Juniper Russo
Juniper Russo is a freelance writer living in the Southern US. She writes for several online and print-based publications and passionately advocates an evidence-based approach to holistic health and activism.
On Associated Content, Juniper has earned a 2009 Best of AC award as well as a 2009 People's Media Award. She is one of Associated Content's Featured Contributors, regularly producing featured content related to parenting, green living and alternative medicine. In November 2010, Juniper surpassed her one-millionth page-view on Associated Content.
Russo also owns and operates several private websites. Her work includes Fish Care Profiles, a green-focused website dedicated to ornamental fish; The Truth About Noccalula Falls, about a local legend in Northeast Alabama; and A Family Like Yours, a website for children about family diversity. Visit Juniper Russo on her own corner of the web at www.juniperwrites.com.
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On Associated Content, Juniper has earned a 2009 Best of AC award as well as a 2009 People's Media Award. She is one of Associated Content's Featured Contributors, regularly producing featured content related to parenting, green living and alternative medicine. In November 2010, Juniper surpassed her one-millionth page-view on Associated Content.
Russo also owns and operates several private websites. Her work includes Fish Care Profiles, a green-focused website dedicated to ornamental fish; The Truth About Noccalula Falls, about a local legend in Northeast Alabama; and A Family Like Yours, a website for children about family diversity. Visit Juniper Russo on her own corner of the web at www.juniperwrites.com.
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Anne Frank was BisexualA critical aspect of Anne Frank's identity is left out of history classes, museums, and literature reviews. This famous holocaust victim and diarist was bisexual.
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Best Organic Soaps for Dry SkinThese earth-friendly organic soaps are ideal for women with dry skin.
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How to Talk to a PreschoolerThese tips can help you communicate meaningfully with a young child.
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Red Raspberry Leaf Benefits During PregnancyRed raspberry leaf offers several important benefits during all stages of pregnancy. -
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Natural Body Soaps for WomenAll the information you need about natural body soaps for women. Find out about the most common ingredients and benefits associated with these products-- and how you can find a natural soap that works best for your own unique needs.
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Oxylent Effervescent Multivitamin: Product ReviewA balanced review of the Oxylent effervescent multivitamin, a product similar to the better-known product Emergen-C.
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4 "Dinosaurs" that Weren't DinosaursThe pterodactyl wasn't a dinosaur. Find out about other prehistoric reptiles often mislabeled as dinosaurs.
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DeSoto Caverns Park: A Personal ReviewI took a trip to DeSoto Caverns Park in Childersburg, Alabama with my three-year-old daughter. Find out about our experience-- and if the trip may be worthwhile for your own family.
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Using Sea Salt to Raise Aquarium PH LevelsSea salt can increase the pH of your freshwater aquarium, but it can also destroy species sensitive to salinity.
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Palmaris Longus Tendon: Is Yours Single, Double or Absent?Nearly 15% of people lack a palmaris longus tendon, which is found just below the wrist. Some people have double tendons here. Find out how many you have, and why this does-- or doesn't-- matter.
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How to Acidify the Water in an AquariumFind out how to reduce the pH in a freshwater aquarium using both natural and synthetic options. This article discusses the benefits and risks of acidifying your aquarium's water.
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4 American Legends that Originated as AdvertisementsPaul Bunyan, Rudolph, Pecos Bill and Joe Magarc may seem like authentic American legends. In reality, they started as advertising characters-- similar to Ronald McDonald or Aunt Jemima.
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The Indrik Beast: A Massive Russian UnicornLearn about the indrik beast, an almost-forgotten mythical unicorn originating in Russia.
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4 FDA-Approved Medicines-- that Don't Work at AllSnake oil isn't always easy to recognize-- sometimes it looks just like any other medicine. Some of the most bogus medicines actually have a stamp of approval from your own doctor and the FDA.
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Brain Quest Preschool Product ReviewAfter my daughter "graduated" from the Brain Quest for Threes question-and-answer cards, we moved on to the Preschool edition of the product. Find out about our experiences.
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Where to Plant BroccoliFind out how to find the best spot for planting broccoli.
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What's so Great About Being a Young, Single Mom?I'm in my early twenties and have a high-need 3-year-old daughter-- alone. My regrets in life: 0. Find out what I think is so great about being a young, single mother.
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"Extremely Adult Behavior": April Fool's Day MemoryMy favorite April Fool's Day memory took place during my senior year of high school.
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Dangerous 'Bath Salt' Drugs Invade the SouthDrugs marketed as "bath salts" are increasingly used as a legal, but dangerous, alternative to methamphetamine and cocaine.Also published on:
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James Arthur Ray Begins Trial for Sweat Lodge DeathsNew Age author James Arthur Ray begins trial this week for three deaths, which occurred after sweat lodge at a spiritual retreat.Also published on:
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Why is Glass a Liquid?You may have heard the rumor that glass is not actually a solid, but a liquid. FInd out if it's true-- and why.
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SinuOrega Review: Does This Herbal Sinusitis Treatment Work?Find out if SinuOrega really works-- and if it's safe to use.
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Top 6 Disgusting Ingredients in Your FoodFind out about the nasty stuff that's ending up in your food. Rodent hairs and insect parts are just the beginning.
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Top 5 Shakespeare Authorship CandidatesThese are the most common people theorized to be behind Shakespeare's plays. This article debunks the theories about the Shakespeare authorship debate.
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4 Abundant, Useful Species (That We Refuse to Use)The world would be cleaner and greener if we'd make use of these plentiful plant and animal species. Unfortunately, we don't use any of these organisms for any truly useful purposes.
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7 Pet Safety Tips for KidsTeach your kids these pet care guidelines to keep both your kids and your animals safe.
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Top 5 Family Diversity Books and Lesson PlansThese five books and lesson plans can help you to teach family diversity to your children or pupils.
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Top 5 Bizarre Baby ProductsRead about the most disturbing baby products on the market.
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Chinese Fleeceflower Root: A Human-Shaped Medicinal Herb?Find out about Chinese fleeceflower root, a medicinal herb best known for its shockingly humanoid appearance.
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Planting Lettuces, as Told by a ToddlerMy two-and-a-half-year-old daughter began narrating our lettuce-planting experience as if she were recounting it in a memoir. Here's a transcription of her story.
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4 Herbs to Prevent AcneThese medicinal herbs can prevent acne outbreaks.
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About DHA Omega-3 for ChildrenLearn about the sources, benefits and safety of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, for children.
