About the Author

Carrie Adkins-Ali

Carrie Adkins-Ali is executive editor of the monthly publication Health News, produced by Belvoir Media Group with Duke Health. She's also a contributor to University Health News and former Daily Editor at Natural Health Advisory.

Adkins-Ali has specialized in health care issues and has written extensively on geriatric medicine, Alzheimer’s disease, sleep disorders, asthma, allergies, and non-traditional approaches to senior care. She also has a passion for the “silver bullet” of healthy lifestyle therapies —exercise and fitness. Carrie experienced amazing benefits such as improved energy, reduced inflammation (helping her asthma), and improved sleep to the point that she became hooked. She also gained certifications through the American Council on Exercise and the American Aerobic Association International.

Adkins-Ali now works in some of her spare time as a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor. When she discusses the benefits of regular resistance and aerobic exercise, she speaks directly from personal experience and passion.

Articles by Carrie Adkins-Ali

Can Gymnema Sylvestre Stop Sugar Cravings?

By Carrie Adkins-Ali

If you struggle with a sweet tooth, you may have heard of the sugar-buster herb, gymnema sylvestre. This fascinating herb contains gymnemic acids which, when placed directly on your tongue, actually fill the sugar receptors in your taste buds, effectively blocking your ability to taste sweetness.[1] Furthermore, researchers believe they … Read More

Asbestos in Crayons: Should You Be Worried?

By Carrie Adkins-Ali

The tragic result of asbestos exposure strikes close to home for me. Asbestos killed my grandfather, who was a pipe coverer, and his wife, who shook his work clothes out before putting them in the wash. My father, who worked alongside my grandfather, has lung scarring from asbestos and is … Read More

Indian-Spiced Grilled Chicken Recipe

By Carrie Adkins-Ali

Indian spices aren’t just flavorful, they’re packed with health benefits, too. Turmeric alone is a super food with a wide range of benefits from lowering cholesterol to helping prevent Alzhiemer’s disease. One of our favorite grilled dinners in my house is Indian-spiced chicken. While there are many variations of spicy … Read More

25 Toxic Toys to Avoid

By Carrie Adkins-Ali

It’s been several years since we first learned that a variety of toys contain dangerous toxins. But while media attention may have waned, the problem has not. Two recent reports have identified 25 toys that are tainted with toxins such as antimony, arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, lead, phthalates, and mercury. Exposure … Read More
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