As natural health enthusiasts, we are bombarded every day with new studies, advice and information floating around the web. From the more complex issue of bisphenol-A (BPA) and its potential impact on our reproductive systems, to the simpler topic of cutting our daily sugar intake, we are constantly receiving noise from all sorts of directions.
The fact of the matter is today we are more connected, mobile, multi-taskers. Smartphones are taking on new responsibilities as we continue to take our Internet on the go, and use our handy dialers to access social networks.
Given the continued rise of social networks like Facebook and Twitter for accessing our news and personal enlightenment, it’s more important than ever to become selective information seekers. The question is: who should we trust to stay healthy?
Here are 10 of the most credible, leading natural health and wellness experts and personalities on Twitter to help drown out the noise and guide us in the right direction.
(in no particular order)
Considered a pioneer in integrative and functional medicine, Dr. Frank Lipman is one of the leading authorities on holistic health and wellness. On a daily basis, Lipman and his team arm their Twitter followers with healthy guidance on topics surrounding processed food, GMOs, understanding consumer labels, food allergies, and more.
For more than 25 years, Michael Pollan has been educating the public on the importance of what we put on our plates through timely articles and four New York Times bestselling books. Through his Twitter feed, Michael shares thoughtful and introspective commentary and findings to keep you brushed up for future dinner table conversation.
Are you concerned about the chemicals that are hidden in your favorite moisturizer? Learn how to make smarter beauty purchases and be a voice for change with the help of Stacy Malkan, the author, speaker, and activist behind this Twitter handle. Stacy is recognized as exposing the ugly underbelly of the $426-billion-dollar beauty industry with her book: "Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry 
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4. @DrGreene
A practicing pediatrician and author of three books on children’s health, Dr. Alan Greene is the go-to expert for safe nutrition during pregnancy, childhood and beyond. A must-follow for moms and anyone thinking about growing their family.
5. @Markhymanmd
An eight-time New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Mark Hyman is one of the most respected physicians and experts on functional medicine and exploring the causes of chronic illness. His Twitter feed offers intellectual yet digestible data on everything from child obesity to the Western diet.
A New York Times bestselling author with a heavy focus on healthy living and veganism, wellness advocate Kathy Freston keeps things positive with thought-provoking articles, quotes, recipes, and interesting data on the factory farm industry.
A former financial analyst come mother-of-four, bestselling author, expert, and speaker on food toxicity, Robyn O’Brien keeps you brushed up on the latest industry news and thoughts related to Big Food.
Addressing public health issues since the early eighties, Marion Nestle has witnessed the transformation of the food industry firsthand. A professor of sociology at New York University with a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition, Nestle surely has the upper hand on Twitter when it comes to food politics.
9. @Kris_Carr
A cancer survivor, wellness activist, and author of the bestselling "Crazy Sexy Diet: Eat Your Veggies, Ignite Your Spark, and Live Like You Mean It! ," Kris Carr firmly believes she ate herself to being healthy and cancer-free. She brings passion and plenty of positive energy to topics and reflections on plant-based living, health, happiness and spirituality. If you’re considering exploring the benefits of juicing, look no further.
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10. @DrChrisNorthrup
As a trusted authority on women’s health and vitality, Dr. Christiane Northrup understands the beauties and beasts of being a female. Natural health and wellness is just a part of her shtick, with more emphasis on achieving mental and spiritual alignment for personal fulfillment.
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