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I'm a freelance journalist in Murrieta, California and a frequent contributor to such publications as Health, SHAPE, Cooking Light, Better Homes & Gardens, and Women's Health. I hope the articles displayed on my site will give you a sense of my writing style and areas of expertise. If you have any questions or would like to request a reprint, please click on the contact page. Thanks for visiting.

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Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H.

featured articles

January, 2010

Boning Up on Multiple Sclerosis

Boning Up on Multiple Sclerosis

When 32-year-old Tim McQuay started walking down the stairs at work, he stumbled and suddenly realized he couldn't move. A strong African American...

December, 2009

Avoid a Food Hangover

Avoid a Food Hangover

The average person scoffs 25,000 kJs on Christmas Day. That's enough energy to fuel a 29km walk. No wonder Boxing Day sees so many of us nursing an aching gut ...

April, 2009

The Other Love of His Life

The Other Love of His Life

When I woke up to my boyfriend's kisses on a warm morning in July, I felt guilty. It was her birthday and I was in her house. With her husband. In her bed....