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Top 3 Gut Un-Friendly Foods According to a Gastroenterologist

Pierre Van Zyl12th December 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, eat, Functional Nutrition, Health Awareness

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The concept of ‘gut health’ has long since moved from a niche topic into a mainstream priority, and for good reason. A healthy gut is not just about avoiding bloating; it’s a critical component of overall well-being. The health of your gut will influen…

Health Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Berry: Nutrition, Immunity, and More

Pierre Van Zyl11th November 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Natural Remedies, News + Discoveries

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Have you ever heard of The Holy Fruit of the Himalayas? How about the Siberian Pineapple? Though it may come with a variety of interesting names, they all refer to the same fruit: Hippophae rhamnoides, or the sea buckthorn berry. This vibrant orange-ye…

Common Health Conditions Could Be The Root of Dementia

Pierre Van Zyl6th November 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Mind-Body Wellness, News + Discoveries

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Illness and disease don’t exist in silos: often, one can trigger or exacerbate another. Emerging evidence is painting a clearer, more urgent picture: the global epidemic of diabetes may be one of the strongest, yet most controllable risk factors for de…

Itchy Breasts? Here Are 6 Health Issues That Could Be Behind It

Pierre Van Zyl3rd October 2025Cancer, Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Women’s Health

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Experiencing persistent itching on or around your breasts can be annoying, uncomfortable, and, for many, a source of anxiety. While it is understandable to worry about serious health issues like breast cancer, it is important to know that in the vast m…

Groundbreaking Progress Made in Huntington’s Disease Therapy

Pierre Van Zyl2nd October 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Learn, News + Discoveries

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The landscape of treating Huntington’s disease, a cruel and relentless neurological disorder, may be on the verge of a revolutionary shift. For a disease that has long defied efforts to slow its progression, new data from a pivotal gene therapy study h…

Study Points to Two Bacteria as Possible Causes for Multiple Sclerosis

Pierre Van Zyl25th September 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Until now, Multiple Sclerosis has been a disease that has baffled scientists and doctors. New research, however, is pointing to a surprising potential cause of Multiple Sclerosis (MS): two specific types of gut bacteria. A study published in the journa…

Post-Pandemic Spike in Gut-Brain Health Issues Raises Concerns

Pierre Van Zyl14th August 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Recent research highlights a significant rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data collected from surveys in the UK and the US emph…

The Potential Dangers of Corticosteroids and Possible Alternatives

Pierre Van Zyl8th July 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies, Pain Management, Pain Relief

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Corticosteroids are a class of medications widely used for their potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. For many people, these medications are life-savers. They play a crucial role in managing a diverse range of health conditions, i…

10 Powerful Reasons to Add Ginger Tea to Your Routine

Pierre Van Zyl1st July 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, Drinks, eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies, Pain Management, Pain Relief, Weight Loss Tips & Tricks, Women’s Health

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Ginger has long been praised for its powerful health benefits and has been used for centuries against many different illnesses, infections, and conditions. Many of these health benefits have since been backed up by various studies and research, confirm…

What Causes Hemiplegia? Treatment Options for Partial Paralysis

Pierre Van Zyl11th June 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal

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Case studies are detailed reports of a particular person or situation for further analysis. Although no scientific conclusions can be made from one anecdote, these reports can indicate areas in need of further research. They also record fascinating and…

14 Less Obvious Signs Your Body May Be Lacking In Vitamin D

Pierre Van Zyl10th June 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Learn, Mental Health, Natural Remedies, Pain Management, Pain Relief, Weight Loss Tips & Tricks, Women’s Health

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In recent years, scientists have discovered so much about vitamin D. Before it was simply thought of as the accompaniment to calcium for strong, healthy bones. Now we know it is so much more than that, with new information being discovered every day. D…

7 Possible Benefits of Taking a Daily Turmeric-Ginger Shot

Pierre Van Zyl28th May 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, Drinks, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies

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Turmeric has been having a moment – and a fairly long one, at that. Having been used for hundreds of years in eastern and Ayurvedic medicine, the western world has caught onto its impressive health properties. Now, it seems like every health food…

10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Be Eating, According to Registered Dietitians

Pierre Van Zyl14th May 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Natural Remedies

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Let’s be clear: Inflammation is not inherently bad. It’s a natural healing response to infections and injuries. It comes in the form of symptoms like swelling, pain, heat, and redness, and usually heals on its own. When inflammation is temporary, it’s …

6 Things That Will Happen to You If You Eat Blueberries Daily, According to a Dietitian

Pierre Van Zyl11th May 2025Cancer, Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Blueberries have for a long time now been touted as a “superfood”, meaning that they are packed with powerful, disease-fighting nutrients. There is no doubt that this small fruit is seriously good for you – but what would happen if you ate bluebe…