Am I a good writer?

[Yokido]

(OLDER ARTICLES)
http://gomestic.com/cooking/bug-bite-immunity/
http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-...the-superfood/
http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-...e-unsung-hero/

Were found to have some issues with sentence structure, and punctuation.
I have worked on my English flaws and have given it another fair attempt.VVV

(NEWER ARTICLES)
http://healthmad.com/nutrition/beta-carotene/
http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/cinnamon/
http://healthmad.com/alternative/ginger-spice/
http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-...s/melatonin-2/

I've been trying to develop my writing skills recently, and to success thanks to the responses in this thread.. This is the last time I will update this thread with newer articles, and the last time I ask for criticism, I openly welcome it.

You don't need to know anything about the articles themselves, I am looking for critique on my writing skills and nothing more.

[Ganolyn]

I've been writing article submissions for my county news center for the last 6 months, though I'm still slightly skeptical if it's worth going into college for or not.. Haven't had much criticism, in other-words.

So please briefly read the recent articles I've put up, tell me if you feel they're sloppy or not please.

You don't need to know jack about the actual topic, it's just the writing skills I'm concerned about.

http://gomestic.com/cooking/bug-bite-immunity/

You don't always put a space between the last word and a parentheses (a space is preferred).


Critiques in red. I hope this helps.


Bugs such as the mosquito inflict horrid (Horrid is a bit strong here. Irritating might be a better choice) bites that can itch for an entire day or worse, for the whole duration of a family camping trip or outdoor picnic.


Or (It is rarely good to start a sentence with a conjunction) arachnids that crawl into the corners of your house and wait for your unsuspecting feet as you sit, (A comma is not necessary here as the conjunction provides the needed pause in the sentence) or await your slumber for an easy meal. They leave welts which sometimes can be hazardous. (The last statement is its own sentence unless you were to add "as", but this is cleaner)


The easiest solution that comes to mind is to consume onion or garlic. The sulfides they contain go through your system and are often removed through your pores. (The last statement is its own sentence unless you were to add "as", but this is cleaner)


You can use powdered form, but do not use supplemental forms, (You do not need the comma here because you used "as") as it will not contain the sulfides and acillin (Space needed) (the cause of their odor and flavor).


It takes about 2-3 hours to take effect and should work for a good day or so. The longer you keep the pattern the longer it will last. (The last statement is its own sentence)




http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-...the-superfood/


This article will give a brief summary of what health benefits can be attained from the consumption of Onions (Onions is not a proper noun and does not need to be capitalized here), (A comma is not needed here) and give a glimpse at the history of their (Wrong word choice and "its" as a possessive doesn't have an apostrophe) medicinal effects as well. (As well is two words and doesn't require hyphenation)


Onions are a dietary staple in of most of the world from Europe to the Americas and from Asia and Africa. (Your sentence was fragmented)


The anti-bacterial components the onion (No captialization) uses for its (No apostrophe) survival in nature are beneficial for consumption (Space needed) (in moderation). It contains sulfides which are anti-microbial and are responsible for its (No apostrophe) strong flavor (No punctuation required here) as (Space needed - typo) well as phenolic acids and flavonoids (Spelling). Less are found in the milder strains such as the Western White (This is a proper noun now) onion, however. (You had a continuation of the idea so you didn't need a period and a new sentence until later on when it became a run on sentence)



It’s easy to burn your mouth, throat, (No comma here) or stomach (Spelling) by eating onions in large quantities raw (No hyphens here), however, (No comma needed here) when cooked, they’re much less acidic and you shouldn’t run into any issues within reason. They also work as a pre-biotic for certain good bacteria in your intestines. Pre-biotics feed already existing bacteria and promote their growth over harmful microbes. Cooked onion has the same pre-biotic value as whole wheat grain. (Run on sentence)


Onion also works similarly to garlic (No capitalization here) in the sense that it can be used as a remedy for bladder or urinary tract infections, though often it’s used in conjunction with garlic (No capitalization here), not on it’s own.



Ancient greek athletes supposedly ate large amounts of onion (No capitalization here) because it ‘lightened the balance’ of the blood. The odd thing is, they do reduce the amount platelets clumping and do thin blood. In medieval (Spelling) France, farmers would feed raw onions to their horses when they got clots in their legs. It was done successfully amidst many other medieval (Spelling) medicines failing. Quercetin, a flavonoid (Spelling. Space needed) (anti-oxidant) found in onions, (No capitalization here) has been medically proven to thin the blood and reduce blood pressure in cases of hypertension. (Run on sentence, grammatical and punctuation errors)



Along with helping your digestive system and your blood vessels, the onion has been known to help your skin also. The stench caused by eating too many onions (No capitalization here) is due to the good amount of sulfides in them. The sulfides are removed through your pores and sit on your skin. This effect can be used to deter bugs of almost every variety. It can also be used to reduce body acne and skin ailments, (No comma needed here) as the sulfides are heavily anti-microbial in nature. (Run on sentences)



Not to say that you should let it sit on your skin intentionally for this reason. Always wash regularly. I hope this has been informative to you. I will be writing an article relating to Garlic soon enough. (Each one of these sentences is its own statement)




http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-...e-unsung-hero/


Garlic (Space needed) (the Unsung Hero)


This short article is dedicated to the healthful ways garlic (No capitalization here) affects us, (No comma needed here) and how it’s been used in the past.



Garlic is one of the few plants capable of creating an antibiotic (No hyphen needed here) similar to those found in fungi, acillin.



Unfortunately, it’s rarely said in the public domain that garlic (No capitalization needed here) has been used for thousands of years to actually cure urinary tract infections(UTI). Within the last half-century it’s been covertly removed from the knowledge of the people. This wonderful and natural remedy has been cast away by the medical society because it’s a food and it would be bad for profits. (These are separate ideas and therefore separate sentences)



Scurvy can’t pull its (No apostrophe) own weight against the wall of oranges, bananas and apples etc.... (No hyphens needed and reusing etc is redundant) A UTI also cannot pull its (No apostrophe) own weight with garlic as the treatment and cure, (A comma generally doesn't precede "because") because to put it simply: (A colon would be preferred here because you are making a bullet point) it works fast.


A white coat will tell you to take a full bottle of so and so for a week, a month, (No comma needed here ) or whatever. If used properly, garlic (No capitalization here) can get rid of a UTI within a couple of days. Sure it’s a bit more uncomfortable to eat plentiful amounts of garlic than to pop a tablet, but every tablet has a negative side effect. Even antibiotics (No hyphen) have a side effect. Any and every antibiotic (No hyphen) a doctor can sell you will kill good bacteria in your blood and digestive tract, weakening your immune system.



They’re good when you’re in a life or death situation and they’re good if you don’t want to lose a limb, but if there’s room for an alternative it’s in your (No hyphens) best interest (No need to pluralize) to look into it. (Space needed) (Sorry for the rant, this topic gets me riled up) (Editorializing is seldom good. Try to stay objective unless writing an editorial)



Another thing: (Another bullet point, so a colon is preferred) cranberry juice is fine ("and all" is not needed) as a treatment in conjunction with anything else you’re taking. However, it does not have anywhere near the potency as garlic and onion have when it comes to treating urinary and bowel infections. (This next part is a continuation of the point so it belongs in the same paragraph) It’s also useful for clearing the bowels, (No comma needed here) and it contains a good amount of pre-biotics (Space needed here) (pre-biotics feed already existing good bacteria in your digestive system). (New sentence) It’s been proven to reduce the prevalence of stomach cancer significantly.



Garlic contains large amounts of sulfides, which go through your pores when you eat it. (New sentence) This is why people can smell slightly after eating a heap of it. The sulfides help your skin by killing off bacteria, (No comma needed here) and it helps to ward off miniature* (You have an asterisk here, implying a note, but I didn't see one at the bottom of the article) predators.



This plant came to the U.S. approximately (This symbol should precede the number) ~100 years ago, (No comma needed here) as a part of the Asian diet. (New sentence) It took a few decades before it transferred into our own diet. We now consume approximately 250 lbs of garlic yearly, which is not a lot per person.

[Yokido]

So what I've gathered from this post is...

1: Put a space before using (insert words here).
2: Don't put a comma when you're using 'as' and 'or'.
3: Don't begin a sentence with a conjunction.
4: An apostrophe in 'its' is not necessary for possession.
5: A single asterisk at the end of a word or phrase means it's noted at the bottom of the article,
such as difficult words or when citing sources.
6: Commas do not follow with 'because'.

I do apologize for leaving you so much correcting as it does appear sloppy on my half now, which wasn't intended. Punctuation and sentence structure have never been my long suit, though I'm grateful for your assistance.

[cdbd3rd]

I've been writing article submissions for my county news center for the last 6 months, though I'm still slightly skeptical if it's worth going into college for or not.. Haven't had much criticism, in other-words.....

Gan hit the technical aspects pretty well.

College writing courses are never a bad thing. You'll learn to hone not only your technical writing skills, but refine how you present the information you're trying to relate in a more neutral-toned presentation. Opinion-based statements should be reserved for editorials & such.

Keeping your target audience in mind is another factor to consider in how you write your articles. For example - writing for a newspaper (or online equivalent), you would strive for about a 7th grade level of reading. (Flesch-Kincaid)

Some useful info here:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/writing...ing-web-tools/

[Ganolyn]

So what I've gathered from this post is...

1: Put a space before using (insert words here).
2: Don't put a comma when you're using 'as' and 'or'.
3: Don't begin a sentence with a conjunction.
4: An apostrophe in 'its' is not necessary for possession.
5: A single asterisk at the end of a word or phrase means it's noted at the bottom of the article,
such as difficult words or when citing sources.
6: Commas do not follow with 'because'.

I do apologize for leaving you so much correcting as it does appear sloppy on my half now, which wasn't intended. Punctuation and sentence structure have never been my long suit, though I'm grateful for your assistance.

I missed a few and left others alone as I felt I was being heavy handed enough already (editing is tough as you have to break the thought train to correct and advise).

On this point: "Don't put a comma when you're using 'as' and 'or'."

Commas don't generally precede "and" either, but there are times when you want a heavy pause and you are shifting the focus a bit while continuing an idea or statement. Most times it is proper to use a semi-colon, but ", and" can also be used in these cases.

Like cdbd3rd, I also recommend taking some writing courses, especially journalism if you are going to write articles. Journalistic editing seems to have almost disappeared in the age of the internet, so writers are left on their own to spruce up their pieces before posting them.

[Absolute-Omniscience]

3: Don't begin a sentence with a conjunction.

Starting a sentence with a conjunction is perfectly fine. The only reason you've been taught so (I assume) is because teachers generally want their students to avoid fragmented sentences. By starting with a conjunction you aren't breaking any grammatical rules, and it generally draws the reader's attention very well.

[Ganolyn]

Starting a sentence with a conjunction is perfectly fine. The only reason you've been taught so (I assume) is because teachers generally want their students to avoid fragmented sentences. By starting with a conjunction you aren't breaking any grammatical rules, and it generally draws the reader's attention very well.

Agreed, which is why in my note I said "rarely". Used properly it is a powerful writing tool, but used improperly it makes for a fragmented presentation.

[Meat-Head]

So what I've gathered from this post is...

2: Don't put a comma when you're using 'as' and 'or'.

This depends on what's after the comma. If it is an independant clause (something that can stand alone as its own sentence), then you WOULD put a comma before the conjunction. You may also use a semi-colon instead.

Examples:

I killed an ogre today, but he put up a good fight. (comma good before "but")

I killed an ogre today; he sure put up a good fight. (this is how you can use a semi-colon instead to do the same thing)

I killed an ogre today and also an annoying elf. (comma NOT needed before "and")

[Yokido]

Bump, last time I'm bumping this for the sake of bumping.

[Ganolyn]

Sorry, I didn't see this until now. I am doing a lot of writing myself right now, so it gives me a chance to practice editing for myself. I hope you are still reading the forums. Well, you asked for it, so here it is! You seem to be making many of the same mistakes that were pointed out before. I'm not harping on you, just making an observation. Corrections in red.



http://healthmad.com/nutrition/beta-carotene/



A Description of the Nutritional Benefits of Beta-Carotene and Its (Possesive, so no apostrophe) Application As a Medicinal (This is a title, so all major words should be captitalized. You can even capitalize all the words if you like. A title does not require a period at the end of the statment and the comma before "and" was unnecessary)


Most of the carrots in the world are grown primarily in China, followed by Europe and then the United States. (Your sentence was clunky and the names of countries should always be spelled out in full) They appeared in history around the first century A.D. (Try to avoid using numerals unless using very large numbers. There is a rule about when to stop using words and begin using numerals, but I forget what the breaking point is), (No comma needed here) and have an arabian (This is not being used in a actual name, so is not capitalized here) origin.

People are often aware that they have a positive effect on eyesight, (No comma needed here) and they’re correct to believe so, for they’re heavy in carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin. These nutrients, when taken in moderation, (Parenthesis unnecessary as it wasn't a true aside, but part of the point you were making) reduce sight loss that is age related, (No comma needed here) studies have shown.

Vitamin A is about five times more effective as an anti-oxidant than vitamin E, with vitamin C following much further behind vitamin E (I personally would write it out. Single capital letters that are not "A" or "I" look funny all by themselves). Most anti-oxidants have a particular zone that they primarily effect: (You are making a list, so a colon is needed) bio-flavonoids (Spelling) from grapefruit effect the heart, ascorbic acid targets your blood vessels, melatonin effects your brain, (No comma needed here) and vitamin A targets your lungs.

Beta-carotene has a very high maximum intake limit. (New sentence) Being harmed by taking too much (No need for emphasis quotes) beta-carotene isn’t feasible, however, those who are regular smokers should be warned. Taking supplements with beta-carotene, (No comma needed here) or eating carrots in excess has been shown to greatly increase your chances of developing lung cancer. Presently (Try to keep yourself out of the article) there isn’t any scientific data yet that explains why this happens, though in theory, (Comma goes here instead) it’s your immune system attacking the tar which causes long term (These are two words and don't require hyphenation) inflammation. Helping the lungs (Weird possesive) immunoactivity (I'm not sure this is an actual word. I couldn't find it anywhere. In any case it probably should be hyphenated "immuno-activity") in this sense, (No comma needed here) can harm you.

Other vitamin A types, however, do not have a ‘~’ symbol (It probably would be better to actually write out "an approximation") for their maximum intake level, (No comma needed here) and you should not gratuitously serve yourself vitamin A sources assuming they cannot hurt you. As stated above, vitamin A is a very powerful anti-oxidant; meaning it’s highly acidic as far as anti-oxidants go, (No comma needed here) and consuming too much of other forms of vitamin A can cause you serious harm (This is a little cleaner).

It’s been shown in medical science that beta-carotene increases your overall T-cell (No need for emphasis quotes) variety white blood cells, as well (No comma needed here and "as well" is two words and doesn't require hyphenation) as increasing the macrophage (No need for capitalization or emphasis quotes here) variety in your lungs dramatically. Macrophages are particularly built for consuming plaque and bacteria that has clumped together, (No comma needed here) or is sticking onto something. (New sentence) Macrophages have three round parts connected in the shape of a triangle: (You are making descriptive a list so a colon is preferred) one serves as the nucleus and the other two serve as grabbers and are separated from one another, kept together by the nucleus body.

Certain infections like Tuberculosis are what macrophages work particularly well against. (New sentence) Tuberculosis is a very tiny bacteria and can pile up in large quantities, so other white blood cells lose effectiveness against it since they cannot attack as many at a time or separate them as easily. (Your sentence was clunky and not very clear about which tiny organism you were talking about)

Given the information presented here you should now know that beta-carotene can be used as an effective treatment for upper respiratory infections, nasal infections, (No comma needed here) and other breathing complications related to air pathways. You’ve also learned that carrots are healthy for sight since they contain lutein and zeanxanthin. You should not take large amounts of it if you’re a smoker. (New sentence) Generally, what is considered as a smoker in these terms is one who smokes several times a week (No hyphen needed here) or has done so in the past.

I hope this article has proven useful and informative to you.




http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/cinnamon/



A Description of the Health Benefits of Cinnamon and Its Application As a Medicinal (Title captalization, no comma before "and" or period needed and I changed it a bit)


Cinnamon has been used in South America, as an astringent, since it’s discovery; an astringent being something you use to clean surfaces or wounds. Cinnamon is the bark that is shaved off of a tree that grows at a very high altitude in moist weather conditions; meaning it is difficult to grow and valuable when selling or buying by weight.

Phenolic acids such as tannins are what make (cinnamon is singular in this sense) cinnamon a very potent anti-microbial. (New sentence) Cinnamon, when put into contact with many forms of bacteria, fungi or viruses, will eradicate any signs of life in a short period of time. (Including the user's?) Phenolic acids found in cinnamon (No capitalization needed here) do pass through our bloodstream, but they are not immediately flushed out. With this knowledge, one could very easily abuse the plant by consuming large amounts of it during any illness related to infection, (No comma needed here) and it would be an intelligent move to do so. (Strange wording here. Is it ever intelligent to abuse anything?) Cinnamon, other than it’s potent flavor and acidity, is safe to eat in vast quantities.

This shouldn't be taken to mean that you should be shoving teaspoons of the stuff down your throat of course! You also wouldn’t want to take several doses at the same time if you’re taking supplements. (New sentence) When considering cinnamon (No capitalization needed) tablets/pills you should look to see if the product contains chromium (No capitalization needed). Cinnamon is often sold as a dietary supplement, with chromium (No capitalization needed) being added because the supplement industry cannot market cinnamon (No capitalization needed) on its (Possesive form, so no apostrophe needed) own due to the lack of any government funded studies involving its (Possesive form, so no apostrophe needed) ability to increase the metabolization of sugar.

You cannot take large amounts of cinnamon supplements if they contain chromium as an addition. (New sentence) You should be very careful about how much chromium you digest.

In ethnic cultures found in the United States where cinnamon (No capitalization needed) is a strong part of their diet, it is seen that there is a much lower prevalence of type 2 diabetes. The plant carries insulin-like effects that the body recognizes as such, so, (No comma needed here) instead of unbalancing a person with a normally functioning pancreas, it will let their pancreas function with more ease. As a preventative measure against acquiring diabetes, cinnamon (No capitalzation needed here) is in the top tier of natural medicinals to use; right behind the much less known goldenseal (One word and no capitalization or emphasis quotes needed here) plant, which has very similar sugar metabolising properties. Unfortunately it will still work like a hardcore insulin-like medicinal, so if your pancreas is NOT functioning at all you should be careful about how much of this you use in conjunction with other things.

In popular science cinnamon (No capitalization needed here) has been attributed with the ability to kill E.Coli when placed in contaminated drinks such as apple juice. (New sentence) In fact ("In fact" is two words and doesn't require hyphenation), often times now it’s added to apple juice along with the usual preservatives. (New sentence) Most of the time this means less artificial preservatives - a small victory for those who prefer organic foods.

Cinnamon is grown in regions of the world with high levels of iodine (No capitalization needed here) in the soil, meaning it contains higher levels of iodine (No capitalization needed here) than most other things we eat in our American diet. Iodine is good for keeping your thyroid gland operational. (New sentence) Your thyroid is responsible for proper blood flow to extremities and temperature control. People with poorly functioning thyroids tend to have lower sex drive, higher risk of obesity, lower IQ, (No comma needed here) and are regularly lethargic.

After reading this article you should have aquired several facts: (You are summarizing, so a colon is needed)

Cinnamon can be eaten on days where you’ve had too much sugar, (No comma needed here) and don’t want your pancreas to take the hit, (No comma needed here) if you’re in a family prone to diabetes. Cinnamon can be used as a surface cleaner with a very high effectiveness. (New sentence) It kills most bacteria and leaves a pleasant odor, though it can be difficult to clean up itself if left on hard surfaces for long periods. Cinnamon is a long term ("Long term" is two words and doesn't require hyphenation) preservative; it almost can’t go bad if you’ve got it in your cupboard, (No comma needed here) and you can add it to any drink (Space needed here) (so long as you don’t mind the taste) to increase its (Possesive form, so no apostrophe needed) lifespan dramatically. Cinnamon is high in phenolic acids, which are antibiotics used by plants. (No parenthesis needed as this is not an aside, but part of your main point) (New sentence) The varieties found in cinnamon are highly effective at killing fungi, viruses, and bacteria in your entire body (Space needed here) (it does not pass through the BBB (Define BBB)), specifically in the digestive system where a higher concentration of the phenolic acids pass through.

I hope this has been informative and helpful to you.



http://healthmad.com/alternative/ginger-spice/



A Brief Summary of the Healthful Effects of Ginger Spice and Its Medicinal Applications (Title capitalization, no comma before "and" or period needed and I truncated it a bit)


Ginger has been circulating the globe for thousands of years. (New sentence) Unfortunately without serious research I would not be able to discern where it originally was first domesticated. Most of the ginger spice currently grown in the world is processed in India, followed by China, Indonesia and parts of Africa.

For many years ginger spice has been used in drinks and other pleasantries in India and other parts of Asia to cure ailments such as a sore throat, an upset stomach, nausea or lethargy. A study was done on the Discovery Channel's television program Mythbusters (No emphasis quotes needed here) to see how well ginger along with several other motion sickness medications worked when compared to a placebo . (New sentence) Ginger was recognized as effective at curing symptoms related to motion sickness. Bile production is increased with consumption of ginger and is also an effective antibiotic. (New sentence) When your body produces more bile you are less likely to develop complications related to infection or inflammation of the bowels.

Although ginger spice doesn’t give an hallucinogenic effect when consumed, it is a stimulant such as coffee or sugar. (New sentence) It can cause serious complications if you take too much so do be wary of your tolerance level. An overdose of ginger is often the cause of the jitters,(No comma needed here) as the stimulatory effects increase the level at which your nervous system operates on.

Taking ginger over the course of time has been shown to reduce the amount of gas a person has. (New sentence) It’s also an effective treatment for constipation and diarrhea, is an anti-inflammatory, (No comma needed here) and has been used for the flu and many other illnesses in the past as such.

Iron and selenium (No capitalization needed here) are found in high concentrations in ginger. (New sentence) Iron is important for healthy blood and selenium has been shown useful to keep your heart working properly.



http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-...s/melatonin-2/



A Summary of What Melatonin Is, How Your Body Makes It and Its Biological Importance (Title capitalization, no comma before "and" or period needed and I truncated it a bit)


Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone produced in the brain. (New sentence) Its creation is triggered with changes of light throughout the course of the day. The level of melatonin (No capitalization needed here) you produce is linked to how light levels alter around you. (New sentence) If it is always light, then you will produce very little melatonin. (New sentence) The same would happen if it were always dark. (It was not clear what a person's state of consciousness has to do with melatonin production, i.e. awake or asleep. If it is pertinent information, then find a way to work it into the sentence in a more clear and consise way)

Supplementation of melatonin is banned, (No comma needed here) or requires a permit in most of the countries of the world, with the exception of the United States, since it is a neurohormone. There is a very low level of toxicity for melatonin supplements; it’s similar to vitamin C or beta-carotene. People with auto-immune disease should be wary of taking melatonin as it has immunomodulatory (it enhances parts of your immune system) properties.

Studies have shown that this hormone is useful for the treatment and prevention of headaches of all forms, (No comma needed here) when supplemented or attained from a regulated daily schedule. It is common knowledge that night workers have an increased chance of getting cancer in general. (New sentence) This is thought to be caused by their lack of naturally produced melatonin. When given to elderly patients suffering from dementia, it was noted that melatonin reduced their symptoms moderately.

Back to immunomodulation. (New sentence) Melatonin increases the activity of macrophages in your brain. (New sentence) Studies are underway to decipher if melatonin has immunomodulatory properties elsewhere in the body. As said before in a previous article (See A Description of the Nutritional Benefits of Beta-Carotene and Its Application As a Medicinal), macrophages are the white blood cells specifically used for bacteria and plaque, (No comma needed here) as it has grabbers to separate them and increase their surface area for other white blood cells. Neat stuff really. (Irrelevant. Stick to the facts)

Since melatonin is used by our own body to get us to go to sleep, it would be easy to assume that taking supplements would have a similar effect. This is correct, although, (no comma needed here) there is a catch to this. When you take melatonin regularly, your own body stops producing as much of it. (New sentence) Though overall you’ll probably have more, your body will need time to ween off of the excess melatonin if you want to stop taking supplements. This is very similar to how birth control effects particular hormones responsible for fertility without permanently damaging their ability to do so. (New sentence) Just as with melatonin, the body will need time to get back to its usual rate of production.

A good recommendation for people who keep odd hours or work nights is to either take melatonin supplements a couple hours before going to bed or to control your surrounding lighting so your body will produce it on its own. Controlling your light/dark cycle is a fairly simple method of ensuring proper melatonin levels and contributing to good health.


There are many more beneficial effects. (New sentence) For instance: melatonin also protects your gallbladder from gallstones and many other ailments. Some dedicated research on your part will make you aware and informed of the benefits of proper melatonin levels in your body. (These last two paragraphs were a little sloppy. Try to keep yourself out of the article while presenting a friendly and professional tone)

The next article I write will be about Iodine.