Zinta Aistars is a bilingual writer in English and Latvian. She has three books published in the Latvian language and is currently at work on a fourth, this time in English. Zinta is a regularly contributing writer for many local and regional publications. She is the host and producer of the weekly radio show, Art Beat, at WMUK 102.1 FM, the NPR affiliate station in Southwest Michigan. Zinta is a former employee of Spectrum Health, working in marketing and communications as a writer and editor, and she is pleased to continue writing health care stories since becoming a full-time freelance writer.
James Root overcame his longstanding aversion to weight-loss surgery and regains the active life he'd missed out on for nearly two decades.
0 A powerful team approach—patient, doctor, dietitian—helped Randy Remenap get his diabetes and weight gain under control.
26 Joetta Harris felt helpless battling her worsening health amid the rigors of life. A pair of specialists from a free community health program helped her find a new path.
0 Having a women's health specialist look at the whole picture made all the difference for this 46-year-old.
32 Greg Ikiebe hoped for a new start in the U.S. after fleeing the violence of Nigeria. After landing a job, his next step became clear—he'd need a revamped heart.
207 Lou Ann Weber did the work to earn her new joints, and she's now preparing to boogie at her grandson's wedding.
416 A gynecologist shares solutions to the pain and discomfort of abnormal menstruation.
40 Spinal problems and an infection threatened Ralph Logerwell's ability to walk. Surgery, rehab and some high-tech gadgetry helped him get back on his feet.
145 Susan Cloutier ignored the bleeding, the pain and the incontinence—until her body insisted, no more.
23 After undergoing a rare double-surgery to eliminate a blockage and restore blood flow, Marvin Lafountain is eager to resume his old life—minus the smoking habit.
238 When swelling and pain sidelined his marathon runs, Wallace Isaac Gaunichaux turned to specialists to uncover and treat a potentially dangerous vein syndrome.
0 Whole foods and a Mediterranean-style diet are the ideal nutritional strategies to combat disease and achieve optimum health.
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