Maija Haavisto
I am a journalist, medical writer, author, artist and photographer from Helsinki, Finland, currently residing in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I started writing for a living at the age of 16. For six years I used to work for a computer magazine and had two of my own columns. I have also been a regular contributor to an interior design magazine.
Currently I write e.g. for the music magazine Vertigo, for which I've interviewed such well-known bands as Anthrax and Front 242, a health/fitness magazine, a vegan magazine and a Finnish health portal. I am a columnist for the Finnish disability magazine Tukilinja. I also do freelance translation, SEO writing and (medical) copywriting on the side and run a vegan food blog called Vegventures. My debut novel Marian ilmestyskirja (Maria's Book of Revelations) was published by Muruja in October 2011.
I have had CFS/ME (chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis) since the year 2000, though with proper medical treatment I have managed to reverse the previously progressive course of my illness. I have written a book about CFS/ME/fibromyalgia treatments titled Reviving the Broken Marionette: Treatments for CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia, which features over 250 medications. The second Finnish edition of the book was released by the Finnish academic publisher Finn Lectura in May 2010. Finn Lectura also published my previous book Näin käytät Twitteriä (How to use Twitter) in 2009. My next medical textbook will be out in November 2011.
Currently I am working on a vegan food-related book to be out in 2012. I am also planning a new disability-themed novel.
My interests are varied including vegetarian food, literature, digital and traditional art, photography, indoor gardening, travelling, electronic music and many other things, but medicine is my #1 passion. I am particularly interested in neurology, pharmacology, psychiatry, immunology, oncology, endocrinology and nutritional science but also alternative medicine - from a critical perspective.
P.S. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter!
Latest Articles
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Vegan Bite By Bite by Marilyn Peterson - Book Review
Many people would like to try a vegan diet, but feel like the transition is too difficult and bothersome. Marilyn Peteron's book shows it need not be.
Jan 31, 2012
- Maija Haavisto
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Jeanie Wolfson: It's Not Mental - Book Review
Jeanie Wolfson's book is filled with both hope and science, showing that children's psychiatric symptoms can be caused by treatable medical conditions.
Dec 9, 2011
- Maija Haavisto
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Vision Disturbances and other Eye Symptoms in CFS/ME
Blurry vision, trouble focusing, nystagmus, photophobia, dry eyes and eye pain are common in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME).
Oct 21, 2011
- Maija Haavisto
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The Vegetarian Butcher in Hague Sells Meatless Meat Made of Lupin
De Vegetarische Slager (The Vegetarian Butcher) is a company based in the Hague, The Netherlands, selling soy and lupin-based mock meats.
Oct 6, 2011
- Maija Haavisto
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The Handbook of Medical Sociology (Sixth Edition) Book Review
Medical sociology is becoming more and more important for medical professional and sociologists. The Handbook of Medical Sociology gets a mixed review.
May 20, 2011
- Maija Haavisto
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Health Benefits of Nigella Sativa (Black Seed)
Black seed or kalonji (Nigella sativa) has e.g. antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, anticonvulsant and anticancer properties.
May 7, 2011
- Maija Haavisto
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Vegan Alternatives to Butter and Margarine
Butter is by no means the only flavourful fat for cooking and baking - and margarine not the only vegan alternative to replace it.
Apr 26, 2011
- Maija Haavisto
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Differences Between CFS/ME and Multiple Sclerosis
Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and multiple sclerosis (MS) can have very similar symptoms, so how to differentiate them?
Apr 15, 2011
- Maija Haavisto
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Hysteria: The Biography by Andrew Scull - Book Review
Andrew Scull's book recounts the controversial history of hysteria and related conditions, such as neurasthenia, Freudian neuroses and shell shock.
Apr 8, 2011
- Maija Haavisto
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Vegan Low-Carb Microwave Bread Recipe
This tender, tasty low-carb bread is high in fiber and relatively low in fat. It is egg-free and dairy-free, can be made soy-free, nut-free and gluten-free.
Mar 25, 2011
- Maija Haavisto
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