
Dean Traylor
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I wrote for college and local newspapers, magazines and the Internet (30 years). I have degree in journalism, masters in special education (and credentials), and certificate in screenwriting. Also, a special ed. teacher (25 years)
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What's the "Sass" in Sassy Water and Does it Work?
Magazine Creates an Elixir Prevention Magazine came up with a diet plan. While supposedly based on sound science, the creators believed that something was needed. Thus they came up with something they called Sassy Water. This concoction of water, ginger, cucumbers, spices and citrus was supposed to be an “elixir” to use for the first four days of the magazine’s Flat Belly Diet.
By Dean Traylor27 days ago in Longevity
Thanksgiving For Lost Memories
Part 1 For the first time in a long time, Thanksgiving was quiet. There were no arguments, accusations, bickering or fighting. The day started calmly, and it looked like things were going to stay that way. With the parents not there, the Thompson siblings knew this was their moment to bring order to a long-neglected place they once called home.
By Dean Traylorabout a month ago in Fiction
A Diet to Battle Hypertension: The Concept of the DASH Diet
A Diet to Treat Hypertension High blood pressure can be a killer. A leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. While some are genetic, high blood pressure is a culprit. There is medication designed to help treat this condition, but it may not be enough. Lifestyle changes, which include a particular diet, are usually needed.
By Dean Traylorabout a month ago in Longevity
A Diet With a Purpose: The DASH Diet
A Diet with a Purpose Of all the diets out there, few are geared toward specific goals outside of weight loss. DASH (which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is one such diet that does. Its goal is to lower high blood pressure. Its secondary goals are to promote healthy eating and maintaining healthy weight.
By Dean Traylor2 months ago in Feast
