Wild Heart: Healthy Life

About the Book

National conflicts, terrorist-attacks and catastrophic events are just a few variables shaping our lives in society today. As children, we are supposed to be resilient to adverse experiences, however the underlining truth is revealed as we become adults. ACEs and PTSD is becoming a commonly known factor among those suffering from depression; which can be altered through diet, exercise and our social environment. Ask yourself if you, or love one, has been exposed to psychological (verbal), physical, sexual abuse or has lived in a dysfunctional household (e.g., substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, or criminal behaviors). After conceptualizing over decades of my personal adverse childhood experiences, military experiences, diet and exercise behaviors, I can honestly explain how your long-term health outcome may be improved regardless of the adverse exposures you may have endured in your life. Becoming mindful of mood triggers, diet, exercise, and your social environment can save lives.

About the Author

MELISSA VIATOR is an independent researcher of public health and public health practice currently residing in Alaska. She holds a BA, MA of Management and Leadership, and a MPH in Public Health Practice. During her military service, she served South Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan Anti-Terrorism Campaigns, and military delegations across the U.S. She continued her career as an Instructor and Course Director of Military Sciences at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York where she taught undergraduate courses for further development of future Army officers; coach, teach, mentor methods to expand abilities in the areas of critical thinking, problem solving, communicating, self-confidence, and decision-making. Her last military deployment was in Afghanistan in support of counter-insurgency operations and served as a Company Commander. As a graduate student, she was an employed Research Assistant, served as a Student Advisory Council Chairperson, and inducted into the Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society.