Blog - Sheryl Kraft

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Five Easy Ways to Get Healthier This Summer – and All Year Long

Published in: how to have a healthy summer, staying healthy in the summer, summer health tips

With its longer days and warmer weather, summer gives you the perfect opportunity to develop good habits that will carry you into the colder months. 1. Eat a Healthy Diet Summer gifts us with a bountiful selection of fresh fruits and veggies. When they’re grown and eaten in season, fruits and veggies are richer in flavor and nutrients and less expensive to purchase. Take advantage of … [Read more...] about Five Easy Ways to Get Healthier This Summer – and All Year Long

Myth or Fact: Is Eight Glasses of Water a Day Really Necessary?

Published in: do we need 8 glasses of water a day, How much water do we need, how much water to drink, water consumption

With the hotter weather upon us, I thought it would be a good time to dive into the sometimes-confusing topic of water consumption. Drinking eight glasses of water a day is so ingrained in our minds, and so many of us use it as one of our golden rules of health. But it is one rule you can pour down the drain. Fact: Individual needs for hydration vary. The eight-glasses-of-water-a-day … [Read more...] about Myth or Fact: Is Eight Glasses of Water a Day Really Necessary?

7 Ways to Own Your Age

Published in: The Well

“What do you see when you look in the mirror, Nana?” She closed the oven, slowly stood, then turned and looked at me quizzically, brushing away a stray hair that had fallen over her eyes. “Well … when I look in the mirror, I see … my face, of course,” she said matter-of-factly. Frustrated by not getting the response I was after, I wanted to say more. But being so young, I lacked the ability … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Own Your Age

The Truth About How Much Water You Should Drink

Published in: Healthy Women

For a long time, we’ve been led to believe we need to drink 8 cups of water a day, but “this number doesn’t come from any research,” says Riana... Read the full article on HealthyWomen.org … [Read more...] about The Truth About How Much Water You Should Drink

Five Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Pain Relief

Published in: acupuncture for pain relief, benefits of massage, curcumin for pain relief, hypnosis for pain relief, Massage, Pain relief, virtual reality for pain relief, Wahl, Wahl massagers

Pain, in addition to causing physical distress, can cause significant emotional distress, making you mighty cranky, depressed, stressed and anxious. It can turn an ordinary day into a minute-by-minute challenge and shadow you into a sleepless night. While pain sufferers may not concur on just one type of treatment, there is one thing they all agree on: Chronic pain impacts their quality of … [Read more...] about Five Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Pain Relief

A High School Student and Aspiring Writer from Australia Reaches Out…

I would love to hear a few things on the prospect from a first hand-perspective, and would be thrilled to learn more about it from you. Your advice is well valued and I’m very grateful to have such wise words from someone with such first hand experience.

I will be looking forward to reading more of your wonderful articles in the future!

Best wishes,

Mikayla

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I’m writing to express my admiration for the work you are doing!

I'm a young medical writer trying to get a foothold in the industry, so the portfolio you have on your website showcasing your accomplishments is something that I'm aiming to achieve.

I don't want to take up too much of your time, but I am hoping you can share some advice, tips, or guidance as I work on this, my lateral career change!

Thanks for taking the time to read this - I know you probably have much more exciting things to be doing, but just know that your work is inspiring me to continue down this writing path.