of Novocaine on the body
• 1978 (December) –  Questions about Dental Health – What is a root canal? Isn’t it expensive and painful? Won’t the tooth discolor, fall apart and have to be pulled anyway?
• 1978 (October) – Questions about Dental Health – Until recently, I had not been to a dentist in 10 years and was surprised at the miniature fillings. I have been living a Natural Hygiene life for 5 years and wonder if sufficient calcium is not taken, could the teeth become soft on this diet? Or is it primarily a hereditary problem and the early diet that would have the effect?; What is the material that is used to make false teeth? Is it toxic? If my dentures are loose, is a reline necessary? How is it done?; My dentist recently informed me that I may have temporomandibular joint syndrome. He said my severe headaches and earaches may be due to an imbalance in my bite and my jaw muscles. He wants to inject the joint with cortisone or Novocaine. Is there a more natural way to get relief from these symptoms?
• 1978 (September) –  Family Education: Successful Infant Feeding
• 1978 (September) –  Questions about Dental Health – I read a newspaper article on the possibility of a tooth decay vaccine. Hallelujah! Does that mean that I don’t have to play games with that silly brush and floss anymore?; What are wisdom teeth? Is it necessary to remove them?; Does lengthy fasting loosen fillings? I noticed a root canal filling dropped out after a fast. 
• 1978 (August) – Questions about Dental Health – What can I do to minimize the amount of X-ray I receive in the dental office?; My gums are red and swollen. They are painful and bleed easily when / brush. My teeth are very loose and / have bad breath. Do I have pyorrhea, and what can / do?; Is it true that they now have filling materials which require no drilling on the tooth?
• 1978 (July) –  Family Education: Disease: Nature’s Way
• 1978 (July) –  Questions about Dental Health – Does the body take up mercury from amalgam fillings?; Local dentists and the school board are planning to introduce a fluoride rinse program into my school system. Five minutes a week, children aged 5-12 will rinse with a 2% sodium fluoride solution. They say it is harmless and can reduce tooth decay. What do you think?; Is brushing advisable in the care of the teeth? If so, what kind of brush is best? How often should one brush? 
• 1978 (June) – Questions about Dental Health –  Can decayed teeth heal themselves?; Are dental X-rays necessary?  Under what circumstances are they advisable?  What alternatives are there for those who refuse X-rays? Can the steel pick which dentists use create holes that might not otherwise exist or aggravate a condition that might otherwise heal? 
• 1978 (May) – Family Education: Breastfeeding: The Decision that Benefits the Whole Family
• 1978 (May) – Questions about Dental Health –  Does the fast have a role in dental health? What are the advantages and disadvantages of pressurized water for cleaning the teeth?; What evidence does the mouth/teeth provide as to the health of the whole organism?
• 1978 (April) – Dental Culture

Bressack, Marsha

She was a contributing editor of Health Science magazine. Marsha Bressack, Dennis Bressack’s wife, drew on her extensive personal experience in her workshop on “Rearing Children Hygienically.” She also led a session for nursing mothers and narrated a film depicting both a hospital birth and a home birth. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1980 (Apr/May) – Rearing Children Hygienically
• 1979 (Jun/July) – Solid Foods for the Young Child – Family Education
• 1978 (September) –  Family Education: Successful Infant Feeding
• 1978 (July) –  Family Education: Disease: Nature’s Way
• 1978 (May) – Family Education: Breastfeeding: The Decision that Benefits the Whole Family

Brosius, John – (D.C., N.D., D.D.T. (Harrisburg, PA) and (St. Petersburg, FL)

He was a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic and turned to Natural Hygiene in 1942 while still a student. He supervised fasting in St. Petersburg, Florida, and practiced as a hygienic clinician for decades, caring for patients with a wide range of conditions. His extensive experience gave him authoritative knowledge of bodily function and impairment, which he conveyed in his lectures with clarity and simplicity. He was a frequent speaker at conventions and a former contributor to the Natural Hygiene Educator. He was married to Dorothy Brosius. Read his interview in Health Science May 1979 and learn more about Dr. Brosius and what he accomplished. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1980 (Apr/May) – Q&A: / always feel depleted after a properly conducted fast, and it takes a while to recuperate. What does this indicate?

Brown, Rachel (CMT)

Rachel earned her BA in geography from the University of Washington and her Plant-Based Nutrition and Food and Sustainability certificates from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell. After being diagnosed with high cholesterol in her late 20s, she discovered The China Study and started eating WFPBNO, which quickly dropped her cholesterol by 50 points. That marked the start of her family’s shift from the standard American diet (SAD) to a whole-food, plant-based, no-oil (WFPBNO) lifestyle and led her to write For Fork’s Sake: A Quick Guide to Healing Yourself and the Planet Through a Plant-Based Diet. A licensed massage and Pain Neutralization Technique practitioner, Rachael is also a certified yoga and Pilates instructor and a spiritual director. She completed the 12-day McDougall program and has led corporate mindfulness seminars. She has also been an adjunct professor in nutrition and wellness. Rachael is happily married with two grown children. She lives in California, where she can usually be found trail running, rock climbing, cycling, and bikepacking with her husband. Learn more at forforkssakebook.com.

• 2026 (Winter) – Massage and Pain Neutralization Technique

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Brown, Tracy

• 2001 (Summer) – Your Teeth, Your Health – Link Among Stress, Pain, and Immune Function

Buchan, Vivian

• 1979 (Aug/Sept) – Shhhh. What You See Can Hurt You

Bukhari, Rizwan – (MD) – Texas

Rizwan is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access, and varicose veins. “Dr. Riz” founded North Texas Vascular Center, offering procedures to prevent amputation and promote limb salvage. He is also board-certified in lifestyle medicine and, having seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health, focuses on preventive care and lifestyle choices. He promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help people prevent, halt, and reverse disease. He recognizes that cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, hyperlipidemia/hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices. Dr. Bukhari often lectures on cardiovascular disease, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and longevity. He also has a segment on the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast called “Doctor in the House.”

• 2024 (Winter) – Longevity: Exploring the Quest for an Extended Lifespan
• 2026 (Summer) – Stroke: The Emergency You Can Often Prevent

Bulsiewicz, Will – (MD, MSCI)

Will is a board-certified gastroenterologist, gut health expert, and bestselling author of Fiber Fueled. A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine, he served as chief medical resident at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and chief gastroenterology fellow at the University of North Carolina Hospitals.

Dr. Bulsiewicz is passionate about helping people move beyond restrictive and fad diets toward a sustainable, plant-forward lifestyle that supports lasting health. Through his work with the #plantfed community, he emphasizes lifestyle medicine—using nutrition, movement, and daily habits to restore gut health and empower individuals to take control of their well-being.

Learn more at The Plant Fed Gut, or follow him on social media @theguthealthmd.

• 2021 (Fall) –  Digestion 101: From Lips to Hips
• 2020 (Summer) – My Journey to Being Fiber-Fueled

Burton, Alec – (M.Sc., D.O., D.C. – Australia)

Graduate of the British College of Osteopathy, the College of Naturopathy, and the Northern College of Natural Therapeutics. Co-director of Arcadia Health Center in Sydney; co-founder, member, and past president of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians; writer and lecturer. Read his interview in Health Science, Nov/Dec 1990, and another one in Health Science Jun/July 1980. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2010 (Fall) –  The Concept of Cause
• 2007 (Winter) –  Q&A: How should we get adequate amounts of vitamin D — from the sun or supplements? 
• 2007 (Winter) –  Q&A:  What do you think of Chinese acupuncture for pain?
• 2007 (Summer) –  Q&A: I recently purchased a dietary supplement from my ophthalmologist for dry eyes, which contained “other” ingredients: gelatin, water, vegetable shortening, glycerin, lecithin, beeswax, titanium dioxide, and caramel color. Are these bad for you? 
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) – Observations – Change 
• 2004 (Fall) – Observations: Do Not Wait Until It Is Too Late?
• 2004 (Spring) – Fasting Rejuvenation
• 2003 (Spring) – Misconceptions About Science
• 2001 (Fall) – News – Nutrition and Vegetables
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: Fasting and acute disease 
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A:  I know there are many kinds of psoriasis, but will the Hygienic diet cure it? Are there certain foods one should not eat?? 
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: Is blood donation recommended? If so, should one prepare for the donation and treat themselves after the donation? Is a pint a good amount to give?
• 1999 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A:  I practice “Healing Touch,” which uses the connection between the mind and body naturally, without drugs or herbs.  What do you think is so wrong about utilizing inner energies in new or “alternative” ways? 
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) –  Thinking clearly about the raw-food diet  
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A:  Why are conservatively cooked, “properly combined”foods considered anabolic once our physiology has been internally cleansed and detoxified?  
• 1999 (May/Jun) – Q&A:  Too much fiber a problem?; Is “lymphatic drainage” safe? 
• 1999 (Mar/Apr) – Current thinking in Natural Hygiene – Has there been a shift away from “Sheltonian” thinking? 
• 1998 (Jul/Aug) –  Q&A: I have read that fasting causes serious harm by depleting your levels of protein, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium. Is this true?
• 1997 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: How to gain weight healthfully on a hygienic lifestyle? 
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A:  I have read that disease is a unity, and that you can’t “catch” a cold, or flu, etc. I am confused as to how so many people who got the bubonic plague, Hong Kong flu, etc. all got the same symptoms. Surely there must be some form of transmission of a toxin or bacteria from the air or touch or something. Please explain.
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Q&A: Can you tell me if there is any value to undertaking two- to three-day fasts when my body is not in a crisis?; I sometimes wake up during the night with cramps in my legs. I think that my diet is balanced, so this does not seem to be the cause. Can you explain this to me? I also routinely have a salty taste in my mouth since changing my diet.
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Healing is a biological process! The powers of growth, repair, and defense are inherent in the living organism
• 1996 (May/June) – Understanding Your Body: The Anatomy of Cure. Understanding the fallacy of the “curing” mentality!
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: It is said that bacteria thrive in an acidic environment. What can be done to change one’s stomach environment for the better, and will this help to decrease the bacteria population? Does one have to get rid of the bacteria to avoid developing an ulcer, or is it more complex than this? Are the bacteria only an effect of the constant acid environment in the stomach?; What information might you have about “Vegemite?
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Q&A: I know there are many kinds of psoriasis, but will the Hygienic diet cure it? Are there certain foods one should not eat?; Is blood donation recommended? If so, should one prepare for the donation and treat himself after the donation? Is a pint a good amount to give?
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: What is your position on the treatment of eczema? Nothing seems to work, and my brother is running out of ideas; I have often wondered about the apparent success of placebos as opposed to medical drugs. Since placebos are harmless, why couldn’t the lack of interference by drugs be the answer?
• 1995 (Sept/Oct) – Is fasting one day per week a helpful or harmful practice?
• 1995 (Summer) – Q&A: What do Hygienists need to know about “liver spots”? Do they signal organ deterioration? What about other blemishes that appear on the skin and stay? If a cancerous mole develops from overexposure to sunlight, is surgery the only recourse? Or does Hygiene offer another answer?
• 1995 (May/June) – Q&A: Living in the New York metropolitan area and working in building construction keeps me exposed to a high level of environmental pollutants. Although I feel great, I have recently read reports that point to a need for vitamin and mineral supplementation to counter the effects of living in such a polluted environment. I could use some help in this matter. 
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: According to Hygienic principles, what is the “influencing factor” which causes the “spots” in measles, and why does this disease seem to occur mostly in the spring?; What might cause eyes to water when we go for our morning walk? Could it be triggered by wind, cold, or something in the air?
• 1991 (July/Aug) – Forum: Factors You Can Control that Affect Cholesterol Levels – The following is excerpted from a forum conducted at the 1990 ANHS International Natural Living Conference at Hofstra University, NY.
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Forum: The Advisability of Pap Smears.  A Test that Concerns Many Women
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Forum: How Estrogen Replacement Therapy Affects Women
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Forum: When Should We Use X-rays?
• 1989 (May/Jun) – Understanding Your Body: What Is Wrong with Corrective Exercise?
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton: A Remembrance – 1895-1985
• 1984 (Jul/Aug) – Quality and Quantity
• 1984 (May/Jun) – Holistic Medicine 
• 1981 (Jan) – Professional Opinion: Glaucoma
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspectives on Childbirth
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspective on Body Movement and Energy Conservation
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspective on Cancer
• 1980 (Feb/Mar) – Health and Disease are Interrelated
• 1980 (Feb/Mar) – Q&A: Do you find in your practice a sodium-potassium imbalance among vegetarians?; What about observing more limited exposure during a sunspot cycle high, especially at the climax of the 11-year sunspot cycle peak—this with regard to cancer and serious burns, especially at the beach?; Do you distinguish between good stress and bad stress—in other words, high levels of excitement, looking forward to something, that produce a lot of the same physical feelings as “bad stress.” Does the body differentiate between one stress and another, one causing disease and one not?; Is it true that your body becomes immune to medication after a while and you have to take more and more? But if you have a disease where you take a drug to cure it, like penicillin, after a while wouldn’t you become immune as your body builds a resistance?; If a person is confronted with the necessity of remedial surgery, isn’t he more or less forced to take a course of antibiotics afterwards? Is there any way to act afterward to reduce the possibility of damage from this necessary course that he can not avoid-other than to rest and possibly fast and wait for time to eliminate as much of it as possible?; Do you think many professional athletes can maintain their efficiency on junk food?; Can you give any suggestions for reducing high blood pressure?; What is the normal pulse rate for a healthy person?; If a person has been told to take thyroid all their life, is there any way they can build their system up so that they won’t have to take it?; How about getting off hormones?; What would you say about enormous helpings of kelp?; Reports say the average life expectancy has gone up. Can you knock that down?; A friend of mine who had the gallstone operation was warned by her doctor against celery and tomato producing oxalates which I had never heard of before. Could you comment on that?; Sometimes I have distinct and pressing cravings for both spinach and/ or potatoes. Is there any reason?; How does one overcome hereditary factors that can cause disease? Hemorrhoids might be one example.; In reference to rest and sleep, is there any general rule you can follow in obtaining it day by day?; When someone is on a fast, are all the poisons stored in the body released into the bloodstream in a form of bacteria?; Dr. Simonton believes we can touch the immune systems in our bodies through visualizing being well. He has tapes, and he tries to teach people how to visualize a healthy body to replace the diseased body. Your thoughts?; Do you know if any research has been done to improve the various ailments of the eyes? Have you had any success in treating your patients in improving their eyesight? Like cataracts?
• 1979 (Oct/Nov) – Fasting Too Long?
• 1978 (July) –  Mental and Emotional Factors in Health
• 1978 (April) – Junk Foods

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Burton, Monroe – (MD)

• 1983 (May/Jun) – Book Review: Circumcision – An American Health Fallacy By Edward Wallerstein
• 1982 (Mar/Apr) – The Common Cold and the Hommon Hot
• 1981 (Oct/Nov) – Vegetarian Diet… Facts and Fallacies
• 1981 (April/May) – Book Review: Sunlight Could Save Your Life by Zane Kime, MD, MS
• 1981 (Feb/Mar) – Energy and Stimulation: The Story of ATP

Burton, Nejla – (Burton, M.Sc., D.O., D.C.)

Co-director of the Arcadia Health Center and member of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians. Served as a psychologist, lecturer, and teacher. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1995 (Summer) – Q&A: Please describe your views on estrogen replacement therapy for women who are experiencing the discomfort of menopause.; There is a theory that natural estrogen is contained in certain foods. What are these foods? How much of these foods do you need to eat before it is beneficial?; I have a 38-year-old brother who is suffering from schizophrenia. Over a period of 10 years or so, he developed the bad habit of consuming one to two cups of refined white sugar per day. I don’t know if he did it because he liked the taste, whether he got an energy boost from it, or whether he just got addicted. All of his teeth rotted away. What deleterious effects might be suffered from this consumption of refined sugar on a daily basis?
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Forum: The Advisability of Pap Smears.  A Test that Concerns Many Women
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Forum: How Estrogen Replacement Therapy Affects Women
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Forum: When Should We Use X-rays?
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspectives on Childbirth

Campbell, Chris – (DO)

Chris trained as a manipulative therapist in 1983 before relocating to England in 1984 to study osteopathy at Maidstone College under John Wernham’s guidance. He graduated in 1988 and, just two years later, became the college’s vice-principal.

Working closely with John Wernham, Chris helped revitalize the Institute of Applied Osteopathy, later renamed the Institute of Classical Osteopathy, where he served as chairman. Over the years, he has lectured extensively on osteopathic philosophy and principles, biomechanics, treating acute disease, and osteopathic care for children and pregnancy. For more information, visit Osteopathy For Health or Little John Center.

• 2015 (Summer) –  On Becoming an Osteopath: I learned that self-care starts with knowing how the body functions.

Campbell, LeAnne – (PhD)

LeAnne is the CEO of the Center for Nutrition Studies. She has a PhD in education and over 30 years of experience designing and directing education initiatives, specifically leadership programs, professional development workshops, conferences, and curriculum development. She currently lives in the La Cumbre Mountains, Dominican Republic, and in Carrboro, NC. She is the president and founder of RAICES Global in the Dominican Republic.

• 2023 (Fall) – Bridging the Gap Between Personal Health and Environmental Well-Being

Campbell, T. Colin – (Ph.D.)

A biochemist, he specializes in how nutrition affects long-term health and serves as the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University. Campbell is widely known for advocating a low-fat, whole-foods, plant-based diet. He authored more than 300 research papers and four books: The China Study (2005), recognized as one of America’s best-selling works on nutrition; Whole (2013); The Low-Carb Fraud (2014); and The Future of Nutrition (2020). Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2005 (Spring) – The China Study: Connecting Nutrition and Disease
• 2004 (Spring) – Minimizing Nutrition Through Genetics 

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Caputo, Paul – (B.S., B.S., D.C.)

Paul earned a B.S. degree in Business and Marketing from the University of South Florida in 1992, followed by a B.S. degree in Human Biology in 2002. He later received his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 2004.

Dr. Caputo is involved in a variety of professional pursuits, including writing, real estate ventures, and projects related to health, wellness, and human nutrition. He resides in Tarpon Springs in the Greater Tampa Bay area with his two daughters, Ava and Eliana.

• 2015 (Fall) – The Vital Role of Sleep and Rest – Stronger cells, bones, and muscles are all benefits of healthy sleep.

Carlton, L.E.

• 1979 (Jun/July) – A Solution to the Cigarette Problem

Carp, John – (DC)

• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – Television: A Blessing Or A Curse?

Cen, Michelle

Michelle has a BA in Science, Technology, and Society from Stanford University and is completing a master’s degree in clinical counseling. She loves being a health coach and lecturer at TrueNorth Health Center. She is also a certified peer counselor, has developed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-informed programs, and is on the board of directors of a mental health organization. She has edited multiple books on mental health. Michelle has appeared on Chef AJ LIVE!, Plant Chompers, Vegan Linked, and more. When not promoting a plant-based lifestyle, Michelle enjoys spending time in nature and practicing acrobatics—sometimes at the same time! Michelle also loves interviewing people about their health stories. Let her know if you’d like to be interviewed. Sign up for her newsletter and learn more about her at MichelleCen.com, on YouTube, and on Instagram.

• 2023 (Fall) – Life-Changing Lessons from TrueNorth Health Center: An insider’s view of the iconic facility and its work

Chapman, Dave – Vermont

Dave is a lifelong organic farmer who has spent decades growing tomatoes in Thetford’s rich soil. Deeply committed to preserving the integrity of organic agriculture, he serves as Executive Director of the Real Organic Project, an organization dedicated to promoting truly soil-grown organic food and transparent farming standards.

Before cofounding the Real Organic Project, Dave became a leading voice in farmer-led efforts to reform the USDA’s National Organic Program, helping organize rallies and advocacy initiatives across the country. He also serves on the Organic Farmers Association Policy Committee and has written and spoken extensively on organic integrity, sustainable agriculture, and the future of real organic farming.

• 2019 (Fall) –  The Organic Agriculture Imperative – As its significance increases, real organic agriculture faces formidable new challenges

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Chapman, Philip – (DC)

Member of the International Association of Professional Natural Hygienists and served on the ANHS Board. During the conference, he led morning aerobics classes. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1981 (Jun/Jul) – Why Holistic Medicine is Not Natural Hygiene
• 1981 (Jan) – Perspective on Exercise for the Elderly 

Cheeke, Robert

Robert is a bestselling author, award-winning bodybuilder, motivational speaker, and one of the most recognized pioneers of the plant-based fitness movement. He wrote Plant-Based Muscle, Shred It!, and Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, books that have inspired countless athletes and health seekers to build strength, vitality, and confidence through plant-based nutrition.

A two-time champion bodybuilder, Robert has spent more than two decades demonstrating that exceptional athletic performance and muscular development can thrive on a vegan lifestyle. As the founder and president of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, he has built a global platform dedicated to education, inspiration, and community for plant-based athletes of all levels. Through his writing, speaking, coaching, and advocacy, Robert continues to challenge outdated myths about nutrition and fitness while empowering others to pursue healthier, more compassionate lifestyles.

• 2019 (Spring) – How Much Protein Is Required for Building a Body? –  Following recommendations from the most unbiased platforms is a good place to start your research.

Christie, Beverly

• 1996 (May/June) – Tools for Living: The Importance of Touching. Learn why gentle touch matters for good health! 

Cinque, Margaret

Margaret Cinque is a longtime ANHS member and co-director of Hygeia Health Retreat in Yorktown, Texas, which she operates with her husband, Ralph Cinque.

• 1988 (July/Aug) – Special Report: Child Raising. This Member Survey of Parents and Children Reveals Important Attitudes about What It Means to Live as a Natural Hygienist

Cinque, Ralph – (DC)

Ralph was a contributing author for Health Science magazine and wrote Quit for Good. He graduated from UCLA in 1972 and from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon, in 1976. After completing his chiropractic education, he worked for two years (1976–1978) with Dr. Herbert Shelton in San Antonio, Texas, and completed a second residency with Dr. Alec Burton in 1989. He supervised fasting for most of his adult life and founded the Hygeia Health Retreat in Yorktown, Texas, which operated from 1979 to 1994. On April 1, 1995, he became the director of Dr. Cinque’s Health Retreat in Buda, Texas. He also established the Portland, Oregon, ANHS Chapter and was featured in the June 1979 issue of Health Science and the May/June 1998 issue. Read his interview in Health Science March/April 1984 (part I), Health Science May/June 1984 (part II), Health Science Nov/Dec 1989, Health Science Apr/May 1980, and once again in Health Science June/July 1979. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1999 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: What is your opinion of the product ParaGONE from Renew Life? It is touted to be an internal cleansing program against parasites, Candida, and toxins.  
• 1999 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: Must we eat animal products to be healthy?; Can varicose veins be prevented or removed? 
• 1998 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A:   Products such as creams and lotions that say 100% natural.  Do Hygienic physicians support the use of these products? Do Natural Hygienists use face cream (such as alpha hydroxy) for dry skin?; What about using laser vaporization to heal an enlarged prostate? 
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  Q&A: Some medical doctors say there is no difference between processed white sugar and natural sugar when you eat a fruit. Is this true?; How much fiber is too much?; I have five large bowel movements daily. Is this normal?; Kids can eat a hearty breakfast
• 1998 (Jul/Aug) –  Q&A: I heard that if your feces floats in the toilet bowl, you are eating too much fat. I’m eating two ounces of seeds and nuts twice a day, and such is the case. 
• 1998 (May/Jun) –  Q&A:  Are there potential dangers of hybridized foods?  How do we know if the foods we eat today are as good as the foods from thousands of years ago?
• 1998 (March/April) – Q&A:  Molasses is the spoils of processed sugar. What about sorghum or cane molasses?  Are these all the same?; What do you think about the current advice to drink “moderate” amounts of alcohol daily to prevent heart disease?; What do you recommend for people who find it very difficult to make lifestyle changes?; What are the effects of pasteurization on juices? 
• 1998 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: The American Heart Association recommends 2.4 grams of sodium daily. Is this your recommendation also, if the person has no problem with high blood pressure? Is it safe to eat the following food products: nutritional yeast, whole-grain sourdough bread, herbs, organic apple cider vinegar, tofu (which may contain gypsum and calcium chloride), and tempeh (which is made with bacteria)?; I have read that high triglycerides are associated with a higher risk of heart attack, and that cutting back on fruit Juices, which are rich in simple sugars, can help lower triglycerides. What are your thoughts?; I recently began taking colloidal mineral supplements, and I feel better after only a week. Is this a stimulant delusion?  
• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: Is it important to drink six to eight glasses of water each day?; I’m confused about conflicting information about yeast in several recipe books. One calls for nutritional yeast, but I did locate brewer’s yeast.; Can honey and propolis be part of a hygienic diet?; Does vitamin C attack kidney cells?; Are free radicals useful to humans?; Is it correct that you should not eat spinach and parsley because they have oxalic acid? Does that mean none at all, or what is an acceptable amount?; I have slowly changed my eating habits over the past two-and-a-half years. The problem is that I can’t weight lift as much as a 21-year-old eating healthfully as I could as a 17-year-old eating junk food.; Aren’t the enzymes destroyed when you cook grains and cereals? Does freezing destroy organic foods such as green peas, string beans, and baby Lima beans?; I have read some negative things about tea. Is it “pure acid” like coffee, or does it depend on what kind of tea one uses?
• 1997 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A – organic food more nutritious than food grown with pesticides? If it just means that the food is pesticide-free, then it seems like it wouldn’t matter with fruits that have skins, such as bananas and mangoes. What do you think?; I heard about “urine therapy” for healing, which entails drinking your own urine. What is your opinion about this?; Is brewer’s yeast an acceptable food, or is it too full of metabolic waste products?; Is virgin oil ok? To what extent am I compromising my health by using these products?; After soaking dried lima beans overnight (for cooking), I noticed tiny sprouts on them. Can these sprouts be eaten, or should I just compost them? Are potatoes that have sprouts good to eat? How can I tell if a sprouted food is good to eat or not?  I seek advice on eating unsprouted seeds. When I sprout seeds, can I eat the unsprouted seeds, or should I discard them? 
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Q&A: How long does it take to overcome old eating patterns? I crave chocolate and baked goods. Does this mean that I am fighting an addiction to food?; How much nutrient loss occurs from the time the food is harvested to when we buy it in the market? Do foods lose nutrients when they are washed? Should we store food in airtight containers in the refrigerator?; My joints are getting really creaky. I was told that the only way to avoid this is to eat flaxseed oil or fish oil. Could you please explain why this is happening and whether there are alternatives to eating flaxseed or fish oil?; Is there any harm in consuming raw flaxseed?  
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Q&A: There has been some concern about the toxicity of sprouted legumes.  Could you address that in more detail? 
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: Are cashews a hygienic food? They are the only nuts that make me ill; Has fruit been biologically altered to be higher in content than is healthy?
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Q&A: Can a person eat frozen fruit and receive the same benefits as they would from eating fresh fruit?; What are the benefits of sprouting seeds, grains, and legumes?; I have read that eating fruit seeds, like apples, pears, watermelon, and the center of peach and apricot pits, is healthful. Is this true?; Are pomegranates safe for digestion because of their seeds?
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Special Report: What to Expect on Your First Fast. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions!
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: Can dried fruit be consumed like fresh fruit, or is it made indigestible by the drying process? When I drink a cup or two of coffee a day, my body aches all over for a period of time.  In the Fit for Life book, they say coffee is pure acid. Either my liver or kidneys don’t agree with the coffee.  What can I do to neutralize the acid when I drink coffee? 
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: I have been told that fruit juices from the store are highly acid-forming since they are heated in the pasteurizing process. Does this mean that acid-forming drinks (and foods) are not detrimental?; Do you recommend soaking of nuts and seeds? If so, how long? Does the drying process kill the enzymes in nuts and seeds? Also, what is your view on the gassing of bananas?;  How does reverse osmosis compare with the distillation of water?; What water is best for human consumption, distilled or spring water? Is it dangerous to buy bottled water sold commercially in plastic jugs?
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Keys to Good Health: How to Feed Your Children. Ensure that your children get the real benefits of eating Hygienically! 
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Q&A: What is your opinion of Celtic Sea Salt? Would you advise using it?; Is it safe to use a biodegradable “produce wash” solution sold in health catalogs?; I am 71 years young, and I have been a Natural Hygienist for the last eight years. About a year later, I began to have constipated stools again. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.; A few years ago, I almost died and was told it was from Candida. How can I control Candida with food combining? What specific diet could I use while food combining to gain weight?
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Viewpoint: Strong feelings about weight lifting
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: The book Fit For Life says that fruit should be eaten by itself, on an empty stomach, before other foods are eaten, in order to gain full benefit from it. Also, Fit For Life recommends that only fruit be eaten for breakfast. What is your thinking on this?; I have had tinnitus (ringing in the ear) for many years. Can you suggest a method of cure?
• 1995 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: I’m mostly a fruitarian, and in the summertime / do very well since there is an abundance of fruits to eat. However, in the win ter / tend to feel unusually cold. Could you comment on foods that help you keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer?
• 1995 (Summer) – Keys to Good Health: Weight Lifting in Perspective: How to enhance your strength without compromising your health!
• 1995 (May/June) – Q&A: I don’t manage to eat salads because I just don’t like vegetables. Also, my teeth are very bad, and I cannot chew salads. Can I stay healthy even if I don’t eat vegetables?
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: I am 5’6″ and have gone from 119 lbs. to 98 lbs. I eat three pieces of fruit and bananas in the morning, fruit salad with celery and nuts for lunch, and salad, one-half avocado, and baked potato for dinner. I understand that weight loss is normal when you change over to the hygienic diet, but I should be starting to gain back some weight by now. One Natural Hygiene doctor suggested that I eat more potatoes and more calories, which leaves me even more confused. I keep reading that if we eat a hygienic diet, we don’t have to worry about calories. The other thing I am confused about is nuts.  One doctor said I should eat four ounces per day, but I feel bloated afterward. Please point me in the right direction.
• 1994 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: I have some small plantar warts on the bottom of my feet. I noticed them a couple of years ago, and they’ve been getting larger. I’ve been practicing Natural Hygiene for around six months, with occasional relapses into old eating habits. What causes warts? Do they spread? How can I get rid of them?; I had ulcerative colitis for 20 years and eventually developed colon cancer in 1992. My entire colon was removed. After three surgeries and “preventative” chemotherapy, I now have what is called an ileo-anal pouch. The lining of my rectum was removed, the anal sphincter muscles were left intact, and a new “rectum” or pouch was created out of the end of the small intestine. This internal pouch is attached to the anal canal. My ulcerative colitis (which is purported to be hereditary) has made the practice of natural hygiene difficult, and now, with my altered anatomy, I am finding it even more difficult to pursue. I am recently just three months post-op and experience multiple (10-14 in 24 hours) bowel movements per day. Raw fruits and raw vegetables as well as nuts and high-fiber foods, do not seem to be well tolerated.  I need to eat foods that slow small intestine transit time but still provide adequate nutrition. I would greatly appreciate some nutritional guidelines that employ the principles of Natural Hygiene which might help me in my present circumstance.; low blood pressure harmful to health? What are the causes of low blood pressure? How can blood pressure be restored to a normal level?; Dr. Cinque mentioned in a previous answer that when menstruation ceases completely, it is usually due to the absence of ovulation. This has been my experience since starting to live hygienically 18 months ago. / had regular periods up until that point, but since then I have only ovulated and menstruated four times. What is the cause of a failure to ovulate, and what can be done to rectify it?; It was stated in the book Be Your Own Doctor, by Ann Wigmore, that wheatgrass could be used to neutralize any negative food by washing it in water where wheatgrass has been placed. Is this true? If it is, it would certainly help people who cannot always obtain organic produce.
• 1994 (Fall) – Q&A: I have a continuing problem of cold sores in my mouth (round, white, painful open sores on my tongue and inside of lips and mouth itself) if I have eaten just a little bit of sugar. Some people say it is a virus, others say it is a fungus, and there is nothing I can do about it. I want to get rid of these sores forever, but I need a bit of guidance. What is the correct way to overcome this problem?; I increased my consumption of fruit. A few months ago, I started getting cold sores in my mouth, and my gums felt irritated. My mouth has been fine lately, but if I overdo the fruit, the condition will return. Do you think it might be from pesticides? Is there something I can eat that is alkaline to balance out the acidity? Why would someone tend to have canker sores and fever blisters repeatedly? Is fasting the best thing to do when they occur?
• 1994 (July/Aug) – Q&A: I am concerned about my younger brother (10 years old) who is very skinny and refuses to eat. Does healthful, clean eating solve the problem of poor appetite and make those very thin ones more likely to eat at all? Is it worth trying to change him over to a more healthful diet? He is eating the kinds of foods every child eats—breakfast cereal, then lunch €tt school and lots of junk foods! Maybe that is why he eats so little and refuses to consume normal portions, or maybe it’s because of some unknown digestive problems that we don’t recognize. Medical “experts” say that he is supposed to eat more and avoid eating chocolate, cocoa, and drinking sodas. They also prescribed him a drug that is supposed to stop his vomiting (he sometimes throws up after meals).; Other than carrots, which I eat raw, as well as romaine lettuce, what are some other foods / could eat raw that are high in antioxidant nutrients and nutrients that boost your memory, in addition to zinc? I do a lot of traveling and sailing, and while on the road / eat mainly raw foods like lots of fruit (citrus and bananas), and for dinner I eat romaine lettuce, carrots, and sunflower seeds. The question is, should I eat more of a variety of raw foods (I seem to stick with only these foods)?; When I eat just fruit or fruit smoothies, I almost always feel very satisfied and fulfilled. When it is time for the next meal, I welcome it, but I don’t have that “starved” feeling. But when I eat a large vegetable meal, especially with cooked veggies, or if I have (on a rare occasion) some tofu sautéed in some Bragg Aminos Liquid, with some veggies, I find that within a very short period of time, like even only an hour or so, / have extreme cravings for sweets or starches, like bread, etc. If I have had nuts with my veggies, I know I cannot get away with eating any fruit to try to satisfy the craving for sweets, because I will get a terrible stomach ache. Why do I get the cravings for sweets after a veggie/nut meal and not so with the fruits?; About 10 years ago, I had sinusitis and was given steroids to dry it. The steroids caused loss of hearing. Do you have any information on what can be done to regain my hearing?
• 1994 (May/June) – Q&A: I have searched for a way to eliminate “dandruff,” but I seem to be having no success. I am writing to ask for your recommendations.; You base your magazine on the natural aspects of life— food, exercise, sleep, etc.—and I try to enhance my life as often as I can with these aspects, but I am a firm believer in the medicinal and healthful properties of the cannabis plant. I have researched cannabis and try to make as much use of it as I can—its hemp can be used for many purposes as well. I would love to know your thoughts on cannabis.
• 1994 (Spring) – Q&A: L-Tryptophan has been advertised as a harmless method of overcoming sleep problems. Is this true? Are there any known side effects?; I have read that menstruation ceases when optimal health is obtained, that the membrane can be sloughed off without bleeding. Why should this be?; Is wheat harmful to eat? Oats, barley, and rye? Are they hard to digest? How can they affect my health?; Because fruit is cleansing, could your body get used to fruit after a long period of time on a Natural Hygiene diet?; Do baths and showers allow toxic chemicals in the water to enter the body via the skin and pose a serious risk on a long-term basis? If toxins can be absorbed through the skin, can we also absorb beneficial nutrients?
• 1993 (Mar/Apr) – Understanding Your Body: Hygiene vs. Therapy.  Mistaking Hygiene for therapy is a common misconception. Learn why it is important to understand the vital difference.
• 1991 (July/Aug) – Forum: Factors You Can Control that Affect Cholesterol Levels – The following is excerpted from a forum conducted at the 1990 ANHS International Natural Living Conference at Hofstra University, NY.
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Forum: How Estrogen Replacement Therapy Affects Women
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Food Tips: How to Select Fruits and Vegetables
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Forum: When Should We Use X-rays?
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Heightening your awareness: fasting
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Understanding Your Body: Instinct vs. Reason. Where can you put your trust?
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: What is the current thought on the use of nuts in the diet?  The fat content has been decried in many quarters.
• 1988 (Sept/Oct) – Keys to Good Health: Nerve Energy. How It Affects Your Health
• 1988 (July/Aug) – Keys to Good Health: Aerobic Walking. It Just May Be the Perfect Exercise
• 1986 (Mar/Apr) – Natural Birth Control: In Perspective
• 1985 (Nov/Dec) – Vitality: How to Build It and Conserve It
• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – Foods for Optimal Health: Selecting a Diet that Is Right for You
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton: A Remembrance – 1895-1985
• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – Losing Weight the Natural Way
• 1981 (Dec) – Understanding Your Emotions
• 1981 (Jun/Jul) – A Different Perspective on Hygienic Principles
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspective on Cancer
• 1979/1980 (Dec/Jan) –  Report on the IAHP
• 1978 (December) –  Hygiene vs USDA: Analysis of the Nutritional Quality of Two Diets
• 1978 (October) – Eat Your Greens

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Coffey, Gerry

Gerry Coffey, an ANHS member, enjoyed a distinguished career as a broadcast news reporter.

• 1991 (May/Jun) – Interview: Gerard MacPhee, D.D.S. – One dentist’s views on X-rays and amalgam fillings

Cole, Carol – (PhD)

Carol Cole, PhD, earned her doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1993. She lectured at Esser’s Health Ranch in Fort Worth, Florida, where she specialized in the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of Natural Hygiene, helping individuals understand the important role these factors play in achieving and maintaining optimal health.

• 1994 (July/Aug) – Understanding Your Mind: First Steps to Emotional Poise. A step-by-step approach to this vital component of our total health program!

Craner, James – (MD)

• 1993 (Jan/Feb) – Special Report: Dietary Iron. Learn the facts about this important nutrient.

Crawford, Angela – (PhD)

As a licensed psychologist, Angela is passionate about the power of a plant-powered, vegan lifestyle for human health, emotional well-being, compassion for all beings, and caring for our planet. She recently wrote a book about the transformative impact of a vegan lifestyle on mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Crawford previously worked as a psychotherapist for over 25 years, supporting clients to address stress and trauma, improve coping skills, and achieve holistic well-being. She is certified as a transformational coach, a vegan lifestyle educator, and a plant-based nutrition educator. She now brings her psychology expertise to empower people to thrive through vegan living. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Auburn University, then completed a residency in health psychology at the University of North Carolina and a postdoctoral fellowship in pain management at the University of Virginia. She is a coauthor of The Behavioral Medicine Treatment Planner.

• 2024 (Summer) – Food and Mood: What’s the Connection?

Crichton, Don

He served as President of the Montreal chapter of the American Natural Hygiene Society, helped develop educational materials on natural hygiene for young people, and served on the Society’s Board of Directors. He was also a contributing author to Health Science magazine. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1979 (Aug/Sept) – Seven Steps to Cancer
• 1979 (April) – Fasting Isn’t Starving
• 1978 (November) – Junior Hygienist: Resistance, Enervation, Toxemia, Tolerance
• 1978 (September) –  Junior Hygienist: Natural Hygiene: Our Wheel of Good Health

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Cridland, Ronald – (MD)

Ronald served on the Board of Directors of the American Natural Hygiene Society and contributed articles to Health Science magazine. A specialist in sleep medicine, he was affiliated with the Canadian Sleep Institute in Calgary, Alberta, and held the designations MD, CCFP, and FAASM. Dr. Cridland graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1982 and earned his certification from the Canadian College of Family Physicians in 1984. Read an interview with him in Health Science, July/Aug 1993. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2000 (Nov-Dec) – Q&A: How to avoid jet lag
• 2000 (Nov-Dec) – Q&A:  Do I.A.H.P. physicians ever discuss or instruct patients in meditation or any other beneficial methods of self-awareness?
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A:  Should a person who follows the recommendations of the NHA get a pneumonia shot?
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A:  I have read that eating a vegetarian diet works better for some people because of their blood type, and that others, such as those with “O” type blood, should include some fish or meat in their diet. Is there scientific data to support this contention?
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A:  Is living in a cold climate a good excuse to eat meat?   
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A:  After you take an antibiotic, all of the beneficial acidophilus bacteria are wiped out of your body and can only be replaced by supplements. Are the supplements a substitute for the absent bacteria, or do they encourage the growth of new bacteria?
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A:  I have heard that weight training is an important part of an overall fitness program, but I am not sure how much to do. How do I determine the amount of exercise that is right for me?
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: Would the principles of Natural Hygiene be beneficial for someone diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and have undergone chemotherapy “flushes” to get my blood in line?  
• 2000 (May/Jun) – Q&A:  Mistaken notions about children and high fever; Colloidal silver a risky antibiotic; Constipation, fiber, and herbs; Awakening before getting eight hours sleep; Confused about what a good diet is…and why. 
• 2000 (Mar/Apr) –  Q&A: Tuberculosis skin test and X-ray cencerns; Seizures and medication; Flu shots and health; Napping during day may indicate sleep problem
• 2000 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: Understending the limitations of Prozac use!; Goiter and iodine deficiency; Concerned about heart condition; Is our food safe?; Overuse of antibiotics can be a real problem   
• 1999 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: I keep hearing about the benefits of ginkgo biloba for enhancing memory and improving circulation. Are there natural foods that contain ginkgo or ginkgo-like compounds?; I love grapefruits and other citrus fruits. I do occasionally get an “acid stomach,” so I take an antacid. Is there any way to avoid them and still enjoy citrus?  Since childhood, I have had allergies. I eliminated all animal and dairy foods, and yeast-based items, yet I still experience most of the symptoms of sinus inflammation, breathing problems, and even coughing and sneezing.  Do you know which foods contain any natural antihistamines?; A friend of mine underwent chelation therapy. Will fasting give him that high feeling? How long will he have to fast to feel similar benefits?  
• 1999 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A:  Common causes of heartburn from acid reflux; Starches, Bread, and Excess body weight; Is it safe to get a bone density scan?
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: At the end of the last three times I fasted, I experienced discharges of blood and pus in my urine.  I usually break my fast with freshly squeezed orange juice or stewed tomatoes. Are these foods too acidic and causing the problem?
• 1999 (May/Jun) – Optimum health sometimes requires more than self-care!; Q&A: Are there Alternatives to Blood Transfusions?; Grieving, stress, and the need for quality sleep
• 1999 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A:  Can growth hormones slow the aging process?
• 1999: (Jan/Feb) – Tools for Living – Achieving Good Quality Sleep; Q&A: Chronic fatigue syndrome and hormone therapy; How to feed your baby for maximum health; Building muscle mass naturally
• 1998 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: Are mammograms helpful?; Should you drink with meals? Herbs and supplements- Are They Safe?; Safety of distilled water – If there is any truth to these disturbing claims, what should I drink?; What about using laser vaporization to heal an enlarged prostate?
• 1998 (Jul/Aug) –  Q&A: I’m addicted to sugar and caffeine. Should I fast?; I crave sweets and bread. What can I do?
• 1998 (May/Jun) –  Q&A: I suffer from terrible gas. What do you suggest?; I have been unsuccessful in including cooked starches and steamed vegetables into my diet. If I eat these foods every day, within a few weeks I get a cold, preceded by achy muscles, decreased energy, and a feeling of toxicity. Is this an intestinal problem?
• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – Hygiene and Medication: Understanding the important difference between Hygienic care and medical care
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Attention Deficit Disorder: Improved diet and lifestyle—especially increased sleep—can have beneficial effects! 
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Understanding Your Body- Natural Hygiene Care vs. Medical Management 
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) -Understanding Your Body – Improving Your Vision: Mild myopia sometimes can be resolved completely through relaxation techniques! 
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A:  My 7-year-old suffered from birth to the age of three from very serious neurodermatitis. He had itching rashes all over his body. The disease worsened when he was vaccinated. We tried numerous creams and medicines, and he often stayed in the hospital. Nothing helped. Three months after we tried an all-raw food diet, the rashes disappeared. Now the allergy appears to have moved to his lungs. It started with laryngitis; at age five, he began to experience bronchitis attacks at least once a month. Now he is seven, and the doctors have diagnosed asthma.  What do you recommend?
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: What is the Hygienic opinion on the use of contact lenses?
• 1996 (May/June) – Q&A: I have cataracts that are getting progressively worse. Is there anything hygienically oriented I can do to stop this progression, or should I resign myself to eventually having surgery?
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: While I was in the hospital to have my gallbladder removed, I got an infection in the incision and many blood clots formed in my leg. They were able to operate and remove some of them, and the rest were dissolved with medication. My leg swelled to twice the size of my other leg, and I stayed in the hospital for five weeks. As a result, my doctor said I have to be very careful with my leg. He said that when blood clots form in the body, the blood vessels are damaged and will not repair themselves, and nothing can be done for this. Is this so? He also said the dark discoloration on my ankles will never go away. Is this true?
• 1994 (July/Aug) – Q&A: What is the purpose of the lymphatic system? Are there particular foods that serve to support its maximum function? Would you recommend a supervised fast for a lymphatic system that has been diagnosed with a leukemic condition (high white blood cell count)?; Even when I follow the Fit For Life principles, I seem to have a lot of gas.  Can you offer any insight on this problem? Are there certain foods that cause more gas than others, and what are they? Please help.; Is the guar gum that they put in cereals okay to eat? What is it made from?
• 1994 (May/June) – Q&A: What are the healthiest vegetables to put in a salad?; I had been trying to live a natural, hygienic lifestyle for several years, and then I was in an auto accident at age 47. For the past two years, I have been given unbelievable amounts of drugs, dozens of X-rays, MRIs, CAT scans, and finally surgery on my spine. This involved fusion, nerve repair, and insertion of metal plates and four screws. I was told that my spine is loaded with arthritis caused by previous injuries. I want to fast under the supervision of a certified specialist, which I have done before, to rid myself of all toxins and to stop arthritis from progressing. I am fearful that fasting will cause the metal plates to leach throughout my system. What should I do?; After undergoing surgery to remove an “Intestinal mass”, my mother has been diagnosed as being in the early stages of a slow-growing colon cancer (endocarcinoma, I believe). The prognosis with chemotherapy is said to be good (she is not currently interested in alternative medicine). She also has a history of heart disease and has diabetes due to removal of a pancreatic cyst. What can I do to make sure I don’t follow in my mother’s footsteps?
• 1994 (Spring) – Q&A: Is there a natural way of ensuring that a woman in the “change of life” is getting estrogen (or estrogen substitute)?; I would like to know the Natural Hygiene viewpoint and approach to treating asthma.; I do not believe in vaccinations of any kind. As a mother of two children, I would like to know how to cleanse a wound for which a medical doctor would normally recommend a tetanus shot.; I have been advised to take iron supplements because my iron count on repeated blood tests is low (my ferritin is .5). Are supplements necessary? What are the signs of low iron? What are the dangers of low iron?
• 1994 (Jan/Feb) – Scientific Health Promotion
• 1994 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: I would like to comment on Dr. Cridland’s answer about fasting in Health Science, November/December, 1993, that only a licensed, trained physician is qualified to supervise fasts. What has become of self-care? I believe in Natural Hygiene because it puts control of your life back in your hands, exactly where it should always be.; Since Natural Hygienists have been proclaiming the statement “health care is self-care” for quite a long time, why should we need to see a doctor?; Why do you think more medical doctors do not practice the way you do, in a way that could be called “health care” rather than the conventional “disease care”? 
• 1993 (Nov/Dec) – Conference Report: Your Health Depends on Sleep. 
• 1993 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: Many people have written to Health Science asking why the American Natural Hygiene Society recommends that people take supervised fasts.
• 1993 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: What advice can you offer parents who are raising their children in a way that is contrary to conventional thinking?; What is your view of the fruitarian diet?; What training and qualifications should a person have before they supervise fasts?
• 1993 (Jan/Feb) – Diet and Nutrition: Dietary Excess: Prescription for Poor Health. Contrary to popular belief, dietary deficiencies are not the culprit behind common diseases.
• 1992 (May/Jun) – Understanding Your Body: When Medical and Surgical Care Make Sense Part 2
• 1992 (Apr/May) – Understanding Your Body: When Medical and Surgical Care Make Sense. Knowing how and when intervention can help the body heal itself empowers you in a time of crisis!
• 1991 (July/Aug) – Forum: Factors You Can Control that Affect Cholesterol Levels – The following is excerpted from a forum conducted at the 1990 ANHS International Natural Living Conference at Hofstra University, NY.
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Forum: The Advisability of Pap Smears.  A Test that Concerns Many Women
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Forum: How Estrogen Replacement Therapy Affects Women
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Forum: When Should We Use X-rays?
• 1990 (Sept/Oct) – Understanding Your Body: If This Diet Is So Healthy.. Why Is It Making Me Sick?
• 1990 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: Is there any statistical evidence that coronary bypass surgery extends life?
• 1987 (Sept/Oct) – Understanding Your Body: Boils. Identify and Evaluate the Causes.
• 1987 (Mar/Apr) – Feeding Your Child. The First Three Years
• 1986 (Mar/Apr) – Fasting Facts & Myths: There is more to Fasting than skipping a few meals
• 1985 (Spring) – Book Review: Matters of Life and Death: Risks vs. Benefits of Medical Care By Eugene D. Robin, M.D.; Too Much of Everything By Charles Mauch

Cuda, Charles J.

• 1984 (Jul/Aug) – Case Histories: A Diabetic for 29 Years- Gone! Now it’s Natural Hygiene

David, Sara – (PhD)

Sara Joy David is a practicing psychologist and an ANHS member living in California.

• 1996 (May/June) – Tools for Living: The Importance of Touching. Learn why gentle touch is so important to good health!
• 1995 (May/June) – Personal Transformation: Joyful Relationships. Keys to enriching this important aspect of your overall well-being! 
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – Personal Transformation: Emotional Self-Care. Learn the simple, reliable principles of emotional well-being!

Davidson, Irving

Attorney Irving Davidson of Brooklyn, New York, was a founding member of the American Natural Hygiene Society and the New York Vegetarian Society. He was a lawyer, humorist, and teacher. He and his wife, Adele, were active NHA members for more than two decades. Davidson further showcased his leadership during his two-year tenure as NHA president from 1973 to 1975. Davidson formed a valuable partnership with the renowned publicist Jack Dunn Trop. In 1946, Irving Davidson and Jack Dunn Trop founded the Graham Natural Hygiene Society in New York City, a local group dedicated to promoting holistic health principles. Together, they passionately advanced the vision of the National Health Association, making a lasting impact on public health advocacy. Read his eulogy by Mark Huberman in Health Science Mar/Apr, 1991. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1998 (May/Jun) –  Beyond Personal Health – How the Natural Hygienist measures up in human relations – This article first appeared in the program of the Natural Hygiene Society’s 1965 Conference program.
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – The Human Body Is Nobody’s Fool. This essay by ANHS Founder and Past-President Irving Davidson first appeared in the  1963 ANHS International Natural Living Conference program. 
• 1990 (Nov/Dec) – From the Archives: Rebirthing the Good Life. Helen and Scott Nearing set the standard for how to live joyful, productive lives. This article first appeared in the October 1955 issue of Dr. Shelton’s Hygienic Review.

Davis, Brenda – (RD)

Brenda is a Registered Dietitian, a leading pioneer in plant-based nutrition, an internationally acclaimed speaker, and is widely regarded as a “rock star” in her field. She has spoken at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in over 20 countries across six continents. A prolific writer and sought-after consultant, Brenda has authored numerous videos, PowerPoint presentations, and books. Her recent works include Plant-Powered Protein (2023), Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families (2020), Kick Diabetes Essentials (2019), and The Kick Diabetes Cookbook (2018). Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2021 (Summer) – The Whole Grain Hierarchy –  Understanding and Using Whole Grains for Maximum Health
• 2021 (Winter) –  Getting Your Family On Board with a Plant-Based Diet

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Davis, Robert J.

• 1978 (June) – William Harvey – Founder of Physiology

Davis Kyle, Linda

ANHS member Linda Davis Kyle is a freelance writer and a staff editor for the Journal of Chemical Education.

• 1988 (May/Jun) – Good Eating: Creative Food Ideas for Children. Delicious and Nutritious Recipes

Densmore, Helen – (MD)

Helen Barnard Densmore, born around 1833, was the daughter of a physician in Adrian, Michigan, and received a medical education. Alongside her husband, Emmet Densmore, M.D., she devoted herself to practicing and promoting the principles of Natural Hygiene. A tireless reformer, she was remembered by her husband for her extraordinary enthusiasm for movements dedicated to the betterment of humanity. The mother of two sons and a daughter, Helen Densmore died on November 26, 1904.

• 1978 (September) –  Timeless Teachings – Some Mistakes of Vegetarians. Excerpted from Dr. Densmore’s article, which appeared in the book written by her husband, Emmet Densmore, M.D., How Nature Cures. 1892 

DeSalvo, Jason

Jason is a thought leader in living a more sustainable life. He and his wife, Deborah, live and work on Cold Brook Farm, a regenerative, certified-organic farm in Oldwick, NJ, where they practice permaculture and grow fruits, vegetables, and heirloom grains. They live in harmony with nature in a farmhouse they built that generates more power than it uses, and both maintain a whole-food, plant-based, SOS-free diet. Before becoming a regenerative farmer, Jason cofounded Strategic Outpatient Services, Inc. in 1995, a company that specializes in developing and managing outpatient positron emission tomography (PET) centers. He currently serves as the company’s CEO. Jason has served on several nonprofit boards, including Ethos Farm to Health, Coral Reef Alliance, Tewksbury Land Trust, Jazz House Kids, and Hoop-A-Paluza. He also served as vice chairman of Montclair, New Jersey’s planning board while a resident there. Jason holds a BS in business administration from UNC-Chapel Hill. He and Deborah have two wonderful adult children, Steven and Julia. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2025 (Summer) – Fine-Tuning My Health at TrueNorth
• 2024 (Spring) – The Grain Mill—The Other Indispensable WFPB, SOS-free Kitchen Tool
• 2023 (Summer) – Cold Brook Farm— A Sustainable Homestead

Deutsch, Jerry

Jerry became a member of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS) in 1985 and attended his first ANHS New York Regional Seminar in September 1988 at the Holiday Inn in Rockville Center, Long Island. He was accompanied by his wife and their two young children, who were just two years and one month old. Deeply inspired by the experience, Jerry soon joined the ANHS Board of Directors and played a vital role in organizing the Society’s annual conferences at Hofstra University.

In 2006, Jerry became President of the ANHS and led the organization’s transformation into the National Health Association (NHA). Among his notable contributions, he helped republish Herbert Shelton’s influential work, Fasting Can Save Your Life, and restored the NHA’s annual conference at the Regency Hotel in Florida after a period of inactivity. He also launched the Nutritional Research Project, which raised critical funds for the organization during a time of financial challenge. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2012 (Spring) – An Interview with Drs. Alec and Nejla Burton 
• 2008 (Fall) –  Book Review – Farm Sanctuary Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food
• 2008 (Spring) –  Book Review: Eat for Health – Lose Weight • Keep it Off • Look Younger • Live Longer
• 2007 (Summer) –  Observations: A Fasting Adventure
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) –  Update: Dr. Fuhrman educates parents and students of East Hampton Middle School
• 1990 (Nov/Dec) – People: What’s Eating the Planet? Fit For Life author Harvey Diamond challenges mainstream America to follow its heart instead of its stomach.

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Dewey, Heather

Heather is a member of the National Health Association and works as a freelance writer and editor. Based in Tampa, she brings a unique perspective shaped by her personal health journey. Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28, Heather successfully overcame the disease and remained cancer-free for more than two years, inspiring others through her resilience, determination, and commitment to healthy living.

• 2001 (Summer) – I’m a Vegetarian…He’s Not

Dina, Rick – (DC)

Rick Dina, D.C., is a graduate of Life College of Chiropractic in Atlanta, Georgia, and completed his internship in fasting supervision at the Center for Conservative Therapy in Penngrove, California. A longtime member of the National Health Association and the International Association of Hygienic Physicians, Dr. Dina is dedicated to promoting natural health and wellness. An avid runner, cyclist, and weightlifter, he combines his passion for personal health excellence with a commitment to helping his patients achieve optimal well-being.  Read his interview in Health Science Mar/April 1999. 

• 2001 (Spring) – Q&A:  Potato Skins Our family eats lots and lots of baked potatoes — brown, red, sweet, yellow, russet, etc. Does eating the baked skin pose any health risks?

Dinshah, H. Jay

Jay served as Third Vice President and Chair of the Expansion Department for the American Natural Hygiene Society. He was also a frequent speaker at conventions for many years. A vigorous advocate for non-violence, he wrote extensively on the topic and spoke eloquently in its defense. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1991 (Winter) – Book Review: Compassion: The Ultimate Ethic. An exploration of veganism by Victoria Moran
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton A Remembrance – 1895-1985

Disla, Steven

Steven is the Regenerative Food Systems Education Coordinator for the Center for Nutrition Studies and helped create the latest certificate program, which focuses on the nexus between food, the environment, and governmental and economic policy. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville with degrees in mass communication and international studies. He is currently developing a permaculture farm in Carrboro, North Carolina.

• 2023 (Fall) – Bridging the Gap Between Personal Health and Environmental Well-Being

Dix, Morgan

Morgan is a writer who explores the intersection of contemplative practice, fitness, and culture. He is also the co-founder of About Meditation, an online resource and guide for modern meditators.

• 2017 (Winter) –  What Meditation Can Do for You –  Simple meditation techniques can decrease stress, burnout, and a spiraling mind. 

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Doyle, Dianne

As an engineering graduate of Texas A&M, Dianne stepped away from her career to raise five children, and she prided herself on serving our family home-cooked meals she thought were healthy. But in 2011, her husband, Pat, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and in 2013, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. During her post-surgery recovery, she began to read about plant-based nutrition and was shocked to learn of all the connections between diet and cancer. They decided to embark on a six-week experiment to test claims about eating whole foods in their most natural state and omitting red meat, dairy, and processed foods. They experienced effortless weight loss, increased energy, and striking improvements in their cholesterol levels and inflammatory markers. 

• 2025 (Spring) – Prep for Success with Plant-Based Dallas

Dunn Trop, Jack

Jack was a founding member of ANHS, served as president, and sat on its Board of Directors, in addition to serving as editor. He produced the film The Greatest Adventure and authored several works, including You Don’t Have to Be Sick, Please Don’t Smoke in Our House, and A Gift of Love and Health. He also served as editor of Health Science and as Educational Director of the New York Natural Hygiene Society. He was married to Sylvia Dunn Trop. Check out his interview in Health Science, May 1978. Learn more about Jack. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – Book Review: The New People’s Pharmacy by Joe Graedon
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton: A Remembrance – 1895-1985
• 1984 (Fall) – You Must Read Our Hygienic Books
• 1984 (May/Jun) – A Voice from the Holistic Front
• 1984 (Mar/Apr) – “The Right Stuff”
• 1984 (Jan/Feb) – Editorial – 1984 – There’s No Gloom or Doom in the ANHS
• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – Editorial: Packaged By Nature
• 1983 (Sept/Oct) – Editorial: Scott Nearing – 1883-1983
• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – Editorial: The World: Of Yesterday, Of Today, and Of Tomorrow
• 1983 (May/Jun) – Editorial: “Gandhi” Wins Academy Award! When Will Natural Hygiene Win Wide Recognition?
• 1983 (Mar/Apr) – Editorial: Thou Shalt Not Kill!
• 1983 (Jan/Feb) –  Editorial:  The Garden of Eden and the Tree of Toxemia
• 1982 (Nov/Dec) – Editorial: An Ending And A Beginning
• 1982 (Sept/Oct) – Editorial: Precious Life
• 1982 (May/Jun) – Editorial: How We Must Help Each Other
• 1982 (Mar/Apr) – Editorial: “Holding High The Banner Of Natural Hygiene”
• 1982 (Jan/Feb) – Editorial: The World: Past — Present — Future
• 1982 (Jan/Feb) – An Interview With Two Young Lovers: Jeannie and Michael McConkey – Part II
• 1981 (Dec) – Editorial:  We are First and Foremost a Family
• 1981 (Dec) – An Interview With Two Young Lovers: Jeannie and Michael McConkey – Part I
• 1981 (Oct/Nov) – Editorial: Live and Learn
• 1981 (Aug/Sept) – Editorial: Healthful Longevity
• 1981 (Jun/Jul) – Editorial: Thank you, Mark Huberman
• 1981 (Jan) – Editorial: Let Us Have the Truth Though the Heavens Fall
• 1981 (Jan) – Book Review: Simple Food for the Good Life by Helen Nearing
• 1980 (Oct/Nov) – Editorial: A Doctor for All Seasons and Two Great Books
• 1980 (Oct/Nov) – An Interview with Jo Willard
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) –  Editorial: A Perspective for ERA Supporters on the Infringement of Women’s Childbirth Rights 
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) –  An Interview with Dr. Janet Taylor of Kentucky Coal Country
• 1980 (Apr/May) – Editorial: Is the World Ready for Health Care?
• 1979/1980 (Dec/Jan) – Hygienic Perspective: The Second Generation Speaks Up
• 1978 (September) –  Book Review: The People’s Pharmacy by Joe Graedon; Medical Drugs on Trial?  Verdict  “Guilty” by Keki Sidhwa
• 1978 (August) – Reflections: Vaccines vs Vegetarianism
• 1978 (June) – Reflections: Past and Present – Give Us this Day
• 1978 (May) – Reflections – Past and Present – Our Marvelous ANHS Conventions
• 1978 (April) – Reflections – Past and Present 

Duvall, Paula

She was a lecturer and the author of The New World of Eating. She contributed articles to Health Science magazine and served on ANHS’s Board of Directors. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2002 (Spring) – A Guide to Buying a Juicer
• 2000 (Mar/Apr) –  Making Recipes Healthier
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Q&A: I prefer to drink freshly made juices, but are any store-bought juices acceptable?
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Tools for Living – Choosing a Juicer That Is Right for You
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Q&A:  Do peanuts have to be roasted to make peanut butter? If not, please tell me how I can make it? 
• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – Update: Nutrasweet – A Dangerous Sweetener; Weight Lifting Lowers Blood Fats; Browning Reactions; Yes, it Pays to Quit Smoking; Fruit Juices as Bad for Teeth as Soft Drinks; More Good News in Vegetables and Cancer; Whole Foods Recommended  
• 1984 (Jul/Aug) – Upfront: Are You a Victim of the VDT’s?; Beech Nut Faces $1.1 Million Fine; Hot Radioactive Dish
• 1984 (Jul/Aug) – To Grandmother’s House We’ll Go…
• 1984 (May/Jun) – Upfront: The American Cancer Society: A Step in the Right Direction
• 1984 (Mar/Apr) – Upfront: Enzyme In Processed Milk Called Harmful
• 1984 (Jan/Feb) – Upfront: Sulfur Dioxide in Wine And Non-Alcoholic Drinks; Vitamins and Mineral Supplements; Actors Smoking Less But Drinking More on TV; Deaths Because of Prescription Drugs; Naturopathic College Accredited; Eating Out 
• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – Upfront: The Danger of So-Called Routine Tests; Preserving Food with Irradiation
• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – Children: What to Do About “Eating Out”
• 1983 (Sept/Oct) – Upfront: Check Your Cupboards
• 1982 (Jan/Feb) – Children – Raising Children Hygienically
• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – Wild Edibles – The Inflation-Fighting, Delicious and Nutritious, Cost-Free Food that Abounds in Nature
• 1979 (April) – Solving Hygienic Differences in a Marriage
• 1979 (February) – Fasting: Your Child’s Health Insurance Policy
• 1978 (November) – Perspectives on the ANHS 1978 Natural LIving Conference – An Insider’s View

Epstein, Mark

Mark was a former president of the ANHS and is currently the NHA board treasurer. He embraces an aspiring farming lifestyle while promoting a plant-based diet and healthy living, inspired by his family’s long-standing connection to the National Health Association. He is Lois Epstein’s husband and Pamela Epstein’s brother. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2005 (Spring) – Book Review: The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  Observations: Our Community
• 2003 (Summer) – Book Review – The Pleasure Trap
• 2003 (Summer) – Observations: Why Are We Here?
• 2003 (Spring) – Observations: Life and McDonald’s 
• 2002 (Fall) – Observations: Persimmon Season  
• 2002 (Summer) – Observations: Mark and Giant Sunflower 
• 2002 (Spring) – Fasting – My Experience
• 2002 (Spring) – Observations: Spring Planting
• 2002 (Winter) – Fasting On Trial – An Update
• 2002 (Winter) – Observations: Winter Planning 
• 2001 (Fall) – Fasting – Recent Success and Challenges
• 2001 (Fall) – Observations: The Food Movement
• 2001 (Summer) – Observations: The Time is NOW!  

Esselstyn, Caldwell – (MD)

Caldwell was a surgeon, researcher, and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic for more than thirty-five years and served as president of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons. He organized the first National Conference on the Elimination and Prevention of Heart Disease and received the inaugural Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine in 2005. He authored Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and, together with his wife, Ann, counsels patients in Cleveland, Ohio. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2009 (Winter) – In Cholesterol Lowering, Moderation Kills
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  Resolving the Coronary Artery Disease Epidemic through Plant-Based Nutrition

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Esselstyn, Rip

Rip has dedicated his life to championing the power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. A former world-class swimmer, professional triathlete, and firefighter, he founded PLANTSTRONG Foods and is the bestselling author of four Engine 2 cookbooks. Through his books, recipes, medical immersion programs, and top-ranked PLANTSTRONG podcast, Rip inspires others to take control of their health. He also served as executive producer of the transformative documentary The Game Changers. Rip credits his parents, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn and Ann Crile Esselstyn—pioneers in using plant-based nutrition to prevent and reverse heart disease —with his passion for health advocacy.

• 2025 (Summer)  – Eat Plants, Not Oil

Esser, Stephan – (MD)

Stephan is a board-certified physician, author, and motivational speaker specializing in spine care, sports medicine, and lifestyle-based health optimization. He is passionate about helping individuals achieve peak health while maximizing fitness, function, and quality of life. Dr. Esser earned his Bachelor of Science from Palm Beach Atlantic University and his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and a fellowship in sports medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.

He currently practices with Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, where he integrates cutting-edge biologic therapies with powerful lifestyle interventions to support healing and performance. A former professional tennis player, Dr. Esser also carries a rich legacy as the grandson of William Esser, cofounder of the NHA and founder of the renowned Health Ranch in Lake Worth, Florida. Learn more at Esser Health or follow him on social media @EsserHealth. Read his interview in Health Science Spring/Summer 2014 as well as in Health Science Fall 2008. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2023 (Spring) – Raising Healthy Children in a Sick World: Building a strong foundation for our children’s futures
• 2022 (Summer) – From Couch to Fitness: Without the Injury!
• 2022 (Winter) – Balance, Health, and Function
• 2020 (Spring)– The Natural Hygiene Approach to COVID-19: What You Can Do Now
• 2016 (Spring) – Celtic Sea Salt, Olive Oil, and Coconut
• 2016 (Winter) – Diabetic Neuropathies, Protein, and Red Wine
• 2015 (Fall) – Fasting Children, Ear Aches and Colds, and Wheat and Milk Allergies
• 2015 (Summer) – Maintaining Bone and Muscle Health: How to keep your musculoskeletal system healthy
• 2015 (Spring) – The Fire Within Crohn’s Disease and Gut Inflammation
• 2015 (Winter) –  Weight loss, stretching, eczema, back pain, and diabetic neuropathy
• 2012 (Summer) – Movement and Memory: The Growing Link Between Exercise and Alzheimer’s
• 2011 (Summer/Fall) –  Stroke: Is It All in Your Head? 
• 2010 (Summer)– Women’s Cancer: Origins, Risks and the Power of Personal Choices 
• 2010 (Summer) – Are YOU Fit? 
• 2010 (Winter) – It’s Time to Get Moving!
• 2009 (Summer) – Q&A: Would some of the advantages of green juice or drinking juice be diminished because it goes through the stomach so quickly?  In juicing, I’m concerned about the RPMs of these machines. They go at such a high rate that they create friction and heat. Does this destroy the nutrients from this heat?
• 2009 (Spring) – Filling Your Tank for Health 
• 2008 (Summer) –  Living with Intention
• 2008 (Spring) –  A Legacy of Health: Reflections on Dr. William Esser and Natural Hygiene circa 2008

Esser, Tiffany – (CPT)

Tiffany is a personal trainer, dance instructor, and founder of Restore Training, where she designs creative, goal-oriented fitness programs tailored to each individual. She is also eCornell-certified in plant-based nutrition and passionate about helping others build sustainable, healthy habits.

At Esser’s Ranch Juice Bungalow in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Tiffany works closely with guests to create a supportive environment for healing and transformation. Having personally transitioned from the standard American diet to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle, she brings both empathy and real-world experience to her work. An endurance athlete, she inspires others to pursue strength, vitality, and long-term wellness. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2022 (Winter) – Balance, Health, and Function
• 2016 (Summer) – Ask the Trainer – Strength Training for Runners
• 2015 (Spring) – Ask the Trainer: Take your core workout to the next level by strengthening abdominal and back muscles.
• 2014 (Winter) – Meant to Become  
• 2013 (Fall) – Ask the Trainer – Yoga and Pilates Poses
• 2013 (Summer) – Ask the Trainer: Shoulder Exercises for Pain Relief 
• 2012 (Summer) – Movement and Memory: The Growing Link Between Exercise and Alzheimer’s 
• 2012 (Summer) – Ask the Trainer: Tips to Balance Exercise in a busy life? 
• 2012 (Winter) – Ask the Trainer: Feel motivated again to exercise and keep a positive mindset?
• 2012 (Winter) – 10-Week Beginner Exercise Program
• 2011 (Summer/Fall) –  Ask the Trainer: What are the Benefits of Strength Training?
• 2011(Spring) – Ask the Trainer: For washboard abs, what do you recommend?
• 2011 (Winter)– Ask the Trainer: What are some lower back exercises to strengthen my back and prevent injuries? Can you recommend lunges that target my glutes and quads?
• 2010 (Fall) –  Planning for Success – Committing to Change
• 2010 (Summer) – Are YOU Fit? 
• 2010 (Winter) – It’s Time to Get Moving!
• 2009 (Fall) – Resistance Training Exercises
• 2009 (Summer) –  A Stretching Workout 

Esser, William – (N.D., D.C.)

Dr. William L. Esser was an inspiring champion of optimal health and a groundbreaking visionary for wellness. His influential work as a writer, speaker, and clinician left an indelible mark through Esser’s Health Ranch, a pioneering facility dedicated to lifestyle changes that harness the transformative benefits of plant-based nutrition, exercise, and therapeutic fasting for over 65 years.

Dr. Esser had deep faith, unwavering passion, and immense compassion for others. These virtues defined him and enriched the lives of countless individuals he touched throughout his remarkable journey. Learn more about this co-founder of the NHA. Read about him in Health Science, May/Jun 1996, Health Science, Nov/Dec 1992, and Health Science Oct/Noc 1979. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2004 (Spring) – Convention Time – A Time for Personal Inventory (Originally published in 1961 for the 13th Annual International Convention).
• 1998 (Jan/Feb) –  Illness Is Not Inevitable – (This article first appeared in the June 1958 issue of Natural Hygiene)
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  The Time For Decision: How you order your thoughts and actions will determine the degree of satisfaction you experience in your life!  (The following article first appeared in the 1963 ANHS Conference Program).
• 1993 (Sept/Oct) – What Is Your Index of Success? This essay first appeared in the 1962 ANHS International Conference program
• 1991 (Sept/Oct) – Timeless Teachings: Living Healthfully in an Unhealthy Environment. This article first appeared in the May 1949 issue of Dr. Shelton’s Hygienic Review
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – People: A Commitment to Service. The life and work of William Esser in his own words.
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – A natural process: Fasting
• 1988 (Nov/Dec) – Membership: On Appreciation. This Insightful Look at the Responsibility of Membership First Appeared in the 1968 Yearbook of the American Natural Hygiene Society, Inc.
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton: A Remembrance – 1895-1985
• 1984 (May/Jun) – Cures??? 
• 1979/1980 (Dec/Jan) –  Dr. Esser’s Keynote Address: An Inspiring Journey to Our Hygienic Roots
• 1978 (August) – Immutable Dietary Law

Evans, Doug – (DO)

Doug graduated as an osteopath and chiropractor in 1983 from the Pacific College of Osteopathic Medicine. He later studied Natural Hygiene under Alec Burton and Nejla Burton and worked alongside them for nine years. For more than two decades, Doug practiced at Hopewood Health Center near Sydney, where he provided osteopathic care and supervised health recovery, nutritional programs, and therapeutic fasting. Today, Doug practices at Revive Urban Health Retreat as an osteopath and natural health practitioner and also runs his own private practice. He is a member of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians.

• 2017 (Spring) – Give Peas A Chance – Regularly consuming peas, beans, and lentils has many health benefits. 

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Ferguson (Kennedy), Barbara

Barbara serves as an adjunct professor of Media and Communications at Marine Corps University and is also a dedicated board member of the National Health Association.

• 2017 (Fall) –  International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine
• 2013 (Winter) –  GMOs —This is not the Time to Sit on One’s Laurels 
• 2009 (Spring) – Stop Eating Red Meat
• 2007 (Summer) –  Milk and Dairy Products – You are Better Off Without Them 
• 2005 (Spring) – New Study Reveals Diet, Not Drugs, Best Treatment to Reduce Blood Pressure 
• 2005 (Spring) – An Interview with Dr. T. Colin Campbell
• 2004 (Winter) – More Low-Fat and Veggie Choices Available at Airports
• 2004 (Summer) – Breaking the Food Seduction – An Interview with Dr. Neal Barnard 
• 2002 (Summer) – Why We’re Fat 
• 2002 (Summer) – News – Diet Breast Cancer; Lose Weight with Old-Fashioned Oatmeal; Cancer Fighting Ingredients in Apples and Carrots; Anger and Heart Disease
• 2001 (Summer) – Soft Drinks – Worse Than You Think 
• 2001 (Summer) – Turn Off the Fat Genes and Control Your Weight 
• 2001 (Spring) – ‘Mad Cow Disease’ The WHOLE Truth: Interview with Howard Lyman

Filmalter, Sara

Sara is a physician at the Mayo Clinic and a passionate advocate for healthy living and exercise as medicine. A dedicated runner for more than a decade, Dr. Filmalter enjoys inspiring and encouraging others to incorporate physical activity into their lives for greater health, energy, and well-being. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2012 (Summer) – The Starting Line: How (and Why) to Begin Running

Finn, Thomas

An attorney who focused on vaccination-related legal matters. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspectives on Childbirth

Fisher, Cathy

Cathy created StraightUpFood.com, a website offering free recipes and resources on whole-food, plant-based eating without salt, oil, or sugar. She also teaches cooking classes at TrueNorth Health Center and the McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, California. Cathy adopted a plant-based lifestyle in 1999 and published her first cookbook in 2016: Straight Up Food: Delicious and Easy Plant-Based Cooking Without Salt, Oil, or Sugar. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2016 (Fall) – A New Fasting and Chiropractic Center – Dr. Gracie Yuen opens her wellness center in northeast Ohio
• 2016 (Summer) – Eating in Restaurants
• 2015 (Spring) – Using Dried Herbs and Spices: How to shop for, use, and properly store dried herbs and spices.
• 2015 (Winter) –  In a Salad Dressing Dilemma? Learn to make your own delicious salad dressings at home. 
• 2014 (Spring/Summer) –  Why Go SOS-Free?
  

Fitzgerald, Greg – (DO, DC) – (Australia)

Greg is an Australian naturopath, chiropractor, and osteopath who specializes in natural hygiene and lifestyle medicine. His approach focuses on the body’s innate capacity for self-healing, supported through whole-food plant-based nutrition, therapeutic fasting, and appropriate exercise. A 1983 graduate of both the Pacific College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Sydney College of Chiropractic, he now offers a 21-day natural hygiene–based program at his Sydney clinic, as well as worldwide consultations via Zoom. Dr. Fitzgerald is also the founder of the Cronulla Health For Life Center in New South Wales, Australia. Check out the interview with him in Health Science Magazine – Summer 2018. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2026 (Winter) – My Diagnosis Was a Wake-Up Call
• 2018 (Winter) –  Don’t Be Normal, Be Healthy!  “Normal” health-destroyers include eating a conventional diet, regularly visiting your doctor, and taking medications.
• 2017 (Summer) – Modern-Day Health Care’s Failings – Looking for answers in all the wrong places
• 2008 (Spring) –  Health Tip:  Back and Neck Pain

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Flemming, Mitchell

• 1984 (Fall) – Three Home Births: The Heartwarming Story
• 1984 (Fall) – Inoculation Update: Victory in Tennessee!

Fraser, Charles

• 1979 (Aug/Sept) – Food Through the Ages: Social, Economic and Technological Factors
• 1978 (October) – Be an Athlete

Frey, Asa – (DC) – Puerto Rico

Asa is a chiropractor and practitioner of hygienic healthcare in Puerto Rico, specializing in controlled fasting and dietary therapy for chronic illness. He and his wife, Joanna, founded the “Back to the Garden” clinic, where they promote health through natural methods and support patients locally and worldwide. Dr. Frey is recognized for improving patient well-being through fasting, nutrition, and lifestyle-based care. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2019 (Spring) – The Key to Fasting Safely – Lacking direct, experienced supervision during fasting can lead to complications.
• 2018 (Summer) – Healthy Eaters Who Still Have Issues, Maintaining a Healthy Focus
• 2016 (Winter) – Bringing Natural Hygiene to Puerto Rico –  We took our health and fasting training to a place with even more chronic disease than the Continental U.S.

Fuhrman, Joel – (MD) – (New Jersey)

Joel served on the ANHS Board of Directors. Dr. Fuhrman is a board-certified family physician who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutrition and natural methods. His distinctive expertise enabled thousands of patients to recover from conditions typically regarded as chronic and irreversible. A leading authority on nutrition and natural healing, he appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs, including Good Morning America, CNN, and Good Day New York. He wrote Eat to Live, Cholesterol Protection for Life, Disease-Proof Your Child, Fasting and Eating for Health, Eat Right America, and Eat for Health. Check out the interviews in Health Science – Fall 2002, Health Science – Fall 2015, and Health Science Nov/Dec 1993. Read his and his father’s case history with fasting in Health Science May/Jun 1984. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2025 (Fall) – Treating Depression Naturally
• 2022 (Fall) – Dare to Be Different – Committing to Healthy Eating in an Unsupportive Culture 
• 2019 (Winter) – New Eat to Live Retreat Opens in San Diego – Health center emphasizes the right food, education, and counseling for lasting change. 
• 2018 (Winter) –  The Red Wine Health Myth – Even a Little Alcohol Increases the Risk of Breast Cancer 
• 2017 (Summer) – Foods that Fight Cancer – Greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries, and seeds boost immunity and help prevent cancer. 
• 2016 (Spring) – Can Eating Nuts and Seeds Help You Live Longer? – Just two ounces of nuts and seeds a day may help you lose weight and prevent cancer, among other benefits.
• 2010 (Fall) –  Q&A: Does everyone need to take a multivitamin? 
• 2009 (Fall) – Dementia: Not a Natural Part of the Aging Process
• 2008 (Summer) –  Atkins Study: Mediocre Diets Offer Mediocre Benefits.
• 2008 (Spring) –  The Good News About Nuts and Seeds: Eat Fat or Don’t Eat Fat… That is the Question
• 2007 (Winter) –  Q&A:  What About Coffee?
• 2007 (Winter) –  Cruciferous Vegetables: Enjoy the Benefits of the Most Healthful Foods
• 2007 (Winter) –  Q&A: How should we get adequate amounts of vitamin D — from the sun or supplements?  
• 2007 (Winter) –  Q&A:  What do you think of sunscreen? Do you recommend it? Is reducing cholesterol by medication as effective as reducing cholesterol by lifestyle? 
• 2007 (Summer) –  Q&A: To Salt or Not to Salt?  
• 2006 (Summer/Fall) – Overweight Children: The Greatest Threat to World Health
• 2006 (Summer/Fall) – Q&A: What are the risks associated with drinking red wine?  Does eating spicy foods pose a problem? I have heard that dark chocolate lowers blood pressure. Is there anything in dark chocolate that we can’t get in fruits and vegetables? 
• 2006 (Spring) – Importance of Vitamin D: This “sunshine” vitamin is vital for maintaining strong bones!
• 2006 (Spring) – Q&A:  The idea that those with the healthiest immune systems may be less protected from avian flu than those with average immune systems.
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) –  Osteoporosis: Prevention Treatment Strategies
• 2005 (Summer) – Further Evidence Reveals the Association Between Periodontal Disease and Coronary Artery Disease
• 2005 (Summer) – We Are Molded By Our Childhood
• 2005 (Summer) – Could a Supervised Fast be undertaken with Type I Diabetes and is taking insulin shots. 
• 2005 (Summer) – Case Study: Mr. Burnam – Diabetic Related Macular Degeneration
• 2004 (Winter) – Defeating the Diabetes Epidemic along with A Diabetes Case Study 
• 2004 (Winter) – Q&A:  What are your recommendations to help me avoid being on diabetic medication for life? Would fasting help control this disease? 
• 2004 (Fall) – South Beach Diet Offers Dangerous Advice
• 2004 (Fall) – Q&A: I would love some advice on how to help my family make the switch.
• 2004 (Fall) – Q&A: Dr. Fuhrman stresses that we should eat only when hungry. How do I recognize true hunger?
• 2004 (Fall) – Q&A: Do you recommend adding oil to the salad?
• 2004 (Summer) – Q&A: How can I raise my HDL Cholesterol while following the principles of Natural Health?  – I’m not sure I’m getting enough calcium in my diet, and am thinking of taking calcium supplements. What harm will they do?? 
• 2004 (Spring) – Q&A: My husband is a carb addict. Is it possible that nutrition is an individual matter, with different diets for different folks?
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  Q&A: Is aluminum harmful?  I am a diabetic. Should I consider avocados as fat, or are they just considered a vegetable? Also, what about raw nuts and seeds?  I tried the plant-based, whole foods diet recommended by the NHA, but I had to go back to my regular diet because the plant-based diet worsened my periodic, chronic headaches and brought on indigestion. What should I do now?
• 2003 (Summer) – Naturally Blueberries: Reverse Abnormal Physical and Mental Decline
• 2003 (Summer) – Fitness: Why Exercise only during commercial breaks? Should TVs Carry a Warning Label?
• 2003 (Summer) – Q&A: I am drastically Underweight. What can you recommend for someone like me? Will consuming liquids with meals (or before or after meals) dilute digestive juices?
• 2003 (Summer) – Q&A: I am drastically Underweight. What can you recommend for someone like me? Will consuming liquids with meals (or before or after meals) dilute digestive juices, causing foods to be passed through the digestive system without absorption of nutrients? 
• 2003 (Spring) – Q&A: I follow a vegetarian diet, except that I do eat fish once a week (usually salmon), and exercise regularly. Therefore, I do not understand why my homocysteine level should be so elevated.
• 2002 (Fall) – Q&A: Is it true that heredity accounts for 20% of one’s possibility of getting heart disease? If so, how can one make that 20% lower?
• 2002 (Summer) – Q&A:  What is your response to the recent article in the NYTimes Magazine supporting a high-protein, meat-based diet to lose weight? Should our blood type determine the foods we eat? 
• 2002 (Spring) – Q&A:  What is your recommendation on taking multivitamins?
• 2002 (Winter) – Fasting – A Case Study 
• 2002 (Winter) – Q&A:  What is the hygienic perspective concerning hormone replacement therapy?
• 2001 (Fall) – Q&A:  Is it better to obtain Lutein from food or take a supplement?  I have recently come across Microhydrin for Ionizing air. Negative ions are supposed to have a greater antioxidant effect and are supposed to fight free radicals at a much higher rate than fruits and vegetables; How can people be sure they are getting the proper nutrition? What about colloidal silver for use as an antibiotic — as well as a water purifier?
• 2000 (Nov-Dec) – Q&A: Since I travel frequently, I am concerned about getting all my proper nutrients and minerals while I am on the road.  Is taking colloidal minerals or other supplements a good idea?
• 2000 (Jan/Feb) – A Diet That Really Works. Learn “The Health Equation” that helps you lose weight quickly 
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: At the end of the last three times I fasted, I experienced discharges of blood and pus in my urine.  I usually break my fast with freshly squeezed orange juice or stewed tomatoes. Are these foods too acidic and causing the problem?
• 1998 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: Swollen ankles and salt Intake
• 1998 (May/Jun) –  Q&A: I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a mastectomy. Now I’m on Tamoxifen. Will distilled water wash out the Tamoxifen and render it useless?; What foods, drinks, vitamins, and minerals can I take, and what exercises can I do to give my exhausted immune system the highest or optimal benefits? 
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – Is Your Diet Killing You? Eating food as it was designed by Nature is the only healthful way to stay slender!  
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – Raising Healthy Children: Why Children Are Sick So Much – Diet plays an important role in the well-being of all children.
• 1996 (May/June) – Q&A: I want to build my own and my family’s immune systems naturally. How can I do this?  Are echinacea or Vitamin C supplements a good idea?
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Understanding Your Body: Athletes and the Hygienic Diet – A former world-champion figure skater answers a question about designing a high-performance diet!
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: I recently had my blood cholesterol checked, and my level was at 200! Six months ago, when I was occasionally eating dairy products, it was 150. What is making my cholesterol level so high?
• 1995 (Summer) – Understanding Your Body: The Asthma Solution Learning to live without it!
• 1995 (Summer) – Q&A: I have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. I am new to ANHS and am confused between the medical approach and more natural approaches. Please help me!
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: I now have cheilosis (painful cracks and sores at the corners of my mouth). I am deficient in vitamins D, B3, B12, and phosphorus. I believe in a plant-based diet of nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. How can I stay on this strictly vegetarian diet and still get these substances? Which plant or vegetarian foods are rich in these vitamins?
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: In regard to people who are carbohydrate sensitive and can’t lose weight eating fruits and vegetables, what is your opinion about their following one of the popular high protein diets? Can the sugar in fruit cause too much insulin to be released, thus causing fat to be stored or immobilized?  Can the natural hygiene diet cause excessively high levels of insulin in the body because of all the fruit consumed?
• 1994 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: I have diabetes and have been reading that cutting my fat intake is very beneficial to my condition. (Yes, I have already experienced a decrease in my insulin dosage because of this.) Should I consider avocados as fat, or are they just considered a vegetable? Also, what about raw nuts and seeds?; What is your opinion of the “body type” diet? Is there anything to the theory that a person is more or less one body type, such as the thyroidal, gonadal, pituitary, or adrenal type? Is it true that heredity accounts for 20% of one’s possibility of getting some disease, such as heart disease? If so, how can one make that 20% be lower? My husband has high cholesterol and high triglycerides, for which our doctor has him on medication. Recently, we tried him on a mainly vegetarian diet and a 24-hour fast once a week without any medication. He continued to lose weight, but his triglycerides and cholesterol rose alarmingly, and the doctor has him back on medication. Would an extended fast be his answer, or what would you recommend to lower his cholesterol and triglycerides? We dislike taking medication but fear a heart attack or stroke. He is only 50 years old, and his blood pressure is normal to low.
• 1994 (Fall) – Q&A: I tried the plant-based, whole foods diet you recommend, but I had to go back to my regular diet because the plant-based diet worsened my periodic, chronic headaches and brought on indigestion. What should I do now?; I am exercising and doing lots of sit-ups. However, I am not taking inches off my waist. Am I doing the sit-ups correctly?
• 1994 (July/Aug) – Q&A: In his book The Hygienic Care of Children, Dr. Shelton says that the nursing mother’s breast should be emptied at each feeding while alternating breasts—one breast one feeding, the other breast the next feeding. That would mean that each breast would go eight hours before being emptied. If I followed Dr. Shelton’s advice on emptying only one breast per feeding at scheduled intervals of four hours, I would fear seeing a reduction in my milk supply more so than if I were nursing from both breasts but not completely emptying them. If you don’t know when your breasts are empty, how can you tell if your baby isn’t hungry when he wakes during the night?; How much orange juice should be supplemented after a child is 6 months old?
• 1994 (May/June) – Q&A: I would like to know how a person can gain weight on a vegetarian diet. I am 5’7″ and weigh around 120 lbs. Every time I go on a plant-based diet, my weight drops below 100 lbs.; Dr. Shelton, in his book The Hygienic Care of Children, stresses that babies need not be put to the mother’s breast during the first 24 hours after birth. What about the bonding process? Is there any harm in putting the baby right to the breast immediately upon birth to suckle if he/she wants to?
• 1994 (Spring) – Special Report: Recovery from Diabetes through Optimal Nutrition: Diabetes is both preventable and reversible through nutritional methods!
• 1994 (Jan/Feb) – Understanding Your Body: Hypoglycemia: A Misunderstood Condition.  Conventional thinking often results in an oversimplified diagnosis of hypoglycemia.
• 1993 (Nov/Dec) – Understanding Your Body: The Road Back to a Healthy Heart. Cardiovascular disease can be safely prevented and reversed, naturally, without medications, angioplasty, or bypass surgery!
• 1993 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: In his book, “The Hygienic Care of Children,” Dr. Herbert Shelton stresses that babies should sleep through the night from the moment of birth. Aren’t there infants that may be more needy than others, needing more touch and to be held more, needing to be nursed to sleep as well as several times during the night? Also, what are your views on nursing for comfort?
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: I have been following a Natural Hygiene diet for two years and have received wonderful benefits in every area but one, and that is constipation. I must admit that I have some sweet food each day, and / also eat a lot of frozen bananas in the morning with other fruit. Apart from that, I eat only well-combined fruits, vegetables and salads. Could you please make some suggestions as to what I could add or eliminate from my diet?
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: I have been told by a medical doctor to take vitamin  B12 tablets or to take B12 shots. Would it be better to eat vegetables high in B12? What are they? Should I take vitamins or mineral tablets?; I have heard many differing viewpoints concerning the importance of food combining as an important component of Natural Hygiene. What is the most accurate, up-to-date information?
• 1993 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: Diabetes runs in my family, but I don’t think I have it so far. What are the symptoms? A doctor told me to exercise. Will it help?; How much cholesterol is there in one egg? I’m supposed to cut down on cholesterol, but I still like an egg now and then for breakfast.
• 1992 (Jan/Feb) – Understanding Your Body: Osteoporosis – How to get it and how to avoid it. The facts surrounding this disease are shockingly different from what we have been told.
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Forum: The Advisability of Pap Smears.  A Test that Concerns Many Women
• 1990 (Jul/Aug) – Understanding Your Body: Herbal Side Effects. This second in a two-part series describes many problems connected with common herbal remedies.
• 1990 (May/Jun) – Understanding Your Body: Herbal Hazards. A timely warning about the dangers of these so-called “natural” remedies. Part I
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: What is the Natural Hygiene view of allergies, both food and environmental?
• 1987 (May/Jun) – The Milk Risk. Dairy Products Linked to Health Problems
• 1987 (Jan/Feb) – Natural Hygiene Dietary Recommendations Find Their Way to Medical School
• 1984 (May/Jun) – Case Histories: The Story of My Father and Myself

Fuhrman, Lisa

Lisa Walfield Fuhrman lives in West Deptford, New Jersey, with her husband, ANHS Director Dr. Joel Fuhrman.

• 1986 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: One Step at a Time. A Case for Personal Responsibility.

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Fulton, Scott – (PhD)

Scott is a longevity authority and proactive aging educator. Scott teaches Longevity and Aging in Place to lifelong learners at the University of Delaware and collaborates with prominent physicians. He chairs the National Aging in Place Council, serves on the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the National Health Association, and is a True Health Initiative council member. A researcher, innovator, and engineer by training, Scott brings a systems mindset to public health and aging. Following several international corporate and consulting roles, Scott established Home Ideations, a built-environment consulting company. He later founded the health education platform Longevity Advantage ™ and is currently writing the book Whealthspan ™, which leverages trusted wealth management practices to support longer health. Discover more at longevityadvantage.com, homeideations.com, and whealthspan.com.

• 2021 (Summer) – “Whealthspan” Growth Philosophy – A Longevity Educator’s Viewpoint on Extending Our Healthy Years

Fury, Meryl – (MS, RN)

Meryl started her plant-based journey at age 15. After years of studying nursing, human health, meditation, and personal transformation, Meryl realized that eating only plants was the healthiest option for her. This awareness fires Meryl’s passion to make a difference for people and the planet through whole-food, plant-based eating. A member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Meryl has a master’s degree in nursing and holds certificates in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and from Rouxbe online culinary school in Fork Over Knives Plant-Based Cuisine. She is on the Board of Directors of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and is CEO of the Plant-Based Nutrition Movement (pbnm.org). She leads monthly online plant-based sharing and support groups. Meryl is also a PCRM Food for Life instructor and co-host of the 6 Million Seeds podcast (pbnm.org/6-million-seeds).

• 2022 (Fall) – Child Nutrition in America Today – A New Look at a Crisis of Our Own Making

Gerry, Pamela – (RN)

Pamela is a registered nurse and a longtime member of the National Health Association. She has supported the organization for more than 15 years and has served on its Board of Directors since 1993. Pamela lives with her husband and four children in Springvale and is dedicated to promoting health education and healthy living.

• 2001 (Fall) – Interview with Antonia Demas, PhD – Being ahead of her time is probably in her genes. 

Gershfeld, Nathan – (DC) – California

Nathan is a chiropractor and the founder of Fasting Escape, a health center dedicated to medically supervised, therapeutic water-only fasting. His transition from electrical engineering to chiropractic medicine was inspired by a profound, life-changing health experience involving a tumor. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2019 (Fall) –  Common Conditions that Respond to Fasting – How and why a water-only fast may help you
• 2018 (Summer) – New Fasting Center in Southern California – Welcome to the Fasting Escape Retreat Center 
• 2018 (Spring) – Gaining Weight on a Plant-based Diet, Facing Diet Questions from Friends, and Five Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle 
• 2018 (Winter) –  Talking to Doctors, Exercise for Weight Loss, and Tracking Nutrients
• 2015 (Summer) –  Lifespans and Healthful Living, Improving Posture, and Supplements
• 2015 (Spring) – Spring Cleanses, Avoiding Osteoporosis, and Protein Requirements
• 2014 (Fall) –  Finding My Way to TrueNorth: One man’s journey from patient to doctor.

Gian-Cursio, Christopher – (DC)

In 1936, Dr. Christopher Gian-Cursio took a significant step in advancing health and wellness by founding the first modern Natural Hygiene Society in Rochester, New York. Initially named the Rochester Physiological Society, the organization drew on the traditions of its predecessors and adopted the constitution of the original Boston group. Dr. Gian-Cursio’s efforts continued to shape the movement for decades; in 1950, he played a pivotal role in establishing both the Buffalo Natural Hygiene Society and the Washington Natural Hygiene Society. He later became a co-founder and Past President of the ANHS and served as Editor of the Journal of Natural Hygiene. Learn more about Dr. Gian-Cursio. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1992 (Fall) – From The Archives: Sylvester Graham (1794-1851): People threw out their meat, whiskey, and white bread when they heard this fiery preacher of the gospel of health!
• 1992 (Apr/May) – Timeless Teaching: Harriet N. Austin, M.D. (1826-1891) – The world’s first woman Hygienic doctor
• 1992 (Jan/Feb) – Timeless Teachings – Isaac Jennings, M.D. (1788-1874) The world’s first hygienic doctor

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Gluck, Harold – (PhD)

• 1979 (Oct/Nov) – Talking to Yourself Can Be Good for You! 
• 1979 (May) – How to Worry Efficiently

Goldberg, Paul (M.P.H, D.C., D.A.C.B.N. – Georgia)

Paul founded the Goldberg Tener Clinic for Chronic Disease Reversal in Kennesaw, Georgia, and lectured, wrote, and published extensively on chronic disease reversal. For 23 years, he was a University Professor of Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology at Life University in Atlanta. He was also a certified member of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians. Learn more about Dr. Goldberg in Health Science – July/Aug 1999. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2011 (Winter) – Infinite Variety
• 1983 (Jan/Feb) –  Microbiology Comes Home

Goldhamer, Alan – (DC) – California

Alan founded and directs TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California, a world-renowned facility specializing in medically supervised therapeutic fasting and comprehensive lifestyle-based care. TrueNorth provides integrative services, including medical and chiropractic care, psychotherapy and counseling, massage therapy, and health education, and is one of the leading training centers for physicians seeking certification to supervise therapeutic fasting.

After earning his chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Goldhamer also became licensed as an osteopathic physician in Australia. For decades, he has been a leading advocate for whole-food, plant-based nutrition, fasting, and natural approaches to health restoration. He is the author of The Health Promoting Cookbook and coauthor of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force That Undermines Health & Happiness, a widely influential book exploring the psychological and biological factors that drive unhealthy behaviors. Learn more about Dr. Goldhamer in the interviews in the Health Science Spring 2009, Winter 2002, Nov/Dec 1994, and Sept/Oct 1993. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2019 (Summer) – An Introduction to the Whole-Plant-Food, SOS-Free Diet
• 2019 (Summer) – Can a Whole-Plant-Food Diet Help Lupus?  Reports show that fasting and plant-food diets can improve symptoms of autoimmune conditions
• 2017 (Fall) –  TrueNorth Health Center – A Snapshot of the Center’s Past, Present, and Future
• 2015 (Spring) – The 10 Most Important Actions to Improve Health: among them, understanding the effects of diet, exercise, and sleep
• 2013 (Winter) –  Resolving Corruption: How to “reboot” your brain so that healthy eating is preferred
• 2012 (Fall) – What to Eat 
• 2012 (Spring)– Q&A: Are you getting all the nutrients you need from a whole-food, plant-based diet? Is the raw food diet the “ideal diet”?  Can you recommend a starting point?
• 2011(Spring) – Fasting is the Answer. What is the Question? 
• 2011(Spring) – Q&A: Lowering your blood pressure below normal with medication is dangerous and increases your risk of having a stroke. Can you explain this? How many mg of sodium can I consume each day on a reduced-sodium diet? How long should I fast? Does distilled water leach minerals from the body?
• 2010 (Fall) –  Strategic Planning: A 10 Step Program
• 2010 (Spring) – Headache Evaluation and Treatment—A Team Approach
• 2010 (Winter) – Q&A: Fasting 
• 2009 (Fall) – Q&A: I want to make a major diet and lifestyle change to improve my health. How can fasting help me accomplish my goal?
• 2009 (Summer) –  Where Do You Get Your Protein 
• 2009 (Winter) – Q&A: Should we rely on eggs for protein?  Do you suggest fasting periodically? 
• 2008 (Fall) –  Avoiding the Dangers of a Vegan Diet
• 2007 (Winter) –  Dietary Addictions: Why eating healthfully is so difficult
• 2007 (Winter) –  TrueNorth Health Expands To New Facility
• 2007 (Spring) – Breaking Free of the Dietary Pleasure Trap
• 2006 (Summer/Fall) – Q&A: Does eating spicy foods pose a problem? I have heard that dark chocolate lowers blood pressure. Is there anything in dark chocolate that we can’t get in fruits and vegetables?
• 2006 (Spring) – No Body Needs Milk: 10 Reasons for Avoiding Dairy Products
• 2006 (Spring) – Q&A:  Fasting: How often and how long should someone fast who is living healthfully?  I know that dramatic benefits can be received by adopting a Hygienic lifestyle. To what degree will I still receive benefits if I fall off the wagon?  
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) –  10 Most Important Actions to Ensure Optimum Health
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) – Q&A: Does distilled water leach minerals from the body? 
• 2005 (Summer) – Pleasure Trap Test
• 2005 (Summer) – Could a Supervised Fast be undertaken with Type I Diabetes and is taking insulin shots?  
• 2005 (Spring) – Q&A:  Why would naturally low blood pressure not be a serious risk factor for a stroke, too?
• 2004 (Winter) – Q&A:  What are your recommendations to help me avoid being on diabetic medication for life? Would fasting help control this disease? 
• 2004 (Fall) – Q&A: I would love some advice on how to help my family make the switch.
• 2004 (Summer) – Q&A: Supervised fasting. Why is it so important to fast under supervision? 
• 2004 (Spring) – Q&A: I am a long-standing vegetarian but have recently been told that 1 have high blood pressure and will need to take medications. How could this have happened? 
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  Q&A:  Is aluminum harmful?  How many mg of sodium can I consume each day on a reduced-sodium diet?
• 2003 (Spring) – Q&A: Is it advisable for skinny people to fast, and how do they put the lost weight back on? 
• 2002 (Fall) –  High Blood Pressure – Learning to Live Without It
• 2002 (Summer) – Fasting — Back to the Future: The Rediscovery of Water Only Fasting
• 2000 (Nov-Dec) – Looking for Health In All the Wrong Places
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: What are the pros and cons of sunscreens? Are they safe to use? 
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – Telling the Truth About High Blood Pressure – What your doctor doesn’t know about high blood pressure could kill you!
• 2000 (May/Jun) – Fasting 
• 2000 (Jan/Feb) – Vitamin B12 Recommendations for total vegetarians
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A:  I was told that vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, D, phosphorus, and zinc are almost totally lacking in a vegan diet. Can a vegan diet provide sufficient nutrients without supplements?
• 1998 (Nov/Dec) – Understanding Your Body: Do you really want to be fat for life?
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  Understanding Your Body – Essential Facts about Fats
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  Q&A: Can growing a beard have any health benefits for men?
• 1998 (March/April) – Q&A: Dramatic health benefits can be received by adopting a Hygienic lifestyle. To what degree will I still receive those benefits if I fall off the wagon periodically?;  Does eating spicy foods pose a problem? 
• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – AIDS and other serious health challenges
• 1997 (May/Jun) -Q&A: A chemical engineer questioned my statement that inorganic minerals are not used by the body, and that if they are not expelled, they form deposits in various parts of the body. He said that at the molecular level there is no difference between organic and inorganic minerals.  What is the truth?
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: Why are “greens” and fiber important in our diet?; How should raw fruits/vegetable be washed to protect from bacteria or parasites?
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: Is soil depletion so severe that trace minerals in the fresh vegetables we eat are inadequate for our needs?; We have a water distiller that we use daily. We noticed that the main water container is made of aluminum. Does that mean that we will get heavy metal aluminum in our distilled drinking water, which is heated until boiling?
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Q&A: Can you recommend some good starches that are filling yet non-fattening? Although I have been following a mostly Hygienic diet for four years and exercise daily, I am still about 20 pounds overweight.
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Understanding Your Body: How Your Body Heals Itself. Understanding the extraordinary power of your immune system! 
• 1996 (May/June) – Tools for Living: Your Transition to Healthful Eating: What should you put on your plate when you eat? 
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: What are the pros and cons of sunscreens? Are they safe to use? If they are, could you make some recommendations?; I have gathered that the Hygienic diet is low in table salt.  What about salt substitutes? Would they be acceptable?
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Special Report: Arthritis and Joint Pain.  Learn how to live without this debilitating disease!
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Q&A: Regarding the article “Misconceptions about food” and the chart raw vs cooked foods.  Are not the enzymes destroyed when you cook vegetables?  Aren’t enzymes important?
• 1995 (Sept/Oct) – Keys to Good Health: Misconceptions about Food. Dietary facts can help simplify your life
• 1995 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: Why fast under supervision?
• 1995 (Summer) – Q&A: I have chronic smelly gas despite “proper” food combining. What can I do?
• 1995 (May/June) – Understanding Your Body: A Strategy for Health. Important new information that will help you understand the roadblocks to health and develop a plan for optimal health and happiness!
• 1995 (May/June) – Q&A: How often and how long should someone fast who is healthy and living as a Natural Hygienist?; My six-year-old son will not eat anything but fast food, chips, ice cream, and soda. What should I do?
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – Understanding Your Body: Do You Need to Fast?
• 1994 (Fall) – Q&A: My wife is 32 years old and has recently started getting dark, puffy circles underneath her eyes, especially when she is tired. She just recovered from a severe cold. Could it be related to this? How about too much sodium in her diet? Not enough sleep?  Please explain what causes this condition and what can be done to overcome it.; If vitamin and mineral supplements aren’t necessary and may even be harmful, then why do people report, and studies show, health benefits and health improvements after taking supplements?; I am a vegetarian and my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter has been eating like me for several months. Although I am deeply convinced that this way of eating is the only right way to live, I still worry about my daughter. I spoke to a woman who said that her first daughter, who was raised as a vegetarian, was very fragile, so she gives her second daughter boiled chicken several times a week. She says that this second daughter is “OK.” I’d like to exclude all meat, but is that bad? Can fragile bones develop because of some other reason?; Under which medical or other conditions would it be best to fast with a medical doctor versus a chiropractor?; I understand that uncooked fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds are best. In fact, I prefer raw foods to cooked foods. But certain foods don’t seem palatable without cooking, such as chestnuts, potatoes, eggplant, etc. Are these recommended?
• 1994 (May/June) – Personal Transformation: Thinking Straight about Food. Why making good food choices is sometimes difficult!
• 1992 (Jan/Feb) – Special Report: Your Personal Health Program Part 1: Getting the facts (see part 2 and 3 under Dr. Jennifer Marano)
• 1991 (Sept/Oct) – Special Report: Prevention and Management of High Blood Pressure. What causes it, how to detect it, and what to do about it.
• 1991 (July/Aug) – Forum: Factors You Can Control that Affect Cholesterol Levels – The following is excerpted from a forum conducted at the 1990 ANHS International Natural Living Conference at Hofstra University, NY.
• 1991 (July/Aug) – Special Report: Conservative Management of Diabetes. Powerful Steps You Can Take
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Forum: The Advisability of Pap Smears.  A Test that Concerns Many Women
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Special Report: Is Your Water Safe to Drink? Identifying the main water contaminants and what you can do about them!
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Keys to Good Health: The Four Major Factors of Health. Develop an understanding of these basic principles, and you will be well on your way to health!
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Forum: When Should We Use X-rays?
• 1990 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: Is it always advisable to seek a doctor’s treatment for common injuries such as sprained ligaments, strained muscles, tendonitis and bursitis?
• 1990 (May/Jun) – Q&A: People have criticized the Natural Hygiene diet as too “tropical” for people in northern climates to eat in the winter.  Should climate affect food choices?; Can fasting cure arthritis?; Can fasting cure arthritis?
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Keys to Good Health: The Benefits of Fasting
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – A Case Study: Chronic gastrointestinal disorder
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: I have taken 4-12 headache tablets daily for several years to treat severe headaches. Is this a problem?; Can fasting help reduce hypertension?
• 1989 (Nov/Dec) – Keys to Good Health: Do “You Really Need Vitamin Supplements?
• 1989 (Sept/Oct) – Keys to Good Health: Step By Step Aerobics
• 1989 (Jul/Aug) – Understanding Your Body: Where Do You Get Your Protein? Everything You Need to Know to Answer This Frequently Asked Question
• 1989 (May/Jun) – Life Expectancy: Separating the Facts from the Myths
• 1988 (Nov/Dec) – Is the Natural Hygiene Diet Sufficient?
• 1987 (July/Aug)  – Therapeutic Fasting: An Introduction to the Benefits of a Professionally Supervised Fast in a Natural Hygiene Facility
• 1987 (Jan/Feb) – The Problems Caused by Eating Meat and Dairy Products Should Not Be Underestimated
• 1986 (Jan/Feb) – Natural Hygiene. The Science of Health. There’s more to Hygiene than cleanliness and sanitation.

Goldman, David – (MS, RD, CSCS, CPT)

David earned his Master of Science degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Teachers College, Columbia University. A Registered Dietitian, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Certified Personal Trainer, he has worked with the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Obesity Research Center, Columbia University Athletics, and Facebook
headquarters.

David previously ran the fitness program at TrueNorth Health Center. David designed individualized training programs for both inpatient and outpatient participants that can be performed at home. His integrated approach emphasizes functional movement, reduced joint pain, improved strength and muscle tone, healthy weight management, and overall wellness.

• 2017 (Winter) –  Water: What’s Healthiest, What’s the Best Way to Get It, and How Much Should We Drink?
• 2016 (Fall) – Nuts, Avocados, and Dried Fruit 
• 2016 (Spring) – The Importance of Doing Squats – This simple exercise increases fitness and eases everyday activities. 

Goldstein, Jack – (DPM)

Dr. Jack Goldstein was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1930. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree with honors from Wayne State University in 1952. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he established a private podiatry and foot surgery practice in 1954.

A respected figure in his field, Dr. Goldstein lectured extensively across the United States and was a frequent guest on both local and national radio and television programs.

In 1964, Dr. Goldstein’s life took a transformative turn. After being severely debilitated by ulcerative colitis—a condition that brought him to the brink of death—he embarked on a six-week fast at Pawling Health Manor in Hyde Park, NY, rooted in the principles of natural hygiene. His dramatic recovery sparked a new passion for natural health and healing, which he chronicled in his book Triumph Over Disease by Fasting and Natural Diet.

Following his recovery, Dr. Goldstein and his family became a dedicated advocates for natural hygiene. He lectured widely, consulted individuals seeking alternative paths to wellness, and eventually became director of Point Retreat, a hygienic health center in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. 

He served as Past President of the ANHS and sat on its Board of Directors. He also chaired the 1974 Convention. He was married to Corinne Goldstein. Read about his journey in Health Science, May/June 1984. Learn more about Jack and Corinne in Health Science, Jan/Feb 1984. Learn more about Dr. Goldstein. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1978 (December) –  Q&A Footnotes:  For the past 4 months, I have had a growth on the sole of my foot which has the appearance of a callus, but goes deep down. However, it is becoming increasingly painful to walk on. What could it be? 
• 1978 (September) –  Footnotes: Q&A – What causes large white areas to appear in the large toenail and the flesh?; Can diet or fasting heal foot problems? Pressure while walking and standing has been painful for many years, even though I am not overweight.; What are bunions, and is there any hygienic help for them?; What can be done to improve congenital fallen arches? Supports have been worn to no avail.; Please comment on swollen ankles and why the swelling is more acute after fasting. This has occurred after three long fasts.
• 1978 (August) – Footnotes: Children’s Feet
• 1978 (June) – Footnotes: The Foot – A Lesson in Holistics
• 1978 (April) – Abnormal Genes and the “Bug”

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Gould, Milton – (ND)

• 1980 (Oct/Nov) – Why Place All the Blame on the Healing Arts?

Graham, Douglas – (DC)

He directed Club Hygiene in Marathon, Florida. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1986 (Sept/Oct) – How The Other Half Lives. The challenge of choosing health.

Grant, Ruth M. – (PhD)

Dr. Grant received her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Columbia University. A licensed psychologist, she served as an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Albertus Magnus College and as a psychological consultant to the George Hegi Center in Derby, Connecticut. Her areas of expertise included stress management training and biofeedback.

• 1982 (July/Aug) – Children: What are Your Children Trying to Tell You?

Greene, Kelli – (DC)

• 2001 (Spring) – Q&A: Is the use of shampoo and conditioner considered hygienic? 

Greger, Michael – (MD)

Michael is a physician and an internationally recognized speaker on key public health issues. He served as Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States and was a founding member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He also taught portions of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s esteemed nutrition course at Cornell University and served as an expert witness in the defense of Oprah Winfrey during her meat-defamation trial. He authored Carbophobia: The Scary Truth About America’s Low-Carb Craze and Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2003 (Spring) – Maximizing Vegetarian Nutrition

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Gross, Joy

Joy served on the ANHS Board of Directors and previously served a secretary-treasurer. She also served as chair of the Program Committee for numerous conventions. A health expert and pioneer in the field since the 1950s, she attended her first ANHS conference in 1955. For more than thirty years, she owned and operated the well-known Pawling Health Manor in New York. She wrote four books, including Joy’s Recipes for Living Younger… Longer!, and a contributing writer for Health Science magazine. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2014 (Fall) –  A Look Back: Natural Hygiene notably recalls years in the ANHS
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – Raising Natural Hygiene children not always easy! Learning as they grow.
• 1995 (Summer) – Q&A: My 10-year-old son is resisting my healthful eating aspіrations for him. I became a Hygienist about five years ago. His father, although a vegetarian, is not a Hygienist. He constantly offers our son (and me) baked sweets, chips, and other processed foods, even though I have repeatedly asked him not to do this. My resistance to these offerings is low when I am hungry, and if I indulge, I get angry at myself afterward. Do you have any suggestions that may help? Also, what do you think the effects of our differences about food will have on our son as he grows up?
• 1992 (May/Jun) – Joy Gross’s Food Festival is the best!
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – People: Choices one makes spell the difference
• 1990 (Jan/Feb) – Children: Making the Switch to a Healthy Diet
• 1989 (Nov/Dec) – Children: Raising Healthy Children 
• 1985 (Spring) – Good Eating: one-week program to help you get out of your winter weight
• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – Good Eating: What is the best way to eat?
• 1983 (May/Jun) – Power is Life
• 1983 (Mar/Apr) – Search for the Meatless Menu. Tossing Out More Ideas for the Vegetarians
• 1981 (Jun/Jul) – An Emergency Experience
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Demonstrating the ease and simplicity— eye and taste appeal and nutritional value of the Hygienic Diet
• 1980 (Apr/May) – My Story with Joy Gross: Leah Grobe Avoided Gallbladder Surgery by Fasting
• 1979 (Oct/Nov) – My Story – My Greatest Battle: Terry Fariello 
• 1979 (April) – My Story – with Joy Gross – Reflections at 90: How I evolved to Good Health
• 1978 (November) – Your Body Responds to Happiness
• 1978 (October) – Four Kinds of Rest for Health and Beauty
• 1978 (July) –  My Story with Joy Gross. How I Got Rid of Chronic Exhaustion and Got Exuberant Energy by Virginia Gerhard

Gross, Robert – (PhD)

He served on the ANHS Board of Directors and managed the 1957 Convention. He earned a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Philadelphia College of Medicine and Osteopathy and later pursued additional academic work at the University of Amsterdam in Holland and the University of Rome in Italy. Together with his wife, Joy Gross, he co-founded the Pawling Health Manor in New York. An international authority and lecturer in sports medicine, he also worked as a consultant and specialist in fasting and obesity. Learn more about Dr. Gross in the interview in Health Science, September 1978. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1980 (Aug/Sept) –  Natural Hygiene Principles Substantiated in the Medical Archives
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) –  Perspective on Cancer
• 1980 (Feb/Mar) – The Hygienic Answer to Obesity
• 1978 (June) – Quest for Health

Grudnik, Lynn

Lynn began working for the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS)—now known as the National Health Association (NHA)—in 1995. After nearly six years of dedicated service, she was appointed Executive Director of the NHA and Editor of Health Science magazine in 2001. She held this position with distinction until her retirement in May 2014, choosing to step back to spend more time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.

Lynn deeply valued her time with the NHA, where she met inspiring individuals and promoted the life-changing benefits of a healthy lifestyle. She often credited Health Science magazine with transforming her life and felt privileged to help share its message with others. Explore her previous conference presentations.

Compiled by Lynn Grudnik:

• 2014 (Winter) – News: Vegetarian Diets Lower Blood Pressure, Moderate Exercise Cuts Women’s Stroke Risk, Exercising More, Sitting Less Reduces Heart Failure Risk in Men, Can Citrus Ward off Your Risk of Stroke? Study Examines Consumption of Added Sugar, Death from Cardiovascular Disease, and Anxiety linked to higher long-term risk of stroke
• 2013 (Fall) – News: Eating Whole Fruits Linked to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes,  High Blood Pressure Reading in Kids Linked to Triple Risk for Condition as Adults, Older Men Who Walk Daily May Lower Their Stroke Risk, Walking Can Reduce, Leisure-time Exercise Could Lower Your Risk of High Blood Pressure, Study Strengthens Link Between Low Dietary Fiber Intake and Increased Cardiovascular Risk
• 2013 (Summer) – News: The Importance of Eating Your Greens, Small Lifestyle Changes May Have Big Impact on Reducing Stroke Risk, Don’t Worry, Be Healthy.
• 2013 (Spring) – News: Sugary Soft Drinks Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk; Deaths Worldwide May be Associated with Sugary Soft Drinks; High Blood Pressure Damages the Brain in Early Middle Age; Study Offers New Understanding of Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Vegan Diets; Eating More Fiber May Lower Risk of First-Time Stroke; Walking Can Lower Risk of Heart-Related Conditions as Much as Running.
• 2013 (Winter) –  News: Vegetarianism Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease; Childhood Obesity Linked to More Immediate Health Problems; Strawberries and Blueberries May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Women; Taking the Stairs, Raking Leaves May Have Same Health Benefits as a Trip to the Gym.
• 2012 (Fall) – News: Breakfast Sandwich is a Time Bomb in a Bun; Regular Consumption of Sugary Beverages Linked to Increased Genetic Risk of Obesity; Exercise the Body to Keep the Brain Healthy; Too Much Salt is Putting Our Children’s Health at Risk; Exercise May Protect Against Future Emotional Stress
• 2012 (Summer) – News: Low-fiber Diet Puts Adolescents at Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease; Physical Fitness May Reduce Hypertension Risk in People with Family History; Regular Exercise in Middle Age Protects the Heart; Children’s Healthy Diets Lead to Healthier IQ
• 2012 (Spring) – News: Eating More Berries May Reduce Cognitive Decline In the Elderly; Eating Citrus Fruit May Lower Women’s Stroke Risk; Positive Feelings May Help Protect Cardiovascular Health; Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Total, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality; New Studies Suggest Sugar Contributes to Heart Disease and Cancer; Study Shows How High Fat Diets Increase Colon Cancer Risk; Less sleep, disrupted internal 24-hour clock means higher risk of diabetes and obesity
• 2012 (Spring) – Book Review – Bravo! Health-Promoting Meals from the TrueNorth Kitchen SOS-Free (No Sugar, Oil or Salt) 
• 2012 (Winter) – News: Vegetables, Fruits, Grains Reduce Stroke Risk in Women; Diet Patterns May Keep Brain from Shrinking; Health Benefits of Broccoli Require the Whole Food — Not Supplements; Early Dietary Experience Shapes Salt Preference of Infants and Preschoolers; Processed Meat May Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes; Strong Evidence of Link Between Physical Activity and Academic Success. 
• 2012 (Winter) – Book Review – Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body’s Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free
• 2011 (Summer/Fall) –  News: Healthy Lifestyle Habits Lower Heart Failure Risk; Optimism Associated with Lower Risk of Having Stroke; Some Exercise is Better Than None; More is Better to Reduce Heart Disease Risk; Increased Fat In Children Raises Blood Pressure Risk; Curbing Obesity In Infants, and Toddlers
• 2011(Spring) – News: Bioactive Compounds in Berries Can Reduce High Blood Pressure; Risk of Diabetes May Be Reduced by Eating Blueberries; High Alpha-Carotene Levels Associated with Longer Life; Kid’s Screen Time Linked to Early Markers for Cardiovascular Disease; Music and Laughter May Help Lower Blood Pressure; Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Associated with Higher Blood Pressure; Being Overweight in Middle Age Linked to Dementia; Night Owls at Risk for Weight Gain and Bad Diet 
• 2011 (Winter) – News: Sodas and Other Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome; Teens + Sugars = Increased Heart Disease Risk Later in Life; Couch Potatoes Beware: Too Much Time Spent Watching TV Is Harmful to Heart Health; Exercise Counteracts Anxiety and Depression;  Taking More Steps Every Day Can Help Ward Off Diabetes; Aerobic Exercise in Older Adults Can Lead to Improvement in Memory; Replacing White Rice With Brown Rice/Grains May Reduce Diabetes Risk
• 2011 (Winter) – Book Review: The Secret Life of Mitch Spinach and Eat To Live by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. 
• 2010 (Fall) –  News:  Salt Increases Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke; President Bill Clinton Credits Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn for Weight Loss and Heart Health Benefits; Even Late in Life, Activity and Plant-Based Diet Lower Cancer Risk; Obese children have signs of heart disease typically seen in middle-aged adults; The Five Most Dangerous Foods to Feed Your Child; Nothing Beats the Common Cold Like a Brisk Walk; Walk Much? It May Protect Your Memory Down the Road
• 2010 (Summer) – News: 5 Ways to Exercise Your Brain; Expanding Waistline an indicator of Early Death; Most Americans are Skimping on Fruits and Vegetables; Teenage Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Cognitive impairment in Later Life; Five Ways to Prevent the “Freshman 15”
• 2010 (Summer) – An interview with Fortune Debbah
• 2010 (Spring) – News: Walking associated with lower Stroke Risk in Women; U.S. children snacking more; Young and middle-aged Americans are becoming obese earlier in life than their parents and grandparents; 3 Tips to Avoid Child Obesity for Life; Does an Apple (or Two) a Day Keep Cancer Away?; Positive Emotions May Help Protect Against Heart Disease; Soda Consumption Linked to Pancreatic Cancer 
• 2010 (Winter) – News: Study Finds One in Five American Youths Have Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels; Study Examines Calorie Information from Restaurants; People Lacking Quantity, Quality of Sleep are More Likely to Get Colds; CDC Statement on Sodium Reduction in Manufactured and Restaurant Food; Physical exercise at midlife may reduce the Odds of Dementia 
• 2010 (Winter) – An interview with Chef John Nowakowski
• 2010 (Winter) – Book Review: Recipes for Health Bliss Using NatureFoods & Lifestyle Choices to Rejuvenate Your Body and Life
• 2009 (Fall) – News:  Being active as a preschooler pays off later in childhood; Healthy Lifestyle Habits May be Associated with Reduced Risk of Chronic Disease; Blood Pressure and the Brain; Active Older Adults Live Longer, Have Better Functional Status; Music is Good for the Heart; Meatless Meals Could Cut Health Care Costs. 
• 2009 (Summer) –  News:  Walking Your Way to Better Health; Less Sleep Associated with High, Worsening Blood Pressure; Laugh a Little to Help Protect Heart, Lower Blood Pressure; Childhood Obesity May Increase Risk of Future Cardiovascular Disease; Millions of US Children Low in Vitamin D
• 2009 (Summer) –  Interview with Joy Gross 
• 2009 (Spring) – News: People Who Sleep Less than Six Hours Nightly Risk Developing Diabetes; Anger Management: The Key to Staying Heart Healthy; Vigorous Exercise Improves Mental Health; People Who Exercise Lower Their Risk of Colon Cancer;  Penn Study Examines Power of Exercise to Prevent Breast Cancer
• 2009 (Winter) – News: Exercise and Rest Reduce Cancer Risk; Cola may Increase Osteoporosis Risk for Older Women; High blood pressure in kids linked to adult hypertension
• 2008 (Fall) –  News: OBESITY on the Kids’Menus at Top Chains; Obesity Link to Early Heart Attack; grape intake lowered blood pressure and signs of heart muscle damage, and improved heart function
• 2008 (Fall) –  An Interview with Stephan Esser, M.D. 
• 2008 (Summer) –  News: Cholesterol-lowering drugs for kids?
• 2008 (Spring) –  News: Eating Broccoli May Help Fight Heart Disease; Stroke risk may be lowered by moderate level of aerobic fitness; Walking and Moderate Exercise Help Prevent Dementia; Study identifies modifiable factors associated with long life; Cutting caffeine may help control diabetes
• 2007 (Winter) –  News: Soda warning? New study supports link between diabetes, high-fructose corn syrup; Major study indicates a link between hyperactivity in children and Food Additives; Study explains how exercise lowers cardiovascular disease risk; Compound in broccoli could boost the immune system; Expecting an afternoon nap can reduce blood pressure. 
• 2007 (Winter) –  News: Friends and Family May Play a Role in Obesity; Low Levels of Exercise Can Drive Down Blood Pressure; Reducing Sodium Decreases Long-Term Risk for Cardiovascular Disease; Ability to Cope with Stress Can Increase ‘Good’ Cholesterol; Heavy Multivitamin Use May Be Linked to Advanced Prostate Cancer;  A Walk A Day Might Help Keep the Doctor Away for Postmenopausal Women
• 2007 (Winter) –  Interview with Domenica DeCaro
• 2007 (Summer) –  News – Physical Activity Lowers Heart Disease Risk; Higher Trans Fat Levels in Blood Associated With Elevated Risk of Heart Disease; Eat Your Broccoli: Study Finds Strong Anti-Cancer Properties In Cruciferous Veggies
• 2007 (Summer) –  Book Review: The Healing Power of NATUREFOODS: 50 Revitalizing SuperFoods & Lifestyle Choices to Promote Vibrant Health
• 2007 (Spring) –  News – Is Taking Naps Good For Your Heart?; Protection Against Cancer May Begin During Pregnancy; The Failure to Stay Fit: People with Diabetes Get Far Less Exercise Than Others; Study Unveils Widespread Deceptive Packaging in Children’s Foods
• 2006 (Summer/Fall) – News – Decaffeinated Coffee is not Caffeine-free; Powerful Foods for Prostate Prevention; Vegetables Reduce Hardening of Arteries; Physical Activity Helps Elderly Live Longer
• 2006 (Spring) – News – Exercise Associated with Reduced Risk of Dementia in Older Adults; Obese Children are Twice as Likely to Have Diabetes
• 2006 (Spring) – Book Review: Vegetable Soup: The Nutritional ABC’s & The Fruit Bowl: A Contest Among Fruit
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) –  News – Activity and IQ May Combat Dementia; Inactivity During Adolescence Linked to Obesity Epidemic; Study Links Dietary Protein and Disease; French Fries In Preschool Increase Risk of Breast Cancer; Study Links Obesity and Diabetes to Fast Food; Middle-Aged and Overweight? You’re Not Alone; Weight Gain Increases Breast Cancer Risk, Researchers Say; Lifestyle Changes May Control Progression of Prostate Cancer 
• 2005 (Summer) – News:  Got Weeds? Yard Work Builds Strong Bones;  Diet and Exercise Useful Tools for Handling Stress; Plant-Based Diet Lowers Cholesterol 
• 2005 (Spring) – News – Stress and Aging; Exercise Benefits Children’s Minds; Blueberries May Help Fight Against Cholesterol and Fat; Apples May Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk; Fruits and Vegetables May Cut Cancer Risk
• 2004 (Winter) – News – Walking Prevents Dementia – New Studies Show; Exercise May Slow Degeneration from Parkinson’s Disease; Surgeon General’s Report Predicts Osteoporosis Will Affect Half of the U.S. Population over 50 by 2020; Americans Growing Taller, Wider; Stroke Risk Increases with Mid-Life Obesity; Good Cholesterol Lowers Breast Cancer Risk in Overweight Women; Overweight Passengers Add to Airlines’ Economic Woes; Prostate Cancer and the Importance of Diet; Atkins Diet Lawsuit Clears First Hurdle; Stress Can Impair Memory; Coffee and Heart Disease; Anxiety During Pregnancy May Lead to Behavioral Problems in Children; Smoking and Colic May Be Linked; Breast-Feeding May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
• 2004 (Fall) – News – Obesity, Diet, Inactivity Linked to Dementia Risk; Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Also May Lead to Dementia; Vegetables Linked to Better Brain Health; Obese Children See Increased Vascular Function with Exercise; Increased Activity May Combat Depression in Children; Obese Mothers Often Produce Obese Children; Testicular Cancer May Be Linked to Dairy Intake; Vegetables Almost as Effective as Drugs in Lowering Cholesterol; Vegetable Protein Reduces Risk of Gall Bladder Removal; Sleep On It
• 2004 (Summer) – News – Television is Contributing to Attentional Problems and Obesity in Children; Limit Access to Soda in Schools; Combating Obesity in Children; Blood Pressure Rising Among Children; Walking — Effective Tool Against Memory Loss; Weight a Major Factor in Determining Breast Cancer Risk; Exercise and Music Improve Cognitive Ability in Heart Patients; The Effects of Saturated Fat and Plant Foods on Breast Cancer; Exercise May Prevent Cancer, Improve Odds of Survival 
• 2004 (Spring) – News – Heart Disease Still Leading Killer in U.S.; Exercise May Lower Risk of Heart Disease; Low-Carb, High-Protein Diet May Promote Kidney Stones, Bone Loss; Atkins Products Too High In Saturated Fat; Children Not Active Even at Early Age;  Fast Food: Kids Are Lovin’ it; U.S.Teens Rank First… in Obesity; New Food Guide Pyramid
• 2004 (Spring) – Interview with John Nowakowski 
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  News – Childhood Fruit Consumption May Deter Cancer; Obese Children are at High Risk for Diabetes; Girls More Active with Parents’ involvement; American Children Getting Heavier; Women Need to Heed Heart Disease Warnings; Link Exists Between Obesity and Alzheimer Disease in Women; Laughter Can Protect Heart; Heart Attacks Attributed to Lifestyle; Even Three Weeks of Diet and Exercise Can Help Your Heart; Want a Healthy Heart? Increase Fiber Intake; Dietary Fat May Influence Alzheimer Risk; Stomach and Esophagus Cancers Tied to Several Risk Factors 
• 2003 (Summer) – News – More Studies Link Obesity to Cancer; Would You Like That Super-Sized?; Fruit, Vegetables, and Cancer; Links Between Obesity and Breastfeeding; Eating Broccoli May Prevent Gastric Cancer; Excess Vitamin A and Osteoporosis
• 2003 (Spring) – News – Vegetarian Diet Cuts Breast Cancer Risk; Fruits, Vegetables, and Cereal Protect Bones; Overweight Teens at Higher Risk for Ovarian Cancer; Picky Eaters Can Be Reformed; Americans In the Dark over Obesity-Cancer Link; Top Seven Foods of Death; A Meaty Diet Boosts Colon Cancer Risk; Getting to the Heart of Cardiovascular Disease; High-Protein Diets Risky for Bones and Kidneys; High-Fat Diet May Encourage Prostate Cancer Spread
• 2002 (Fall) –  News – School Lunches Flunk Nutrition Test; Houston’s Got a Problem; New Organic Guidelines Go Into Effect
• 2002 (Summer) – Conversation with Susan Smith Jones  

Guido, Madeleine

Madeleine was a writer and devoted lover of nature who described herself as “a dreamer engaged in a love affair with nature.” Growing up in France, she developed a deep appreciation for wild plants, animals, and the natural world, inspired in part by the works of Daudet, Zola, and Pagnol. After moving to Texas, she continued to find strength, stability, and inspiration in nature, which became central to her philosophy and way of life.

• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – Run, Don’t Walk to the Woods

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Hashmi, Sean – (MD)

Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN, is a board-certified nephrologist and obesity medicine specialist who has focused his career on lifestyle-based approaches to disease prevention and management. He serves as Regional Director of Lifestyle and Obesity Medicine and National Chair of an interregional clinical practice group, overseeing evidence-based obesity management strategies for more than five million members and leading initiatives that integrate lifestyle interventions into healthcare systems.

A UCLA-trained physician, Dr. Hashmi has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, received multiple teaching awards, and previously served as President of The Obesity Society’s Clinical Section and on the Board of Directors of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He founded SELFPrinciple.org, a nonprofit dedicated to providing evidence-based health education and supporting children’s education, and shares practical guidance through his YouTube channel and SELF Principle podcast. A frequent keynote speaker, he advocates for preventive medicine, evidence-based lifestyle change, and empowering patients to take an active role in their health.

• 2026 (Fall) – Feeding the Kidneys: Kidney disease is common, mostly silent, and more responsive to food than most people believe.

Hecht, Annabel

• 1978 (December) –  Entertainment- Lasers” Approach with Care

Henry, Michael – (BS)

Michael is a dedicated advocate for fitness, healthy nutrition, and lifestyle-based wellness. As a lifestyle coach, he provides patients with motivational, exercise-centered guidance designed to support long-term health and vitality. He is also completing advanced nursing training.

• 2015 (Summer) –  Maintaining Bone and Muscle Health: How to keep your musculoskeletal system healthy

Higgins, Randy – (PhD)

Randy Higgins, Ph.D. is an ANHS member who lives and works in Menlo Park, Calif. He recently completed his dissertation on the healing effects of rest and sleep.

• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – Special Report: How One Man Is Facing HIV. A beacon of hope shining in what could be a sea of despair

Hinds, Jon – (CSCS, CPT, CNT)

John Allen Mollenhauer is a longtime member of the National Health Association and the founder of PerformanceLifestyle.com, a transformational training and lifestyle coaching company.

He previously founded MyTrainer.com, where he served as a performance lifestyle coach for entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives seeking to maximize energy, health, and performance while maintaining sound business practices. A bodybuilder, fitness coach, and gym owner, John has dedicated his career to helping individuals achieve sustainable physical performance, personal vitality, and professional success.

• 2005 (Spring) – Fitness: What is True Physical Fitness?

Hira, Susan

Susan is a member of the National Health Association and works as a self-employed financial consultant and writer. She lives with her husband and son in Bloomington. Susan enjoys a wide range of interests, including gardening, martial arts, scuba diving, and travel, and is passionate about lifelong learning, health, and personal growth.

• 2002 (Winter) – Family: Please, Mamma! Please… may we please buy that?

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Hoffman, Harold

Harold Hoffman is an ANHS life member. He lives in Montreal, Quebec, with his wife and family.

• 1995 (May/June) – Your Health in Perspective: You Can’t Make Deals with Mother Nature

Holmes, Dillon

Dillon is a vegan, environmentalist, urban farmer, solar installer, and community builder based in Phoenix. He currently serves on the board of the National Health Association and founded the Well Your World YouTube Channel and Well Your World Facebook Group, which provide education, support, and community for individuals transitioning to — and maintaining — a health-promoting lifestyle. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2017 (Fall) –  Why Is Finding Health So Hard? How I discovered true health and now support others

Hovey, Thomas F.

A lifelong athlete, Thomas ran more than sixty-five marathons (26.2 miles), as well as numerous shorter-distance races, and held many age-group records on various courses. He was also a speed skater, coach, and trainer who worked with world-class speed skaters. He also competed professionally in golf for many years.

Beyond his athletic accomplishments, he lectured, instructed, and wrote articles on running, speed skating, training, and golf. An engineer by profession, he was also a longtime Natural Hygienist and member of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS).

• 1982 (May/Jun) – The Exercise Boom – A Hygienic Perspective

Howk, Jen – (PhD)

Jen is an author, researcher, and interdisciplinary social scientist. She earned her B.A. with honors from the University of Washington in Seattle and completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in political science at Harvard University. Her graduate work and ongoing research explore questions at the intersection of social vulnerability, resilience, and well-being. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2021 (Spring) – Who Are You?  How Your Personality Influences Your Diet and Lifestyle Choices
• 2019 (Winter) – TrueNorth Health Foundation – The Foundation’s new website is poised to generate positive change through research and education.  

Huber-Disla, Nelson

Nelson was a contributing author for The Future of Nutrition (2020). He is the staff writer and editor for the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies (CNS). He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with degrees in English and Asian studies and a concentration in creative writing. He currently lives in Carrboro, North Carolina, runs long distances, and enjoys amazing plant-based meals.

• 2023 (Fall) – Bridging the Gap Between Personal Health and Environmental Well-Being

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Huberman, Mark – (Ohio) – Current NHA President

Mark has been a hygienist almost from birth. Natural Hygiene is so deeply ingrained in him that he is committed to it with a devotion that circumstances cannot change his commitment to it. Since 1949, 19 people have served as president. Mark has served as president for over 30 years, began with the Youth Group, and has held a variety of board roles throughout his life. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2026 (Fall) – Interview with Michael Greger, MD, FACLM
• 2026 (Fall) – Recharging Body and Soul: Highlights from the 2026 NHA Conference
• 2026 (Summer) – Interview with Alan Goldhamer, DC
• 2026 (Summer) – Book Review: Moving Medicine Forward, by Michael Klaper, MD
• 2026 (Summer) – NHA Travel Discovers Luna Lodge! 
• 2026 (Spring) – Interview with Milton Mills
• 2026 (Winter) – Interview with Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD
• 2025 (Fall) – Interview with Thomas M. Campbell II
• 2025 (Summer) – Interview with Rizwan Bukhari, MD
• 2025 (Spring) – Interview with Meagan Grega, MD, FACLM
• 2025 (Winter) – Interview with Dr. Robynne Chutkan
• 2024 (Fall) – Interview with Anthony Lim, MD, JD
• 2024 (Fall) – Leading the Way in Medical Research: A Profile of Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
• 2024 (Summer) – Interview with Csilla Veress, ND, Dipl OM, LAc
• 2024 (Spring) – Interview with Andrew Freeman
• 2024 (Winter) – Interview with Robby Barbaro, MPH, and Cyrus Khambatta, PhD
• 2023 (Fall) – Interview with Drs. Alona Pulde & Matt Lederman
• 2023 (Summer) – Interview with Monica Aggarwal
• 2023 (Spring) – Interview with T. Colin Campbell, PhD
• 2023 (Winter) – Interview with James Loomis Jr., MD
• 2022 (Fall) – Interview with Kristi Funk, MD 
• 2022 (Summer) – Interview with Will Bulsiewicz, MD
• 2022 (Spring) – Interview with Dean Ornish, MD
• 2022 (Winter) – Interview with Nathan Gershfeld, DC
• 2021 (Fall) – Interview with Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA
• 2021 (Summer) – Interview with Joel Fuhrman, MD
• 2021 (Spring) – An Interview with Dr. Rosane Oliveira, DVM, PhD
• 2021 (Winter) –  An Interview with Alan Goldhamer, DC
• 2020 (Fall) – An Interview with Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD
• 2020 (Summer) – An Interview with Dr. Columbus Batiste
• 2020 (Winter) – An Interview with Scott Stoll, M.D.
• 2019 (Fall) – An Interview with Ron Weiss, M.D.
• 2019 (Summer) – An Interview with Saray Stancic, M.D. 
• 2019 (Spring) – An Interview with Kim Williams, M.D
• 2019 (Winter) – An Interview with Brenda Davis, R.D. by Mark Huberman
• 2018 (Fall) – An Interview with Michael Greger, M.D., F.A.C.L.M.
• 2018 (Fall) – The Passing of a Pioneer Keki Sidhwa, N.D., D.O. – September 29, 1926 – October 16, 2018
• 2018 (Summer) – An Interview with Greg Fitzgerald, D.O., D.C., N.D.
• 2018 (Spring) – An Interview with Chef AJ
• 2018 (Spring) – Dr. Sabatino’s Balance for Life Retreat – A Great Place to Fast or Eat!
• 2018 (Winter) –  An Interview with Michael Klaper, M.D.
• 2018 (Winter) –  The 2017 TrueNorth Extravaganza – The healthiest way to spend the holidays!
• 2017 (Fall) –  An Interview with Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C.
• 2017 (Fall) –  Book Review: Fast Food Genocide – Dr. Joel Fuhrman takes on the fast-food industry.
• 2017 (Summer) – An Interview with Joel Kahn, M.D.
• 2017 (Spring) – An Interview with Gracie Yuen, D.C.
• 2017 (Winter) –  An Interview with Pam Popper, Ph.D., N.D.
• 2016 (Fall) – An Interview with John McDougall, M.D. 
• 2016 (Fall) – TrueNorth Health Center: World-Class Health Care
• 2016 (Summer) – An Interview with Anthony Lim, M.D. 
• 2016 (Spring) – An Interview with T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.
• 2016 (Spring) – The Passing of a Legend, Alec Burton, D.O., D.C. – July 30, 1930 – March 21, 2016 
• 2016 (Winter) – An Interview with Alan Goldhamer, D.C.
• 2015 (Fall) – An Interview with Joel Fuhrman, M.D. 
• 2015 (Summer) –  An Interview with Victoria Moran
• 2015 (Spring) – An Interview with Erwin Linzner, D.C. 
• 2015 (Winter) –  An Interview with Peter Sultana, M.D. 
• 2014 (Fall) –  An Interview with Frank Sabatino, D.C.
• 2014 (Spring/Summer) –  An Interview with Stephan Esser, M.D.
• 2014 (Winter) – An Interview with Cathy Fisher 
• 2013 (Fall) – An Interview with Doug Lisle, Ph.D.
• 2013 (Summer) – An Interview with Michael Klaper, M.D. 
• 2013 (Spring) – An Interview with Brian Wendel 
• 2013 (Spring) – In Memoriam Ruth Schoenfeld 1917-2012
• 2013 (Winter) –  An Interview with Jeff Nelson
• 2012 (Fall) – An Interview with Jeff Novick
• 2012 (Summer) – An Interview with Rip Esselstyn
• 2012 (Winter) – An Interview with Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., M.D.
• 2011 (Summer/Fall) –  Dr. D, J. Scott – The Loss of a Legend 
• 2009 (Spring) – An Interview with Alan Goldhamer, D.C.
• 2008 (Summer) –  My Dad… A Great Hygienist
• 2008 (Summer) –  An Interview with Allan Eisenkraft
• 2008 (Spring) –  Interview – “Aging Gracefully” – An interview with Two Sisters… Grace Poliner and Edythe Aranoff
• 2007 (Winter) –  Interview – “Aging Gracefully” –  An Interview with Harold and Bernice Kinsler
• 2007 (Summer) –  An interview with Fani Alexandrakis, D.C. 
• 2007 (Spring) – An interview with Domenica DeCaro
• 2006 (Spring) – Remembering Thelma Scott
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) –  Interview with Dr. David Richards
• 2002 (Fall) –  An Interview with Joel Fuhrman, M.D. 
• 2002 (Winter) – An Interview with Dr. Alan Goldhamer
• 1998 (Jul/Aug) –  Major victory scored in the fight to save organic food! USDA to issue new organic food guidelines that will not allow irradiated food, genetically-engineered food, or food grown in toxic waste sludge!
• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – Meet Dr. Jennifer Marano. Hygiene in the 21st Century
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – Interview: Frank Sabatino, D.C., Ph.D. This world-renowned Hygienic physician talks about fasting, natural childbirth, and Hygienic education! 
• 1994 (Nov/Dec) – Interview: Alan Goldhamer, D.C. This certified Natural Hygiene doctor discusses fasting supervision and conservative care. 
• 1994 (Fall) – Interview: Ronald G. Cridland, M.D. This young Natural Hygiene doctor discusses his experiences and his commitment to health promotion.
• 1994 (July/Aug) – Interview: DJ Scott, D.M., D.C. – This prominent Natural Hygiene doctor talks about his extensive experience in fasting supervision.
• 1993 (Mar/Apr) – ANHS Celebrates 45th Anniversary!
• 1992 (Nov/Dec) – Interview: William Esser – Prominent Natural Hygiene physician shares his personal philosophies on health, diet and the natural way of life.
• 1992 (July/Aug) – In Memoriam: Jack Dunn Trop
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – In Memoriam: Irving Davidson
• 1990 (Nov/Dec) – Interview: Alec Burton.  This world-renowned Natural Hygiene doctor speaks out about fasting supervision and professional Natural Hygiene care.
• 1990 (Sept/Oct) – Interview: Daniel Crisafi. Natural Hygiene doctor focuses on education to help people improve their health and enjoy their lives more fully.
• 1990 (Jul/Aug) – Interview: Keki Sidhwa. Natural Hygiene Pioneer
• 1990 (Jul/Aug) – In Memoriam: Hannah Allen (1908 – 1990)
• 1990 (Jan/Feb) – Interview: V.V. Vetrano: Longtime Natural Hygiene doctor reflects on her association with the legendary Dr. Herbert Shelton and re-examines some of his basic teachings. 
• 1989 (Nov/Dec) – Interview: Ralph Cinque
• 1988 (May/Jun) – Interview: Marilyn Diamond Catching Up with Fit For Life and Living Health Authors Harvey and Marilyn Diamond
• 1987 (Sept/Oct) – The Best of Health Science: Shelton. This interview with the greatest teacher of Natural Hygiene appeared in the very first issue of Health Science magazine, April, 1978.
• 1986 (Jul/Aug) – Interview: Harvey Diamond. Natural Hygiene and Fit For Life
• 1986 (May/June) – Helen Nearing: Continuing the Good Life 
• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – The Legal Watch: Inoculation Battlegrounds
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton: A Remembrance – 1895-1985
• 1985 (Spring) – The Legal Watch: Inoculation Battlegrounds: Arkansas – Victory At Last For Jo Ann Cook; Model Legislation Readied in Arkansas; Canada: Legislative Progress on Exemption for Conscience; New York: A Tale of Two School Boards; Fluoridation Front: Major Setback in Illinois; Congress Fluoridation Funding Stripped; Irradiation Update: Final FDA Rules on Hold; Dietitians Bills: New Jersey – Battle Lines Drawn
• 1984 (Fall) – Interview: Abe Zinn: 91 and Still Going Strong
• 1984 (Fall) – The Legal Watch – Dr. Wootan Update; Inoculation Update: Victory in Tennessee!; North Carolina: A New Inoculations Battlefront
• 1984 (Jul/Aug) – The Legal Watch – ANHS Inoculations Project Founded; Shelton-Vetrano Appeal Refused By The U.S. Supreme Court; Inoculation Victory In New York!; Steve Kudabeck Testifies Before Congress
• 1984 (May/Jun) – An Interview with Dr. Ralph Cinque Part II
• 1984 (May/Jun) – The Legal Watch – Shelton-Vetrano Appeal Filed with the US Supreme Court; ANHS Forms National Inoculations Coalition;l Inoculation Battlefront: A Major Victory in New York; Tennessee Case on Hold.  Arkansas Rejects Chiropractors’ Exemptions; Arkansas Neglect Charges Thrown Out
• 1984 (Mar/Apr) – An Interview with Dr. Ralph Cinque Part I
• 1984 (Mar/Apr) – The Legal Watch – Shelton-Vetrano Case Goes to the Supreme Court; Inoculation Battles Continue: New York Statute Challenged;  Arkansas: The Heards Move to Federal Court; Tennessee: Fleming Injunction Holds; Arkansas: Jo Ann Cook Facing Difficulties; Jury awards $3 million to mentally disabled girl
• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – The Legal Watch: Inoculation Battlegrounds: Arkansas – Victory for the Kudabecks; New York – Two New Cases Arise; Canada: The Committee Against Compulsory Vaccination; Fluoridation Front: San Francisco – Fluoridation Under Review; Environmental Action Takes a Stand;  Here comes Congress; Dietitians Aim at Nutritionists; Unproven remedies legislation, Irradiation Update: FDA Rule Still Being Studied
• 1984 (Jan/Feb) – The Legal Watch – Shelton-Vetrano Appeal Rejected; Inoculation Battles Continue in Arkansas and Tennessee
• 1984 (Jan/Feb) – A Conversation With Peter Coumentakis, N.D
• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – The Legal Watch – Shelton-Vetrano Appeal Argued In Federal Appeals Court; Inoculation Bottles Enter the Courtroom
• 1983 (Sept/Oct) – The Legal Watch – Dr. Vetrano Delivers with a “Battle for Health Freedom”
• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – The Legal Watch – The Rights of Hospital Patients; Refusing Treatment
• 1983 (May/Jun) – An Update With Dr. Shelton
• 1983 (May/Jun) – The Legal Watch – The ANHS, Shelton and Vetrano Fight Back; Inoculation Watch: School Inoculation Defeated in New York
• 1983 (Mar/Apr) – The Legal Watch – Shelton-Vetrano Battle: The Appeal is Underway; The Case Against Dr. George Wootan: Homebirthing on Trial 
• 1983 (Mar/Apr) – Children: Raising Children Hygienically. A Controversial Subject
• 1983 (Jan/Feb) –  The Legal Watch – Shelton/Vetrano Appeal; In Defense of Home Birthing; A Postal Bill to Kill 
• 1982 (Nov/Dec) – The Legal Watch – We Must Appeal
• 1982 (Sept/Oct) -A Walk With A Legend – Herbert Shelton
• 1982 (July/Aug) – The Legal Watch – Immunization; Fluoridation; Product Liability; Toxic Shock Syndrome; In the Legislatures
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspective on National Health Improvement in the Coming Decade
• 1978 (November) – What’s Happening: Founding of the International Association of Professional Natural Hygienists: Another Landmark of Progress
• 1978 (April) – Close Up: An Interview with Dr. Herbert M. Shelton
  

Huberman, Max

Max Huberman was a longtime leader and advocate of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS), serving on its Board of Directors, contributing to Health Science magazine, and speaking at the Society’s 30th Annual Convention. A Hygienist for 27 years, he devoted much of his adult life to promoting natural living, nutrition, consumer health, and health freedom, including testifying before U.S. Senate and House committees on consumer-related legislation.

An author, editor, lecturer, nutrition consultant, athletic coach, and organic gardener, Huberman also served as president of the National Nutritional Foods Association from 1972 to 1977 and previously as vice president of its Standards Committee. His articles appeared in numerous national publications, and his books included Arsenal of Truth, A Victory for Humanity, and Health Limericks. A member of the American Natural Hygiene Society of Youngstown, he was the husband of Ruth Huberman and father of Mark and Jeff Huberman. Learn more in Health Science Magazine from June 1978, and Jan/Feb 1998 issue. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2003 (Spring) – Your Own Organic Garden – Some Basics for Beginners
• 2002 (Fall) –  Book Review: Eat To Live: The Revolutionary Formula For Fast and Sustained Weight Loss
• 2002 (Winter) – Book Review: Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
• 1999 (Nov/Dec) – Book Review: The Natural Hygiene Diet 
• 1999 (Sept/Oct) – Hazards of Genetically Engineered Foods 
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Book Review: New Cookbook Presents Delicious, Healthful, Easy-to-Prepare Meals! 
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Book Review: The most important new book in years is released: Fasting and Eating for Health by Joel Fuhrman, MD
• 1994 (Nov/Dec) – Book Review: The Quintessence of Natural Living Essays and Talks on the Art of the Natural Hygiene Lifestyle By Keki R. Sidhwa, N.D., D.O. 
• 1994 (Jan/Feb) – Book Review: Super Nutrition Gardening. This new book by William Peavy and Warren Peary provides everything you need to get started in a nutritionally enriched, environmentally safe garden.
• 1989 (Nov/Dec) – Book Review: Scott Nearing: A Good Man, A Good Life 
• 1989 (Mar/Apr) – Special Report: What Are Our Children Eating at School? Can We Rely on State and Federal Guidelines?
• 1984 (Fall) – Food Irradiation: A Blessing or a Curse?
• 1982 (Mar/Apr) – The Best is Organically Grown
• 1980 (Feb/Mar) – Caution to Cosmetics Users
• 1979 (Aug/Sept) – Consumer Alert- Hair Products: Another Cancer Hazard
• 1979 (May) – Consumer Alert: The Cosmetic Curtain
• 1979 (March) – Consumer Alert: Nuclear Nightmare
• 1979 (January) – Consumer Alert: Smoke Detectors: Life Savers or Killers?
• 1978 (December) –  Consumer Alert – Deadly Diagnosis
• 1978 (October) – Consumer Alert:  Microwaves Menace
• 1978 (September) –  Consumer Alert: What About Water? 
• 1978 (August) – Consumer Alert – Pesticides
• 1978 (July) –  Consumer Alert: Poisons In The Produce Department
• 1978 (May) – Consumer Alert: Sulphur Dioxide- A Food Subtractive
• 1978 (April) – Consumer Alert: Do You Really Know What You Are Eating?

Huberman, Wanda – Current Executive Director

Wanda has attended NHA Conferences since 1991 and has personally managed our sold-out Conferences since 2017, where her strong organizational and management skills have shone. Wanda is passionate about the NHA’s rich history and legacy and eager for more of the world to discover it. She embodies the blessings, vitality, and personal empowerment the NHA lifestyle can offer everyone, and she aims to grow a bigger, better NHA and secure its organizational future for decades to come.

• 2026 (Fall) – Recharging Body and Soul: Highlights from the 2026 NHA Conference

Immerman, Alan – (DC)

He served as Director of the Immerman Chiropractic Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was a lecturer and a contributing writer to numerous health publications and professional journals, including Health Science magazine. He also served as Research Director for the ANHS.
Learn about Alan Immerman in Health Science, March/April 1983. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2008 (Summer) –  Do We Need To Take Vitamins?
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: What is the best approach for an ill person to take who, for financial reasons, cannot go and fast under the care of a certified natural Hygiene doctor?; Is one fruit-only meal a day advisable for hypoglycemics?
• 1989 (Jul/Aug) – Keys to Good Health: Headache Relief The Natural Way
• 1989 (May/Jun) – Keys to Good Health: Rest and Sunshine Understanding These Important Health Factors
• 1989 (Mar/Apr) – Understanding Your Body: Asthma and Allergies Is the Suffering Unnecessary?
• 1989 (Jan/Feb) – Understanding Your Body: You Can Say Goodbye to Constipation, Gas and Diarrhea. A Practical, Step-by-Step Approach to Overcome Stomach Problems. 
• 1988 (Nov/Dec) – Understanding Your Body: To Eat ot Not to Eat. Answering the Question “How Much Is Enough?”
• 1988 (Sept/Oct) – Understanding Your Body: Natural Hygiene. The Philosophy for Good Health
• 1988 (July/Aug) – Understanding Your Body: Healthy Skin. Lifestyle Changes Can Make the Difference
• 1988 (May/Jun) – Understanding Your Body: Infectious Disease: Fact or Fantasy. Are Germs and Viruses the Primary Cause?
• 1988 (Mar/Apr) – Understanding Your Body: Toxemia. The Underlying Cause of Disease
• 1988 (Jan/Feb) – Understanding Your Body: Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
• 1987 (Nov/Dec) – Understanding Your Body: The Healing Role of Inflammation. 
• 1987 (May/Jun) – Diet and Diabetes. Dramatic Improvement Possible for Most Diabetics
• 1987 (Mar/Apr) – Why Are You So Tired? Hypoglycemia in Perspective
• 1987 (Jan/Feb) – Slowing the Aging Process. You have the power to add life to your years, and the time to start is now. 
• 1986 (Nov/Dec) – Arthritis In Perspective. How a Natural Hygiene Lifestyle Can Help You Avoid Unnecessary Suffering
• 1986 (Sept/Oct) – Science: Heart Disease. A few simple steps will help you reduce the risks.
• 1986 (Jul/Aug) – Science: Cancer Prevention
• 1986 (Jan/Feb) – Scientific Documentation For Natural Hygiene. More than a theory, this time-honored practice withstands the critical eye of scientific examination.
• 1984 (Jul/Aug) – Hygienists in the News: Spreading the Word of Natural Hygiene 
• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – Hygienists in Action: What is Best Treatment?
• 1982 (Nov/Dec) – When To Employ Fasting – Part II
• 1982 (Sept/Oct) – When To Employ Fasting: Part I
• 1982 (July/Aug) – The Scientific Basis of the Hygienic Diet
• 1982 (May/Jun) – Poor Eating Habits Cause Cancer
• 1981 (Dec) – Do We Need to Take Vitamins?
• 1981 (Oct/Nov) – Q&A:  All sugars and sweets, including dried fruits, have been implicated as causes of tooth decay and emotional and mental disturbances. What do you and Health Science think?   What about children?  How much fat do they need?; I am a 41-year-old woman and am wondering about a vitamin B-12 deficiency. How does one maintain normal levels of B-12 when they are complete vegetarians?
• 1981 (April/May) – The Cause of Colds, Sore Throats, and Other Infectious Diseases and What Your Body Tries to Do About It
• 1981 (Jan) – Toxemia Explained— Scientifically 
• 1980 (Oct/Nov) – Research Report: Can they cure our ills? Laetrile and “Vitamin B15”
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspective on Cancer 
• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – Research Report: Eating Right to Live Longer – Decreasing the amount of food you eat daily will help increase your lifespan
• 1980 (Apr/May) – Research Report: Vitamin B12 and Your Diet
• 1980 (Feb/Mar) – Fasting and Diet Restriction in Cardiovascular Diseases
• 1979/1980 (Dec/Jan) –  Medical Literature Confirms Hygiene Concepts

Ingress, Jeanne

She, her husband, and her son were featured in Health Science, Volume 3, Number 3 (August–September 1980). Jeanne first learned about Natural Hygiene earlier that year after hearing it discussed on the Jo Willard radio program. Seeking to establish a sound foundation for their son, John Paul, she and her family followed up with Jo Willard to inquire about vaccinations. Later, they attended their first conference, marking the beginning of their formal involvement with the movement. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1980 (Aug/Sept) –  The Ingress Family’s First Natural Hygiene Convention

Isabeau, Alec – (DC)

Alec practiced at TrueNorth Health Center, where he specialized in sports medicine and injury rehabilitation. Drawing on his professional training and personal athletic experience, Dr. Isabeau brought valuable insight to evaluating, treating, and preventing sports-related injuries. He was passionate about helping patients develop safe, effective, and lifelong fitness programs that supported lasting health and wellness.

• 2011(Spring) – Only You Can Prevent Sarcopenia
• 1998 (Jul/Aug) –  Q&A: While I don’t add salt to my diet, I don’t worry about limiting its intake as a competitive runner. 
• 1994 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: What causes the condition where the cartilage that cushions the knee bones has worn away and all but disappeared? Sometimes pieces of it “float” about the knee, causing tremendous pain in movement because it’s literally bone-on-bone rubbing. The treatment seems to be either a whole new artificial knee or some sort of implant. Can anything be done to prevent this condition? Can cartilage ever rejuvenate itself and grow back?
• 1987 (Nov/Dec) – Practical Steps You Can Take: How to Manage Stress

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Jackson, James C. – (MD)

James Jackson, M.D., focused on nutrition and created the first breakfast cereal called Granula. Throughout the first part of his life, he suffered from poor health, and he eventually became a patient under the care of Dr. Gleason, a hydro-hygienist. Together, Jackson and Gleason established a Hygienic Institute known as the Glen Haven Water Cure. In 1858, Jackson opened Our Home Hygienic Institute, which became the world’s largest Hygienic Institution.

Dr. Jackson’s principles included simple food, clean air & water, sunshine, solid sleep, exercise, and hydropathy treatments as required. He was an influential 19th-century natural health practitioner and one of the key pioneers of the National Hygiene Movement, which became a cornerstone of the National Health Association. Learn more about Dr. Jackson.

• 1979 (March) – Timeless Teaching – Student Life; or, How to Work with the Brain without Overworking the Body

Jaffrey, Kenneth J. (Queensland, Australia)

• 1983 (May/Jun) – Do Foods “Cure”? 
• 1983 (Jan/Feb) –  Happiness – The Criterion
• 1982 (Sept/Oct) – Humanity Stands At the Crossroads!

Jennings, Isaac – (MD)

Isaac Jennings is often hailed as the pioneer of medically supervised water fasting. Through his work, he established that a combination of fasting, a vegetarian diet, pure water, sunshine, clean air, exercise, and rest is more effective for promoting health than traditional allopathic treatments. Jennings believed most diseases responded to unfavorable environmental factors and were primarily caused by a ‘deficiency of force.’ He advocated for rest and non-interference with the body’s natural healing processes as the most effective means to restore health. He used fasting as a form of complete physiological rest to facilitate recovery and maintain good health. In his practice, the only “medicines” he prescribed were bread pills and colored water, alongside detailed lifestyle adjustment instructions. After years of successful application, he publicly renounced faith in conventional drugs and ceased prescribing them altogether. Learn more about this pioneer.

• 1978 (November) – Timeless Teaching: Analysis of the Law of the Animal Economy or Law of Life.
  Excerpted from Dr. Jennings’ book Medical Reform: A Treatise on Man’s Physical Being and Disorders, Oberlin: Fitch and Jennings, 1847, pp. 48-75.

Johnson, Robert – (DDS)

Robert B. Johnson is a dentist, naturopath, and integrative physician and director of the Natural Horizons Wellness Center. With a multidisciplinary approach to health care, he combines natural and integrative therapies to promote wellness, disease prevention, and optimal health. Dr. Johnson is also a Life Member of the National Health Association and has long advocated lifestyle-based approaches to health and healing.

• 2002 (Winter) – Q&A:  Do you consider wisdom tooth removal – where there is bone loss but no infection – unnecessary surgery, or does the bone loss warrant the surgery?
• 2001 (Fall) -Your Teeth, Your Health: Child’s First Dental Visit 

Joiner, Mark (DDS)

Mark is an orthodontist (now retired after 38 years in active private practice) in Santa Cruz, California. He received his DDS degree from UCLA Dental School and his certificate for the specialty practice of orthodontics from UCSF Dental School. He is a past president of the Monterey Bay Dental Society, a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. For many years, Dr. Joiner has had an interest in the relationship between childhood diet and the development of orthodontic problems. Dr. Joiner and his wife, Roberta, have been committed to a low-oil, whole-food, plant-based diet for the past 35 years and are well aware of the health benefits of maintaining that diet and lifestyle. They are Life Members of NHA and have participated in many of the travel opportunities through the NHA WFPB Travel group.

• 2026 (Winter) – Toward Straight Teeth— Naturally

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Kabelac-Ireland, Frieda

Frieda Kabelac of Tallahassee, Florida, was a respected leader, teacher, lecturer, and health advocate with the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS). She served as Third Vice-President, National Director, Convention Program Chairperson, and in leadership roles with both the Tallahassee and Detroit chapters. A member of the Century Club, she attended every Convention from Fairfield in 1975 and helped establish chapters wherever she lived.

A frequent contributor to Health Science Magazine, Frieda continued teaching and promoting Natural Hygiene long after retiring from her profession. She was remembered not only for her leadership, but as a passionate teacher who never stopped teaching and a health advocate who never stopped serving. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1987 (Sept/Oct) – Understanding Your Body: Boils. Demystifying a Common Problem.
• 1987 (May/Jun) – Food Is No Cure
• 1987 (Mar/Apr) – Know Your Body: Energy Conservation. Key to Personal Health
• 1986 (Nov/Dec) – The Calcium Mania: Incipient Osteoporosis Is All Around Us
• 1986 (Sept/Oct) – Book Review: The McDougall Plan by John and Mary McDougall and Beyond Power by Marilyn French
• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – Nature Performs a Bypass
• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – From Knowledge, to Practice, to Health
• 1984 (May/Jun) – How Seriously Are We Being Poisoned? 
• 1984 (Jan/Feb) – Inoculation Alert: Our Right To Know!; Countless Unreported Tragedies; Victims of Vaccines Unite!; $1 Million Going to Vaccine Victim
• 1984 (Jan/Feb) – Pregnancy and Birth: Physiology, Not Pathology
• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – Inoculation Alert: What They DON’T Tell You; And Now — Pre-birth Inoculation!
• 1983 (Sept/Oct) – AIDS: Become Enlightened Instead of Frightened
• 1983 (Sept/Oct) – Inoculation Alert: “Immunity” by inhalation!; AIDS Vaccine Down the Road?
• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – Fever and Reye’s Syndrome
• 1983 (May/Jun) – Muscles are Not Burned Up While Fasting 
• 1982 (Nov/Dec) – Health is Our Great Immunizer
• 1982 (Sept/Oct) – Tolerance: What it is and What it is Not
• 1982 (July/Aug) – Drug Dependence – A Tragic American Pastime
• 1982 (Jan/Feb) – Nutrition — Our Self-Making Ability
• 1981 (Aug/Sept) – How Your Marvelous Body Takes Care of Itself
• 1978 (August) – Vegetable or Meat Protein? 

Kahn, Joel – (MD, FACC)

Joel is a practicing cardiologist and clinical professor of medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has followed a vegan lifestyle since 1977. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan Medical School and became known as “America’s Healthy Heart Doc.” Dr. Kahn held triple board certification in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, and interventional cardiology, and was the first physician in the world to achieve certification in metabolic cardiology. He authored numerous scholarly publications, including journal articles, book chapters, and monographs, and wrote extensively for the public. His six published books included Your Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses, and The Plant-Based Solution. Read the Interview in Health Science Summer 2017. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2022 (Summer) – The Challenges of Managing Chronically High Blood Cholesterol, Even for the Plant-Based
• 2021 (Spring) – Early Detection & Prevention of Heart Disease – A Vegan Cardiologist’s Perspective

Kaplan, Harry

Harry J. Kaplan, 81 years young, was a dedicated vegetarian and Natural Hygienist, as well as an active businessman and author. He wrote How Diet Affects the Nation’s Health, reflecting his lifelong interest in nutrition, health, and natural living.

• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – Hygienists In Action: Why We Should Hike

Karns, Larry – (MD)

Larry earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University School of Medicine in 1985. He completed a medical internship at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in ophthalmology at The Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology in 1989, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Karns is a board-certified ophthalmologist who is fellowship-trained in cornea & refractive surgery. His specialties include cataract surgery, advanced technology intraocular lens implants, refractive surgery, and management of numerous ocular diseases. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2016 (Fall) – Dr. Larry Karns: An Ophthalmologist with a Broader Vision

Katz, Marvin – (PhD)

Marvin Katz held degrees from Boston University and the University of Chicago and earned his Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University in 1966. A recipient of numerous honors, including a Rockefeller Foundation Scholarship, he taught at Brandeis University, the University of Akron, and Northeastern Illinois State University in Chicago, where his courses included Ethics, Value Theory, Philosophy of Science, and Logic. He was also the author of “Ethical Self-Management: An Introduction to Systematic Personality Psychology,” published in The Journal of Human Relations in 1967 and later reprinted as the introduction to Sciences of Man and Social Ethics: Variations on the Theme of Human Dignity. Dr. Katz was a longtime member of the American Natural Hygiene Society, with more than 20 years of membership.

• 1980 (Feb/Mar) – Positive Self-Discipline: How to Use Your Mind to Guide You

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Kelley, Becka – (BS)

Becka holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Michigan–Dearborn and is a certified massage therapist. She lectures on emotional eating and conducts plant-based cooking demonstrations at TrueNorth Health Center, where she helps educate and inspire individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles and nutrition habits.

• 2013 (Summer) – Overcoming Emotional Eating: Techniques for Cultivating Mindfulness 

Kent, Tamar

• 1979 (March) – Sleep: Nature’s Great Recuperative Process

Kieswer, Kristine

• 2002 (Spring) – There’s NO ROOM for Chicken in a Healthy Diet

Kim, Ben – (DC)

Ben directed the Life Essentials Health Clinic, a fasting facility in Ontario. He studied at the University of Toronto before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National College of Chiropractic, graduating summa cum laude and serving as class salutatorian.

After helping establish a physical medicine clinic in the Arctic region of Alaska, Dr. Kim traveled to TrueNorth Health Center, where he completed a residential internship and received certification in therapeutic fasting supervision through the International Association of Hygienic Physicians.

An enthusiastic tennis player, Dr. Kim had a special interest in sports medicine and injury rehabilitation. He was also a graduate of the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program, further expanding his expertise in integrative and natural approaches to health care.

Learn more in an interview in Health Science – Summer 2003.

• 2007 (Spring) – Health Tip:  Reclining is Good For Your Back
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) – Q&A:  Acrylamide: What Is it and which foods contain it?
• 2005 (Spring) – Q&A: Say No to High Heels 
• 2004 (Winter) – Q&A: Loud Sounds and Hearing Loss
• 2004 (Winter) – What All People with Chronic Low Back Pain Need to Try
• 2004 (Fall) – Q&A: Shingles. Last year, I had what I believed was shingles. What caused the unbearable pain?
• 2004 (Summer) – Q&A: Whole foods vs. processed foods. What is the benefit of eating whole, unprocessed foods?
• 2004 (Spring) – Q&A: I know eating a Hygienic diet is best, but at times I feel deprived and feel like I don’t “fit in.” Can you offer any suggestions for staying on track?
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  Q&A: I have heard that snails and slugs can leave a parasite on vegetables. Is it necessary to wash off vegetables that you intend to eat raw with a special solution?  

Kimble, Casey

Casey Kimble was a second-year student at the University of California, where he majored in English and Drama. In addition to his studies, he worked as a Computer Lab Technician for the university and served as a peer mentor and role model for first-year students in his residence hall. Through his academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to helping others, Casey made a positive impact on both the campus community and the students he supported.

• 2001 (Fall) – Family: How Do You Get Your Protein? Or Why Aren’t You Dead?

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Klaper, Michael – (MD)

Michael is a teacher, clinician, and author of widely successful books and videos on cholesterol-free nutrition. He contributed to the production of two PBS television programs, Food for Thought and Diet for a New America. He also served as Director of the nonprofit Institute of Nutrition Education and Research and was a member of the Nutrition Task Force of the American Medical Student Association. In addition, he hosted a popular medical information radio program in Maui, Hawaii. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2025 (Winter) – Physician with a Mission: Dr. Michael Klaper and his team are Moving Medicine Forward!
• 2020 (Winter) – Loving Your Bones – Strengthen and build your amazing, dynamic support system!
• 2011 (Winter) – Q&A: Do I have to floss all my teeth?
• 2009 (Summer) – Q&A:  I had a colonoscopy last year, and they found a tiny polyp. They tell me I have to have a colonoscopy every year. Do you think that is necessary?  What can you do about a low-sodium diagnosis?  How do you know if you have clogged arteries if you don’t go by the cholesterol numbers? Is it possible to get too much iron from eating too many greens? If someone doesn’t eat red meat at all and doesn’t take any iron supplements at all, what could be the cause of a man’s elevated iron? 
• 2009 (Winter) – Visions of a Farming Past – and a Vegetarian Future
• 2007 (Winter) –  Why Do I Get Sick? 
• 2007 (Spring) – Diet, Autoimmune Disease, and Uncommon Sense 

Kleiner, Sid

Sid Kleiner served as President of the Collier County Chapter of the American Natural Hygiene Society, where he actively promoted the principles of Natural Hygiene through speaking and writing. After discovering the Hygienic way of life while dealing with serious stomach and back problems, he devoted a considerable portion of his improved health and energy to educating others about natural living. Beyond his work with the ANHS, Kleiner was Editor-in-Chief of PTM – World of Music, wrote extensively for music publications, authored several music books, and was an accomplished guitarist, teacher, and instrument repairer. His other interests included organic gardening, daily exercise, and preparing a comprehensive book on natural living.

• 1980 (Apr/May) – Hygiene and the News: Sports Damage Bone Growth in Children
• 1980 (Feb/Mar) – Hygiene and the News: Not Necessarily Natural; TV and Junk Foods – Unhealthy Youngsters; The Sweetener Conflict 
• 1979 (Oct/Nov) – Hygiene and the News: Food Dyes Affect Brain; Berry Pickers Beware; Herb Tea Alert; Salt Hazards
• 1979 (Aug/Sept) – Hygiene and the News: Aspirin for Health; Prevention Best Cure; Save Those Nutrients; Watch Your Weight, Sleep and Cold Aids Dangerous
• 1979 (Jun/July) – Hygiene and the News: Cancer from Cosmetics; More Dining Out Seen; Salads Are Selling!; Ginseng alert; FDA logic.
• 1979 (May) – Hygiene and the News: Hair Dryer Hazard; Distillers Won’t Disclose; Fighting Fat; Nitrite Ban
• 1979 (April) – Hygiene and the News: Unbrotherly Dr. Brothers; Swine Flu Swindle; Goats Replace Poisons; Cooking and Cancer Related?
• 1979 (March) – Hygiene and the News: Book Review: A Visual Encyclopedia of Unconventional Medicine; The Hyperactive Child and the Learning Disabled Child by Esther and Paul Wender; Cold Comfort: Colds and Flu- Guide to Self-Treatment by Hal Bennett 
• 1979 (February) – Hygiene and the News:  Dangerous Diagnostics; FDA-ASH Clash; Cosmetic Cautions; Beating the bugs
• 1979 (January) – Hygiene and the News:  Juice Up, Milk Down; Perverted Primates; Obesity Not Inherited; Fluorine Flunks
• 1978 (December) –  Hygiene and the News:  HEW Blasts Booze; Food Can Be Fatal; Sickness Syndrome; Health Destroyers
• 1978 (November) – Hygiene and the News:  Liquid Protein Lethal; Prevention Essential; Salt Shakeup; Cholesterol Concerns
• 1978 (October) – Hygiene and the News:  Consumers Union Knocks School Lunch Program 

Kopsaftis, Eileen – (PT)

Eileen earned her degree in Physical Therapy in 1994. Subsequently, she devoted herself to extensive continuing education, completing nearly two thousand hours of advanced study, including the Nutrition Educator Diploma Program at the Wellness Forum Institute for Health Studies. This ongoing pursuit reflected her commitment to understanding and effectively addressing pain and chronic health conditions. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2026 (Summer) – On Balance: What You Need to Know
• 2024 (Summer) – Swing with Power INSTEAD OF PAIN
• 2023 (Spring) – Aging Without Decline – Exercise: the fountain of youth!

Koumentakis, Dimitra-Christina – (MD)

Dimitra-Christina was born in Athens and studied medicine at the Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical University. She later specialized in family medicine and Natural Hygiene, developing a strong focus on health promotion and disease prevention through natural methods and nutritional medicine.

Dr. Koumentakis currently practices in Athens, where she helps patients improve and restore health through lifestyle-centered care. She continues the legacy of her late father, a leading figure in the modern Natural Hygiene movement, alongside her mother, Theodora Resvani-Koumentakis.

• 2014 (Fall) –  In My Father‘s Footsteps: A daughter’s tribute to her father, Dr. Panagiotis E. Koumentakis 

Kramer, Paula – (PhD, OT, FAOTA)

Paula was the chair and professor of occupational therapy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

• 2009 (Spring) – Take Care of Your Body Before You Take Care of the Garden

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Lamar, Helen

She served as Recording Secretary of the ANHS and served on the ANHS Board of Directors. She also chaired the 1978 Convention and was a contributing author to Health Science magazine. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1978 (June) – The Natural Hygiene Kitchen: Doing What is Right

LaRoche, Craig

Craig Laroche of Berlin, Connecticut, was a dedicated leader and longtime supporter of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS). He began his involvement while attending Central Connecticut State University, where he organized a natural living club. From there, he became active in the Connecticut Chapter and the national organization, quickly taking on increasingly important leadership roles.

Laroche was elected to the ANHS Board of Directors at the Society’s Hartford Convention and later served as Treasurer, Secretary-Treasurer, and a member of the Executive Committee. A member of the Century Club, he also attended numerous ANHS conventions and contributed significantly to the organization’s leadership and financial administration.
Professionally, Laroche served as Principal Accountant in the State of Connecticut Comptroller’s Office and previously as Director of Fiscal Services at a community mental health center in northeastern Connecticut. His financial expertise, combined with his commitment to Natural Hygiene, made him a valuable contributor to the Society’s growth and administration. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1982 (Sept/Oct) – Polio – Crippling – and the Threat of Permanent Arthritis
• 1978 (October) – What’s Happening: NH Sparks Interest on Connecticut Campus

Leifschutz, Alexandra – (BS)

Alexandra holds a B.S. degree in Education and serves as Director of Fitness at The Regency House Health Spa. A licensed personal trainer and certified yoga teacher, she has more than thirty years of experience teaching both groups and individuals, helping people improve strength, flexibility, balance, and overall well-being. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2007 (Winter) –  Balance – The Secret of Effortless Control is Balance

Lennon, James

Jim Lennon was a dedicated advocate, educator, and leader in the Natural Hygiene movement. Deeply committed to the philosophy of Natural Hygiene and widely read in its literature, he served as a member of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS) Board of Directors and later as Executive Director of the National Health Association. He also served as editor of Health Science magazine, helping to advance and share the organization’s health philosophy with a broader audience.

In addition to his work with the ANHS, Lennon was an educator in the Southampton School System and held a B.A. in Music from the State University of New York. A talented musician, he served as musical director of the Southampton Repertory Theater and the Spindrift Players and performed with a classical guitar ensemble. His diverse background in education, music, and Natural Hygiene complemented his many years of service to the organization. Learn more. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2020 (Spring) – What the NHA Means to Me – The Lifelong Benefits of a Chance Encounter.
• 2000 (Nov-Dec) – The Last Word: The Exploitation of Suffering
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: New Challenges on the Horizon 
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – The Last Word: What’s behind genetically-modified food?
• 2000 (May/Jun) – The Last Word: Coalition to fight genetically-modified foods
• 2000 (Mar/Apr) –  The Last Word: Why We Fight for Health Freedom 
• 2000 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: Genetically-engineered food fight 
• 1999 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: Candidates never promise health! 
• 1999 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: How to become a Hygienic physician?
• 1999 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: How would you like to buy a bridge?
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) –  The Last Word: Questioning Unexamined Beliefs
• 1999 (May/Jun) – The Last Word: Seeing Life Through New Eyes
• 1999 (Mar/Apr) – The Last Word: Medicine and Prevention
• 1999 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: Health Care of the Past
• 1998 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: Do You See What I See?
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  The Last Word: A Garden of Delights
• 1998 (Jul/Aug) –  The Last Word: The Masks People Wear
• 1998 (May/Jun) –  The Last Word: The Real Reason We Care
• 1998 (March/April) –  Much Ado About Raw Food
• 1998 (March/April) – The Last Word: A Reflection of Our Dreams
• 1998 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: Money and Information. Not all human needs can be provided for a profit!
• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – Understanding Natural Hygiene: The Beauty of Total Health. An uncompromising approach to life!
• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: Superstition and Suffering. Irrational beliefs cause countless deaths of people each year!
• 1997 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: What Have Our Government Officials Been Smoking? The tobacco industry obviously has friends in high places! 
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  The Last Word: When Traditions Must Change- The all-too-common error of longing for the “Good Old Days”  
• 1997 (May/Jun) – The Last Word: Don’t Underestimate Natural Hygiene! Natural Hygiene is much more than diet and fasting—it encompasses much more of life!
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – The Last Word: The Market Value of Fear: Natural Hygiene is based on empowerment—understanding and confidence—not on fear! 
• 1997 (Jan/Feb) – The Fine Art of Preparing Healthful Meals
• 1997 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word:  Natural Hygiene Singing a New Tune
• 1997 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A:  What are your thoughts on the product Juice Plus? The recommended dosage is two tablets in the morning and two in the evening to ensure that you are getting the fruit and vegetable nutritional requirements each day. 
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: Time to Cut the Bull in Washington. Dietary ignorance is killing 500,000 Americans each year! 
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Special Report: A Brief History of Natural Hygiene: A look at the people and ideas that transformed healthcare!
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  The Last Word: A Call for Urgent Action: Food irradiation rears its ugly head again!  
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – The Last Word: You’re a Natural what…? The term “Natural Hygiene” certainly leaves a lot to be desired!
• 1996 (May/June) – Timeless Teaching: A Walk with a Legend – A visit with ANHS co-founder Dr.William Esser of Lake Worth, Florida
• 1996 (May/June) – The Last Word: If I were a cow, I’d be mad, too! “Mad cow disease” scare in Britain shows how crazy we are about meat! 
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – The Last Word: The Tarnished Image of Milk – No longer considered a “health” food, milk tries to put on a pretty face! 
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  The Last Word: What Does the Future Hold for Natural Hygiene? The destiny of this great movement rests in our hands!
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: I like to go out with my friends, and I am not sure what to drink? What do you recommend?
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: A Meaningful Tribute. Putting the wisdom of Herbert Shelton into practice
• 1995 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: How Should We Live? Timeless words of wisdom from Herbert M. Shelton 
• 1995 (Summer) – The Last Word: Be a Good Teacher of Natural Hygiene!
• 1995 (May/June) – The Last Word: The New Natural Hygiene. A transformation is taking place in preparation for the 21st Century!
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – The Last Word: Choosing Our Future. The success of Natural Hygiene depends on our best scholarship!
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: Declarations of Independence. It is never too late to change and grow!
• 1994 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: Honor and Responsibility. Upholding a tradition of unflinching honesty!
• 1994 (Fall) – The Last Word: The Courage to Be Your Best. Start living the life of your dreams today!
• 1994 (July/Aug) – The Last Word: We All Make a Difference! You never know when you will help change someone’s life!
• 1994 (May/June) – Interview: Marilyn Diamond: The story of the transformation from Fit For Life to Fitonics!
• 1994 (May/June) – The Last Word: A Chance Encounter with Natural Hygiene
• 1994 (Spring) – Q&A: Whatever happened to Dr. Shelton’s school where I have heard so many people have fasted?; The Society seems to be shifting its policy away from autonomous self-care and toward care by Natural Hygiene doctors. I have also noticed that most contributions in Health Science magazine are written by Natural Hygiene professionals. Is this a chance or ANHS policy?; What chance do I have to find a Natural Hygiene doctor covered by my health insurance plan? I am looking for affordable health care. Any suggestions?
• 1994 (Spring) – The Last Word: The Importance of Independent Thinking
• 1994 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: Natural Hygiene in the 21st Century
• 1993 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: Members have recently requested information about professional careers in Natural Hygiene. Why, some have asked, do they need professional training since “health care is self care” is one of the long-standing trademarks of the American Natural Hygiene Society?
• 1993 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: A New Era for Natural Hygiene
• 1993 (Sept/Oct) – Interview: Alan Goldhamer, D.C., Understanding how our biological heritage affects our behavior! 
• 1993 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: Gifts of Hope and Love
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – Interview Ronald G. Cridland, M.D. This prominent “new generation” Natural Hygiene medical doctor shares personal philosophies of his life and practice. 
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – The Last Word: Personal Transformation Is a Choice. Becoming the new you is as quick and easy as simply deciding to do it!
• 1993 (May/June) – The Last Word: The Benefits of Lifelong Learning. Success in life depends on an open, capable, and flexible mind.
• 1993 (May/June) – Q&A: Are there any vegetables that should not be eaten raw, such as squash, pumpkin, etc.?; “Is it normal for a person to twist or crack his or her own neck? If not, then why should we warm up to the idea of someone else doing it to us?” Since I have noticed that many of the Natural Hygiene doctors are chiropractors, do they not practice this therapy on their patients, and why?
• 1993 (Mar/Apr) – The Last Word: The Herbert Shelton Library;  Preserving the dream of health and happiness for all!
• 1993 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: The Perfect Time for Change. Building on a powerful tradition of independent thinking
• 1993 (Jan/Feb) – A quick guide to natural eating
• 1992 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: Meat Real problems for real people
• 1992 (Fall) – Special Report: Diet and Disease: The China Study. Data links eating habits to illnesses! Part two of a special report on the lecture by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., of Cornell University delivered at the 1991 ANHS Conference
• 1992 (Fall) – The Last Word: The Importance of Remembrance
• 1992 (July/Aug) – The Last Word: High Stakes in Space? Irradiation stunt hard to swallow
• 1992 (July/Aug) – Special Report: Animal Protein and Cancer. A renowned scientist issues a warning!
• 1992 (May/Jun) – The Last Word: A New Era for Natural Hygiene. ANHS members bring a message of hope and health to Washington!
• 1991 (Winter) – Special Report: Why We Oppose Food Irradiation. The fight to stop this deadly technology heats up!
• 1991 (Winter) – The Last Word: The Joy of Health
• 1991 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: Last Chance to Stop Food Irradiation. Members need to act now to stop the Florida plant!
• 1991 (July/Aug) – The Last Word: The Looming Shadow of Food Irradiation. A plant is under construction, and unless we fight back now, food irradiation will become a reality.
• 1991 (May/Jun) – The Last Word: What Natural Hygiene Means to Me
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – The Last Word: The Power to Change. We can take steps now to begin the transformation of life on Earth.
• 1990 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: The Role of Natural Hygiene in the World
• 1990 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: The Success of Natural Hygiene Depends on All of Us
• 1990 (Jul/Aug) – The Last Word: It’s the Essence, Not the Label, that Counts!
• 1990 (May/Jun) – The Last Word: Joining Hands for a Better World
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – The Last Word: We All Speak for Natural Hygiene. By our example, we offer great hope for the world!
• 1990 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: The Strength of Unity. Only by fighting side by side with other people who care can we hope to guarantee our rights to health freedom!
• 1989 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: The Year in Review
• 1989 (Sept/Oct) – Update: Special Report: Washington, D.C. (The Senate and House hearings on organic food and Executive Director Lennon’s meetings with congressional leaders)
• 1989 (Sept/Oct) – Children: How Well Are We Teaching Our Children?
• 1989 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: The Road Less Traveled
• 1989 (Jul/Aug) – The Last Word: The Rebirth of Natural Hygiene. Learning from Our Mistakes.
• 1989 (May/Jun) – The Last Word: Come Home to the Conference!
• 1989 (Mar/Apr) – The Last Word: In Good Company: What are ANHS members really like?
• 1989 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: Whose Life Is This, Anyway? Do We Really Have to Get Permission Even to Die?
• 1988 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: The Dream of Natural Hygiene
• 1988 (July/Aug) – The Last Word: Total Transformation. The Importance of Learning All of the Aspects of Natural Hygiene.
• 1988 (May/Jun) – The Last Word: Knowledge Is Power. Saying No to Food Irradiation
• 1988 (Mar/Apr) – The Last Word: The Importance of Research
• 1988 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: Thanks for a Great Year! In 1987, the response of members has been outstanding, and we hope that 1988 will be even greater.
• 1987 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: “Famous Last Words”
• 1987 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: The Herbert Shelton Library. Thousands of books and periodicals are preserved in this fantastic collection
• 1987 (July/Aug)  – The Last Word: The Challenge We Face. Never before has the need for us to speak with a strong, clear voice been more urgent
• 1987 (May/Jun) – The Last Word: Who We Are And What We Stand For
• 1987 (Mar/Apr) – The Last Word: Be A Shining Example
• 1987 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: A Time For Leadership
• 1986 (Sept/Oct) – The Best of Friends. A Tribute to Life and Century Club Members
• 1986 (Jan/Feb) – Book Review: Fit For Life by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond; Formula For Long Life by Norman Ford?
• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – The Last Word: The New Alchemy
• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – Book Review: Letters from the Earth by Mark Twain
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton: A Remembrance – 1895-1985
• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – The Last Word: Who Are the Quacks?
• 1984 (Fall) – Macrobiotics: A Natural Hygiene Perspective
• 1984 (Fall) – Book Review: The Giving Tree By Shel Silverstein, and Fruition: The Journal of The Fruition Project
• 1984 (Jul/Aug) – Book Review: Judaism and Vegetarianism by Richard Schwartz, Ph. D.; Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health by Helen P.M. Jaworski Ritchie
• 1984 (May/Jun) – Book Review: The Survival of Civilization by John D. Hamaker & Donald Weaver; Our Home Made of Stone by Helen Wearing
• 1984 (Mar/Apr) – Book Review: Recovery from Cancer by Anthony Satillaro, M.D.; The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy
• 1984 (Jan/Feb) – Book Review: An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth;  Mohandas K. Gandhi; Until This Last by John Ruskin; Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau; The Kingdom of God is Within You by Leo Tolstoy
• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – A Conversation With Christopher Gian-Cursio, D.C.
• 1983 (Sept/Oct) – Book Review: Think on These Things by J. Krishnamurti; Fasting For The Health Of It by Jean A. Oswald, Herbert M. Shelton; Groundwater Management: A Handbook for the South Fork
• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – Book Review: The Vegetarian Child by Joy Gross; The Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture by Wendell Berry
• 1982 (July/Aug) – Teaching Natural Hygiene to Children: A Common Sense Approach

Lim, Anthony – (MD, JD) – California

Anthony serves as Medical Director of the McDougall Program and as a lecturer at TrueNorth Health Center and Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, where he leads a variety of plant-based programs and initiatives. He is deeply committed to educating patients, health care professionals, and the public on the role of a whole-food, plant-based diet and healthy lifestyle in the prevention, treatment, and reversal of chronic illnesses, including obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. He lectures extensively throughout the United States and internationally on nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and behavioral change. Dr. Lim is a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Law School, and Boston University School of Medicine. He is board-certified in family medicine. He is featured in Health Science Fall 2024. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2019 (Spring) – What Are You Enslaved By?  Reflecting on the elements of living that exert excessive control over our thoughts and behaviors.
• 2017 (Spring) – Practice What You Preach – My 7-day water fast as a patient rather than as a prescribing physician. 

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Linzer, Erwin – (DC)

Dr. Linzner completed his undergraduate training at California State University, Los Angeles. He then went on to graduate magna cum laude and as class valedictorian from Western States Chiropractic College. Dr. Linzner is currently on the staff at True North and has years of experience in fasting supervision and diet and lifestyle counseling to help patients reach their optimum health. He understands the importance of addressing the entire individual: physical as well as emotional, in guiding his patients in their process of healing. Learn about Erwin in the Health Science magazine, Jan/Feb 1997, and meet him in the Health Science July/Aug 1994 edition. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2001 (Summer) – Q&A:  A university in Israel has reported that 100% pure cranberry juice has been used successfully to treat urinary tract Infection. 
• 2001 (Spring) – Q&A: Could you please discuss tendonitis, its possible causes, and some possible hygienic treatments? 
• 1997 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A – What would Natural Hygienists recommend for those who have lived on the Standard American Diet to correct prostate problems?
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Q&A: I am concerned about getting adequate calories in my vegetarian diet. What do you suggest?  
• 1995 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: Would you comment on adult incontinence? Does it come naturally with older age, or is it related to the standard American diet?
• 1995 (May/June) – Q&A: What are antioxidant nutrients, and are they good for us?; A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. How can the practice of Natural Hygiene help?
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: I stopped having recurrent yeast infections until recently. What can I do to prevent these infections?
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – Understanding Your Body: One Child’s Triumph. How diet and lifestyle changes helped make a difference for one courageous boy! 

Lisle, Doug – (Ph.D.) – California

Doug serves as Director of Research at TrueNorth Health Center, where he also provides psychotherapy services. A published researcher with numerous articles in the scientific literature, Dr. Lisle is best known as the co-author of The Pleasure Trap, written with Alan Goldhamer. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2015 (Spring) – The 10 Most Important Actions to Improve Health, among them, understanding the effects of diet, exercise, and sleep
• 2007 (Spring) – Breaking Free of the Dietary Pleasure Trap
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) –  10 Most Important Actions to Ensure Optimum Health
• 2005 (Summer) – Pleasure Trap Test
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  Psychotherapy –  It’s Not What You Think 
• 2000 (Nov-Dec) – Looking for Health In All the Wrong Places
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – Learn how to escape the dietary pleasure trap!  
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – Telling the Truth About High Blood Pressure – What your doctor doesn’t know about high blood pressure could kill you!
• 2000 (May/Jun) – Fasting 
• 2000 (Mar/Apr) –  Reducing the Stress of  Making Major Decisions
• 2000 (Jan/Feb) – Vitamin B12 Recommendations for total vegetarians 
• 1999 (Nov/Dec) – You Have What It Takes to Get Healthy! 
• 1999 (Sept/Oct) – The “Buffer Zone” Approach to Good Stress Management
• 1999 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: I am a student considering a career in art or music therapy.  Do you know of any research that proves the benefits of these therapies? 
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) –  How to Answer Aggressive Questions from Carnivores
• 1999 (May/Jun) – How to Feel Better Fast
• 1999 (Mar/Apr) – Tools for Living: What to do when they offer the cheesecake.
• 1999: (Jan/Feb) – Are You Conserving Too Much Energy?
• 1998 (Nov/Dec) – Understanding Your Body: Do you really want to be fat for life?; Tools for Living: Making Time for Health
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  Understanding Your Body – Essential Facts about Fats
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  Tools for Living – Health Promoting Habits –  Techniques to help you overcome the social roadblocks to health 

Lorn, Sophie – (ND)

Sophie is passionate about helping individuals live their fullest lives, beginning with optimal health. She is dedicated to uncovering the root causes of imbalance by connecting symptoms and patterns to guide patients toward lasting wellness. Dr. Lorn believes that education is empowering—when people understand their bodies, they can achieve greater freedom, joy, and ease in their daily lives.

She studied biology and human development at the University of Texas at Austin, earned her doctorate from Bastyr University in Seattle, and completed her residency at TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Lorn practices general medicine in Brentwood, CA, and serves as the onsite naturopathic doctor at Trilogy at the Vineyards. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the California Naturopathic Doctors Association, and the International Association of Hygienic Physicians.

• 2020 (Fall) – Understanding & Treating Migraines  – Improving Outcomes by Using Naturopathic Approaches Along with Traditional Treatments
• 2015 (Spring) – Becoming a Naturopathic Doctor: I became an N.D. to enhance quality of life, not just extend it.

Love, Rev. Beth

Beth is the author of the Tastes Like Love book series and an inspiring speaker, teacher, and ordained New Thought minister. She has educated and motivated diverse audiences—from nonprofit organizations and schools to churches, businesses, and even the California State Prison system—sharing her message through live events as well as radio and television, including appearances ranging from local community programming to The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Driven by her concern for the environmental impact of animal agriculture, Beth founded Eat for the Earth, an organization dedicated to encouraging a global shift toward plant-based eating to support the health of people, animals, and the planet. Learn more and get involved at EatForTheEarth.org.

• 2022 (Winter) – The Greatest Opportunity of All Time: Putting Our Personal Beliefs into Action to Effect Meaningful Change

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Lucia, Robert

Bob, a member of the ANHS, served as President of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS).

• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – Upfront: Beware of Hospitals; The Scandal in Chemical testing; Sulfites: How Safe are Salad Bars; Drugs on trial
• 1981 (Oct/Nov) – Kick the “Junk Food” Habit

Lyman, Dawn

She was the Secretary of The American Holistic Sciences Association. This organization is the publisher of The Herald of Holistic Health (America’s largest circulation holistic health newsletter).

• 1984 (May/Jun) – Holistic Approach: Relying On The Doctor Within

Lyman, Howard

A former Montana cattle rancher, Howard Lyman is a world-renowned public speaker, author, and animal advocate. He is the subject of two documentary films, Mad Cowboy and Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2001 (Summer) – Book Review: The Food Revolution by John Robbins 

MacPhee, Gerard – (DDS)

Gerard MacPhee, D.D.S., an ANHS member from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, practiced dentistry while actively supporting the principles of Natural Hygiene. Read the interview with Dr. MacPhee in Health Science May/Jun 1991.

• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Q&A: Has any research been done on the effect of the metals of a crown on a tooth on the health of the entire body?
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Q&A: I have many fillings and two crowns. My problem is that when I fast or eat Hygienically for more than a day or so, it becomes extremely painful for me to brush my teeth. The more days I eat extremely well (or fast), the more pain I experience.  What is causing this condition? 
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: For 10 months, yellow plaque has formed at my gumline.  My dentist tells me it is caused by bacteria and that it is caused by stress. They want to give me a prescribed mouthwash to kill the bacteria.
• 1997 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A:  How do you treat gum disease hygienically?
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Q&A: Do silver fillings contribute to gum disease?  
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A:  I have read that fluoride occurs naturally in food. But I have also read that it is poisonous. Is non-fluoride toothpaste preferable?
• 1996 (May/June) – Q&A: My dentist says that toothpaste is not necessary and that careful and gentle brushing and flossing are all that I need to do. I have been using toothpaste all my life. Is toothpaste necessary?
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: I recently found out, after several X-rays, that I have lost at least 30% of bone tissue in my gums. What can I do?
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Q&A:  What is the latest information regarding tooth decay and prevention through proper diet and exercise? Recently, I read that tooth decay actually reverses itself under Hygienic care. Do you have any information about this?
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: I love to eat dates, but I have a problem when eating them. After I take a few bites, my teeth become very sensitive, and eating them becomes very painful. What are possible causes? 
• 1995 (Summer) – Q&A: I am 25 years old, and my • teeth are becoming increasingly sensitive to mildly hot foods and cold, crispy foods. I use natural toothpaste. I’ve tried toothpastes for sensitive teeth, but they do not seem to help at all. Nothing seems to help.

Maisel, Miriam – (MD)

Miriam has been practicing medicine for several decades, with a strong focus on lifestyle and nutrition-based care. She earned her MD from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her family practice residency at Brown University in 1995. She holds a diploma from the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine and was among the first physicians in the UK to qualify in 2018. That same year, she contributed a chapter on the nutritional treatment of chronic disease to the medical textbook Nutrition and Integrative Medicine: A Primer for Clinicians, and in 2019 became a lecturer for the University of Winchester’s online plant-based nutrition course.

Dr. Maisel has followed a vegetarian lifestyle since age 14, initially inspired by compassion for animals. Before college, she worked in one of Israel’s early organic farming communities, deepening her connection to natural living. Over the past decade, she has adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet, recognizing its powerful benefits for both human health and the environment. She currently operates a private clinic in Tel Aviv, where she offers in-depth consultations to help individuals improve their health through personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Learn more at www.dr-maisel.co.il or contact her at drmiriammaisel@hotmail.com.

• 2020 (Summer) – Are We Listening? The Time to Act to Address the Environmental Health of the World is Now
• 2017 (Winter) –  Practicing Plant-Based in Israel – After trying many therapies that were “not it,” I finally found my place. 

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Maloney, Dennis

Dennis is a retired pilot living in Grass Valley, California. He has been interested in health and wellness ever since he read John Robbins’s book, Diet for a New America, and the adventure into the whole-food, plant-based diet and lifestyle evolved from there. His wife, Catari Lacorazza, her mom, Dasha Belkova, and he have been members of the NHA for some time now and are whole-food, plant-based, and SOS-free. About 11 years ago, he became interested in Nordic walking. Knowing that exercise is also a key component to good health, he understood that it was important to keep walking, so when he learned there were 300 to 400 different medical and research papers showing the benefits of walking with poles over normal walking, he was sold.

• 2023 (Spring) – Nordic Walking: An easy, affordable way to step up your exercise routine

Marano, Jennifer – (DC) – California

Jennifer was a co-founder of TrueNorth Health Center and, before attending chiropractic college, worked in scientific research laboratories and in the public school system. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2014 (Fall) –  Intermittent Fasting & Weight Loss: A form of calorie restriction, intermittent fasting, may help you lose those extra pounds.
• 2013 (Winter) –  Resolving Corruption: How to “reboot” your brain so that healthy eating is preferred
• 2012 (Fall) – What to Eat 
• 2011(Spring) – Fasting is the Answer. What is the Question? 
• 2008 (Fall) –  Avoiding the Dangers of a Vegan Diet
• 2007 (Winter) –  Dietary Addictions: Why eating healthfully is so difficult
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Special Report: Arthritis and Joint Pain.  Learn how to live without this debilitating disease!
• 1992 (May/Jun) – Special Report: Your Personal Health Program Part 3: Research Can Be Deceiving
• 1992 (Apr/May) – Special Report: ‘Your Personal Health Program Part 2: Research Supports Natural Hygiene
• 1992 (Jan/Feb) – Special Report: Your Personal Health Program Part 1: Getting the facts
• 1991 (Sept/Oct) – Special Report: Prevention and Management of High Blood Pressure. What causes it, how to detect it, and what to do about it.
• 1991 (July/Aug) – Special Report: Conservative Management of Diabetes. Powerful Steps You Can Take
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Forum: The Advisability of Pap Smears.  A Test that Concerns Many Women
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Forum: How Estrogen Replacement Therapy Affects Women
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Special Report: Is Your Water Safe to Drink? Identifying the main water contaminants and what you can do about them!
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Keys to Good Health: The Four Major Factors of Health. Develop an understanding of these basic principles, and you will be well on your way to health!
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Forum: When Should We Use X-rays?
• 1990 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: How does therapeutic fasting relate to health care?; I was told that my serum cholesterol (270 mg/dl) is slightly high. Should I worry?
• 1990 (May/Jun) – Q&A: Can I fast at Home?
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Making wise decisions: fasting
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: What is the current thinking among practitioners regarding cooked grains?; How much calcium should I take to prevent osteoporosis?

Marsh Kanthack, Lenelle

• 1979 (Aug/Sept) – Shhhh. What Danger Lurks in Your Home

Martin, Philip – (DC)

Dr. Philip Martin of Toronto, Ontario, was a dedicated practitioner, educator, and advocate of Natural Hygiene. He served as Director of Martin’s Health Manor in Toronto, where he promoted the principles of Natural Hygiene, and was actively involved with both the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS) and the Canadian Natural Hygiene Society.

Dr. Martin served as a member of the ANHS Board of Directors, including as an ex officio member, and was a member of the Society’s Century Club. He was also a Charter Member of the Council on Nutrition of the American Chiropractic Association and a faculty member at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. In addition to lecturing and teaching, Dr. Martin conducted research on breath metabolism during fasting, further contributing to the study and understanding of Natural Hygienic practices. His wife, Dr. Laura Martin, was a medical doctor. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A:  The skin on my hands (in between the knuckles and web of the hand) and, to a lesser extent, on my knees and elbows, has become dry, cracked, and whitish.  It seems the more I live hygienically, the worse it has become. Could it be a lack of a nutrient in my diet, or could / be detoxifying through my skin?
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Forum: The Advisability of Pap Smears.  A Test that Concerns Many Women
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Forum: When Should We Use X-rays?

Mathews, Nancy

Nancy is a plant-based health and wellness coach, motivational speaker, cooking instructor, and educator dedicated to helping others achieve vibrant health through whole-food, plant-based living. She is the founder of Plant-Based Chico, a PlantPure Nation POD, where she has inspired countless individuals and families to embrace healthier lifestyle choices through education, community support, and practical guidance.

Together, Nancy and Jeanne Schumacher are affectionately known as the “Starch Queens.” Both are certified in plant-based nutrition and are passionate about helping people transition from the Standard American Diet to a nourishing, whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. Through cooking demonstrations, wellness programs, and compassionate coaching, they empower others to create lasting habits that support greater energy, health, and well-being.

• 2018 (Fall) – Timesaving Kitchen Tips from The Starch Queens

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Matthews, Anna

• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – Medical Doctor’s Family Finds Birth of Health at a Natural Hygiene Convention 

McCarter, Elizabeth – (M.Ed, D.Sc)

Elizabeth McCarter, B.S., M.Ed., D.Sc., served as Director of Education at the Bionomics Health Research Institute in Tucson, Arizona, and was a longtime member of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS).

• 1990 (Jan/Feb) – Keys to Good Health: The Bioavailability of Foods

McDougall, John – (MD – California)

He was a physician and nutrition expert who devoted more than thirty years to studying, writing, and lecturing on the effects of nutrition on disease. He founded and served as Medical Director of the nationally renowned McDougall Program and was the author of several bestselling books. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2010 (Winter) – When Friends Ask: Why Did You Quit Meat? 
• 2009 (Winter) – Advertising Passed Off As Research Confuses the Public Again. Study Reported in USA Today Expands the Indications for Statins — and the Public Suffers
• 2003 (Summer) – Fish is NOT Health Food
• 2003 (Spring) – Hypertension Risk Influenced Before Birth?  Teach Your Unborn Healthy Foods
• 2002 (Fall) –  Immediate Harm From ONE Fatty Meal
• 2002 (Fall) –  Antioxidant Vitamins (in Foods) Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease 
• 2002 (Fall) –  Fitness: Signs Encourage Exercise
• 2002 (Fall) –  Potatoes – Pillars of Worldwide Nutrition
• 1994 (Jan/Feb) – Health Care Reform: Remedies for a Sick Nation. In this open letter to Hillary Rodham Clinton, a prominent doctor prescribes health care solutions to cure what ails the nation.

McRae, Sharon

Sharon is a wife, mother of three, certified health coach, and PCRM Food for Life instructor based in Columbia, Maryland. Passionate about helping others reclaim their health, she has spent more than three decades studying and applying the principles of nutrition and healthy living in her own life. Sharon became a health coach to empower others to make lasting lifestyle changes through a whole-food, plant-based approach to wellness.

She is also the organizer of the thriving Columbia, MD Forks Over Knives Meetup Group, which has grown to more than 1,900 members and gathers monthly for community potlucks, education, and support. Through her coaching, events, and outreach, Sharon continues to inspire individuals and families to take charge of their health and create vibrant, sustainable lifestyles. Learn more about her work and upcoming events at EatWell-StayWell.com.

• 2020 (Winter) – Safe Personal Care Products – Are yours free of chemical toxins?

Mega, Nicholas

• 1979 (Aug/Sept) – Free Yourself from the Fear Mongers

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Mendelsohn, Robert – (MD)

Robert S. Mendelsohn, M.D., was a physician, medical educator, author, and outspoken critic of conventional medical practices who spent more than 25 years in medical practice. He served as Medical Director of American International Hospital in Zion, Illinois; Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine and Community Health at the University of Illinois School of Medicine; Medical Director of Project Head Start for Chicago’s private and parochial schools; and Chairman of the Medical Licensing Committee for the State of Illinois. The recipient of numerous awards for excellence in medicine and medical education, he also became widely known through radio and television appearances, his nationally syndicated column and newsletter, The People’s Doctor, and his influential book, Confessions of a Medical Heretic, which challenged conventional medical practices and encouraged readers to take a more questioning role in their healthcare. Read his interview in Health Science, March 1979.

• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – Socking it to Dr. Spock
• 1978 (May) – Book Review: Triumph Over Disease by Fasting and Natural Diet by Jack Goldstein. D.P.M.

Merzer, Glen

Glen grew up in Bellmore, New York, and was educated at New College of Florida, Indiana University, and Boston University. His latest work is Food Is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, & the Conventional Narrative on Climate Change. He is the author of Own Your Health and, together with Chef AJ, he coauthored The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss and Unprocessed. He is also the coauthor of Mad Cowboy and No More Bull! with Howard Lyman. All these works advocate a plant-based diet. Off the Reservation, his first novel, was selected as one of the “Best Books of 2015—Indie” by Kirkus Reviews and was chosen by political satirist Will Durst as one of Progressive magazine’s “Favorite Books of 2015.” Glen is also a playwright and screenwriter, with three of his plays published by Samuel French. You can find him at glenmerzer.com.

• 2021 (Fall) –  Science, Health, and Common Sense

Meservey, Bruce

He served on the ANHS Board of Directors and acted as coordinator for convention promotion in Southern California. He was also a former active member of the Los Angeles Chapter and a continuing contributor to Health Science magazine. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1984 (Jul/Aug) – Case Histories: My 35-Day Fast
• 1981 (Oct/Nov) – Hypoglycemia – Tachycardia – Meniere’s Disease – Tumor
• 1979 (February) – Exercise for Fun and Fitness: The Joy of Walking
• 1979 (January) – Exercise for Fun and Fitness: Jogging – America’s Newest Exercise Favorites?
• 1978 (November) – Our Testimonial To Natural Hygiene – Exercise for Fun and Fitness
• 1978 (September) –  Exercise for Fun and Fitness: Making Exercise Fun 
• 1978 (July) –  Exercise for Fun and Fitness – The Workout: From Start to Finish
• 1978 (June) – Exercise for Fun and Fitness – Fundamentals for Planning An Exercise Program
• 1978 (May) – Exercise for Fun and Fitness: The Best Forms of Exercise
• 1978 (April) – Exercise for Fun and Fitness: Benefits of Regular Exercise – Building Energy and Stamina

Meyerowitz, Steve

Steve Meyerowitz, widely known as “Sproutman,” is a leading authority on sprouting, indoor gardening, and natural health. He is the author of several health and nutrition books, including Recipes from the Sproutman and How to Grow Vegetables Indoors. A popular educator and speaker, Steve has lectured extensively and led workshops throughout the New York area and across the United States, inspiring people to grow fresh, nutrient-rich foods year-round.

• 1992 (Fall) – Good Eating: Sprout Your Way to Health!

Middlesworth, Linda – (California)

Linda, along with her late husband Dave, cofounded V-dog, a pioneering plant-based dog food company, in 2005. She is an active leader in the vegan community, producing events for the 4,700-member Sacramento Vegan Society and guiding participants through her 30-Day Vegan Health Watch program at VeganMentor.com.

Linda holds certifications in plant-based nutrition through Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s eCornell program and Dr. John McDougall’s Starch Solution, and she is a Food for Life nutrition and cooking instructor with Dr. Neal Barnard’s Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. She is also certified in personal training, aerobics, and kickboxing, and remains deeply involved in animal rights advocacy in the Sacramento area.

A proud mother of three and grandmother of five, Linda brings both passion and experience to her work. To learn more, visit veganmentor.com or contact her at linda@veganmentor.com.

• 2020 (Fall) -Every Dog Can Be a Vegan Dog

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Miller, Christina – (MD) – Colorado

Christina is double board-certified in emergency and integrative medicine. After more than a decade in the emergency department, she transformed her career from crisis care to health creation, motivated by her own health challenges. She went on to study nutritional science and complete fellowships in both integrative and functional medicine. Today, Dr. Miller focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease, optimizing wellness, and helping people prevent and reverse chronic illness. Her mission is to empower individuals to live with vitality and longevity through science-based, lifestyle-driven medicine. She is the founder of Elevated Integrative Medicine, where she practices telehealth and shares practical education, emerging science, and whole-person strategies for healing. Dr. Miller lives in Colorado, is active in her community, and serves on the board of a nonprofit health clinic. You can find her at ChrisMillerMD.com

• 2026 (Winter) – What to Do After a Viral Exposure: 5 Integrative Ways to Support Your Immune System
• 2023 (Winter) – Gout More than Just Joint Pain: The importance of diet and lifestyle for treating this “exquisitely painful” disease
• 2021 (Winter) –  Update on Autoimmunity: What We Know Can Save Lives

Mollenhauer, John Allen

John is a longtime member of the National Health Association and the founder of PerformanceLifestyle.com, a transformational training and lifestyle coaching company.

Previously, he founded MyTrainer.com, where he served as a performance lifestyle coach to entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives seeking to maximize energy, health, and performance while maintaining sound business practices. A bodybuilder, fitness coach, and gym owner, John has dedicated his career to helping individuals achieve sustainable physical performance, personal vitality, and professional success. Read about John in a “Spotlight on Members” in Health Science – Winter 2026. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2017 (Winter) –  A Place Where Miracles Happen – My 10-day, Water-only, Medically Supervised, Rejuvenating Fast 
• 2017 (Winter) –  What Meditation Can Do for You –  Simple meditation techniques can decrease stress, burnout, and a spiraling mind.  
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) –  A Personal Fitness System – Suited Perfectly to You!
• 2005 (Spring) – Fitness: What is True Physical Fitness?
• 2004 (Winter) – Great results in just 10 minutes of exercise per day!
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  Fitness – Beyond Weight Loss  
• 2002 (Spring) – You Can Be Fit and Not Be Healthy, but You Can’t Be Healthy Unless You’re Fit 

Moran, Victoria

Victoria is an American author and speaker who has written numerous books focusing on spirituality and veganism. Moran hosted the Main Street Vegan radio show and podcast on Unity Online Radio, and her book Main Street Vegan served as the foundation for her broader outreach efforts, including the Main Street Vegan Podcast, Main Street Vegan Academy, and Main Street Vegan Productions. She is also a contributing author to the Health Science Magazine. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2025 (Summer) – Celebrating Freya Dinshah
• 2021 (Fall) –  Ayurveda: Health Science from Ancient India
• 2018 (Fall) – Are You Vegan or Plant-Based?  The various terms plant eaters use to identify themselves can be dizzying. Is there a better way?
• 1998 (Jan/Feb) –  Tips to simplify your life! 
• 1986 (Nov/Dec) – The Good Life: It’s the Simple Life, Too
• 1986 (Mar/Apr) – Breastfeeding: The Best Beginning
• 1985 (Nov/Dec) – The Home Birth Option: This time-honored practice has become the informed choice of more and more women
• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – Nine Months To Grow On: A mini-Guide to a Healthful Pregnancy
• 1980 (Apr/May) – The Lady’s A Natural – The Hygienic Woman – A professional’s View- An Interview with Dr. Ralph Cinque.
• 1979 (Aug/Sept) – The Lady’s A Natural: Living More Healthfully on the Job
• 1979 (March) – The Lady’s A Natural: A Look At Yoga
• 1979 (January) – The Milk Myth
• 1978 (December) –  The Lady’s A Natural: In Touch and Feeling – One Woman’s Exercise Odyssey
• 1978 (August) – The Lady’s a Natural: Smoking – A Feminine Perspective
• 1978 (May) – The Lady’s a Natural: The Hygienic Hostess

Mueller, Sand

Sand, a Texas native and 1968 graduate of Rice University, was a horticulturist, educator, and advocate for health education. After gaining extensive experience in gardening, greenhouse design, solar energy, and commercial growing, he became an instructor of horticulture at Triton College near Chicago. Mueller also lectured and wrote on plant cultivation and organic gardening while working to bring practical, health-enhancing knowledge to students and educators.

• 1980 (Oct/Nov) – Teaching Natural Hygiene in Our Schools
• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – Horticulture Journal: A Diary of Nature’s Awesome Work in Producing the Nourishment which Sustains Human Life     
• 1980 (Apr/May) – Spring Perspective: A Horticulturist Speaks Out on Health

Myers, Toshia – (PhD)

Toshia is the Executive Director and Research Director of the TrueNorth Health Foundation (TNHF). Under her direction, TNHF has developed a pioneering research program that conducts cost-effective clinical trials into the sustained effects of prolonged water-only fasting on various aspects of human health. She has also expanded TNHF’s educational outreach efforts, including training for clinicians and scientists. Dr. Myers is a renowned speaker and coauthor of over 20 peer-reviewed articles, a textbook chapter, numerous popular articles, and the groundbreaking book, Can Fasting Save Your Life? Dr. Myers holds a PhD in biological sciences from Columbia University and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the CDC in virology and the University of Copenhagen in epigenetics. She believes that everyone can benefit from the experiential knowledge gained through prolonged water-only fasting.

• 2025 (Fall) – Prolonged Water-Only Fasting Is Again Shown to Be Safe Deciphering Fact from Frenzy
• 2019 (Summer) – An Introduction to the Whole-Plant-Food, SOS-Free Diet
• 2019 (Summer) – Can a Whole-Plant-Food Diet Help Lupus?  Reports show that fasting and plant-food diets can improve symptoms of autoimmune conditions
• 2018 (Summer) – True North Health Center Study Shows Water-Only Fasting is Safe!

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Nearing, Scott and Helen

Scott and Helen Nearing co-authored Living the Good Life and were widely regarded as America’s most celebrated homesteaders. For more than fifty years, they lived in harmony with nature, grew their own food, cut firewood for fuel, and built their large stone home by hand. Scott Nearing was an eminent economist, radical thinker, and devoted Tolstoyan vegetarian, and together they became enduring symbols of a purposeful and self-sufficient life. Featured in Health Science Dec 1979/Jan 1980 and Health Science Dec 1979/Jan 1980. Explore their previous conference presentations.

• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Celebrated Homesteaders—Helen and Scott Nearing—take us into their world
• 1979/1980 (Dec/Jan) – Nearings tell Hygienists Their Story

Nelson, Steven – (DC)

Steven discovered Natural Hygiene in 1968 after meeting Robert Gross, then studied the writings of Herbert Shelton and other early pioneers in the field. After graduating from the University of South Florida, where he studied clinical psychology and completed pre-medical coursework, Dr. Nelson moved to the Ozark Mountains and lived by growing all of his own food.

He later pursued chiropractic medicine to practice a hygienic model of health care and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic. In 1983, he relocated to Florida, where he specialized in chronic cases and served as Director of Nelson’s Chiropractic Center. Dr. Nelson also lectured extensively and served as a Director of the American Natural Hygiene Society.

• 2015 (Summer) –  The Relationship between Inflammation and Disease – Is inflammation a culprit of disease or the body’s rescue response? 

Newsom-Brighton, Maryanne

• 1982 (May/Jun) – Hygienic Cleaning is More Important Than Spring Cleaning 

Nichols, Thomas Low – (MD)

Thomas Low Nichols was a journalist, editor, physician, author, rebel, and radical reformer. After hearing Rev. Dr. Sylvester Graham’s lecture on Crusade for Health and Physiological Reform, he immediately followed Graham’s principles. In 1851, Thomas and his wife, Mary Gove Nichols, opened the American Hydropathic Institute, the first medical establishment to teach the principles of water therapy and simple living. Most significantly, it was one of the world’s first medical schools to admit women.

Thomas was a prolific writer. His numerous books and periodicals focused on the American Hydropathic Institute’s principles. He lectured extensively all over the East Coast and in England. He became a champion of the Natural Hygiene movement, which laid the foundation for the National Health Association. Learn more about Thomas!

• 1998 (March/April) –  The Importance of Doing Nothing – Excerpt from the book Esoteric Anthropology (1853)

Nixon, Jeanne – (DC)

• 2001 (Summer) – Q&A: I have fungus on three toenails. My big toe is very thick and very discolored.  What should I do?
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Book Review: Hope for Women Is Prevention! (book title: You CAN Prevent Breast Cancer! By Harvey Diamond) 

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Norby, Eric – (MD) – Virginia

Eric, a native of Arlington, Virginia, is board-certified in both nuclear medicine and pathology. He graduated from George Washington University with honors as a double science major in chemistry and zoology. He trained at the Medical College of Virginia, where he graduated in 1980 on a military scholarship. He completed his first postgraduate studies in pathology and finished his residency in 1984, earning board certification the same year. After serving a year in Korea as a staff pathologist, he was accepted into a two-year nuclear medicine fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He remained at Walter Reed for three years as a staff nuclear medicine physician, with an academic appointment as an assistant professor in radiology and nuclear medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. At Walter Reed, he was active both in research and teaching. In 1992, he founded his own practice, Woodburn Nuclear Medicine and the Metro Region PET Center, where he is the president and medical director.

• 2026 (Winter) – A WFPB, SOS-Free Diet Yields Dramatic Results: A physician’s six-month-plus journey with unexpected benefits

Norris, Jack – (RD)

Jack is a registered dietitian and executive director of Vegan Outreach, an animal-protection nonprofit that promotes vegan eating through its 10 Weeks to Vegan program, reaching participants in more than 50 countries. A registered dietitian since 2001, Jack earned his degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Life University and completed his dietetic internship at Georgia State University.

In recognition of his contributions to animal advocacy, he was inducted into the Animal Rights Hall of Fame in 2005. Jack is also the co-author of Vegan for Life, written with Ginny Messina; the book’s second edition was published in 2020 and remains a trusted resource on vegan nutrition.

A lifelong athlete, Jack was a Division III All-American pole vaulter in college, competed on a national champion great-grandmaster ultimate frisbee team, and is now an enthusiastic pickleball player. He resides in St. Petersburg.

• 2003 (Summer) – Q&A: B12. We need a reliable source. What does he mean by reliable? Does this refer to certain brand names? How can we tell if a source is reliable or not?
• 2003 (Spring) – Vegetarians, Vitamin B12, and Homocysteine

Notter, Cyd

Cyd is a Center for Nutrition Studies certified professional, a licensed PCRM Food for Life instructor, a certified Starch Solution instructor, and a former certified health educator for Wellness Forum Health. She’s also a former newspaper columnist and author of the award-winning book The “Plan A” Diet: Combining Whole-Food, Plant-Based Nutrition with the Timeless Wisdom of Scripture. Cyd hosts a monthly inflammation support group for PBNSG.org and often speaks at Veg Fests and other groups. She offers personal coaching services and has provided a variety of health and cooking classes for over 25 years. Cyd has also worked with school district employees and a hospital’s fitness center. She can be reached at cydnotter.com.

• 2025 (Fall) – The NHA’s Guidelines on Sweeteners
• 2025 (Winter) – Six Big Disconnects Between Nutrition and Health
• 2024 (Spring) – Common Barriers to Change: Strategies to Negotiate Six Top Roadblocks

Novick, Jeff – (M.S., R.D.)

Jeff taught nutrition at Indiana University, the University of Miami School of Medicine, and the Indiana State University School of Medicine. He served on the National Health Association Board of Directors and wrote extensively for Health Science magazine on a wide range of topics. He also served as Director of Health Education for the National Health Association and as nutritionist and dietitian for the McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, California. Earlier in his career, he served as Director of Nutrition at the Pritikin Center in Aventura, Florida. Read an interview with Jeff in Health Science – Fall/Winter 2003. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2014 (Fall) –  The Pleasure Trap of Whole Natural Foods
• 2014 (Spring/Summer) –  Calorie Density: A Commonsense Approach to Sound Nutrition
• 2014 (Winter) – Is Food Combining Beneficial?  
• 2013 (Fall)– The French Paradox: Do French Women (& Men) Get Fat?
• 2013 (Summer) – The Truth About Sodium Intake Levels 
• 2013 (Spring) – Calorie Density… A Common Sense Approach to Sound Nutrition
• 2013 (Winter) –  How Many Meals (and Snacks) Per Day is Best? 
• 2012 (Fall) – Today’s Breaking Health News!
• 2012 (Summer) – The Perception Problem with Protein
• 2012 (Spring) – The Myth of Moderation: Do All Foods Really Fit? 
• 2009 (Summer) –  Variety vs Simplicity: The Key to Success
• 2009 (Spring) – Q&A: If a person doesn’t eat meat, how much protein do they need? What is your opinion on raw chocolate powder?
• 2009 (Winter) – Is Seaweed a Reliable Source of B12 
• 2008 (Fall) –  Is The Media Lying About The Lyon Heart Trial? 
• 2008 (Fall) –  Q&A: I am a vegan and use nutritional yeast for the B12 content. I added yeast to a potato recipe and was wondering if the heat destroys the B12; Soy contains an antitrypsin factor (or trypsin inhibitor), which prevents the assimilation of methionine. To destroy this factor requires a certain amount of heat. What is your opinion? 
• 2008 (Fall) –  How to Jumpstart Metabolism 
• 2008 (Summer) –  Turn off the “Obesity Tube”
• 2008 (Summer) –  Sodium, Calcium, and You
• 2008 (Spring) –  Putting Soy Consumption in Perspective
• 2008 (Spring) –  Q&A:   Any whole grain kernel that has been ground into a flour… has become very calorie dense.” How can this be?
• 2007 (Winter) –  Whole Grains and Your Health: Keeping Them Both Intact
• 2007 (Winter) –  Healthy Living: Is it really worth it?
• 2007 (Winter) –  Q&A: What guidelines do you use for determining the sodium content of a food? Is all salt the same?
• 2007 (Spring) – Even One High in Saturated-Fat Meal Fouls Up Your System
• 2006 (Summer/Fall) – The Truth About Olive Oil
• 2006 (Spring) –  News – Did Low-Fat Diets Fail Again? Don’t Believe The Hype! Have you been hoodwinked by Hoodia? Go Veggie, Go Lean
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) –  Got Fruit?  It Does a Waistline Good
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) –  More Whole Grains? Or More Hype?
• 2005 (Fall/Winter) – Q&A: Can I eat too much soy?
• 2005 (Summer) – Gastric Bypass Surgery: An Easy Solution
• 2005 (Spring) – The 2005 USDA Dietary Guidelines… Getting better, but not good enough
• 2005 (Spring) – Cutting Through the Confusion:  How to Make Sense of the Food Label.
• 2005 (Spring) – Q&A: What would be an ideal number of “steps” to strive for using a pedometer?
• 2004 (Fall) – More Diet Fads and Fantasies
• 2004 (Summer) – The New Low Carb Mania: Don’t Be Fooled Again
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  Q&A:  I have a few co-workers on the Atkins diet.  What can I do to encourage them to stop this diet? 
• 2003 (Summer) – Weighing In on the Current Weight Loss Debate
• 2003 (Summer) – Q&A: I have a colon condition, and powdered flaxseed seems to irritate it. Is there another vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids you can recommend? 
• 2002 (Summer) – Fitness – Begin an exercise program—it’s never too late!
• 2002 (Summer) – Nutritional Mathematics 
• 2002 (Summer) – The #1 Killer – Obesity & SeDS. 
• 2002 (Spring) – Lowering Blood Pressure – Diet or Exercise? 
• 2002 (Spring) – Waking Up to the Effects of Caffeine
• 2002 (Spring) – Beans, Beans… We keep hearing that Americans have become more health-conscious, but have they really? 
• 2002 (Winter) – News – What about Ginkgo?  Garlic and Cancer? Tomatoes Attack Cancer Cells; Vegetables and Fruits Cut Stroke Risk; Fruits and Veggies Boost Density, Cut Loss.
• 2002 (Winter) – Healthy Diet & Exercise Program Inhibits Growth of Prostate Cancer Cells
• 2002 (Winter) – Flax: Just the Facts Please
• 2001 (Fall) – The Incredible Edible Avocado
• 2001 (Fall) – Healthy Holiday “Tips” to Avoid “Tipping” the Scales
• 2001 (Summer) – Grains: The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of the Parts
• 2001 (Summer) – Move Over Heart Disease, Diabetes is on the Way   
• 2000 (Nov-Dec) – News – Mother’s milk makes you smarter!; Big problems with herbal remedies; Exercise good for your sex life; Enough folate each day keeps the doctor away; Good diet beats popping pills! Seafood can make you very sick! Researcher goes ape over monkey diet; Free bad advice.
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – News: Secret lives of plants revealed; Exercise prolongs life!; An “apple a day” may keep the doctor away!; Vitamin therapy strikes out in Dutch cancer study; Broccoli beats meat for nutrition! 
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – News – Fiber: Are you getting enough?; Dairy consumption associated with increased risk of certain cancers!; Looking for some good sources of calcium?; Fiber from fruits, vegetables, and high-fiber grains helps diabetics; Why have researchers become so concerned about dairy products? 
• 2000 (May/Jun) – News – High-fat diet cramping women’s style; Rich and Poor equal in Obesity; Women and Men Need to Double Their Fruit Intake; Pessimism can be very hazardous to health; Sleep loss and aging; Suicide result of 300 unnecessary mastectomies!; Common painkillers kill thousands each year 
• 2000 (Mar/Apr) –  News – The real ‘skinny’ on fat; Vegetable oils are not “health” foods!; Vegetables and prostate cancer; 12 Easy Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies; Eating more fruits and veggies may just be a brilliant stroke of genius; Body fat and breast cancer
• 2000 (Jan/Feb) – News:  Osteoporosis and animal protein linked; High-fiber diet can help you lose weight; Eating out can be hazardous to your health!; Genetically-engineered food update; Brown Rice is So Nice (and Healthy); Healthful diet and lifestyle add years to your life!; Study shows eating more fruits and vegetables can help you breathe better; Moderate exercise lowers diabetes risk 
• 1999 (Nov/Dec) – News: Are today’s kids eating their vegetables?; Getting enough water is vital!; Are you destined to be fat?; Athletes’ special water needs; Genetic engineering update; Vegan diet offers hope for diabetics 
• 1999 (Sept/Oct) – News – Breastfeeding prevents a host of problems; TV, children, and obesity; The Supplement Question: Are vitamin supplements healthful or harmful?; An apple a day can really help; Broccoli and women’s health – Lower heart attack rate among those eating the most fruits and vegetables!  
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) –  News – Who knew impotence was on the menu? Problems with dairy products; Salt, Meat, Cancer, and You; P.S. More bad news about milk.
• 1999 (May/Jun) – News – You can’t judge a meat by its color!; Revolutionary dietary guidelines; Holy cow! Milk claims don’t fly; Toxic mind explained; Grain, the whole grain, and nothing but the grain. 
• 1999 (Mar/Apr) – News – Preventive medicine or political games? Mammography recommendations get muddled by advocacy groups!; Distorted study high on hype but low on fiber!; Exercise matters big time!
• 1999 (Mar/Apr) – If Everything I eat is low-fat or no-fat…why am I still fat? 
• 1999: (Jan/Feb) – News – Is your doctor signing your death warrant?; Ketchup is still a vegetable!; Living longer and better!

O’Connell, Cameron – (ND)

Cameron is currently spending much of her time in Anchorage, where she is establishing her own plant-based medical practice. She also serves as Assistant Medical Director for the Engine 2 Immersion programs alongside Michael Klaper.

Her connection with TrueNorth Health Center remains strong. Dr. O’Connell is developing a women’s sexual health telemedicine practice through TrueNorth Health and continues to serve as a member of the organization’s Internal Review Board. Visit her websites at Dr. Cameron O’Connell and Coordinates Healthcare.

• 2017 (Fall) –  From Alaska to TrueNorth – An appointment with a naturopathic doctor changed the course of my career.

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Olshausen, Philipp – (MD, PhD)

Dr. Olshausen is a physician with over 20 years of experience, originally from Germany, who moved to the U.S. after medical school in 2002. Board-certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine, he shifted his focus after discovering the transformative impact of lifestyle-based care. He now specializes in preventing and managing chronic conditions—such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease— through evidence-based lifestyle changes. His approach emphasizes personalized care, whole-food, plant-based nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. Trained at Charité in Berlin and Yale-affiliated Norwalk Hospital, where he also served as Chief Resident, he lives in Southern Oregon with his family and enjoys outdoor activities, tennis, and travel.

• 2026 (Summer) – Eat Your Way to Clearer Vision. What Science Says About Diet and Cataracts

Orr, Tamra

Tamra is a freelance writer who lives in Leesburg, Indiana, with her husband and daughter, and is a member of the American Natural Hygiene Society.

• 1986 (Nov/Dec) – The Last Word: Change. Risk vs. Reward
• 1986 (Mar/Apr) – Natural Birth Control

Oswald, Felix – (MD)

Dr. Felix Oswald supported natural hygiene, advocating fasting, a vegetarian diet, pure water, clean air, sunshine, and exercise. He was a physician, naturalist, and prolific writer, and was influenced by Rev. Dr. Sylvester Graham. Though trained in allopathic medicine, he became a Hygienist of the first rank.

Dr. Oswald was a gifted author, and his extensive travels and observations were woven throughout his work. In 1889, he contributed to the Journal of Good Health column titled International Health Studies.

The Hygiene Movement has been led by an unbroken line of physicians who rejected orthodox medical practice while dedicating themselves to teaching people how to live disease-free lives. These men and women were startlingly ahead of their time, and Dr. Felix Oswald joined their ranks as a pioneer of Natural Hygiene. Learn more about Dr. Oswald.

• 1982 (Mar/Apr) – Physical Education or, The Health-Laws of Nature. This article is a condensation of Chapter III, Out-Door Life from Physical Education (1883).
• 1978 (August) – Timeless Teachings: Summer Refrigeration. Excerpted from Dr. Oswald’s article, which originally appeared in the North American Review, September 1957.

Oswald, Jean

Jean is an accomplished author and Natural Hygiene advocate who collaborated extensively with Dr. Herbert M. Shelton. She coauthored Fasting for the Health of It with Dr. Shelton, as well as The Original Natural Hygiene Weight Loss Diet with Shelton and Jo Willard. She also authored Yours for Health: The Life and Times of Herbert M. Shelton, a biography chronicling Shelton’s life, work, and contributions to the Natural Hygiene movement.

• 1983 (May/Jun) – An Update With Dr. Shelton

Oswald, Martin – (Chef)

Chef Martin Oswald is a chef and culinary educator who has collaborated with leading physicians in the plant-based medicine movement, including Drs. Laurie Marbas, Joel Fuhrman, and Caldwell Esselstyn. For more than three decades, he has developed flavorful, health-focused cuisine without added salt, oil, or sugar (SOS-free) for health resorts, retreats, and medical programs.

Oswald has dedicated his culinary career to demonstrating that plant-based, SOS-free food can be both nutritious and delicious. More than 200 of his recipes are available through his Substack, @chefmartinoswald. He currently teaches a culinary program with Dr. Laurie Marbas on Skool and is coauthoring a diabetes cookbook with her.

• 2026 (Fall) – Cooking Without Salt – How depth, brightness, and contrast can replace sodium – without sacrifice

Pacelli, Dennis

• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – Natural Hygiene For Better Running

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Palevsky, Lawrence – (MD)

Lawrence was a board-certified pediatrician who practiced a holistic approach to children’s wellness and illness. He also served as a consultant to families and health practitioners, offering guidance on preventive and holistic health, lifestyle modification, nutrition, and vaccination issues. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2010 (Spring) – Swine Flu- Vaccines, Viruses and Fear 
• 2010 (Spring) – Q&A: What to Do if You Get Flu-Like Symptoms 

Panzetta, James – (DDS)

James J. Panzetta, D.D.S., practiced dentistry in Galax, Virginia, and was a longtime ANHS Life Member.

• 1991 (May/Jun) – Understanding Your Body: How to Take Care of Your Teeth

Peavy, William

He served as Floor Chairman for the 1957 Convention and was a contributing author to Health Science magazine. Author of Super Nutrition Gardening – Grow Your Own Power Charged Food. Learn more about Bill in Health Science Mar/Apr 1993. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1978 (April) – Growing High Quality Foods for Hygienists

Pierce, Jeff – (MD) – California

Jeff is passionate about using a whole-food, plant-based diet and other lifestyle medicine modalities to help people get healthier, get off of medications, and live longer, fuller lives. His goal is to meet his patients where they are and work with them at their own pace to improve their health, one day at a time. He is board-certified in both family medicine and lifestyle medicine and is licensed to see patients in California, Florida, and Texas. Dr. Pierce is an assistant clinical professor in the University of California, San Francisco volunteer clinical physician program, and he teaches lifestyle medicine to family physicians in training. He is currently accepting new patients at Lifestyle Telemedicine (lifestyletelemedicine.com), an amazing nationwide telemedicine practice. To follow him on Instagram: drjeffpierce

• 2026 (Spring) – Low Testosterone and What to Do About It: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach
• 2025 (Spring) – Ultra-Processed Foods: What They Are, Why They’re a Concern, and How to Kick the Habit
• 2024 (Spring) – A Lifestyle Medicine Approach to Fatty Liver Disease
• 2023 (Spring) – The Health Benefits of Growing Your Own Food 

Pierre, John

JP is a renowned wellness coach and educator with over 40 years of experience helping people transform their health through exercise, plant-based nutrition, and self-care. A dynamic speaker and pioneer in brain health for older adults, he blends science with practical, holistic strategies and leads the nonprofit Living With Harmony, promoting “PLANET-Based Living.” Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2026 (Spring) – Ahimsa: Living with Harmony
• 2004 (Fall) – Fitness: No Deposit, No Return

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Popper, Pamela – (PhD, ND) – Ohio

Pam is an internationally recognized authority on nutrition, medicine, and health, and served as the founder and Executive Director of Wellness Forum Health. Through the organization, she provided educational programs, extensive libraries of articles and videos, dietary and lifestyle interventions, and guidance for individuals seeking to regain or maintain optimal health. She was featured as the lead expert in the documentary Food Choices and also appeared in Diet Fiction and Code Blue. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2020 (Spring) – Hormone Replacement Therapy – Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives
• 2019 (Fall) – Are Dental X-rays and Mouthwash Advisable? Research suggests a wiser approach.
• 2019 (Summer) – Are Potato Skins Toxic
• 2019 (Spring) – Censoring Health Information – The First Amendment is our most powerful tool for allowing conversation and debate that can positively change the world. 
• 2019 (Winter) – Bone Broth & Hemp (CBD) Oil
• 2018 (Fall) – What’s Wrong with the Paleo Diet? A whole-food, plant-based doctor’s responses to comments from Paleo eaters
• 2018 (Spring) – Should Men Have a PSA Test?  Knowing the Facts About PSA Testing May Help Men Avoid Unneeded Biopsy and Prostatectomy
• 2017 (Fall) –  The Tetanus Vaccine
• 2017 (Summer) – America’s Fascination with Crazy Diets – Be wary of unfounded claims by Paleo, Blood Type, and wheat-free diets.
• 2017 (Summer) – ADHD, Medication, and Better Options
• 2017 (Spring) – Newborn Treatment in Hospitals: Pressure from Doctors, Hep B, Erythromycin, Heal Prick, and Vitamin K

Prosnier, Julien – (ND, DO)

Julien graduated as an osteopath from the College International d’Osteopathie and the European School of Osteopathy. He also earned a Diploma in Naturopathy in the U.K. and is a certified member of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians. To follow the progress of his health center, visit The Oasis of Life Health Centre.

• 2016 (Winter) – Discovering Water Fasting and Natural Hygiene – A French doctor finds his way to TrueNorth.

Qu, David – (MD)

David is a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School and a specialist in Pain Medicine. He has previously contributed articles to Health Science on musculoskeletal health and related medical topics.

• 2012 (Winter) – Q&A Exercise and Back Pain
• 2010 (Summer) – Q&A: Plica syndrome. What is it and what caused it? 

Raisanen, Peter – (ND)

As a licensed naturopathic medical doctor and wellness expert, Peter helps clients address issues such as low testosterone, thyroid imbalance, slow metabolism, type II diabetes, and long-term weight management challenges. Using a root-cause approach to healing, patients often experience improved energy, mental clarity, confidence, metabolic health, and sustainable weight loss.

After four years of academic and clinical training and licensing exams, he served as chief resident at TrueNorth. Their expertise in natural and integrative medicine emphasizes personalized care focused on treating the underlying causes of illness.

In addition to clinical practice through LifeDoc, Peter hosts The Rise Again Podcast, featuring inspiring stories of resilience and conversations with leading health and wellness experts.

• 2017 (Winter) –  The Long Road that Led Me to TrueNorth –  A brain injury, a 4,000-mile bike ride, and an internship with Dr. Fuhrman led me here. 

Rao, Jyothi – (MD)

Jyothi is the medical director of Shakthi Health and Wellness Center in Maryland. She received her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and her MD from New Jersey Medical School. She completed her internship and residency at Tufts New England Medical Center. Dr. Rao received her acupuncture training at the Helms Institute of Acupuncture at UCLA and completed her functional medicine training from the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. In clinical practice since 1997, Dr. Rao brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her patients. At Shakthi Health and Wellness Center, Dr. Rao and her team take an integrative approach to healthcare, focusing on the root causes of symptoms and promoting overall wellness and longevity. They work in harmony with primary care providers to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient health. Dr. Rao co-authored Body on Fire and Body on Fire Cookbook, publications that guide patients in lifestyle medicine. Beyond her practice, she actively engages with large community and business organizations, delivering education on lifestyle changes through lectures, conferences, and podcasts.

• 2024 (Fall) – Hormones, Health, and Fatigue: An Integrative Approach

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Rathbun, Jennifer – (DC)

Jennifer received her BS from the University of Northern Colorado in 1998, her Doctor of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West in 2015, and a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies in 2019. She currently practices solo as a chiropractor in Edwards, Colorado, in the beautiful Vail Valley. As a chiropractor, she treats the body as a whole, addressing lifestyle factors and providing gentle adjustments and soft-tissue manipulation. She enjoys discussing the effects of a whole-plant-food diet on gut microbiota and leads Vail Valley Plant-Based Living, a PCRM pod. She currently serves as alternate district director for the Colorado Chiropractic Association and serves on the legislative committee. When she’s not in practice, you can find her reading, listening to podcasts, enjoying live music with friends, hiking, or exploring the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains.

• 2024 – (Summer) – Self-Study to Chiropractic School to TrueNorth: Discovering the healing tools of fasting and natural hygiene

Rauch, Birdie

A member of the New York Natural Hygiene Society, she was featured in the film The Greatest Adventure, where she shared her remarkable story of overcoming health challenges after being told she would never be able to have children. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – For a Peaceful Health Offensive   

Reed, Joseph

He served as Chairman for Physical Activities at the 16th Annual ANHS Convention held in New York City in 1964. He was also a member of the New York City Chapter of the ANHS and managed the chapter’s book department sales. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1980 (Apr/May) – Book Review: Confessions of a Medical Heretic by Robert S. Mendelsohn

Regan, Daniel

Dan is an ANHS Life Member and lives in New City, NY.

• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Health and Happiness: Eating healthfully on the road. How to plan and enjoy a healthful and memorable vacation that will leave you feeling both exhilarated and rested!
• 1995 (May/June) – Health and Happiness: Healthy Traveling. Exploring the world without compromising your diet or lifestyle!

Reich, Lee – (PhD)

Lee Reich, PhD, is a horticulturist, author, and longtime member of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS). He holds graduate degrees in soil science and horticulture and conducted plant and soil research with the USDA and Cornell University before devoting his career to writing, lecturing, consulting, and sustainable gardening.

Dr. Reich has authored numerous acclaimed books, including A Northeast Gardener’s Year, The Pruning Book, Weedless Gardening, Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden, Landscaping with Fruit, Grow Fruit Naturally, and Growing Figs in Cold Climates. He has written extensively for leading gardening magazines, and his syndicated gardening column for the Associated Press reached readers nationwide.

• 1998 (Jan/Feb) – Growing Your Own – Winter Radishes
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Growing Your Own: Pawpaw: An Exotic American Fruit 

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Reiter, Frances

Frances, an ANHS member, embraced the principles of Natural Hygiene after experiencing health problems resulting from exposure to commonly used chemicals. She later published Optimal Health, a newsletter dedicated to environmental health, nutrition, and practical strategies to reduce toxic exposures and promote lifelong wellness.

• 1994 (May/June) – Special Report: Scents Sense: Few fragrances are tested for health effects! 

Richards, David – (D.C., M.D.)

David, a chiropractor and a board-certified internist, practiced internal medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. His professional philosophy emphasized delivering the highest quality, evidence-based health care while minimizing unnecessary medical intervention. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2014 (Spring/Summer) –  Does Deficiency of the Essential Fatty Acid DHA cause Parkinson’s Disease?
• 2014 (Winter) – Q&A: Frequent colds and respiratory infections, overactive thyroid?  Checked for lung cancer?
• 2013 (Fall) –  Q&A: Suffering from kidney stones, deficiency in Vitamin D, and cholesterol medications.  
• 2013 (Summer) – Q&A: Gout, taurine supplements, underactive thyroid
• 2013 (Spring) – Q&A: Safe to Use Sunscreen?; Taking aspirin daily; Should I get the shingles vaccine? 
• 2013 (Winter) –  Q&A: Should diabetics avoid white potatoes?; Should you get a bone density test to screen for osteoporosis? 
• 2012 (Fall) – Q&A: calcium supplements; Should I get a Mammogram?; Is taking folic acid during pregnancy is dangerous? 
• 2012 (Summer) – Q&A: Multivitamin daily?; Should otherwise healthy men who have no symptoms take saw palmetto? 

Robbins, John

John is the author of several bestselling books, including The Food Revolution and Diet for a New America. He is also the founder of EarthSave International, an organization dedicated to promoting healthy, sustainable, and compassionate living. For more information about his work or to join his email list, visit John Robbins’ official website.

• 2011 (Winter) – The Dark Side of Vitamin Water

Ronning, Bertha

• 1981 (Aug/Sept) – How I Discovered The Amazing Healing Power of Mother Nature Through Natural Hygiene

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Rosenfield, Lillian

• 1978 (May) – Only One Slice of Life

Rose, Marla

Marla is an award-nominated journalist, author, event planner, and activist based in the Chicago metropolitan area. In 2009, Mercy For Animals honored her and her husband as Activists of the Year.

Marla is also co-founder of Chicago VeganMania, the region’s largest free vegan festival, and Vegan Street, a platform dedicated to building vegan culture, community, and resources. She also co-founded Vegan Street Media and Consulting, which provides strategic, professional communications for compassionate businesses and nonprofit organizations.

• 2016 – (Summer) – A Natural Hygienist Finds His Roots in the Soil – NHA board member Mark Epstein chronicles his path to opening his own organic farm

Rosenstadt, Lauren

Lauren Rosenstadt lives in Potomac, Maryland, with her husband, Robert, and their three children. She owns a successful design and manufacturing business and actively advances the National Health Association’s mission. Lauren served on the NHA Board of Directors and is a Life Member of the Association.

• 2001 (Spring) – Family: Children’s Birthday Parties: A Mother’s Solution 

Rush, John and Ann

• 1985 (Spring) – Peace Pilgrim One Woman’s Pilgrimage for Peace 

Rutski, Kristan – (DNP, LAc, RN)

Kristan Rutski, DNP, LAc, RN, is a Doctor of Nursing Practice specializing in adult-gerontology primary care. She earned her doctorate from Seattle University and holds a Master of Science in Acupuncture and a Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine from Bastyr University. She also has prior experience as a certified massage therapist and brings a broad background in both conventional and complementary healthcare.

Rutski has more than 13 years of experience in acupuncture, working in community and group clinics where she treated musculoskeletal pain, addiction, fertility concerns, stress-related conditions, and other complex health issues. She also spent five years providing nursing care in assisted-living and memory-care communities, serving older adults with compassion and a patient-centered approach.

At TrueNorth Health Center, she completed two years of residency and fellowship training in lifestyle medicine, therapeutic fasting, and chronic disease management. Her multidisciplinary training has enabled her to integrate evidence-based medical care with lifestyle and complementary approaches, emphasizing long-term health and empowering patients in their own care.

• 2026 (Fall) – The John A. McDougall Clinical Fellowship at True North Health Center

Sabatino, Frank – (DC, PhD) – (Florida)

Frank serves as Director of Health Education for the National Health Association and has been a longtime contributing author to Health Science magazine. He previously served as Health Director at Regency Health Spa in Hallandale, Florida, and practiced as a chiropractor for more than 30 years, specializing in wellness care and therapeutic fasting. He was a member of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians and currently serves as the Health Director for the Healthful Living Ocean Retreat in Florida. Check out the featured interview with Dr. Sabatino in the Health Science Magazine, March/April 1995, and in the Mar/Apr 1998 issue. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1995 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: I have never attempted a fast, but I believe that I would benefit greatly from it. I’m concerned, though, that fasting might trigger a migraine, which I have on occasion, or other health problems. Do you have any suggestions I might follow to do a short and unsupervised fast?; What causes Candida? What is the treatment? 
• 2025 (Summer) – Looking Good in Your Genes
• 2025 (Winter) – Caring for Parkinson’s Disease
• 2024 (Winter) – The Science and Practice of Water-Only Fasting: The NHA perspective
• 2023 (Summer) – The Ups and Downs of Caffeine: A Modern Energy Crisis
• 2023 (Winter) – Protein Requirements and Aging – The NHA perspective
• 2022 (Summer) – The Problems with Milk and Dairy Products
• 2022 (Spring) – The NHA: Its History from the American Natural Hygiene Society to the NHA
• 2022 (Spring) – Men’s Health Concerns: Support Your Prostate and Sexual Performance
• 2021 (Spring) – Rhythms of Life and Health – The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle
• 2020 (Fall) – Allergy and Food Sensitivity – What is Eating You
• 2020 (Summer) – Support Your Immune System – The Impact of Nutrition and Lifestyle Choices
• 2020 (Spring) – The One True Fast – Comparing Water-Only Fasting, Intermittent Fasting, and Fasting-Mimicking Diets 
• 2020 (Winter) – Alzheimer’s Disease and Women – Gender Bias Leads to a Lack of Research, but Lifestyle Changes Hold the Key to Prevention
• 2019 (Fall) –  Say Hello to Your Little Friends: Plant Nutrition and the Gut Microbiota
• 2019 (Spring) – Are Tofu, Seitan, and Tempeh Healthful?
• 2019 (Winter) – The Triangle of Fitness – An exercise plan for optimal health and weight control 
• 2018 (Fall) – Understanding the Dis-Ease of Addiction – Resolve compulsive eating by understanding the nature and process of addiction.
• 2018 (Summer)– The Health Risks of Dietary Fat – The impact of fat in your diet is not based solely on quantity, but also on how the fat is cooked and processed. 
• 2018 (Spring)– Health Care Data Paints a Disturbing Picture – Standard Medical Treatments Can Dangerously Undermine Our Own Internal Resources for Healing
• 2017 (Spring) – Water-only Fasting: A Fast Track to Health – Understand the process of fasting to promote healing and quality of life.
• 2016 (Summer) – The Impact of Sleep on Weight Control – Learn the techniques for better sleep to avoid gaining weight
• 2016 (Winter) – Discover Your Fountain of Youth – The six key factors to healthy aging
• 2015 (Fall) – Change Your Lifestyle, Change Your Genes – The epigenetic benefits of a hygienic lifestyle
• 2015 (Summer) –  Chemical Toxicity and Weight Gain –  How pollutants in food promote fat cell growth
• 2015 (Winter) –  Unpacking the Paleo Diet: Does it really promote health and weight loss?
• 2014 (Spring/Summer) –  Keys for Successfully Transitioning to a Healthier Lifestyle! 
• 2009 (Spring) – Compassionate Eating for Life, Health, and Environmental Balance
• 2007 (Summer) –  Compassionate Weight Loss For Life
• 2004 (Summer) – The Chemical Straight Jacket Destroying Our Children 
• 2004 (Spring) – Changing the Consequences of Stress 
• 2002 (Spring) – Q&A:  I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in my hands. I have been prescribed medication that makes me physically ill. Is there anything I can do to reduce the pain in my hands naturally?
• 2001 (Fall) – Q&A:  I wake up in the middle of the night with severe leg cramps. What causes this to happen? What can I do to prevent this and get a good night’s sleep? 
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: Tofu and other soybean products can contain aluminum and are unhealthy for adults or children. What is your view of this issue?
• 2000 (May/Jun) – How to be young at any age
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) –  Ten Steps to Lifelong Health:  Tired of all the conflicting health information you hear each day? This essential guide will help. 
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: At the end of the last three times I fasted, I experienced discharges of blood and pus in my urine.  I usually break my fast with freshly squeezed orange juice or stewed tomatoes. Are these foods too acidic and causing the problem?
• 1999 (May/Jun) – Q&A:  Self-care not the focus of Chinese medicine
• 1999 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: Are soy-based food products safe to eat? 
• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: Doesn’t the excess potassium in fruits and vegetables neutralize the sodium in the body?
• 1997 (Sept/Oct) – Understanding Your Body – Women, Hormones, and Health: Womanhood is not the name of a lifelong disease! 
• 1997 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A – What is the Hygienic view of circumcision?
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Q&A: What is the Hygienic view on birth control methods?; Is there a relationship between adult-onset diabetes and coffee? How does coffee affect blood sugar? 
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: What do you think about Ultimate Cleanse? It is a product that is supposed to speed up the detoxification process and make possible several bowel movements a day;  I have read about antioxidants in counteracting the effects of free radicals.  What about supplements that contain antioxidants can restore your health?  Specifically, the antioxidant pycnogenols from grape seeds seem best. What is your opinion? 
• 1996 (May/June) – Q&A: If a strong body is a stable body, isn’t the loss of muscle tone and strength that results from fasting a drawback, making the body prone to falls, etc.?
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: I recently read a statement that fasting will not eliminate toxins from the body. Is this true?
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Q&A:  I have always been a bit underweight, but now I am 20% under my ideal weight, and feeling too thin. Could you offer some advice to help me gain some weight in a healthy manner?; I read in a health magazine that it is unwise to feed soybean products to babies because the soy plant has the unique ability to absorb large quantities of aluminum from the soil in which it grows. If this is true, shouldn’t adults also avoid these products, considering the suspected relationship between aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease? Do soy products contain high amounts of aluminum? Do you consider them okay for children?; What is your view of highly respected research which shows that aging can be greatly retarded through severe caloric restriction?
• 1995 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: I have never attempted a fast, but I believe that I would benefit greatly from it. I’m concerned, though, that fasting might trigger a migraine, which I have on occasion, or other health problems. Do you have any suggestions I might follow to do a short and unsupervised fast?; What causes Candida? What is the treatment? 
• 1995 (May/June) – Q&A: Many health publications have come out recently promoting the benefits of chromium picolinate (“Keep the muscle, lose the fat,” etc.). They suggest taking about 200 to 400 mg. every day. Are these claims true? Is it safe to take this supplement?
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: Please describe how the natural hygiene way of eating affects someone with gastritis and irritable colon. Is it fibrous enough?
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: Since Natural Hygiene is not a specific diet, but rather a complete program that provides for all the needs of an individual, do Hygienic physicians find that some people need animal foods?
• 1994 (July/Aug) – Q&A: I have a lot of infections. I’ve had blood work done each of the past three years, and my white blood cell count has been 3- 7, 3-8, and 3.6.1 realize these numbers are not that low, but they are below the normal range. Are these numbers low enough to cause infection, and if so, what can I do?
• 1994 (May/June) – Q&A: I have had scleroderma for almost 20 years. I work full-time and can cope with it except for the painful ulcers I get on my fingertips. Doctors have tried medication, but most of it upsets my system and gives no relief. What can be done? Also, / take Zantac for reflux. Is there a natural remedy for this?; I have recently become involved in Search and Rescue and must be able to pack a  recommended 7,000 calories on a moment’s notice. What will sustain me on a rigorous two-day hike in possibly extreme weather? I’ve begun with nuts and dried fruits, added snack foods and bars, and included vegetarian “add-boiling-water ” backpack meals (for when I can cook). Is this enough?; Can I be sure that children get all of their nutritional needs met? They always eat a lot of fruit in the morning. At lunch, they eat toasted bread with butter. They always eat 1-3 raw carrots per day and often eat potatoes for dinner. They are not fond of boiled vegetables, but I always try to make them eat some raw. In the evening, they like to eat bread again, but sometimes they eat fruit. They always want to drink while they are eating, and I give them water.
• 1994 (Spring) – Understanding Your Body: The Joy of Being Fit. Practical steps you can take to achieve lower weight and better health!
• 1993 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: I have a low B12 level. Do I need to eat animal products to correct this?
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: I have been following a Natural Hygiene diet for two years and have received wonderful benefits in every area but one, and that is constipation. I must admit that I have some sweet food each day, and / also eat a lot of frozen bananas in the morning with other fruit. Apart from that, I eat only well-combined fruits, vegetables and salads. Could you please make some suggestions as to what I could add or eliminate from my diet?
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: Are there any foods to eat and/or combine to get rid of a yeast infection?; Are there any natural Hygiene books that take you through pregnancy, birth, and infant feeding step-by-step—what changes to expect, what to expect at birth if you follow a strict Natural Hygiene diet, and when and what to feed baby (for someone who knows absolutely nothing)? Any direction you could offer would be much appreciated.
• 1993 (May/June) – The Joy of Being Trim and Fit
• 1993 (May/June) – Q&A: I am convinced that some radical changes to my lifestyle are necessary to achieve the level of health that I want. But I am overwhelmed by the range and implications of the changes. How can I begin to make effective, long-lasting changes in my lifestyle?; It seems no matter how hard I try not to, I end up going back to my old eating habits. Sometimes I feel like it is just not worth it to keep trying to change the way I eat.; Sometimes I get so focused on certain aspects of hygienic living l feel like I am not fully enjoying life. How can I get beyond this? 
• 1991 (July/Aug) – Forum: Factors You Can Control that Affect Cholesterol Levels – The following is excerpted from a forum conducted at the 1990 ANHS International Natural Living Conference at Hofstra University, NY.
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Forum: How Estrogen Replacement Therapy Affects Women
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Forum: When Should We Use X-rays?
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – An empowering rest: Fasting
• 1981 (Oct/Nov) – Hypoglycemia — How Sweet It Isn’t! 
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspective on Cancer
• 1979 (Jun/July) – Much Ado About Pain

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Salloum, Trevor – (ND)

• 1999 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A:  I was wondering if you could explain exactly what “colloidal minerals” are and what foods they come from?

Salov, Leslie – (MD)

• 1998 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: Are any of the new technologies that claim to eliminate the need for eyeglasses safe? Do they work in the long run? I have heard that the laser correction surgery may make one’s night vision a little blurry. 
• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: The intraocular pressure on my eyes is very high, about 20 mm. I was in a car accident several years ago and injured my head. Could the pressure on my eyes be a result of that? Would a drug such as Collyrium be advised?
• 1997 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: What is the main cause of glaucoma? Can steps be taken to avoid developing this condition?

Samsel, John

• 1979 (May) – The War of the Words or Beware of Mental Pollution from Advertising Fallout
• 1979 (February) – Cancer Prevention- Personal Viewpoint 

Sanchez, Connie – (ND)

Connie practices at Live Well Health Center, where she focuses on lifestyle medicine and natural approaches to health optimization. Her work emphasizes helping patients improve diet and nutrition, enhance fitness, reduce and manage stress, support hormone balance, and promote healthy detoxification practices.

• 2011 (Summer/Fall) –  How Does Health Happen?

Scheuer, Kim – (MD)

Kim began her career as a traditional family practice physician. While searching for a way to decrease her risk of cancer (prevalent in her family history), she read The China Study. That started a long and “fruitful” journey to learn how to use a whole-food, plant-based diet and lifestyle medicine to prevent, treat, and reverse the root causes of chronic disease. Kim is board-certified in both family practice and lifestyle medicine, is conversant in Spanish and American Sign Language, and is licensed to see patients in over 20 states. She practices telemedicine at Love.Life Telehealth (love.life/ telehealth/appointments-with-dr-kim-scheuer) and started DOKS Lifestyle Medicine, and has facilitated Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) courses. Kim lives by the lifestyle she recommends for her patients. She loves sharing what she has learned with anyone who wants to be healthier and happier.

• 2024 (Winter) – Lifestyle Medicine via Telehealth: A Physician’s Perspective

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Schimek, Trisha – (MD, MSPH, DipABLM)

Dr. Trisha Schimek, MD, MSPH, DipABLM, is a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician specializing in metabolic health, stress physiology, and disease prevention, particularly for women. She cares for patients at Lifestyle Telemedicine (lifestyletelemedicine.com), where she helps individuals understand the biological and psychological drivers of disease and translate evidence-based medicine into sustainable daily habits. Dr. Schimek blends clinical care with nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress regulation to deliver personalized, root-cause care that supports long-term health. Known for her clear, compassionate style, she empowers patients to work with their biology to create lasting change.

• 2026 (Summer) – Q&A: I’ve noticed on Cronometer that I’m consistently low on my daily intake of vitamin E, but I have no symptoms of deficiency. Should I take a daily supplement?; I eat a lot of greens, especially spinach, and have osteoporosis. Should I be concerned about its oxalates and their interaction with calcium?

Schumacher, Jeanne – (EdD, NHA Historian) – Massachusetts

Jeanne holds a doctorate in science and education and has over 35 years of experience in teaching chemistry and environmental science. A passionate advocate for leading by example, she helps others transform their health through a nontoxic, whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. She has earned her Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from eCornell’s Center for Nutrition Studies. As Historian for the National Health Association, Jeanne has diligently uncovered and preserved the organization’s rich legacy. Explore her research and learn more about the NHA’s history in the “About” section on HealthScience.org. Jeanne also founded Simply PlantBased, which includes The Plant-Based Academy, an educational platform that guides learners from foundational principles to mastery in plant-based living. Visit PlantBasedAcademy.net for course information, and head to SimplyPlantBased.net for toxin-free living tips and plant-based recipe videos.

• 2026 (Fall) – What is your Home’s Water?
• 2025 (Fall) – The Pioneers of Natural Hygiene, Late 1800s to the 20th Century
• 2025 (Summer) – The Pioneers of Natural Hygiene: The 1800s
• 2025 (Winter) – How I Regained My Health and Shed One-Third of My Body
• 2022 (Fall) – How Toxic Are Your Personal Care Products?
• 2018 (Fall) – Timesaving Kitchen Tips from The Starch Queens

Schur, Rie – (ND)

Rie is a graduate of Bastyr University with a passion for holistic health. Prior to attending medical school, she obtained a Master of Arts in teaching from Seattle University. Combining her passion for medicine and education, she embodies the principle of docere, doctor as teacher. Specializing in whole-plant food nutrition and the application of natural hygiene principles, her practice focuses on healthy aging and guiding patients towards optimal well-being. Rooted in the belief that education is key to fostering lasting wellness, she embraces the role of the doctor as a knowledgeable guide, nurturing a collaborative relationship with her patients. Dr. Schur joined the staff of TrueNorth Health Center in 2019. She offers phone coaching sessions, supporting patients with personalized strategies to age healthfully and embrace vitality at every stage of life. Dr. Schur will also work with patients’ local doctors to support remote fasting supervision.

• 2024 (Summer) –  A Path to Healthy Aging: How the pillars of natural hygiene form the foundation of a long life

Schwartz, Richard – (PhD)

Richard, a longtime ANHS member, was an associate professor of mathematics at the College of Staten Island in New York. He was also the acclaimed author of Judaism and Vegetarianism, a pioneering work exploring the connections between Jewish teachings, compassion for animals, environmental stewardship, and a vegetarian lifestyle.

• 1993 (May/June) – Viewpoint: The Natural Hygiene Solution. The best way to lower skyrocketing health costs is to teach people how to stay well!
• 1983 (Jan/Feb) –  Vegetarianism is Good For Us. This article was reprinted from THE JEWISH SPECTATOR.

Scott, David J. – (DC)

Dr. D.J. Scott of Strongsville, Ohio, was a longtime leader, practitioner, and educator in the Natural Hygiene movement. A graduate of the National College of Chiropractic, he practiced for more than fifty years and served as Director of Scott’s Natural Health Institute, where he helped thousands improve their health through supervised fasting and Natural Hygienic care.

Dr. Scott devoted decades of service to the American Natural Hygiene Society, serving on its Board of Directors, as Vice President, and later as an Honorary Board Member in recognition of his outstanding contributions. A dedicated teacher, he lectured extensively and attended virtually every ANHS Convention from 1958 onward.

He was also a co-founder of the International Association of Professional Natural Hygienists and served as its first president, later serving as president of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians. Dr. Scott and his wife, Thelma, were longtime members of the ANHS Century Club. He was featured in an article in Health Science – Summer/Fall 2011 and in an interview in Health Science – July/Aug 1994. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: What is your opinion on the advisability of colonics while undergoing a fast? Do colonics enhance elimination? 
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – Q&A: I am 23 years old and experiencing great stress due to what I think is ulcerative colitis. My condition consists of having sharp pains in my lower abdomen. For the past four years, when I lie on my stomach, my colon goes into radical spasms in varying degrees of severity at different times. My lower intestine protrudes where it should not. Please help!
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  Q&A:  How can I determine which foods leave an alkaline and which foods leave an acid reaction in the blood after digestion?
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  Healthy by Design –  Don’t Ignore the Wisdom of Your Body
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Q&A: What causes chemical hypersensitivity? What can cause me to react so strongly to the many household products and cosmetics that I encounter outside of my home? 
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: I have suffered from constipation, resulting in a fissure which doesn’t want to heal.  What can you advise? 
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Q&A: I often have to get up as much as five times during the night to go to the bathroom. What is the likely cause of this condition and what can I do about it?
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Q&A: I have read in Health Science that fasting one day per week is stressful for the body. What about fasting one day per month?
• 1996 (May/June) – Q&A: What is the Hygienic opinion on colonics while fasting?; I am 23 years old and experiencing great stress due to what I think is ulcerative colitis. My condition consists of having sharp pains in my lower abdomen. For the past four years, when I lie on my stomach, my colon goes into radical spasms in varying degrees of severity at different times. My lower intestine protrudes where it should not. Please help!! 
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: Would you please address the problem of enlarged prostate?
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: My 85-year-old husband is bedridden with immobility of his left leg, and he also suffers from a mild case of memory loss or dementia.  There is not much information available outside, except that it is a hopeless situation. I welcome any information available.
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Forum: The Advisability of Pap Smears.  A Test that Concerns Many Women.
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Forum: When Should We Use X-rays?
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Unfounded fears about fasting
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton: A Remembrance – 1895-1985
• 1980 (Oct/Nov) – Unfounded Fears of Fasting
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Biological Nature of Man
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Degenerative Disease
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspective on Cancer
• 1978 (May) – Revitalization

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Shah, Reshma – (MD)

Reshma is a board-certified pediatrician and affiliate clinical instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine. She has additional training and certification in plant-based nutrition and cooking and co-authored Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families. Dr. Shah lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two children. Learn more at nourishthebook.com or follow her on Instagram @reshmashah.

• 2021 (Winter) –  Getting Your Family On Board with a Plant-Based Diet

Sharp, Kate

She served as a contributing editor for Health Science magazine and as Vice President of the ANHS Milwaukee Chapter. She also served as a Director of the American Natural Hygiene Society and was Bernie Sharp’s wife. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1983 (May/Jun) – Folk Dancing is More Than Fun

Shelton, Herbert

Director of Dr. Shelton’s Health School, editor of Dr. Shelton’s Hygienic Review, author of over 40 books, public speaker, and a founder of the American Natural Hygiene Society. He was a teacher and a trailblazer in the modern natural hygiene movement. Some labeled him “too radical,” but many others hailed him as the visionary who rekindled interest in this transformative approach to health and wellness. Learn more about Dr. Shelton. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1998 (Jan/Feb) – Rational Care of the Sick: Understanding the important difference between Hygienic care and remedial care.  This article first appeared in the June 1958 issue of Natural Hygiene, which was a former ANHS publication.
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Where is the proper place to fast? The health and safety benefits of a properly supervised fast are invaluable!  This short piece is excerpted from Dr. Shelton’s classic book, Fasting Can Save Your Life.
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Some important rules about exercise
• 1995 (May/June) – Advances in Hygiene. This is excerpted from an article that appeared in the program of the 1952 ANHS International Natural Living Conference. 
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – Hygiene vs. Curing. This article first appeared in Dr. Shelton’s Hygienic Review.
• 1993 (Nov/Dec) – What Is Natural Hygiene?  This essay first appeared in the 1956 ANHS International Conference program.
• 1993 (May/June) – Why Rest Is So Vitally Important. This brilliant essay first appeared in the program for the 1967 ANHS International Natural Living Conference.
• 1993 (Jan/Feb) – Why Remedies Don’t Work: This essay appeared in the 1966 issue of the Natural Hygiene Yearbook, under the title “The Need for Truth.”
• 1992 (July/Aug) -You Cannot Break the Laws of Life, But They Can Break You! This essay first appeared in the March 1958 issue of Natural Hygiene, under the title “Hygiene on the March.”
• 1992 (Apr/May) – The Health of the Nation: This editorial from 1973 addresses a question as timely now as then. Do we need more doctors and more medical treatments—such as through a national health plan— or do we need to teach people to live in a way that does not produce sickness?
• 1991 (July/Aug) – From the Archives: How Many Meals a Day? This essay first appeared in his book Health For the Millions, published in 1968.
• 1991 (May/Jun) – From the Archives: My Experiences with Fasting. This essay by Herbert M. Shelton (1895-1985) first appeared in the April 1969 issue of Dr, Shelton’s Hygienic Review.
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – From the Archives: The Nutritional Basis of Life. This essay by Herbert M. Shelton (1895-1985) first appeared in his book, Superior Nutrition, first published in 1951.
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – From the Archives: Life is More than Food. This essay by Herbert M. Shelton (1895-1985) first appeared in his book, Superior Nutrition, first published in 1951.
• 1990 (Sept/Oct) – From the Archives: Organic Unity. This article first appeared in his book, Health for All. 
• 1990 (Jul/Aug) – From the Archives: Physiological Lawfulness. This article first appeared in his book, Health for All. 
• 1990 (May/Jun) – From the Archives: Disease Is a Vital Process. This article first appeared in his book, Health for All. 
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – From the Archives: Rational Care of the Sick. This article first appeared in his book, Health for All. 
• 1990 (Jan/Feb) – From the Archives: Avoiding and Remedying Colds. This essay first appeared in the book Getting Well (1946).
• 1989 (Nov/Dec) – From The Archives: The Rationale of Disease
• 1989 (Sept/Oct) – From the Archives: The Master Drama of Life. This essay first appeared in his book Health For the Millions, published in 1968.
• 1989 (May/Jun) – From the Archives: Palliation. This article first appeared in Dr. Shelton’s Hygienic Review, September 1963
• 1989 (Mar/Apr) – From the Archives: Rest vs. Stimulation. Understanding the Difference Will Transform Your Life. This article was taken from the November 1939 issue of Dr. Shelton’s Hygienic Review.
• 1989 (Jan/Feb) – From the Archives: How to Get Well and Stay Well. This essay first appeared in the book Getting Well (1946).
• 1988 (Nov/Dec) – From the Archives: The Place of Vegetarianism in Natural Hygiene. Natural Hygiene is not a diet but a total way of life. This article comes from Dr. Shelton’s book, Living Life to Live it Longer (1926).
• 1988 (July/Aug) – From the Archives: Doing Something. Overcoming the Remedy Mentality. This essay first appeared in the book Getting Well (1946).
• 1986 (Nov/Dec) – From the Archives: Getting the Most out of Hygiene.
• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – Timeless Teaching: Pathology Is a Process—Not an Event 
• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – Timeless Teaching: How to Eat. “How to Eat” first appeared in Herbert Shelton’s classic Superior Nutrition (Dr. Shelton’s Health School, 1951).
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton: A Remembrance – 1895-1985
• 1985 (Spring) – From the Archives: Dr. Shelton’s approach to health care. This article is an excerpt from his book The Joys of Getting Well 1957 epitomizes Dr. Shelton’s approach to health care.
• 1985 (Spring) – Timeless Teaching: What Is A Poison? This excerpt is from “What Is a Poison?”, which appeared in the September 1948 issue of The Hygienic Review.
• 1982 (Jan/Feb) – The Four Digestive Chambers
• 1981 (Oct/Nov) – Hygiene vs. Curing
• 1981 (Aug/Sept) – The Effects of Cooking, Part II. Excerpted from Chapter 27 of Orthotrophy, The Natural Diet. First published in 1935.
• 1981 (Jun/Jul) – The Effects of Cooking, Part I. Excerpted from Chapter 27 of Orthotrophy, The Natural Diet. First published in 1935.
• 1981 (April/May) – The Sources of Truly Remedial Means – Part II
• 1981 (Feb/Mar) – The Sources of Truly Remedial Means – Part I
• 1979 (Oct/Nov) – Timeless Teaching: Rational Asceticism – Excerpted from Dr. Shelton’s book The Hygienic System: Vol. 4, Orthokinesiology.
• 1978 (November) – Dr. Shelton’s Convention Message: Rededication
• 1978 (October) – Timeless Teaching: What is Beauty? – Excerpted from Dr. Shelton’s book Human Beauty: Its Culture and Hygiene. San Antonio, TX: Dr. Shelton’s Health School, 1958.

Sidhwa, Keki – (N.D., D.O. – England)

Born in India, Keki was a graduate of the College of Natural Therapeutics and the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy. He co-founded and served as president of the British Natural Hygiene Society and edited The Hygienist. A member of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians, he authored six books, including The Quintessence of Natural Living, Medical Drugs on Trial? Verdict Guilty, and Fit for Anything. He was also a poet, writer, and lecturer whose extensive experience supervising fasting patients at all stages of disease gave him exceptional knowledge of natural hygiene and lent considerable authority to his teachings. Read his interview in Health Science, July/Aug 1990, and Health Science, July 1978. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2007 (Spring) – Poem – Health
• 2005 (Summer) – observations: Looking Within
• 2004 (Winter) – observations – Things to Do During the New Year 
• 2004 (Fall) – Are YOU a Workaholic?
• 2003 (Summer) – Fasting: Recovering from Crohn’s Disease
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Q&A:  Some cookbooks by hygienists include recipes with herbs and vinegar. I thought these weren’t recommended? 
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: Is it better to burp and fart or hold it in?
• 1997 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A:  Though a vegetarian since 1992, I still have recurring flatulence. How can I combat this? 
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Q&A: Can you tell me if there is any value to undertaking two- to three-day fasts when my body is not in a crisis?; I sometimes wake up during the night with cramps in my legs. I think that my diet is balanced, so this does not seem to be the cause. Can you explain this to me? I also routinely have a salty taste in my mouth since changing my diet.
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: I eat a total of two-and-a-half pounds of food daily in two meals. If I eat more, I always develop colds and flu. Is this because I’m not eating enough calories? What do you think?
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – Q&A: What is your opinion about macrobiotic foods such as soya sauce, miso, tahini, and amasake? What about propolis, honey, onions, garlic, ginseng, and beer yeast? What about turnips and cabbages, which some say interfere with thyroid hormone production? This matters to me because I have only half a gland, due to a surgical operation to remove a cold tumor on it.
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Forum: The Advisability of Pap Smears.  A Test that Concerns Many Women
• 1986 (May/June) – Food & Life
• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – Laugh Your Way to Health
• 1984 (Jan/Feb) – Two Fighters for Freedom – (with amazing parallels): Mahatma Gandhi and Herbert Shelton
• 1983 (Nov/Dec) – The Real Destiny of Natural Hygiene
• 1983 (May/Jun) – What Price? “The Remedy Mentality”?
• 1983 (Jan/Feb) –  How To Recognize Health Within You
• 1982 (Sept/Oct) -The Challenge We Must Face – Reprinted from the Journal of the British Natural Hygiene Society
• 1982 (Mar/Apr) – Salivary Digestion of Starch
• 1981 (Dec) – Sickness is a Crime
• 1981 (April/May) – Only You Can Live Your Own Life
• 1981 (Feb/Mar) – Let’s Stop Building Human Degeneration
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspective on Cancer
• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – The Importance of Philosophy in Natural Hygiene
• 1978 (September) –  Fresh Air 
• 1978 (April) – Food and Life

Sigouin, Maxime

Maxime was an accomplished fitness coach and athlete who founded Fit Vegan Coaching, where he guided individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles grounded in plant-based nutrition and exercise. With more than a decade of professional experience, he has supported over 600 individuals in successfully transitioning to improved health, earning recognition as a respected leader and influential voice in the health and wellness community. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2025 (Spring) –  How to Build Lean Muscle and Lose Body Fat on a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle

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Sigunick, Mark

• 1979 (April) – Traveling Hygienically in Europe

Silvan, Annie B.

A devoted lover of the outdoors, Annie Silvan had considerable experience in both organic gardening and writing about it. After years of self-employment in various businesses, she discovered Natural Hygiene following health challenges she attributed to overwork and other harmful habits. She later worked at and managed Esser’s Ranch, a Hygienic institution in Lake Worth, Florida, and hoped to become a Natural Hygiene practitioner. She also designed and manufactured swimwear and served on the Membership Committee of the American Natural Hygiene Society.

• 1979 (Aug/Sept) – Growing Your Own: Creative Spaces for Your Food Garden in the City
• 1979 (Jun/July) – Growing Your Own: Controlling Insects by Working with Nature
• 1979 (May) – Growing Your Own: Protecting the face of the Earth
• 1979 (April) – Growing Your Own: Getting to Know the Feelings of Plants
• 1979 (March) – Growing Your Own – Rebirth of Spring in Your Organic Garden
• 1979 (February) – Growing Your Own- The Living Soil: Our Greatest Wealth
• 1979 (January) – Growing Your Own: Achieving Harmony With Nature
• 1978 (December) –  Personal Viewpoint: Your Inner World is on Fire

Simpler, Dana S. – MD

Dana is a board-certified internist with over 25 years of experience in primary care/internal medicine. Dr. Simpler has a Master’s degree in physiology from Georgetown University and completed her medical degree at the University of Maryland. She has always been interested in using nutrition and exercise to help her patients get well with little or no medication. In 2011, Dr. Simpler joined a growing number of medical practitioners using plant-based nutrition to prevent and reverse common medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Simpler sponsors community health conferences and corporate wellness programs, including the CHIP program, CHIPHealth.com.

• 2023 (Fall) – Does a Plant-Based Diet or Exercise Reduce Prostate Cancer Recurrence or Progression? What Does the Science Say?

Smith Jones, Susan – (PhD) – (California)

Susan has authored more than twenty books and numerous audio programs, including Recipes for Health Bliss. She taught health and fitness at the University of California, Los Angeles, for over thirty years and served as a health and fitness consultant, sharing her extensive knowledge and practical wisdom on simple, sustainable ways to create a vibrant and balanced life. She was a contributing author to Natural Hygiene and the Health Science Magazine. Read about Susan in the Health Science – Summer 2002. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2022 (Spring) – Sprouts: Become a Kitchen Gardener
• 2015 (Summer) –  Are We Too Busy to Be Kind? Slowing down makes room for kindness and compassion.
• 2015 (Winter) –  R.E.J.U.V.E.N.A.T.E – 10 simple, surefire tips for invigorating body, mind, and spirit
• 2011(Spring) – More Joy and Less Stress in 7 Easy Steps
• 2011(Spring) – Book Review: Walking on Air: Your 30-Day Inside and Out Rejuvenation Makeover 
• 2005 (Summer) – Eating for Radiant Health 
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  Create Your Best Life
• 2003 (Spring) – Fitness – Tips for Staying Motivated 
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – Inspiration – Make Your Inner Vision Your Guide to Success
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Tools for Living: Steps to a Balanced Life
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Keys to Good Health: Perseverance and Determination. You can reach your goals, no matter how challenging or difficult!
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Tools for Living: Beginning Your Fitness Program: Start exercising today, and you will benefit for a lifetime!
• 1995 (Sept/Oct) – Personal Transformation: Do You Want to Feel Radiantly Healthy? Learn how to get moving on the road to better health!
• 1995 (Summer) – Personal Transformation: Enhance Your Life through Focused Relaxation. Learn how to maximize your enjoyment of life!
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – Personal Transformation: Living in the Present. Celebrate the moment-to-moment adventure of your life!
• 1994 (Nov/Dec) – Personal Transformation: Choose Your Thoughts and Words Wisely. You control your destiny to a great degree!
• 1994 (Fall) – Personal Transformation: Learning to Manage Stress. Develop an awareness of this potentially dangerous threat and take steps to live a simpler and saner life!
• 1994 (May/June) – Understanding Your Body: Why Exercise Makes You Feel So Good
• 1994 (Spring) – Shaping Up Your Bottom Line
• 1993 (Sept/Oct) – Inspiration: Choose to Transform Your Life. Taking responsibility for your thoughts — positive and negative — directly affects the reality of your life.
• 1993 (Mar/Apr) – Choose to Be Tenderhearted. There is power and potential in kindness and love towards others. 
• 1993 (Jan/Feb) – Inspiration: Design an Exercise Program That Works! Practical steps to get started and to avoid burnout.
• 1992 (Nov/Dec) – Inspiration: Joy For Life. Practical steps you can take to make your life a celebration!
• 1992 (Fall) – Inspiration: Think Fit to Be Fit! We attract to ourselves the equivalent of what we think and say, and are attracting either happiness or disaster.
• 1992 (July/Aug) – Inspiration: What It Takes to Really Enjoy Life. The seven most powerful steps you can take!
• 1992 (May/Jun) – Inspiration: Choose to Live Courageously. The strength to live fully comes from within!
• 1992 (Apr/May) – Inspiration: Enthusiasm and Happiness. How to bring out the best in your life! 
• 1992 (Jan/Feb) – The Discipline of Success. Visualizing an exhilarating life of peace and freedom.
• 1991 (Winter) – Inspiration: Inner Vision – Recognition, commitment, and the strength to master your own life
• 1991 (Sept/Oct) – Inspiration: The Psychology of Exercise. What’s good for the body is good for the mind, too!
• 1991 (July/Aug) – Understanding Your Body: The Chemistry of Exercise. The Reasons Why It Makes You Feel So Good
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Inspiration: Choose To Be Joyful. The warmth you give to others will come back to you multiplied.  
• 1990 (Nov/Dec) – Keys to Good Health: Health Means Commitment: Loving yourself can mean the beginning of a vibrant new life!
• 1990 (Jul/Aug) – Keys to Good Health: Exercise For Radiant Health. How to design a program that’s right for you!
• 1990 (May/Jun) – Keys to Good Health: Radiant Health. Positive choices you can make to build your health, self-esteem, confidence, and well-being.
• 1989 (Sept/Oct) – Simplicity, Serenity, and Solitude: Simplify and Enjoy Your Life
• 1989 (Mar/Apr) – Keys to Good Health: Being All Can Be
• 1989 (Jan/Feb) – Keys to Good Health: Choose to Live Fully. A Celebration of Body, Mind and Spirit
• 1988 (Jan/Feb) – Keys to Good Health: You Can Choose to be Healthy
• 1985 (Nov/Dec) – Creative Visualization: The Power To Achieve Your Goals
• 1985 (Spring) – Living Joyfully: A Healthy Lifestyle Perspective 

Snyder, Leslie

• 1982 (Jan/Feb) – The Alexander Technique: A Book by Judith Stransky
• 1980 (Oct/Nov) – Health Rights: a Constitutional Prerogative
• 1979 (Oct/Nov) – Book Review: The Psychology of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden

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Somer, Chris

• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – Laughter: A Powerful Healing Agent. An astonishing story about how we harm ourselves and what one man did to reverse it.
• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – A Bright Future for Dining Out Hygienically 
• 1980 (Apr/May) – Book Review: Priceless Gifts by Daniel A. Sugarman
• 1980 (Feb/Mar) – Hygiene on the Contemporary Scene
• 1979 (Aug/Sept) – Book Review: The Nightshades and Health by Norman Childers and Gerald Russo
• 1979 (Jun/July) – The Joys of Summer Eating: Lightly Cooked Vegetables for Every Palate
• 1979 (May) – The Joys of Summer Eating: Luscious Fruits for Every Palate
• 1979 (April) – Natural Hygiene Kitchen: The Vegetable No One Expects You to Cook
• 1979 (March) – Natural Hygiene Kitchen: The Big Bonus Party Food
• 1979 (February) – Natural Hygiene Kitchen: A Double Value for Double Digit Inflation
• 1978 (June) – Book Review: Good Health Without Drugs, By Norman Ford

Somers, Keith S. – (MD, FAAP)

Keith has practiced as a pediatrician with UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics-GIL for the past 30 years. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he received his medical degree at Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University) and completed his pediatric training at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Somers has been passionate about a holistic approach to health and has completed the Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University to help address the nutritional challenges many children and families face. In the community, Dr. Somers has partnered with organizations to improve childhood health, including Let’s Move Pittsburgh (a collaborative program modeled after Michele Obama’s Let’s Move campaign), the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s Parks Rx initiative, the Homewood Children’s Village Baby Promise program, and the Allegheny Health Department’s Plan for a Healthier Allegheny’s Childhood Obesity Task Force.

• 2021 (Summer) – The Power of Being a Role Model – Leading by Example to Foster Child Development and Health

Spivack, Ellen

ANHS member Ellen Sue Spivack served as Director of Johnny Alfalfa Sprout, Inc., a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to ending hunger and starvation worldwide.

• 1986 (May/June) – The Last Word: Women Ending Hunger
• 1981 (April/May) – The Hygienic Care of Children: A Lifelong Challenge
• 1980 (Oct/Nov) – The 3 R’s of home-birth recuperation
• 1979 (Oct/Nov) – The Hidden Benefits of Bicycling
• 1978 (October) – What’s On the Menu? – Fall salads – Contributed by Ellen Sue Spivack

Staff Authors

• 2011 (Summer/Fall) –  Q&A: protein; calcium; B12; Supervised fasts; What is I fall of the Wagon?
• 2011(Spring) – Book Review: Joy’s Recipes for Living Younger… Longer! An Eighty-Something Beauty Reveals Her Secrets
• 2010 (Summer) – Book Review: The Joy Factor: 10 Sacred Practices for Radiant Health 
• 2009 (Winter) – Book Review – Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease 
• 2008 (Summer) –  Book Review – Health Bliss – 50 Revitalizing Nature Foods and Lifestyle Choices to Promote Vibrant Health
• 2007 (Winter) –  Jeffrey Novick becomes NHA’s Director of Health Education
• 2007 (Winter) –  DVD Review – Dr. Fuhrman’s Secrets to Healthy Cooking – DVD
• 2007 (Summer) –  Fitness: Walking Techniques to Keep Up the Pace
• 2007 (Summer) –  Conversations: Mamiko Matsuda, Ph.D. 
• 2007 (Spring) – DVD Review: The Greatest Diet on Earth II
• 2007 (Spring) – Gently Improve Your Balance with Tai Chi 
• 2006 (Spring) – Fitness: UF research provides insight into a heart-healthy exercise regimen
• 2005 (Summer) – Fitness: New Research Underscores the Benefits of Walking 
• 2005 (Summer) –  Book Review: Unleash the Power of NatureFoods: 50 Revitalizing Foods that Heal Your Body, Promote Radiant Health & Rejuvenate Your Life 
• 2004 (Summer) – Fitness: Ready, Set, Exercise
• 2004 (Spring) – Fitness: What are some tips for being more active?
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  In memoriam – William L. Esser
• 2003 (Fall/Winter) –  An Interview with Jeff Novick
• 2003 (Spring) – How people got fit with EAT TO LIVE: Dr. Fuhrman’s new book is climbing the charts
• 2002 (Summer) – Book Review – A Fresh Start by Susan Smith Jones
• 2002 (Spring) – News – Kids and Cancer Protection; Golden Arches Lead to Pearly Gates; An Orange a Day; Foods that Fight Menstrual Pain; Daily Exercise, Not Calcium, Is Key to Strong Bones; Veggies Cut Breast and Prostate Cancer Risk; Active Women Have Lowered Risk for Stroke
• 2002 (Spring) – Fitness – Moving Beyond Roadblocks
• 2002 (Winter) – Fitness: Exercise For Every Level
• 2001 (Fall) – Fitness – Exercise Helps You Live Longer
• 2001 (Summer) – Legislative: Groups Call on FDA, International Officials to Halt Expanded Use of Food Irradiation 
• 2001 (Summer) – News: Avoid Sports Supplements – Evidence for Effectiveness is Sketchy, Safety Concerns are Many
• 2001 (Spring) – News – Genetic Engineering Legislation: Update; Genetic Engineering Petitions Delivered to FDA by NHA Executive Director; Growing National Focus on Vegetables, Fruits; New JAMA Study on Vegetables, Fruits and Breast Cancer May Only Cloud the Issue; Water Facts
• 2001 (Spring) – Sophie Holzgreen; A Tribute 
• 2000 (Mar/Apr) –  Hygienic doctors take fasting to Malaysia! 
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) – ANHS loses beloved pioneer and teacher.  Dr. John Brosious
• 1999: (Jan/Feb) – IAHP Profile: Helping Families Live Healthfully 
• 1998 (Nov/Dec) – News –  ANHS 50th Anniversary continues as members celebrate big success!; Organic Food Update; Have a heart
• 1998 (Nov/Dec) – IAHP Profile: Doctor Goes to Canada for Sleep – Ronald G. Cridland, M.D
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  Special Report –  50th Anniversary Conference a Tremendous Success!
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  lAHP Profile: Meet Dr. Alan Goldhamer – Taking the life-saving message of Natural Hygiene into the 21st century!
• 1998 (Jul/Aug) –  Members making a difference – A lifetime of service – Mark Huberman; lAHP Profile: Meet Joel Fuhrman, M.D. – Lifetime Natural Hygienist and World Figure Skating Champion
• 1998 (May/Jun) –  Meet Dr. Ralph Cinque
• 1998 (March/April) –  Dr. Christopher Glan-Cursio: A Natural Hygiene Pioneer
• 1998 (March/April) – Meet Dr. Frank Sabatino
• 1998 (March/April) –  A Champion for Women’s Rights – Mary Gove Nichols
• 1998 (Jan/Feb) – IAHP Profile – Meet Dr. Keki Sidhwa
• 1997 (Nov/Dec) – Update: Members share their tips!; Food irradiation rears ugly head; Fight continues against genetic engineering!
• 1997 (Sept/Oct) – Update: Dairy products and breast cancer; Washington man attacks sacred cow!; First ever ANHS Life member turns 101!; ANHS joins forces with other organizations to fight against genetically-engineered foods; Innoculation Exemption rights expanded
• 1997 (Sept/Oct) – Meet Dr. Ronald Cridland
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Update: Threat of food irradiation in Hawaii sparks action!; Members help celebrate ANHS 50th Anniversary!; Maybe vegetarians are much more in the mainstream of history than we originally thought!; Landmark nutrition project underway
• 1997 (Jul/Aug) –  Meet Dr. Nigel Brooke – Doctor Brings Natural Hygiene to New Zealand
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Update: Is America headed back to Dark Ages?; Help ANHS celebrate its 50th Anniversary!; New book tells you exactly what to eat at each meal!; Drive to put Health Science into as many Libraries as possible; Natural Hygiene: The key to living ” a balanced life!  
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Meet Dr. Gerald Benesh: A legend in his own time
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – Meet Dr. David Engle: Born to Be a Hygienic Physician
• 1997 (Jan/Feb) – IAHP Profile – Meet Dr. Erwin Linzer
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – Update: ANHS wins major battle for safe food!; Center For Conservative Therapy announces opening for internship in fasting supervision; Get your copy of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans that endorses vegetarian and vegan diets; Turkey-free Thanksgiving; Vegetarian nutrition course
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – Special Report: Sources For Organically Grown Foods
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Update – Pain in the Back; Is blue-green algae “super”?; ANHS wins longtime fight for “official” recognition of the vegetarian diet!; The Search for Safe Cookware
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Update – The importance of organically grown foods; Milk Mania a Menace; Healthier School Lunches; Lifestyle Heart Trial update
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Q&A: Where can I find information on the Bates eye exercises?
• 1995 (Summer) – Food Combining: A Current Perspective; Food irradiation threatens again!
• 1994 (July/Aug) – ANHS members’ efforts are making a difference in Washington, D.C. White House and Congress hear health care concerns
• 1994 (Jan/Feb) – Update: ANHS going to Washington with members’ petitions to fight for health care reform!; Plant Extinction Alert; Michigan compulsory inoculation alert
• 1993 (Nov/Dec) – Update: Two new Natural Hygiene doctors now interning; Better Late Than Never; Contaminated Meat; Irradiated poultry available at Two Stores in the US; Prevention is the Best Insurance; Teaching Natural Hygiene through good example; “Informed Consent” not informative enough?
• 1993 (Sept/Oct) – Update: Celebrate World Vegetarian Day on October 1!; Newspaper Ads go up in smoke!; Food irradiation update; Greenpeace wants chlorine ban; Think twice before having that prostate operation!; Demand for organic food growing
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – Update: A Fatal Attraction (cobalt 60); Genetically altered foods cause for concern; Smoking out the bad air; Gap between science and medicine widens
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – Member generosity makes two ANHS Conferences possible!  James Hervey Johnson Charitable Educational Trust
• 1993 (May/June) – Update: New Four Food Groups good news for children; Vegetarianism joins the nation’s diet parade.; The bitter side of chocolate, how sweet it isn’t; Are EPA reports fishy?
• 1993 (Mar/Apr) – Update: Fur flies over animal testing; Great American Meatout; Digging our graves with our teeth; Beyond Beef campaign!
• 1993 (Mar/Apr) – Q&A: Every book I read describes the natural hygiene diet differently. What is the real Natural Hygiene diet?; In some books, Natural Hygiene is described as a “raw” food diet. But in the magazines, cooked foods are included. What is the ANHS position?; Are there any problems associated with an all-raw food diet?; People often talk about the cooked and uncooked portions in the ANHS diet in terms of percentages, usually in ranges between 70-90 percent raw, 10-30 percent cooked. Is that a useful way to be thinking about our diet?; Aren’t there people who have been following Natural Hygiene for a year or more who eat only raw foods?: What are some of the symptoms a person might experience when they are not getting enough calories?; What symptoms might a m person experience when they are eating too much fruit?; Why do some Natural Hygienists seem caught in an unhealthy cycle of eating raw food for a time, then going off the diet completely; then fasting as a kind of “penance”; then beginning the cycle again?; Is there any scientific evidence to support a whole food plant-based diet?
• 1993 (Mar/Apr) – The Pioneers of Natural Hygiene
• 1993 (Jan/Feb) – Update: Just say no to cow’s milk— it doesn’t do a body good!; When good guys get on “bad lists”; Another Irradiation victory but the battle still far from over; Group documents vaccine health risks; More recycling hints
• 1992 (Nov/Dec) – Update: Poultry irradiation for the birds!; Why do people become vegetarians?; Good News for Cat lovers; Transform your yard into a botanical garden
• 1992 (Fall) – Update: Secondhand smoke is no joke!; Support network for teen vegetarians; Never too old to be young at heart; Are new lights a bright spot for environment?
• 1992 (July/Aug) – Update: Consumers just say no to nuked foods!; Write your way to health; Growing your own— organically!; Now Food Irradiation is for the birds; Deaths cause Taiwan government to suspend DPT vaccine use
• 1992 (May/Jun) – Update: Bagels, muffins, and the drug war; Fasting, diet and rheumatoid arthritis; Wheat no treat; Dietary changes reduce patients’ drug intake; So far, no nuked cukes!
• 1992 (Apr/May) – Update: Food irradiation plant may be failing; Just say “No” to meat!; Coronary bypass surgery largely unnecessary; Living in harmony with each other; Rare books donated to Herbert Shelton Library; Just in case you want to save the planet; Publications Worth a look; Food irradiation update
• 1992 (Jan/Feb) – Update: Breast cancer prevention; Food irradiation update; ANHS begins converting to recycled paper; Milk ads turn sour; Soup company loses its marbles; Plenty of food to be had
• 1991 (Winter) – Update: Former poster child decries animal research; Interesting publications well worth reading; Food fight breaks out over nutrition guidelines 
• 1991 (Winter) – The Picture of Health: Jack Dunn Trop: 50 years in Natural Hygiene
• 1991 (Sept/Oct) – Update: Nobody seems to want their food nuked!; LA Mothers win court battle over toxic dump; Have you had your daily supply of chemicals?; More bad news for meat eaters; Food additives to avoid; Doctors not immune from conflict of interest; Sensible computer use
• 1991 (July/Aug) – Update: Attorney urges voting with dollars; New Four Food Groups plan bounces meat!; Florida strawberries are first on food irradiation hit list.  May spark worldwide boycott!
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Update: Industry bites back in Colorado Legislature; Are there advantages to self-diagnosis?; Parents group threatens vaccine suit; Kids get a chance to learn for themselves
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Update:  Spread hope—plant a tree!; Great American Meatout; Smoking banned on buses
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Update: Healthy soil key to healthy planet; Radiation threatens food in Florida; Nuclear travel industry; Food Irradiation Network; Eating at the top; Surgical childbirth on the rise
• 1990 (Nov/Dec) – Update: Heart study confirms Natural Hygiene view; Chemotherapy; Common cold prevails; You can help save the planet; Fluoride fails the test; Kids Against Pollution; Indoor plants clean the air
• 1990 (Sept/Oct) – Update: Home-grown the best!; Vegetarians good for planet; Vaccine damage compensation system; Are your dental fillings poisoning you?; Vegetarian diet the best; Bicycle power; Radiation Research; Second Hand Smoke Kills; Americans turning thumbs down on alcohol and tobacco; EPA questions the safety of fluoridation
• 1990 (Jul/Aug) – Update: Food Irradiation; Important health freedom bill killed by ignorance; Natural Hygiene for a world audience; Is your yard a toxic waste site?; Scientists on verge of discovering Natural Hygiene; Plant a tree. Start a forest.; Americans bite back
• 1990 (Jul/Aug) – Children: “But I Made It Especially for You!”.  One mother’s solutions to problems every family faces.
• 1990 (May/Jun) – Update: Special Report: Washington, D.C.: Food Irradiation; Pesticides: inside and outside the home; Second annual organic food conference
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Update: Great American Meatout; Scientists admit vaccine dangers are real; Arthritis and Diet; Doctors opposed to animal testing; World Health Day; ANHS continues fight for organic food; Nation looks to Congress for hope in 1990 Farm Bill; Successful opposition to food irradiation
• 1990 (Jan/Feb) – Update: Safe Food Petitions; New Food Irradiation Bill Update; Vegetarian Activists Successful; Investing with Compassion; Earth Day 1990; Facing the Fats; Waxing Pathetic; Good News for Serious Gardeners
• 1989 (Nov/Dec) – Update: Washington Update; Organic Food Conference; Community Supported Agriculture; Cruelty Free Products; Is Vegetarianism for the Dogs?; Deforestation Sets off Rainforest Alert
• 1989 (Jul/Aug) – Update: Local Safe Food Groups; Non-Toxic Flea Control: Animal Eating Still on the Rise; Safe Food For Kids; Speaking for Those Who Cannot Speak; Reliable Headache Relief; Hygeia Health Retreat Reopens; Illegal Hunting; Animal Rights News; Low-level radiation; Medical Group Cites Lifestyle Changes
• 1989 (May/Jun) – Update: Stopping Food Irradiation; Vegetarian Facts; Organic Food Update
• 1989 (Mar/Apr) – Update: Food Irradiation Still a Threat; Beyond the Grape Boycott; Pesticides Prove Unsuccessful; Organic Food Bill
• 1989 (Jan/Feb) – Update: Smoking, Not AIDS, Is the Real Epidemic; Distilled water still the best; Tennessee Vegetarians Have Beef with Governor; Natural Hygiene Reaching Around the World; Great American Meatout; Wonderful Persimmons; Florida Citrus Revisited; Making Up Without Breaking Up
• 1988 (Nov/Dec) – Update: Inoculation and the Law; Doing Nothing; Suspicious Citrus; Testing Before Tasting; Building Bones to Health; Organizing for Animals’ Rights
• 1988 (Sept/Oct) – Update: Cleaning Up Your Act; Alzheimer’s Disease and Fluoride; News for parents
• 1988 (July/Aug) – Update: Health Freedom; Clean Whole Food; Right to Die; The Unkindest Cut; Girls Against Smoking
• 1988 (May/Jun) – Update: Fast Way to Weight Loss; Is it the “Good Life”; Roger’s Recovery from AIDS; Home Smoky Home
• 1987 (Nov/Dec) – Update: High Tension Health Hazards; Food Irradiation Petition; Food Irradiation in Florida; Radon Test Kit; Brown Bag Lunch Still the Best; New York State Bans Junk Food in Schools; Weighty Exercises; Pretty Piggy
• 1987 (July/Aug)  – Update: Studies Document Dietary Benefits; Die with Dignity; The Grape Vine; Pesticides in the Marketplace; What Price Beauty?
• 1987 (Sept/Oct) – Update: The Curse of All Stimulants; Clear the Air; Babies in Pain; No Sacred Cows; What’s in a Name?
• 1987 (May/Jun) – Update: Another Major Inoculation Victory; Natural Hygiene Is Making an Impact; Fresh Fruits and Vegetables; Medical School Recognition; Feeding, Breastfeeding; Will irradiated foods feed nuclear bombs? New York Leads in Clearing the Air
• 1987 (Mar/Apr) – Update: Drinking For Your Health; Ill-fated Vaccine; Natural Hygienist Proposes Earth Regeneration Project; Stop Irradiation
• 1987 (Jan/Feb) – Update: Irradiation Update; The “Wrath of Grapes”; Clean Air; Aching Heads; Causes vs. Cures; Modern Bloodletting; Hygiene for All; Money Talks; Drugs on the Job
• 1986 (Nov/Dec) – Update: Help Stop Food Irradiation; Not So Cheery; Clean Water 
• 1986 (Sept/Oct) – Update: Americans For Safe Food; Say No To Irradiation; DPT Protest; Fluoridation Is Waning; Health Freedom; Kicking the Habit; Home Delivery
• 1986 (Jul/Aug) – Update: Fasting and Fertility; Pesticide Peril; Food Facts; Coffee, Cholesterol and Calcium; Nuclear Food; AIDS and Civil Liberties; Cutting Back on Circumcision
• 1986 (May/June) – Update: National Health; Irradiation; Prenatal Dietary Progress; Cutting Surgical Risks; AMA Lags; Ecologist Cured?; Rate Your Vegetables; Krishnamurti Dies
• 1986 (Mar/Apr) – Update: Partial Sulfite Ban; The Great American Meatout; Food Supplements Not Recommended; Veggie Hotline; Living Proof Natural Childbirth really is the ultimate experience.
• 1986 (Jan/Feb) – Update: US Farm Workers and Chemical-Caused Illness; The Great Peace March; Animal Factories, An Update; Sulfites; Coffee
• 1985 (Nov/Dec) – Update: Fast for a World Harvest; Corporate Farming Subsidies and Hunger; Science and Censorship; Gamma Rays and Food 
• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – Update: Food Irradiation: Consumers Fight; Inoculation Laws: Good News; Fluoride Opposition; Compulsory Medical Care; Tools For Living Sprouting Chart; Natural Hygiene in Trinidad
• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – Update: Seiberling Bill to Stop Fluoridation; Food Irradiation: The Industry; Sweet Talk; Advertisers Eat Their Words; Quackery Bills Die; Save the Seals; Notions and the Scientific Mind; Misguided Missiles
• 1985 (Spring) – Update: Workers & Ecologists – Belated Bedfellows; Vaccines Derived from Fetal Tissue Strain; Supermarkets Go Organic; Alcohol Warning: Pregnant Women Should Refrain
• 1984 (Fall) – Update: Kale, Spinach and Leafy Greens; Diet and Cancer; Junk Foods Banned; Decline in Heart Attacks; Where the Health Care Dollar Goes; Hygienic Community Network
• 1984 (Fall) – ANHS Visits World Vegetarian Congress
• 1981 (Jun/Jul) – In Loving Memory of Adele Davidson
• 1981 (Feb/Mar) – Escape out of the Dark Ages
• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – Robert Mendelsohn: Immunization Update: Medical Doctor Maintains Strong Opposition 
• 1980 (Jun/Jul) – An Interview with Dr. Alec Burton
• 1979/1980 (Dec/Jan) –  “Planting Seeds of Health” in Child Rearing; B-12 Project Initiated; Instructors “Planting Seeds of Health”; “Planting Seeds of Health” at exercise sessions; “Planting Seeds of Health” at Education Sessions
• 1979/1980 (Dec/Jan) – Hygienic Perspective: The Second Generation Speaks Up
• 1979 (Oct/Nov) – Close-up: An Interview with Dr. William L. Esser
• 1979 (Jun/July) – Close-up: An Interview with Dr. Ralph C. Cinque
• 1979 (May) – Close-up: An Interview with Dr. John M. Brosious
• 1979 (April) – Close-up: An Interview with Dr. Albert I. Mosseri
• 1979 (March) – Close-up: An Interview with Robert S. Mendelsohn, MD
• 1979 (February) – Close-up: An Interview with Dr. Virginia Vetrano
• 1978 (August) – Close-up: An Interview with Dr. Robert Gross
• 1978 (August) – What’s Happening: French Hygienist Jailed – Albert Mosseri
• 1978 (July) – Close-up: An Interview with Dr. Keki R. Sidhwa
• 1978 (July) –  What’s Happening: Chiropractic Students Learn About Fasting
• 1978 (June) – Close-up: An Interview with Max Huberman
• 1978 (May) – Close-up: An Interview with Jack Dunn Trop

Streutker, Anthony – (MD)

Anthony has nearly 20 years of experience in primary and urgent care medicine, with a recent emphasis on diabetes treatment. After graduating from UC-Davis with a BS in biochemistry, he earned his MD at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at UC-Davis Medical Center in Sacramento in 1999. He began his career as a staff physician at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA, and was promoted to Medical Director of Occupational Health Services in 2002. He later served in positions throughout Northern California and in Palm Desert, CA. In April 2018, attracted by the prospect of solving medical problems at the root cause, Dr. Streutker joined TrueNorth Health Center as an attending physician. When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Streutker enjoys connecting with the great outdoors and playing tennis, golf, and table tennis.

• 2020 (Fall) – Escape from the Pleasure Trap 

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Stry, David

He served on the Board of Directors of the American Natural Hygiene Society and served as president of the Florida Natural Hygiene Society. He also acted as Convention Manager for the 1952 and 1953 conferences and contributed articles to Health Science magazine. He attended Northwestern University in Chicago, where he earned a Ph.D., and later served as Director of the David Stry Health Ranch and Villa Vegetariana in Cuernavaca, Mexico. He was also one of the owner-operators of Mother’s Nature Fruit and Vegetable Market in Melbourne, Florida, further supporting natural health through community-based initiatives. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1981 (April/May) – Why I Live As A Natural Hygienic Vegetarian

Strycharske, Michael

Michael served as Managing Editor of Health Science. A former journalist and information technology manager, he combined strong editorial expertise with technical knowledge to help shape and produce the magazine’s content.

• 1992 (Jan/Feb) – ANHS shocks Hearing with news that food irradiation plant filed no environmental impact statement. Provisional license issued despite protests

Subramanian, Asha – (MD)

Asha is a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician specializing in evidence-based health and behavior change. She earned her BA/MA from Stanford and MD/MPH from Oregon Health & Science University, and serves as an assistant professor at Georgetown University. A Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and recipient of the Washingtonian Top Doctors Award, she focuses on plant-based nutrition, exercise, sleep, and community health. She also founded Diya Lifestyle and Wellness, LLC, supporting individuals and families in achieving lasting well-being.

• 2022 (Spring) – From Endometriosis to Lifestyle Medicine: A Family Physician’s Story

Sultana, Peter – (MD)

Peter is a family physician practicing in Sonoma County. He also serves as a medical consultant to TrueNorth Health Center, a residential health program dedicated to promoting healing through therapeutic fasting, lifestyle medicine, and nutritional excellence. Through his clinical work, Dr. Sultana helps patients improve their health using evidence-based, natural approaches focused on prevention and recovery.

• 2005 (Summer) – Book Review: Disease-Proof Your Child
• 2002 (Fall) – Q&A: I have had recurrent bladder Infections In the last few years, since menopause. Conventional doctors still warn you all the time that if you don’t treat it with antibiotics, it may develop into a kidney Infection. This is my fear. Can you advise me if I should continue with the naturopathic diet?
• 2002 (Summer) – Q&A: I have been diagnosed with endometriosis. Are there any changes I should make in my diet to help with this disease?
• 2002 (Spring) – Q&A: I am 42 and had a full hysterectomy when I was 36. My doctor put me on 1.25 mg of Premarin. Recently, I started eating a natural diet. I have lost 32 pounds. Will I ever be able to stop taking the Premarin? I also take synthroid .2 mg and wanted to know if eating a more natural diet will help fix the thyroid problem.
• 2002 (Winter) – Q&A:  Describe the bone density tests that are given to men and women to measure bone loss. How accurate are the results? At what age do you recommend the test be given?  What is the best defense against osteoporosis?
• 2001 (Fall) – Q&A:  I am a school nurse who sees many students each day. Whatever their affliction, they request Tylenol. What are the long-term effects of taking Tylenol?  
• 2001 (Spring) – Q&A: I am confused about proper food combining. Is it healthy to eat starchy foods, such as rice, with fruit? Where can I find reliable information on food combining? 

Summers, Beth – (PhD)

Beth is an organizational psychologist with a deep passion for whole-food, plant-based living and its power to transform health and communities. She generously provides pro bono consulting support to WFPB organizations and serves on the board of the Esselstyn Foundation, helping advance education and outreach for plant-based wellness.

A lifelong traveler since college, Beth combines her love of exploration with her commitment to healthy living, sharing inspiration and practical insights from her journeys around the world. Follow her adventures and plant-powered lifestyle on Instagram @travelingplantpowered or visit TravelingPlantPowered.com.

• 2020 (Winter) – Thrive While Traveling Plant-Powered! Diet and Beyond: Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Travelers

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Taher, Akil – (MD)

Akil is a practicing physician and author whose work reflects a remarkable personal transformation from a sedentary lifestyle to that of a septuagenarian athlete and marathoner following open-heart surgery at age sixty-one. He is a heart-health advocate and speaker who emphasizes the preventive and potentially reversible role of whole-food, plant-based nutrition and regular physical activity in addressing heart disease and other chronic conditions. He is the author of Open Heart, which aims to inspire individuals to reclaim their health even after major medical challenges, and he is a contributing author for Health Science magazine. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2024 (Fall) – Sleep: A Crucial Biological Necessity by Akil Taher, MD
• 2023 (Fall) – Open Heart: The Journey Back from the Brink of a Joyless Existence to Living a Passionate, Purposeful Life

Taylor, Susan

She served as a Professor of Dance at the University of Tampa and as an Associate Editor of Health Science magazine, contributing her academic expertise and editorial insight to both the arts and health education fields. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2000 (Nov-Dec) – Great Holiday Eating
• 2000 (Sept/Oct) – Joys of Eating Simply
• 2000 (Jul/Aug) – Juggling Your New Diet 
• 2000 (May/Jun) – Fantastic Fresh Fruit 
• 2000 (Mar/Apr) –  Understanding Your Body: Movement and Health
• 2000 (Mar/Apr) –  Springtime Soups and Salads  
• 2000 (Jan/Feb) – Be bold in your plans for your new healthful diet 
• 2000 (Jan/Feb) – Triathlon: a new challenge for dancers
• 1999 (Nov/Dec) – Do holiday meals leave you feeling a bit empty?
• 1999 (Sept/Oct) – Gourmet Vegan Dining
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) –  Former cattle rancher ruffles feathers with a stand on the dangers of eating meat
• 1999 (Jul/Aug) –  Savory Summer Meals
• 1999 (May/Jun) – Springtime offers a wide variety of food choices!
• 1999 (Mar/Apr) – Making fresh salads the centerpiece of your diet!
• 1999: (Jan/Feb) – Making food resolutions that you can really keep!!
• 1998 (Nov/Dec) – Giving yourself the gifts that only you can give! 
• 1998 (Sept/Oct) –  Nature’s Perfect Diet: Enjoy delicious fresh and dried fruit recipes for special holiday occasions!
• 1998 (Jul/Aug) –  ANHS Presidents Remembered – The wisdom and inspiration of these leaders is an ANHS legacy!; Meet Gourmet Vegan Chef John Nowakowski 
• 1998 (May/Jun) –  Delicious fresh fruits can make your meal!   
• 1998 (March/April) –  Create delicious salads to spice up your meals! 
• 1998 (Jan/Feb) – Eating Healthfully in the New Year
  1997 (Nov/Dec) – Good Eating: Healthful Holiday Recipes. Practical tips to help you eat well and enjoy yourself!
• 1997 (Sept/Oct) – Special Report: ANHS Conference Big Success!
• 1997 (Sept/Oct) – Eating healthfully when you dine out!
• 1997 (May/Jun) – Raising Healthy Families – Getting the Very Best Food for Your Family
• 1997 (May/Jun) – A healthful menu for the rest of your life!
• 1997 (Mar/Apr) – The Art of Transforming Your Diet
• 1997 (Jan/Feb) – Natural Hygiene Perspective: Exercise for Long Life
• 1997 (Jan/Feb) – Tools for Living: Healthful Travel Tips
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – Tools for Living – Healthful Holiday Tips
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – Healthful Holiday Eating! Delicious recipes to help you make the most of the holidays!
• 1996 (Nov/Dec) – Dr. Nejla Burton shares her thoughts on what it takes to become a Natural Hygienist!
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Special Report: ANHS Makes Big Splash at Conference in Florida! 
• 1996 (Sept/Oct) –  Delicious Conference Recipes! Now you can enjoy these great-tasting dishes at home
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Good Eating: Savor the Taste of Summer! Dress up your summer dining with a festive splash of color
• 1996 (Jul/Aug) – Tools for Living:  Seeds with a Future. Planting heirloom seeds can help guarantee future generations of plants! 
• 1996 (May/June) – Good Eating: The Simplicity of Great Taste
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Special Report: The Staggering Costs of Eating Meat!- We pay a heavy price in annual health-care costs for this grisly habit!
• 1996 (Mar/Apr) – Good Eating: Quick and Easy Recipes: Delicious, nutritious recipes in less than 30 minutes!
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Moving Gracefully through Life: How you think and behave today will affect your later years! 
• 1996 (Jan/Feb) –  Good Eating: Delicious New Year Recipes.  Simplify your meals and enjoy your best year of eating ever!
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Interview: Jennifer Marano, D.C. This prominent Hygienic physician speaks out about women’s health issues, child-rearing, and aging!
• 1995 (Nov/Dec) – Good Eating: Celebrate the Holidays in Style – Great tips and delicious recipes for memorable holiday occasions!
• 1995 (Sept/Oct) – Good Eating: Mouth-Watering Menu Plans. Delicious recipes from recent ANHS Conferences!
• 1995 (Summer) – Good Eating: Irresistible Summer Delights. Great-tasting and easy-to-prepare recipes from members!
• 1995 (May/June) – Good Eating: Exciting Spring Salads. 
• 1995 (Mar/Apr) – Good Eating: In Good Company. Enjoy great-tasting meals in the company of good friends! 
• 1995 (Jan/Feb) – Good Eating: Simply Delicious Meals. Easy-to-prepare recipes
• 1994 (Nov/Dec) – Good Eating: Delightful Holiday Dining. This collection of delicious recipes is bound to please!
• 1994 (Fall) – Good Eating: A New World of Eating. Paula Duvall shares her great recipes and tips for success!
• 1994 (July/Aug) – Good Eating: Savory Summer Recipes. Enjoy summer’s bounty with delicious garden-fresh delights from Marti Wheeler! 
• 1994 (May/June) – Good Eating: Super-Delicious Raw Delights. These exciting recipes are easy to make, and they taste great!
• 1994 (Spring) – Good Eating: Getting Started with Your New Food Program. If you have been wanting to begin a new healthy eating program, but just don’t know where to start, this is the article for you!
• 1994 (Jan/Feb) – Good Eating: Who Needs to Diet? Not you, if you make tasty fruits and vegetables a major part of your winter meal plans! 
• 1993 (Nov/Dec) – Good Eating: Delicious Fall Recipes. These tasty, beautiful, and easy-to-make recipes are the perfect solution to your busy holiday season!
• 1993 (Sept/Oct) – Good Eating: Recipes for Special Occasions. These delicious treats are a visual and taste delight!
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – Special Report: New Four Food Groups Doctor to Speak at ANHS Conferences! This year, Neat Barnard, M.D., leads a host of other great speakers!
• 1993 (Jul/Aug) – Good Eating: Delicious Conference Meals. Enjoy three mouth-watering meals each day in the very best of company!
• 1993 (May/June) – Q&A: far my family wants nothing to do with an approach of Natural Hygiene for themselves. Since I am still cooking the “average American diet” for them, I find myself being very tempted by some of the “forbidden foods” and sometimes giving in. Then I feel like a failure. I have always enjoyed cooking, and I like the taste of food, so my situation gets kind of overwhelming at times. Could you or your readers offer any encouragement for me so I’m not tempted to let taste buds prevail over my good sense in eating?
• 1993 (May/June) – Good Eating: Sauce Can Make the Meal. Perk up your salads and steamed vegetables with tasty, colorful sauces and dressings. 
• 1993 (Mar/Apr) – Good Eating: Garden Fresh Salads. Exciting recipes from Simply Good
• 1992 (Nov/Dec) – From the Archives: Mary Gove Nichols – A feminist before her time, Mary Gove Nichols boldly taught women about health and personal freedom!
• 1992 (Nov/Dec) – Good Eating: Delicious Holiday Dining. Celebrate the holiday season with meals that are as beautiful as they are tasty!
• 1992 (Fall) – Special Report: Diet and Disease: The China Study. Data links eating habits to illnesses! Part two of a special report on the lecture by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., of Cornell University delivered at the 1991 ANHS Conference
• 1992 (July/Aug) – Special Report: Animal Protein and Cancer. A renowned scientist issues a warning!
• 1992 (July/Aug) – Good Eating: Magnificent Melons
• 1992 (May/Jun) – Good Eating: Celebrity Conference Recipes: Sensational Dishes from Marilyn Diamond and Joy Gross
• 1992 (Apr/May) – Good Eating: Zesty Springtime Salads. Mouth-watering recipes to celebrate the new season!
• 1992 (Jan/Feb) – Good Eating: Delicious Fruit Meals. The most nutritious food is also the most delicious!
• 1991 (Winter) – Good Eating: Marilyn Diamond’s Thanksgiving. A celebration of sharing that includes everyone!
• 1991 (Sept/Oct) – Good Eating: A Harvest of Garden Delights. Celebrate Nature’s spectacular annual bounty!
• 1991 (July/Aug) – Good Eating: Delicious Summer Salads. Beautiful, quick, easy, and nutritious!
• 1991 (May/Jun) – Good Eating: Conference Favorites. Taste treats from these annual celebrations keep members coming back for more!
• 1991 (Mar/Apr) – Good Eating: Delicious Garden-Fresh Recipes
• 1991 (Jan/Feb) – Good Eating: Delicious Party Favorites. Mouth-watering, eye-appealing dishes that are quick and easy to make
• 1990 (Nov/Dec) – Good Eating: Delicious Holiday Menus. These celebration ideas are from Hannah Allen’s Homemakers’ Guide to Foods for Pleasure and Health!
• 1990 (Sept/Oct) – Good Eating: More Delicious Recipes from the Fit For Life Kitchen
• 1990 (May/Jun) – Good Eating: The Mighty Avocado. Delicious, mouth-watering recipes that are easy to make!
• 1990 (Mar/Apr) – Good Eating: Delicious Salad Dressings.  They are easy to make, tasty, and nutritious!
• 1990 (Jan/Feb) – Good Eating: Delicious Recipes from Vegetarian Persuasion
• 1989 (Sept/Oct) – Good Eating: Simply Good Recipes. Delicious recipes from the Center for Chiropractic and Conservative Therapy
• 1989 (Jul/Aug) – Good Eating: Summer’s Delicious Bounty Recipes Fresh from the Garden and Orchard
• 1989 (May/Jun) – Good Eating: More Member Recipes Delicious, Beautiful and Easy to Prepare
• 1989 (Mar/Apr) – Good Eating: Beautiful Meals. A Little Creativity Goes a Long Way
• 1989 (Jan/Feb) – Good Eating: Recipes for a simpler, healthier and fuller life.
• 1988 (Nov/Dec) – Good Eating: Delicious Holiday Recipes. Beautiful and Nutritious Recipes.
• 1988 (Sept/Oct) – Good Eating: Harvest Time Favorites – from the kitchen of Marti Wheeler.
• 1988 (July/Aug) – Good Eating: Beautiful Salads. Delicious recipes from the bestselling books of Joy Gross.
• 1988 (Mar/Apr) – Good Eating: A Springtime Harvest of Delicious Recipes
• 1988 (Jan/Feb) – Good Eating: Simply Delicious!
• 1987 (Nov/Dec) – Good Eating: Holiday Menus. Delicious Meals That Are Fun, Quick and Easy. 
• 1987 (July/Aug)  – Good Eating: Conference Recipes. A Sampling of Conference Favorites You Can Enjoy Anywhere
• 1987 (May/Jun) – Good Eating: Perfect Picnic Foods. Delicious Foods You Can Serve Anywhere
• 1987 (Mar/Apr) – Good Eating: Springtime Salads. Enjoy a Garden of Good Eating
• 1987 (Jan/Feb) – Good Eating: Special Meals Served at Home. Enjoy good food and friends in the comfort of your home.
• 1986 (Sept/Oct) – Good Eating: The Venerable Brown Bag Lunch. Who says you can’t take it with you?
• 1986 (Jul/Aug) – Good Eating: Fabulous Summer Salads
• 1985 (Nov/Dec) – Good Eating: Surviving the Holidays
• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – Good Eating: Eating on the Run
• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – Book Review: The Gradual Vegetarian by Lisa Tracy and The Whole Foods Experience by Ellen Sue Spivack
• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – Good Eating: Vermont Favorites

Tesoro, Mary

Mary M. Tesoro is a California-based freelance writer and animal rights activist.

• 1985 (Nov/Dec) – Vegetarianism: Part III; Ethical Considerations
• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – What Are the Hidden Costs of Meat? Vegetarianism. Part II: External Environmental Considerations
• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – What is Man’s Natural Diet? Vegetarianism. Part I: Internal Environmental Considerations
• 1985 (Spring) – The Last Word: Stop the LD 50

Thakur, Pragya

Pragya is a finance and marketing professional with 25 years of experience as a senior consumer marketing executive in the periodicals industry, with a passion for writing. She has a double major in Finance and Marketing and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. As the daughter of a botanist and an agriculturist, Pragya has had an ever-present interest in plant-based living and regenerative agriculture and is deeply aware of their interconnectedness. This interest grew when her health seemingly improved miraculously under Dr. Weiss’s care; she became convinced beyond doubt that plants are medicine. She is the Executive Director at Ethos Farm Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Dr. Ron Weiss, and the nation’s first and only farm-based healthcare system. She is currently writing her first book about her plant-based journey, in which she discusses the pursuit of wellness from a patient’s perspective.

• 2023 (Summer) – A Physician Looks Beyond the Exam Table: Ethos Farm Project joins medical care in a unique farm-based healthcare system

Thayer, Linda

• 1982 (Nov/Dec) – The Hygienic Woman: Dressing For Comfort and Style

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Thompson, A.P.

• 1983 (Mar/Apr) – Natural Living Soil – What Does it Mean?

Thompson, Natasha – (ND)

Natasha completed her naturopathic medical residency at TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, CA. There she witnessed the innate healing capacity of the human body as patients improved their health and reversed disease simply through water-only fasting and an exclusively whole-plant-food diet free of salt, oil, and sugar. She learned naturopathic medicine from the writings of Herbert Shelton, ND, Andrew Weil, MD, and Henry Lindlahr, ND, and later became greatly impressed by the research of Caldwell Esselstyn, MD, John McDougall, MD, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, and Dean Ornish, MD. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Connecticut. During her residency, Drs. Alan Goldhamer, DC, Doug Lisle, PhD, and Michael Klaper, MD, were foundational in her understanding of the human body and her role as a physician.

• 2021 (Winter) –  What I Learned at TrueNorth Health Center: Lessons from a Naturopath’s Residency

Tilden, John – (MD)

Dr. John H. Tilden, a physician and natural hygiene proponent, was known for alternative healthcare, his criticism of pharmaceutics, and his theory explaining disease via “toxemia, establishing the relationship between “deficiency of force” and the accumulation of body waste. Tilden’s enervation-toxemia theory includes all elements of early Hygienic theories of etiology (the causes of disease), but they were not systematized or organized. Tilden’s work was paramount to organizing and summarizing these theories.

The evolution of the philosophy of Natural Hygiene (known today as NHA) was pioneered in the 19th century. The initial supporters were primarily medical doctors, and he was one of the pioneers who brought this health discovery to light.
Learn more about Dr. Tilden.

• 1985 (Jul/Aug) – From The Archives: John Tilden MD
• 1979 (January) – Timeless Teaching: How to Increase Efficiency – The following is from an address he delivered to the Colorado Retail Hardware and Implement Dealers’ Association in Denver on March 3, 1914.

Toledo, Xavier – (MS, RD, LDN)

Xavier is a registered dietitian whose passion for plant-based nutrition began as a teenager. Once he encountered the evidence supporting this lifestyle, he couldn’t look away. That early curiosity sparked a journey that led him to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nutrition science from Boston University and become a registered dietitian. As part of the communications team at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, he helps bring nutrition science to broader audiences through social media, national campaigns, and more. With a background in both clinical nutrition and health communications, Xavier blends scientific expertise with a fresh, accessible voice. TV, radio, podcast hosts, and print publications have featured Xavier for his relatable, research-informed take on food, health, and prevention. He welcomes opportunities to help audiences make sense of plant-based eating and see how it fits into everyday life in doable ways.

• 2026 (Spring) – What Are We Really Getting When We Buy Fresh Produce 

Trall, Russell T. – (MD)

Russell T. Trall (1812-1877) studied the leading schools of therapy, i.e., “regular” (allopathic) medicine, homeopathy, and the eclectic, physico-medical, and chrono-thermal traditions.  In 1840, he began a “regular” (allopathic) practice. Discontent with the results of most therapies, he increasingly based his practice on the ideas of Rev. Dr. Sylvester Graham (health through healthy living). In 1853, he opened a medical school, the New York Hygeio-Therapeutic College. According to Trall, the root cause of disease was the accumulation of toxic substances caused by improper living habits and allopathic medications. Trall was a forceful debater, preacher, and editor of several magazines for laymen and medical practitioners. He wrote many books in which he relentlessly promoted his findings. Learn more about Dr. Trall.

• 1991 (Winter) – Timeless Teachings: The Importance of Physical Activity Early in Life. Russell Thacker Trall, M.D., was ahead of his time in 1857.  This article is excerpted from his book Family Gymnasium, published in 1857.
• 1987 (Nov/Dec) – From the Archives: The Drug Practice
• 1985 (Nov/Dec) – From the Archives: Women Doctors. Natural Hygiene and Equal Rights
• 1985 (Spring) – From the Archives: Emancipation. This is an excerpt from his introductory lecture on “The Problems of Medical Science,” delivered before the 1863-64 class of the New York Hygeio-Therapeutic College.
• 1980 (Oct/Nov) – On Fashion and Health: From Our Roots. Excerpt from the Hydropathic Encyclopedia (Vol 2)

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Uran, Eva

Eva is a freelance writer and computer programmer based in San Luis Obispo, California.

• 1988 (July/Aug) – Special Report: Child Raising. This Member Survey of Parents and Children Reveals Important Attitudes about What It Means to Live as a Natural Hygienist
• 1988 (July/Aug) – Book Review: What Do You Really Want for Your Children by Wayne Dyer

Veress, Csilla – (ND, Dipl OM)

Csilla is a naturopathic primary care physician at TrueNorth Health Center, where she specializes in preventing and treating chronic disease through whole-food, plant-based nutrition, medically supervised water fasting, and lifestyle medicine. As an attending physician, she oversees therapeutic fasting and inpatient care, while also offering acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and integrative health coaching with a focus on complex chronic conditions.

Dr. Veress earned her biology degree from Rutgers University and completed her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Bastyr University. She is a contributor to the lifestyle medicine core curriculum for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, where she authored the sleep module, and also writes for NPLEX to support excellence in naturopathic board examinations.

Her work has been featured in the (Un)Well, and she has contributed multiple articles to Health Science magazine. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Veress regularly lectures and engages in community outreach, educating the public on the power of lifestyle-based healing. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2026 (Summer) – The Mighty, Misunderstood Appendix
• 2022 (Fall) – The Power of Gratitude: A Simple Approach for a Better, Longer Life
• 2019 (Winter) – Good Sleep Is Critical for Good Health – Getting adequate sleep can help prevent disability and even death. 
• 2018 (Spring) – What is Up With Sugar?  Knowing the Difference Between Health-Promoting and Health-Harming Sugars in the Key
• 2016 (Fall) – Managing Parkinson’s Disease – TrueNorth Health finds success in amino acid-based therapy
• 2015 (Fall) – I Wanted to Be a Doctor Who Healed – After graduating pre-med, I knew I wanted to be a different kind of doctor.

Vetrano, Virginia – (MD)

She was a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College and served as Director of Dr. Shelton’s Health School in San Antonio, Texas, as well as of her own health school in Brownsville, Texas. She also served as President of the American Natural Hygiene Society and worked as a Natural Hygiene practitioner and lecturer. Recognized as an expert on radiation hazards, she authored numerous articles on natural hygiene. Her strong scientific grounding in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, combined with extensive practical experience, gave her exceptional authority in the field. Read her interview in Health Science, February 1979. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1986 (Jul/Aug) – The Last Word: Treatment and Mistreatment. The Case of Laura Lee.
• 1985 (May/Jun) – Herbert M. Shelton: A Remembrance – 1895-1985
• 1984 (Mar/Apr) – The Fallacies of So-Called Medical Wonders v.s. The Glowing Gold of Good Health 
• 1984 (Mar/Apr) – Hygienists in the News: Korean TB Patients Benefit From Fasting
• 1983 (Sept/Oct) – Don’t Give Up. Overcoming Lifelong Conditioning – Part II
• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – Don’t Give Up: Overcoming Lifelong Conditioning – Part I
• 1982 (Nov/Dec) – Marijuana and the Laws of Life
• 1981 (Dec) – Banish Headaches Forever
• 1981 (Jun/Jul) – Overcoming Constipation
• 1981 (Feb/Mar) – “I Can Hold It Down, But I Can’t Cure It” (A Case History) 
• 1981 (Feb/Mar) – Well, You Wanted to Know! 
• 1981 (Jan) – The Sparkling Clear Waters of Hygiene Will Continue to Sparkle
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) – Perspective on Ecological Living for Health Preservation
• 1979 (May) – What, No Soap?
• 1979 (March) – Your Probing Mind
• 1979 (January) – High Powered Electric Lines: A Disturning Threat to Health
• 1978 (December) –  Your Probing Mind
• 1978 (October) – Your Probing Mind: Is it harmful to chew two different foods at the same time, provided they are combined Hygienically?; To be able to eat four ounces of nuts, I find I must sometimes eat less salad. Should I eat more salad and less nuts? Does the answer change for bodybuilders?; Can children live healthfully on two substantial meals a day?; What causes burping?

Walker, Samuel – (NMD, BSN, RN)

• 2001 (Summer) – Q&A: Concerning blood pressure, at what age do they start measuring blood pressure in children?  What is considered low blood pressure? Is low blood pressure dangerous? 
• 2001 (Spring) – Home Remedies

Walsh, Eric – (MD, DrPH)

Eric was born in Hartford, CT. He is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine and the Loma Linda University School of Public Health, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in public health. His most important educational experience was his time at Oakwood University. He served two U.S. presidents, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, as an HIV/AIDS advisor. He is now a practicing physician and health care administrator in Southern California. He partners with Dr. Columbus Batiste on The Slave Food Project (slavefood.org), promoting a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle to reverse disease and end health inequities. He travels the globe speaking on many subjects, and he especially enjoys speaking at churches and conferences where he brings the good news of plant-based nutrition.

• 2023 (Winter) – Food Addiction – What it is, what’s behind it, and tools to address it 

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Walter, Robert – (MD)

Robert Walter is among the scientists and scholars who dedicated themselves to studying and practicing the fundamental truths of Hygienic living, emphasizing the role of the fast. Healthy living ensures health recovery by supplying the body with the elements of health and removing what is valueless. Dr. Walter documented this repeatedly.

Dr. Robert Walter headed the world-famous Hygienic Walter’s Park Sanatorium. The Science of Natural Hygiene ‘cures’ sick people by removing the cause of the disease. He shared nature’s health remedies: air, light, food, water, exercise, rest, sleep, etc. He believed that physicians of his day were more interested in disease than health and wellness. His principles supported the fundamental truths of Hygienic living, which became the cornerstones of the National Health Association.

• 1979 (February) – Timeless Teaching: The Nutritive Cure. Excerpted from Dr. Walter’s book The Nutritive Cure: A Statement of its Principles and Methods.

Wangler, Richard

Dick Wangler was a dedicated, longtime supporter of the American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS), serving as Vice President and a member of its Board of Directors. He was also President of the ANHS Buffalo Chapter, where he played a guiding role in the chapter’s growth and activities, and later served as Treasurer of the Southwest Florida Chapter.
Dick and his wife, Mary, demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the Society as Century Club members for more than three decades. Over the years, they attended many conventions, reflecting their enduring dedication to the Natural Hygiene movement. The Wanglers split their time between Buffalo and Harbor Heights, Florida, spending about five months each year in each place. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1982 (May/Jun) – Duodenal Ulcer, Hemorrhaging and Murderous Operations

Watner, Carl

Carl Watner is a contributing editor of The Voluntaryist and author of A Voluntary Political Government: Letters from Charles Lane. 

• 1985 (Nov/Dec) – An Historical Overview. Health Freedom: Part II: Compulsory Vaccination
• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – An Historical Overview: Health Freedom. Part I: The Principle of Self-Ownership

Way Dodds, Susanna – (MD)

A physician, hydrotherapist, proponent of natural hygiene, and leader in women’s rights and dress reform, Susanna Way Dodds became the fourth woman in the country to become a physician. She was Vice President of the Vegetarian Society of America. Dodds opened the Dodds’ Hygeian Home facility and ran it for over 50 years.

Susanna and Mary Dodds, MD, founded the Hygienic College of Physicians and Surgeons in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1887 and focused on natural treatment methods. She also served as Dean of the Hygienic College of Physicians and Surgeons and was one of the country’s most eminent hygienists.  Learn more about Dr. Way Dodds.

• 1985 (Sept/Oct) – From the Archives – Good Health
• 1980 (Apr/May) – From Our Hygienic Roots: Wisdom on Child Rearing and Sane Eating. An excerpt from her book Drugless Medicine (1915).

Weaver, Don

In 1976, Dr. Herbert Shelton inspired Don Weaver’s lifelong interest in raw foods and Natural Hygiene when he read Health for the Millions. Since then, Don has embraced and promoted “veganiculture”—agricultural practices that avoid animal products. Today, he is seeking land to establish a model ecological farm and “Earth Regeneration Center” dedicated to sustainable living, soil restoration, and environmental renewal. Don welcomes feedback, ideas, and potential collaborations at earthdon@yahoo.com. Don’s 2011 eBook, Regenerate the Earth! Nature’s Call to Remineralize Our Soil, ReGreen Our Land, Rescue Our Climate, and Restore Our Health is available through Vibrant Health and Wealth Bookstore.

• 2017 (Fall) –  Film Review: What The Health
• 2017 (Spring) – Film Review: “ FOOD CHOICES” – Film explores the impact our food choices have on us, the planet, and other living species.
• 2015 (Winter) –  Cowspiracy – Taking a hard look at how animal agriculture negatively impacts the planet
• 2014 (Spring/Summer) –  Four Steps to Your Home Garden Paradise

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Weiss, Ron – (MD)

Ron is dual board-certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine and practices as a primary care physician in New Jersey. He serves as Executive Director of Ethos Primary Care and as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Weiss is a botanist and farmer who integrates an evidence-based, food-as-medicine approach to treating chronic disease and optimizing overall wellness. His primary care practice is uniquely situated on a 342-acre farm in New Jersey, reflecting his commitment to agriculture-based healing and preventive medicine. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 2021 (Fall) –  Food Insecurity in Our Climate-Troubled Time

Weston, Ron D.

He served as a natural hygiene teacher, health writer, lecturer, and advisor, dedicating his professional life to studying and teaching hygienic principles. Beginning in 1964, he taught natural hygiene for decades, earning recognition for his long-standing commitment to health education and his contributions through writing, public lectures, and personal guidance. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – Inoculations – Friend of Foe

Wheeler, Marti

Marti authored 116 Favorite Tantalizing Good Health Recipes and served as a contributing writer for Health Science and Healthful Living magazines. In addition to her published work, she lectured widely, sharing her knowledge and practical insights on healthful living with diverse audiences. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1988 (Sept/Oct) – Good Eating: Harvest Time Favorites – from the kitchen of Marti Wheeler.
• 1986 (Nov/Dec) – Good Eating: A Thanksgiving Day Feast. A Delicious, Healthful Menu to Grace Your Table.
• 1985 (Jan/Feb) – Book Review: The Science and Fine Art of Food and Nutrition by Herbert M. Shelton; Homemakers’ Guide to Foods for Pleasure and Health by Hannah Allen

Whiton, Josh – Founder of MakeSoil.org

Josh is a regenerative technologist working to repair the planet and our relationship to it. At 23, he founded a tech startup that improved public transit use, reduced car dependency, and created jobs while cutting fossil fuel emissions and the carbon footprint of millions. For his positive contributions to society and the environment, Josh was named a Champion of Change by the Obama administration. Josh also cofounded one of the first urban farms in the southeastern United States. Still operating, the urban farm helps thousands each year participate in and benefit from local food production. His latest initiative, MakeSoil, is helping communities build a more beautiful food system by creating living soil together. Now in 70+ countries and growing, people can help create a more sustainable, resilient, and distributed food system at MakeSoil.org.

• 2024 (Winter) – Regenerating Ourselves and Our Planet by Making Soil

Willard, Jo

She served as a radio educator in Natural Hygiene, lectured extensively to civic and social service groups, and contributed as a writer on health-related topics. She founded and led the former Connecticut Chapter of the American Natural Hygiene Society and later held national leadership roles as ANHS Treasurer and Executive Director, demonstrating long-standing dedication to advancing and administering the Natural Hygiene movement. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1981 (Aug/Sept) – Interview: Author of “The Methuselah Factors,” Dan Georgakis talks with Jo Willard
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) –  Perspective on World Health and Natural Hygiene
• 1980 (Aug/Sept) –  Perspective on Illness as a Form of Slavery
• 1978 (December) –  Hygiene Hospitality for the Holidays
• 1978 (September) –  A Positive Look at Aging 
• 1978 (July) –  What’s On the Menu? – Creative Ideas from Ruth Huberman and Jo Willard
• 1978 (June) – How Music Affected My Recovery
• 1978 (May) – Put Green in Your Life: The Color of Harmony, Balance and Peace
• 1978 (April) – My Story: The Long But Sure Road Back to Health

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Williams, Richard R. (PhD)

Richard R. Williams was a leader and educator in holistic health and health psychology. He founded and served as President of the Michigan Holistic Health Association and was the founding President of the Biofeedback Society of Michigan. He also served as an Associate Professor at Western Michigan University and as President of Health Psychology in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1983 (Jul/Aug) – First Steps Toward Hygiene – Allopathic Treatment: The Backward Pull (This article originally appeared in The Herald of Holistic Health).

Winter, Stephen – (PhD)

Stephen is an engineer by training, a retired university professor and administrator, and one of the youngest to serve on the American Natural Hygiene Society Board of Directors. During his tenure, he strongly supported the Library–College of Natural Hygiene and its mission of advancing hygienic education and principles.

For many years, Dr. Winter also ran a solar power and water-supply business serving remote tropical island communities. After retiring, he pursued his lifelong passion for health and fitness by becoming a certified personal trainer and writing several exercise books. His books are available as free downloads through KISS Fitness Program

• 2016 – (Summer) – Senior Citizens Need Exercise Too! -Four exercise rules to help seniors get in shape and stay that way
• 2015 (Summer) –  How to Get Your Kids in Shape –  Practical ideas for moving your kids toward a balanced exercise program
• 2015 (Winter) –  Getting Healthy and Fit Is an Environmental Problem –  Know the basics for cultivating the best environment for health and fitness

Wise, Justin – (ND) – California

Justin is an attending doctor at TrueNorth Health Center. He is a naturopathic doctor who medically supervises water-only fasting and uses natural practices to improve healthspan. He enthusiastically guides patients as they strive to optimize their health. Dr. Wise earned his naturopathic doctor degree with high honors from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (now called Sonoran University) in Tempe, AZ. He previously earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree with distinction from the University of Toronto and is also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Canada. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, hiking, and camping in the great outdoors.

• 2025 (Fall) – Prolonged Water-Only Fasting Is Again Shown to Be Safe Deciphering Fact from Frenzy

Witter, Evelyn

• 1981 (Jun/Jul) – Children: How to Study Nature with Your Child Every Month of the Year

Wu, Jason – (MD)

Jason is a clinical fellow in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. A recreational tennis player, he is interested in sports medicine, traumatic brain injury, and pain medicine, with a focus on helping patients recover function and improve quality of life.

• 2012 (Winter) – Tennis, The Sport of a Lifetime

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Wunning, Jeffrey – (DPM)

Jeffrey graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2005. He then completed a three-year podiatric medicine and surgery residency, followed by a one-year fellowship in advanced foot and ankle surgery. In 2015, he and his wife, Dr. Jeanna Fascione, took over a private podiatry practice in Wooster, OH, where they treat patients with foot and ankle disorders today. Dr. Wunning is an avid runner and has logged more than 45,000 miles so far in his running career.

• 2022 (Winter) – Personal Benefits, Patient Successes

Yiamouyainnis, John – (PhD)

John served as Executive Director of the National Health Action Committee, where he led efforts to advance public awareness and advocacy for health-related initiatives. Explore his previous conference presentations.

• 1996 (May/June) – Other Voices: A Case Against Fluoridation! The science behind the opposition to this controversial practice.

Yin, Amy – (MD)

Amy is a clinical fellow in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. In addition to her medical career, she is a competitive ballroom dancer and dance instructor. Her professional interests include dance and sports medicine, as well as alternative and complementary approaches to health and healing.

• 2012 (Winter) – Ballroom Dancing Your Way to Health
• 2011 (Summer/Fall) –  Stroke: Is It All in Your Head? 

Yuen, Gracie – (DC)

Gracie Yuen is a pioneering leader in holistic health and the founder of Dr. Gracie’s Wellness Center, LLC. She is widely recognized for her dedication to water-only fasting and healthful living, a commitment that began in the early 1990s when she sought natural solutions to address her own health challenges. Through her work, Dr. Yuen continues to advance integrative wellness principles and inspire others to pursue optimal health through disciplined, evidence-informed natural practices. Learn about her journey in Health Science – Sept/Oct 1999. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 2023 (Summer) – The Problem With Sympathetic Dominance: Chiropractic solutions for long-term healing
• 2017 (Summer) – Maintaining a Pain-free Body: Proper Posture – Exercising the muscles that support your spine is an important key.
• 2016 (Winter) – Unlocking Chronic Pain: The Mystery of the Trigger Point – Learn what they are, how they develop, and how to find relief

Zenk, Carolyn

Carolyn was an attorney and environmental analyst with the Group for the South Fork in Bridgehampton, New York, where she applied his legal expertise and analytical skills to environmental advocacy and policy matters affecting the region. Explore her previous conference presentations.

• 1985 (Spring) – Environmental Shopping: Your Dollars Make A Difference 

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Zhu, Colin – (DO, DipABLM)

Colin is board-certified in family practice/OMT and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition after completing his medical degree. To share his unique blend of medical knowledge with a wider audience, Dr. Zhu launched TheChefDoc website, an online wellness- and lifestyle-education platform which has been featured in several publications. Dr. Zhu is an international speaker, author of Thrive Medicine: How to Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate Your Life, and host of the Thrive Bites podcast, where he interviews the latest health and wellness experts on incorporating a plant-powered lifestyle, enhancing emotional wellness, and building a thriving mindset. His latest venture is a self-education masterclass series called The THR5 Formula, where he combines inspiration, education, and practical tools to help you THRIVE!

• 2022 (Winter) – Culinary Medicine: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Care

Zittel, Mary

Mary is a science writer for TrueNorth Health Foundation. She is passionate about natural health and is currently pursuing a medical degree. After she completes her degree, she intends to practice medicine, helping patients adopt a healthy, balanced lifestyle to prevent and treat chronic illnesses.

• 2018 (Summer) – True North Health Center Study Shows Water-Only Fasting is Safe! 

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