alive Contributors

Deane has been active in the health food industry for almost 30 years as a health food store owner, sales representative, sales and marketing manager and marketing consultant. He has extensive experience in retail sales and marketing in both manufacturing

Aleksandra Niedswicki is a writer and is currently conducting clinical research on cardiovascular disease and nutritional supplements.

Dennis H. Harris, MD graduated from Ohio State Medical School in 1963. He is a recognized leader in the field of snoring and other sleep disturbances.

Anne Wilke is scientific advisor to the Canadian Health Food Association.

Giselle Roeder is the author of Healing with Water, number 11 in the alive Natural Health Guide series, available in health food stores or through alive books (800-661-0303).

Bryn Lake is a health-conscious snowboarding enthusiast who works at the sports store "Level" in Vancouver, BC.

Robert Wageman, DDS, is a member of the Canadian Dental Society, College of Dental Surgeons of BC, and Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He practises dentistry in Kelowna, BC. drwageman.com.

Jorg Ostrowski is a builder of sustainable homes in Calgary, AB.

Roberto Kaplan is the author of The Power Behind Your Eyes and Healthy Eyes, a Home Study Course soon available through the alive Academy of Nutrition. He resides in Roberts Creek, BC.

Dana Hudson is the Director of The Rocky Mountain School of Music in Golden, BC.

Barbara Hourston is a founding member of the Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition and the Nanaimo Area Land Trust.

Sharon Crawford is a Toronto writer who specializes in writing about healthcare and seniors. She also writes mystery fiction and book reviews.

Michelle Biton, MSc (Holisitic Nutrition) is a health and nutritional coach who specializes in helping people create positive relationships with food. She can be reached at 604-617-3677 or by e-mail, michelleb

Jeane Manning is author of The Coming Energy Revolution.

Linda Burnside and Susy Alvarez are roasters with Alternative Grounds, a roastery and distributor of fair trade coffees in Toronto. alternativegrounds.com.

Armand Ayaltin is a registered herbal practitioner living in North Vancouver, BC.

Sharla K. Sutherland, PhD (Physiology), is a scientist and medical writer at CV Technologies in Edmonton. For more information, visit www.cvtechnologies.com.

Anthony Burbridge is living in Calgary, AB.

Dean Camfferman and his wife Brenda operate Bio-Energetics, a wellness centre in Burnaby, BC.