holds a Ph.D. in nutrition and attended the Institute of Oriental Medical Studies. Co-founded one of the first holistic health centers in the United States in 1976. She is a published author of eight books, including "The 456 Most Powerful Healing Secrets." Her nutritional counseling practice, which she founded in 1983, has helped thousands of patients feel healthier and discover little-known cures for their chronic health issues. She has written dozens of health and nutrition articles. She has appeared on more than 100 television and radio programs. She is editor and writer of Women's Health Letter, the leading health advisory on healing for women.