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The Truth Behind Salt - Is Celtic Sea Salt Worth The Hype?
Written by: Rachel Sacks
Written on: October 30, 2024
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Rachel Sacks is a freelance writer and copywriter with over 10 years of experience writing about health and wellness, e-commerce, and lifestyle topics. She’s blended research, storytelling, and strategy for various brands and digital publications.
Her work has appeared in places like Healthline, Hims & Hers, Business Insider, Ro, Maximus, SheKnows, and Elite Daily. Her work includes feature and editorial writing, copywriting, and content marketing.
Rachel graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Architecture History.
