Alex Dotson-Young
Alex wrote and illustrated her first short story at the age of eight. A cartoonist throughout middle school, she wrote and illustrated young adult short stories featuring four teenage girls she called Witness Youth, inspired by the dramatic teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses. She also spent her earliest years pouring over family medical books and continues a lifelong interest in health and healing.
Later, Alex received a B.A. in Rhetoric from The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. There, she and her husband published the zine Headsplitter, featuring interviews and music reviews of indie bands. Her review of The Dreamwheel Circus by The Suede Chain had also been published in the local Urbana newspaper The Octopus. Meanwhile, she began studying Animal Sciences. She kept and bred numerous beautiful corn snakes who tried to teach her the meaning of life and raised a chicken in in her townhouse basement. December 2000, she won first prize in Salon.com's celebrity dream contest with the entry www.salon.com/people/feature/2000/12/05/celeb_dreams1/index.html
Over the years, Alex has worn many hats while also studying Eastern philosophies and alternative health. She has studied at Chicago's Second City Theater where she often played news anchors, authors, and spiritual gurus. She is also a certified yoga instructor with interests ranging from politics, singing, and wine. She resides in Manhattan with her husband and two cats.
Latest Articles
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Natural Treatment for Insomnia
The ancient art of acupressure offers effective, drug-free treatment for many of today's most common health problems. Learn this simple routine to combat insomnia.
Jan 14, 2010
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Acupressure Self Treatment
Acupressure is the art of stimulating potent points that relieve pain and increase blood flow throughout the body to manage your and your family's health.
Jan 12, 2010
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Yoga for Your Core
You've done yoga. You've done plank pose. You've done side plank. Did you know that Kundalini yoga also offers wonderful ways to tone your abs?
Nov 23, 2009
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Get More From Your Core
Sports and daily activities require a strong foundation. This sequence targets the abductors, quadratus lumborum and tensor fasciae latae.
Nov 13, 2009
- Alex Dotson-Young
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Nighttime Aide for ADD/ADHD
There are many natural treatments for ADD/ADHD. Consider incorporating the centuries-old practices of hydrotherapy and massage into your loved one's treatment.
Nov 1, 2009
- Alex Dotson-Young
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Ayurvedic Massage
Ayurveda has become increasingly popular in the West. Not only does it treat disease, but it offers simple techniques you can practice at home for beautiful skin
Oct 24, 2009
- Alex Dotson-Young
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