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The Sleep Series Part 4: Sleep Perception

By melanieavalon / July 2, 2015

“How do you know if you’re really suffering from insomnia? The basic answer is simple: you have the problem if you think you do…” – Janice Kennedy, 1986 Gazette The haunting turmoil of sleeplessness may dwell completely in the mind, granting insomnia a tormenting power, for how does one fight a phantasm? Yet our existence is our perception, […]

Four Minute Video Guide to Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent Fasting

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By melanieavalon / June 30, 2015

Curious about Intermittent Fasting? I just posted a new Youtube video briefly explaining the basics of Intermittent Fasting! Learn why and how to add a little IF to your life, in less than 5 minutes!

Activated Charcoal Removes Toxins, Whitens Teeth!

Supplements

By melanieavalon / June 27, 2015

In the supplement superhero world of toxin fighting, Activated Charcoal is Superman. Unlike most supplements, which give the body ingredients and tools to support health, aid body processes, or act as precursors to neurotransmitters, activated charcoal works on a very literal, physical level. Forget juice fasts and detox diets for “cleansing:” pop some activated charcoal instead! Allow […]

Confessions of a Hollywood Extra: Yes, You CAN Cry From Misery!

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By melanieavalon / June 26, 2015

I’ve never been much of a crier. It takes A LOT to make me cry. In fact, I didn’t believe one could actually, authentically cry from misery… until I did some background “acting.” What follows is not a complaint. I am not complaining, nor even lamenting. I am merely recognizing the humorous irony of being driven to […]

What When Wine PAPERBACK And New Wine Video!

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By melanieavalon / June 25, 2015

I’m excited to announce The What When Wine Diet is now available in PAPERBACK! Check it out! If I learned one thing from the whole process, it’s that books surely don’t write themselves. Oh my. As I kind of went into a black hole prepping The What When Wine Diet for the print edition, I definitely slacked on the youtube channel. […]

17 Signs of A Struggling Actress in Los Angeles

Acting

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By melanieavalon / May 13, 2015

Check out my new video for 17 signs you know you are, in fact, a struggling actress in Los Angeles. Things get real.

How To Eat, Paleo Style!

Paleo

By melanieavalon / April 24, 2015

Check out my short video on what foods you can eat on the Paleo Diet, on my new YouTube channel! I struggled with whether or not to go in detail about what foods not to eat (grains, legumes, processed foods, etc.) but decided to save that for later videos. I included my personal Paleo pyramid as well! (Such […]

Melanie Avalon’s Personal Telling Of Her Diet History

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By melanieavalon / April 21, 2015

Check out this brief overview of my slightly crazy diet history. I seriously think I’ve tried every fad diet known to mankind. The takeaway from my mad wanderings through diet wonderland is that calorie counting is silly, and you really CAN have your steak and eat it too!

The What When Wine Diet Audiobook Now Available!!

Intermittent Fasting

Paleo

Wine

By melanieavalon / April 20, 2015

The What When Wine Diet AUDIOBOOK is now available! I actually narrate it! You can get it on: Amazon, iTunes, or Audible! It’s cheapest on Audible at the moment, where you can actually get it FREE if you’re a new member. Enjoy!!

Winning Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon

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By melanieavalon / April 19, 2015

Check out the first video in my “Winning Wine” series, in which I profile perhaps the most well known red variety: the Cabernet Sauvignon. Fun fact! The Cabernet Sauvignon is actually a relatively new type of wine, which came about from an accidental hookup between the Cabernet Franc and Sauvning Blanc. Who knew they’d have such a famous […]