Tom Ballard, RN, ND, is a writer and naturopathic physician. He's been published in The Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Health Store News, Health Issues Quarterly (editor and contributor), The Sound Consumer, ND Digest, Naturopathic News and Review, Common Ground, and Well Being Journal. His play, Mommy's Baby, Daddy's Girl, was produced at the Seattle New Play Festival, and his screenplay, EcoAgent Man, received an honorable mention from the Washington State Screenwriter's Contest. He's also written two novels and two nutrition books (see list on page one)Dr Ballard is founder of Pure Wellness Centers (www.PureWellnessCenters.com) in Renton and Seattle, Washington, specializing in detoxification and rejuvenation. He has spoken and published on sugar addiction, foundation nutrition, weight-loss, thyroid disease, pain-free without drugs, heart disease, and detoxification. He is available for book signings, lectures and teaching -TomBallardND@gmail.com.Tom lives in Seattle with his pet gooey duck, Bob.