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Beth Krietsch

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Covers:  Health, nutrition, wellness, food policy, social impact, climate, sustainability, food, global health, public health, public health nutrition, healthcare, health conditions, tech
Writer. MPH. Mostly I write about health, food, and climate—sometimes other things too. Beth.krietsch@gmail.com

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These Neurological Conditions May Be The Culprit Behind Muscle Spasms

These Neurological Conditions May Be The Culprit Behind Muscle Spasms

SELF Magazine

10 Common Flu Vaccine Side Effects That Are Totally Normal

10 Common Flu Vaccine Side Effects That Are Totally Normal

SELF Magazine

The Winding Road to Migraine Treatment

The Winding Road to Migraine Treatment

SELF Magazine — We asked migraine patients and experts about the often long and frustrating journey.

Here's How Vitiligo Can Take an Emotional Toll, From People Who Get It

Here's How Vitiligo Can Take an Emotional Toll, From People Who Get It

SELF Magazine — For Tonja Johnson, 53, the emotional toll of living with vitiligo was once so intense and distressing that she would scrape into her skin with her fingers, a nail file, or whatever she had on hand, in an attempt to remove the depigmented patches on her body. “I hated to go out in public without being covered with clothing and makeup because of the stares, whispers, and pointing,” Johnson tells SELF. “I remember paying for items at my local gas station and the cashier dropping my change on the counter as if I were contagious.”

5 Causes of Heart Failure All Young People Should Know

5 Causes of Heart Failure All Young People Should Know

SELF Magazine — Certain factors—like genetics and substance use—affect your risk, no matter your age.

This Rare Form of Psoriasis Can Look Like a Major Burn on the Body

This Rare Form of Psoriasis Can Look Like a Major Burn on the Body

SELF Magazine — There are various types of psoriasis, and each can come with its own set of challenges. Plaque psoriasis, the most common form of the skin condition, causes inflamed, localized rashes that are thick, scaly, and super itchy, for example.

When Does Shortness of Breath Signal a Potential Heart Problem?

When Does Shortness of Breath Signal a Potential Heart Problem?

SELF Magazine — It's pretty well-known that chest pain is a possible sign of heart trouble-but it's far from the only sign. Shortness of breath-which can feel like you're exerting yourself more than you're used to-is another big one to pay attention to, because it can signal heart valve disease, heart attack, and heart failure, among other cardiovascular issues.

SELF Magazine

7 Ways to Handle Psoriasis Flare-Ups When Winter Weather Hits

7 Ways to Handle Psoriasis Flare-Ups When Winter Weather Hits

SELF Magazine — Hot showers, stress, and getting sick can all wreak havoc on your skin.