Melissa Szaro
School
Arizona State University, Institute Of Integrative Nutrition, Elderberry School Of Botanical Medicine
Expertise
Nutrition, Yoga, Herbalism
- Melissa received a Health Coach certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and has in-depth knowledge of nutrition and how to use food as medicine.
- She has been a yoga teacher since 2016, with 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) under her belt and a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instruction certification.
- She loves creating healthy, plant-based food recipes.
Experience
Melissa has a passion for writing and will never be seen without a notebook in hand. She has been a professional writer since 2018, and prior to writing for Static Media, Melissa worked as a professional blog writer for the Herbal Academy and a copywriter for various clients in the health and wellness industry.
Education
Melissa received a B.S. in sustainability from Arizona State University and went on to study at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, as well as the Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine. She is also a Certified Trauma-Informed Vinyasa Yoga Teacher and has in-depth knowledge of herbs, nutrition, human anatomy, and food and plant science.
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Stories By Melissa Szaro
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Psychedelic Water CEO Pankaj Gogia discussed destigmatizing psychedelics and shared the multiple benefits of his company's psychoactive herbal drink.
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Co-founder of Seed Health Raja Dhir discussed his work in creating solutions from the latest microbial research and explained the gut-brain connection.
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Certified trainer and TikTok fitness sensation Frankie Alvarado shared his tips and favorite exercises for helping his celebrity clients build their booties.
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Fitness influencer and certified trainer Frankie Alvarado shared his best tips and essential exercises for building the perfect booty without going to the gym.
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Certified trainer and TikTok fitness sensation Frankie Alvarado gave a preview of his app, Peachgainz, and shared the secrets to sculpting the perfect booty.
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Some side effects to drinking wine are obvious, others are not. Read on to learn all about the effects you never knew wine could have on your body.
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Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Bitar debunked the top three myths about plastic surgery and shared the facts about getting cosmetic procedures.
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Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Bitar discussed the "Instagram face" beauty standard and how it relates to current trends in cosmetic procedures.
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TikTok beauty trends can often be too good to be true. Plastic surgeon Dr. George Bitar revealed some of the most dangerous ones and why you should avoid them.
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Dr. George Bitar of the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute told Health Digest all about the truths behind Tiktok beauty and plastic surgery trends.
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Injuries can range in seriousness, and everyone gets one at some point. But what happens to and inside your body when you're injured? We've got the scoop.
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Dr. Jeff Andrews of BD Integrated Diagnostics Solutions discussed the difference between at-home COVID tests, including their processing times and reliability.
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Dr. Jeff Andrews understands that COVID hasn't gone away. He spoke to HealthDigest about how to best protect yourself from the virus.
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Dr. Jeff Andrews of BD Integrated Diagnostic Solutions discussed the importance of COVID testing and what you should do if you get a positive test result.
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Dr. Jeff Andrews, the Medical Affairs Vice President at BD Integrated Diagnostics Solutions, discussed the rise in COVID cases and ways people can stay safe.
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Getting enough sleep is vital to our health, but many people don't get sufficient zzzs. If you're not getting enough sleep, here are some possible reasons why.
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When it comes to men's health, there's a lot of misinformation circling out there. We're here to clarify the which myths you can stop believing.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made mask-wearing a common part of life, but what happens to your body when you wear a mask for a long time? We have the scoop.
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Menstrual cups are rising in popularity, but before jumping in, you may want to know the pros and cons of this period product. Here's what you need to know.
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Don't let these dangers of running keep you on the couch, but remember them the next time you lace up those running shoes.