Irene Woodhead
Contributing Writer
English/Russian writer and translator - Olga G. Nikolaeva
Irene Woodhead is a bilingual English/Russian freelance writer and translator. After years of working as a professional opera/jazz singer, Irene relocated to France where she writes on a variety of subjects for online and print publications, specializing in the areas of languages, music, travel, and health writing, as well as Russian history and culture. Irene's reference book for writers, The 33 Worst Mistakes Writers Make About Russia, is available at HollyLisle.com.
Latest Articles
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Post-Apocalyptic Fiction: Interview with Russian Author Alex Bobl
Russian literature has a long and respected tradition of post-apocalyptic and dystopian science fiction.Meet Alex Bobl, a new Russian science fiction author
Mar 25, 2012
- Irene Woodhead
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Safe Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes and How to Achieve Them
Learn which levels of blood glucose are considered safe in people with diabetes and help prevent long-term complications.
Apr 3, 2011
- Irene Woodhead
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Treating Chronic Conditions With the Buteyko Breathing Method
The Buteyko breathing method is used in many countries to provide relief for conditions like asthma, allergy and high blood pressure.
Mar 9, 2011
- Irene Woodhead
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Stress and Diabetes: Lower Blood Sugar with Emotion Management
Emotional hygiene and stress reduction techniques have been proven to lower blood glucose levels and keep diabetes under control.
Feb 4, 2011
- Irene Woodhead
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Ideas Brainstorm for Writers: How to Find Publishable Story Ideas
Where do writers find their ideas? Read this article to learn how to come up with creative writing ideas, be it for a novel, an essay or a short story.
Jan 31, 2011
- Irene Woodhead
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Diets for Weight Loss: Eat Like the French to Slim Down Naturally
Learn how to lose weight and maintain it successfully using these slimming tips based on French eating habits and lifestyle.
Jan 9, 2011
- Irene Woodhead
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Healthy New Year Resolutions: Get Fit and Quit Bad Habits
To burn fat, lose weight and quit bad habits in 2011, follow these easy tips to get back into shape and lead a healthier lifestyle.
Jan 1, 2011
- Irene Woodhead
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Na Zdorovie: The Truth Behind Russian Toasts and Drinking Customs
In Russian, "Na Zdorovie" is not a toast. Learn how to propose a drink in Russian and how to write a toast in Georgian and Russian traditions.
Dec 27, 2010
- Irene Woodhead
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Best Cheap Winter Hand Creams That Work: 2010 Consumer Reports
Which heavy-duty hand and nail creams really work: a summary of online consumer reports and independent reviews to help you choose the best 2011 hand cream.
Dec 22, 2010
- Irene Woodhead
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St Nicholas Churches in Moscow: Addresses and Other Information
To celebrate Nicholmas Russian style, here's a list of five Moscow churches dedicated to St Nicholas, along with addresses, history and more information.
Dec 17, 2010
- Irene Woodhead
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