Loraine R. Degraff
Loraine has been a writer and educator for over 10 years. She has taught in the public school system, private school sector and has experience with home education. She has provided editing services for an international corporation, SEO articles (including business and travel guides) for industry-leading web content providers, and dramatic writings for educational institutions.
Based on an interest in diet and nutrition, Loraine turned her writing focus to the area of alternative health. Extensive research and hands-on experience growing and preparing organic herbs and produce beneficial to the body, laid a foundation for the writing of the book The Complete Guide to Growing and Using Wheatgrass: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply — Including Easy-to-Make Recipes (Atlantic Publishing Company, 2011). Although Loraine's main interest is health, she enjoys learning and writing about a variety of other topics.
Loraine holds a bachelor's degree in Communications from Duke University and a master's degree in Communications Design from Pratt Institute. She is also a recipient of an advanced diploma from the Institute of Children's Literature in West Redding, Connecticut. Loraine currently lives in New York with her husband and five children.
To learn more about Loraine and her work, please visit www.lorainedegraff.com.
Latest Articles
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Foods to Avoid in Breast Cancer Alternative Treatment
More women are choosing alternative health treatments to prevent or cure breast cancer. Alternative treatments work with diet to bring about desired results
Oct 29, 2010
- Loraine R. Degraff
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Insider Tips and Activities in Monterey, California
The city of Monterey is one of the most historic sites in California. Its rich culture makes it an
enjoyable, exciting spot for residents and visitors alik
Jul 17, 2010
- Loraine R. Degraff
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Restaurants and Dining in Monterey, California
The coastal community of Monterey has an ideal climate and breathtaking scenery that attract visitors year-round. It also hosts a number of fine restaurants
Jul 12, 2010
- Loraine R. Degraff
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Hotels and Lodgings in Monterey, California
Once home to the sardine canning industry, Monterey now hosts a variety of wonderful places to lodge while visiting the popular peninsula.
Jul 12, 2010
- Loraine R. Degraff
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Eliminating Mice Without Using Harmful Rat Poisons
Rat poisons can be toxic to children. In 2009, poison control centers reported over 15,000 incidents of children under the age of 6 ingesting rat poisons.
Jul 12, 2010
- Loraine R. Degraff
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Culebra, Puerto Rico
Culebra is a small island municipality under the domain of Puerto Rico. It is located between the main island of Puerto Rico and Vieques.
Jul 12, 2010
- Loraine R. Degraff
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Attractions and Things to do in Vieques, Puerto Rico
The island of Vieques was first inhabited by the Arawak Indians. It has since become the home of many nations and is becoming a popular tourist destination.
Jul 12, 2010
- Loraine R. Degraff
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Attractions and Things to do in Genoa, Italy
Genoa, Italy is a busy city with plenty to see and do. It is Italy's leading port and trade center and is always the center of much activity.
Jul 12, 2010
- Loraine R. Degraff
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Genoa, Italy
Genoa, as Italy's leading port and trade center is full of activity. It's economy (and thus its business) revolves around the port in the region of Liguria.
Jul 12, 2010
- Loraine R. Degraff
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Types of Rat Poisons and Their Effect on Humans and Animals
Although mice in the home are undesirable, using rat poisons for elimination is not a wise solution. Rat poisons can be toxic to humans and animals.
Jul 12, 2010
- Loraine R. Degraff
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