How to achieve your fave makeup looks this festival season

Pierre Van Zylbeauty, Beauty + Skincare, beauty hacks, Body, coachella, festivals, inspiration, makeup, napoleon perdis, shopping, vacation, weekend

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Coachella season is on the horizon and for those lucky ducks that are actually heading to the festival, you can expect to enjoy some serious partying, celeb spotting and good tunes. And whilst us Aussies are heading into the depths of winter (which to be honest isn’t that cold compared to other places) our Northern…

Scientists: This Menopausal Hormone May Be Responsible for Weight Gain

Pierre Van ZylBody, Estrogen Dominance, Hormone, Menopause

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Being a woman is certainly not without it’s difficulties. From the second women hit puberty, we, are dealt some difficult cards. Not only do our bodies change drastically, but we begin the long, thirty-year (or more) journey of monthly cramps, mood swings, bloating, and bleeding… only to be greeted by menopause at the other end. Goodbye period, but… View Article

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Creosote Bush: The Native Plant that Can Get Rid of Intestinal Parasite

Pierre Van ZylBody, Candida, Digestion, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Therapies, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Parasites, Travel

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Parasitic infections are becoming increasingly prevalent world wide. These infections are not only limited to developing countries, low income areas, or travellers, either: the CDC estimates that millions of Americans are affected, whether they know it or not. Parasites can infect and live in your body for weeks, months, or even years before showing any… View Article

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My Story: “My Doctor Said ‘Don’t Eat Anything White’”

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Food, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Sleep, Specific Diet, Weight Loss

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Many of us are told by doctors that we need to lose a few pounds, however we struggle to actually follow the dietary and exercise advice that we are given. For Caroline Jhingory, she had no choice but to listen to her doctor, as her weight had become such a problem that it was threatening… View Article

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Foods You Should Never Eat When You No Longer Have a Gall bladder

Pierre Van ZylBody, Dairy-free, Digestion, Food, Gluten-free, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Lifestyle, Other, Soy-free, Specific Diet

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In the United States and around the world, gallstones and gallbladder disease is on the rise. About twenty million Americans, or fifteen percent of the population, have gallstones. Of those people, eighty-five percent of their gallstones are cholesterol stones, correlating with the rise in obesity and high cholesterol. Because of this, there are about 700,000… View Article

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How Fat Shaming and Weight Discrimination is Killing Patients

Pierre Van ZylBody, Cancer, Family and Parenting, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Lifestyle, Other

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Anytime you go to your doctor with a health concern, you expect that he or she will listen to you attentively, explore all possible avenues, take your thoughts and opinions into consideration, and ultimately do their best to help you find a solution. What you don’t expect is to be brushed off and not taken… View Article

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This Immune-Boosting Shot Should Be the First Thing You Drink in the Morning

Pierre Van ZylBeverages, Body, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Food, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Type

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Antioxidant-rich turmeric combines with the probiotic benefits of raw apple cider vinegar for a quick shot that washes away parasites and fights digestive ailments. Start your day off right with a shot of this immune boosting elixir. Make a large batch, and keep it… View Article

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Perform this Workout Every Morning and You’ll Start Losing Pounds Each Week

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Fitness, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Lifestyle

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This fantastic article was written by Sophie Addison, a popular blogger and skincare expert. We encourage you to check her out on Facebook, and Pinterest. Our lives have become so busy that we rarely get a chance to do anything for ourselves, including exercise. Unfortunately, it can seem like too much of a hassle after… View Article

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Mesothelioma, a Rare Cancer, is On the Rise; Here’s What You Need to Know

Pierre Van ZylBody, Cancer, Heart, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body

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This amazing article was written by Dr. Maggie Luther, ND. We encourage you to check out her website here and follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter! Mesothelioma: A Cancer On The Rise Mesothelioma is malignant cancer that although relatively rare is increasing in incidence. Cancer develops when the mesothelial cells lining the cavities and… View Article

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If You Think Ketosis Will Guarantee Weight Loss, Keep Reading

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Weight Loss

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High-fat keto diets have become mainstream, or as close to mainstream as 2017 can take a diet that was originally designed to treat epilepsy. Keto’s propel to stardom partly belongs to Bulletproof coffee, a special brew of coffee, grass-fed butter, and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil that founder Dave Asprey calls a “kind of mild ketosis you… View Article

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7 Important Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance that Harm Your Appearance

Pierre Van ZylAdrenal, Baldness, Body, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Hearty Therapies, Hormone, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Menopause, Skin, Hair & Nails, Thyroid

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With all of the environmental pollutants we are exposed to every day, the chemicals in our makeup, self care products, and other household products, along with questionable ingredients found in our food, it’s no wonder so many of us are suffering from hormone imbalances. The worst part, is that most of us don’t even realize… View Article

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7 Important Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance that Harm Your Appearance

Pierre Van ZylAdrenal, Baldness, Body, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Hearty Therapies, Hormone, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Menopause, Skin, Hair & Nails, Thyroid

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With all of the environmental pollutants we are exposed to every day, the chemicals in our makeup, self care products, and other household products, along with questionable ingredients found in our food, it’s no wonder so many of us are suffering from hormone imbalances. The worst part, is that most of us don’t even realize… View Article

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How One Woman Went from Weighing 657 Pounds and Not Being Able to Walk, to Look Like This

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Food, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Weight Loss

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Whether you have actually watched the show or not, you’ve probably at least heard of the TLC show My 600 Pound Life. This reality TV series follows the lives of people with extreme obesity: Their backstory and how they got to where they are, their daily lives, and their struggles to do simple tasks such as bathing,… View Article

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Tranexamic Acid: A Safe, Cheap, Life-Saving Drug You Never Hear About

Pierre Van ZylBlood, Body, Heart

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Whenever people hear of a new, cutting edge drug that could save thousands or millions, many of them find it hard to believe. As the saying goes: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. However, this is not the case for a drug called tranexamic acid (TXA). In fact, it’s quite… View Article

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Scientists Have Found a Natural Compound that May Help Humans “Live Better for Longer”

Pierre Van ZylBody, Digestion, leaky gut

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medical News Today. Genetically, the findings reveal a Dorian Gray-like effect, say the authors of the new research, as the chemical compounds known as indoles combat the adverse effects of aging. Researchers examined a class of chemical compounds called indoles and found that they have… View Article

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37-Year-Old Mom Shares Uncommon Early-Warning Sign for Breast Cancer

Pierre Van ZylBody, Cancer, Hearty Body, Hearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle

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In the fight against breast cancer, early detection is crucial. When diagnosed in the early stages, breast cancer patients have a significantly higher chance of survival and recovery than those whose cancer goes undetected for long periods of time. The tricky part about catching breast cancer early are the wide variety of ways it can… View Article

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This Simple Piece of Equipment and 60 Minutes a Week Is All You Need To Transform Your Entire Body

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle

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This amazing post was written by Industrial Athletic, a top manufacturer of strength and fitness equipment. We encourage you to check out their website here! Kettlebell Swing – The Perfect Exercise Looking for that elusive exercise that’ll help with your posture, your weight, and your strength, all without a steep learning curve? Kettlebell workouts are… View Article

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If You’ve Ever Had a Stomach Ulcer or Gastritis, You Need More of These Foods In Your Diet

Pierre Van ZylBody, Digestion, Hearty Body

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“This fantastic article is written by Dr. Josh Axe. Check out his website or follow him on Facebook for more great information!” Inflammation in the stomach can cause a host of uncomfortable symptoms, from severe pain to nausea and vomiting. And while it’s important to treat any inflammation—which is the root cause of most diseases— it’s… View Article

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9 Signs You’re Living with Unnecessary Pain and How to Stop it Naturally

Pierre Van ZylBody, Food, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, herbs, Quick & Easy, Recipes

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Angela Warburton. Have you been feeling a bit like a wet sponge with all the rain this summer? Do you find it hard to get moving in damp-humid weather or find yourself swelling easily making you feel like an overstuffed sausage in your favourite clothes? If… View Article

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15 Unexpected Beauty Hacks You Wish Someone Showed You Sooner

Pierre Van ZylBody, Dental Health, Essential Oils, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, herbs, Lifestyle, Recipes, Skin, Hair & Nails

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It’s safe to say that smooth skin, easy hair removal, thicker lashes and fuller eye brows are on the wish list of most women. Unfortunately, not only are the conventional products often expensive, but they can also involve rubbing synthetic chemicals onto your skin. These chemicals then get absorbed into the bloodstream and have been linked to… View Article

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This 26-Year-Old Woman Is Changing The Way We Think About Beauty Standards

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle

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Being comfortable in your own skin is a great aspiration, but it’s easier said than done. Especially when you’re insecure, even ashamed of your skin. This deep sense of imperfection was a familiar feeling for Sara Geurts, a native of Minnesota. In Sara’s case, though, there was no way to hide her perceived imperfection because… View Article

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Dr. Yancy: “Life’s Simple 7” Can Boost the Average Lifespan by 10 Years

Pierre Van ZylBlood Pressure, Body, Cholesterol, Fitness, Heart, Heart Disease, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Weight Loss

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Knowing the simple steps someone needs to take to become (and stay) healthy is one thing. But actually taking those steps – as many people know – is a totally different ballgame. But it’s not impossible; in fact, even the tiniest lifestyle tweaks can make a huge difference. Depending how serious you are about turning your life… View Article

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White Flour: These Facts Will Change How You Think of Food

Pierre Van ZylBody, Brands to Avoid, Food, Gluten-free, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Food, Specific Diet

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For as long as most of us can remember, white flour and foods such as white bread and pasta have been a staple in Western diets. Fluffy white bread smells delicious, looks delicious and for the most part, is delicious – more so than many whole grain options at first. We all know we should eat… View Article

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10 Chemicals Your Body Absorbs Every Time You Put On Nail Polish

Pierre Van ZylBody, Brands to Avoid, Cancer, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Hearty Fashion, Skin, Hair & Nails

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This guest post was written by Elisha of My Health Maven. She is deeply passionate about educating people and empowering them to lead healthier lives. We encourage you to check out her blog and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! Some people view getting a manicure or doing their own nails at home as… View Article

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Body Signals: 9 Signs That Your Body is Crying for Help

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Migraines, Headaches, Nerve, Skin, Hair & Nails

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We may never understand it all, but our bodies have been perfectly and intricately designed. In fact, it even seems to talk to us sometimes – that is, if we choose to listen. For example, our body has mechanisms to warn us when we’re falling ill such as the tickle in your throat or that subtle chill… View Article

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How to Make Non-Toxic Nail Polish Remover with Grapefruit, Orange, and Lemon Oils

Pierre Van ZylBody, Essential Oils, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr. Axe. Wearing nail polish can be a great way to maintain good-looking toenails and fingernails. And who doesn’t love a relaxing manicure and pedicure? But if you choose to wear nail polish, consider the chemicals that come with it, especially the common chemicals used… View Article

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Watch: Arsenic Found in Rice Milk, Rice Krispies, and Brown Rice Syrup

Pierre Van ZylBody, Brands to Avoid, Expert Question Group, Food, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Food, My Food

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Nutrition Facts. I recommend people switch away from using rice milk. Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. For kids and teens, the amount… View Article

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The Spiritual Consequences Of Alcohol Consumption

Pierre Van ZylBeverages, Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Life & Spirituality, Mental Health, Nerve, Other

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Alcohol is a large part of our society. We drink it when we go out to brunch, lunch, and dinner, when we have guests over, we go out for drinks to catch up with old friends or for a first date, and cheers each other enthusiastically to celebrate birthdays, weddings, graduations, and the like. Whether… View Article

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Marijuana Gum For Fibromyalgia Pain Relief: would you try this?

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fibromyalgia, Nerve

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Anyone who knows someone who suffers from fibromyalgia or who has it themselves knows how incredibly painful and unrelenting this disease can be. Thankfully, as more people become aware of this illness, more research efforts are being diverted into finding an effective treatment or cure. The most recent of these discoveries reveals that cannabis, also known as… View Article

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If You Have Thin Brittle Nails, Hair Loss or Insomnia, Start Consuming These

Pierre Van ZylBody, Breakfast, Cold & Flu, Detoxification, Digestion, Food, Heart, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Juices, Other, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Skin, Hair & Nails, Smoothies, Superfoods, Teas, Type

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Life is fast-paced and busy. Between a locked-in work schedule, our kids’ activities, social obligations, making meals for our families, and taking care of our homes, it can be difficult to carve out time to take proper care of ourselves. In an effort to ensure proper nutrition while constantly on the go, many of us… View Article

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Bloated Belly? Gassy? Use These 5 Herbs to Help Flatten Your Belly

Pierre Van ZylBody, Candida, Detoxification, Digestion, Food, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Therapies, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, leaky gut, Lifestyle, Other, Specific Diet, Superfoods

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At The Hearty Soul, we like to support honest companies that provide excellent products. This sponsored post was brought to you by Atrantil, a digestive supplement providing relief from bloating, abdominal discomfort and change in bowel habits.  Have you ever finished a great meal and then had an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach just minutes later?… View Article

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9 Lower Back Stretches You Can Do In Bed to Sleep All Night Like a Baby

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Fitness, Hearty Body, Hearty Therapies, Muscle Pain

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. According to the National Academy for Sports Medicine, approximately 80% of the U.S. adult population will experience chronic lower back pain at some point in their lives. With such a staggering number of adults afflicted, there is a dire need for exercises that both… View Article

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New Study: People Who Swear, Stay Up Late, and Are Messy are More Intelligent

Pierre Van ZylBody, Life & Spirituality

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If you have a dirty room, dirtier mouth, and can never seem to get to bed in “good time” despite your best intentions, you’ve probably been badgered by your parents or spouse for years to change those aspects of yourself. You’re in luck, however, because those three seemingly undesirable qualities might actually be signs of… View Article

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5 Easy Yoga Poses for Amazing Sleep (with Photos)

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Mind, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Sleep

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Are you getting your recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night? If not, you might be one of the 30 percent of adults (1) suffering from symptoms of insomnia. These yoga for insomnia poses can help. Not getting enough sleep is now recognized… View Article

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3 Overlooked Steps Anyone Trying to Transform Their Body Needs to Know

Pierre Van ZylBody, Food, Hearty Body, Hearty Food

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This amazing article was written by Kiki Athanassoulias. We encourage you to check out her website here, and follow her on Instagram! Losing weight isn’t always as simple as “calories in, calories out”. Smart decisions and efficient planning plays a part in any successful weight-loss venture. Furthermore, there are considerable emotional as well as physical… View Article

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How Eating According to The Season Can Change Your Body, Weight, and Mood

Pierre Van ZylBody, Food, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Superfoods

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This fantastic article was written by Angela Warburton, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, speaker, writer, and teacher. We encourage you to check out her website here,  and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the pillars of health and vitality are right diet, exercise, a good mental attitude. In… View Article

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How to Determine Your Unique Body Type Using the 5 Natural Elements

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality

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This amazing guest post was written by Nishita Shah, Ayurveda and yoga expert and healthy food fanatic. You can check out her website here or follow her on Instagram. Ayurveda, a science that dates back more than 5,000 years, is a healing system rooted in the ancient Vedic culture of India. Ayurveda literally means the… View Article

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15 Science-Backed Remedies to Minimize Wrinkles and Look Younger

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Skin, Hair & Nails

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At The Hearty Soul, we like to support honest companies that provide excellent products. This sponsored post was brought to you by BeeFriendly, an organic line at the forefront of natural skin care that not only works but is also affordable. Get 10% off when you try out the product by using the promo code: HEARTY 10. … View Article

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15 Science-Backed Remedies to Minimize Wrinkles and Look Younger

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Skin, Hair & Nails

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At The Hearty Soul, we like to support honest companies that provide excellent products. This sponsored post was brought to you by BeeFriendly, an organic line at the forefront of natural skin care that not only works but is also affordable. Get 10% off when you try out the product by using the promo code: HEARTY 10. … View Article

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