Jan 25 2013
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Wendy, who has been a member of Helium.com
since February 2007, manages the Alternative Therapies
and Health & Fitness (Other) channels. She lives in Michigan
and?has written nearly 400 articles on the site.?
How did you first learn about Helium.com and what?s your favorite aspect of the site? A friend of mine told me about the site. Once I checked it out, I couldn?t wait to get started. My favorite aspect of Helium is that it gives new writers a chance to spread their wings and get feedback on how they can improve. There is a freedom here you can?t find anywhere else. A writer has an opportunity to hone their skills as well as try things outside of their comfort zone.
You have some great health credentials in your bio, including a master?s degree in Natural Health. What drew you to the health field? I have always had a fascination with the nature and how things worked. Actually it started when I was about six. We had an elderly veterinarian who would come to our farm. He would make his rounds and always took me with him. He showed me what plants made animals sick and what plants could be used to help them. For the next ten years, he taught me how to care for our horses and cattle, and even let me help him when our animals were giving birth. It was a great learning experience. I learned so much from him and he taught me the value of discovering new things.
You?re also a certified herbalist. What can you tell us about that? This also goes back to Doc Haimbaugh. He was in educated at Purdue, but before he went to school he learned all of the old ways from another veterinarian who specialized in more natural methods of healing. Learning about herbs and what each one could do was amazing to me. That knowledge stayed with me as I grew, and I eventually began to study herbalogy. I learned at an early age which herbs grew near my home, how to harvest them and also how to prepare them for use. It is amazing what herbs are capable of. I rarely use over-the-counter medications. Doc taught me that nature was my pharmacy, and if I knew how to use what I had available, it was also FREE!
You?re a first responder, too. What?s that like? Being a first responder is interesting. I spent several years coaching baseball and was always having to bandage a knee or ice a sprain. It?s much different though when you are driving and are the first one at the scene of an accident. When I first started, I was afraid I wouldn?t be able to do the job. Then I stumbled upon my first accident. It hits you then how much those people need you. It?s almost like going on autopilot. You know what needs to be done and you do it. There are no questions, just action. When the people are safe and in the hands of paramedics, then you can sit back and shake for a second or two. It?s a good feeling to know you are able to help someone to that degree.
What do you enjoy most about being a channel manager? I have met some of the most interesting people! They have such diverse backgrounds and unique personalities! I have learned a lot from reading all of their articles. I also like the fact that I can help them with their questions and give them encouragement.
Of all the articles you?ve written on the site, which is your favorite and what makes it your favorite? I think my favorite would have to be the one on being a catcher. I was a catcher for several years in softball and I loved the position. I know many kids shy away from it because of how grueling it can be. I hoped that through my article I could inspire people to give the position a try.
Who are your favorite Helium authors and what do you like about their writing? I have two. Mona Gallagher and Melissa R. Bickel are my favorites. I love the topics Mona chooses and Melissa?s poetry is amazing.
What piece of advice would you give to an aspiring writer? Always do your best and to not get discouraged. Starting out on a site like Helium will give them experience they need when trying to break into the world of journalism and writing. Always be willing to learn something new!
What do you enjoy doing when you?re not busy at Helium? I love to sew and cook! I have always loved crafts and making things. I also like to draw. I like teaching my granddaughters how to make things as well.
Your bio mentions one of your favorite memories includes spending time with your horses. Do you still have horses? I live in town now so I don?t have any place for them. I would like to move back to the country at some point. When I do, I most definitely will have them again! We raced sulky horses when I was growing up and I still visit some of the people who still participate in the sport. I really miss it!
Read any good books lately? My favorite book is The Heroin Diaries, by Nikki Sixx. I also like the Dan Brown books. They make you think and ask questions most people are afraid to ask. As for Nikki Sixx, just the fact that he was opened up about so many of his experiences was inspiring. Hopefully his honesty about the dark side of drugs and addiction can help some of his fans avoid the dangers he survived.
Thanks for sharing Wendy!
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Source: http://blog.helium.com/meet-wendy-s-melton-cm-of-alternative-therapies-and-health-fitness-other/
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