Health Briefs Submissions

Health Briefs highlight the latest research studies, trends and tips in easy-to-digest articles of 50 to 200 words. Each focuses on a particular topic, such as food, supplements, self-care, beauty, balance and fitness. Submissions should always contain doable solutions or pertinent research findings on common conditions or health issues.

Health Briefs Submissions

Health Briefs should be submitted by email as a MS Word document attachment or text embedded in the body of the email. Send to [email protected]

Guidelines

Length: 50-250 words.
Deadline: Due on or before the 10th of the month prior to publication.
Briefs should be written in layman’s terms, and impart information in a way that does not sound self-serving.
We reserve the right to edit all submissions if necessary; for longer features, a copy of revisions can be returnedupon request.
Please include a brief biography at the end of your article.
For the best chance of acceptance, we suggest you review the Natural Awakenings editorial style guidelines by clicking here.

Additional Notes

We cannot guarantee publication, and if accepted, we may not publish your piece immediately. If you would like us to keep the submission for future consideration, please let us know when submitting your article.
Your original work will most likely be edited to fit our magazine’s style and we reserve that right.

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1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3 Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters. Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

Health Briefs Submissions