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Doctors Thought Woman Had Cancer, But It Was Actually a Brain-Eating Amoeba

Pierre Van Zyl26th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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In a harrowing incident that underscores the complexities of medical diagnosis, a 77-year-old woman in China fell victim to a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba after doctors initially misidentified her condition as cancer. The unnamed patient sought …

Scientists have developed an eye drop that could melt away cataracts

Pierre Van Zyl25th April 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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A 2015 study suggests that a chemical naturally produced by the human body might have the ability to clear up cataracts and significantly improve vision without surgery. But the promising results are being met with skepticism. Is this really the answer…

8 Great Exercises to Improve Your Eyesight

Pierre Van Zyl25th April 2024Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Move

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Our eyes are some of our most precious organs, so it’s natural to want to protect them. But we’re living in a digital world, where for many of us, staring at a screen takes up half of our day. It can be tough to  care for our eyes properly. Weak eyesig…

Psychologists: This Is Why People Crying Is Not Pathetic, But Empowering

Pierre Van Zyl25th April 2024Heal, Learn, Mental Health, Move, Personal Growth + Development, transfered-to-oh

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When was the last time you just cried your eyes out? A month ago? A week ago? Maybe you’re drying your eyes from your last good cry as you read this. It’s okay to feel vulnerable after you shed a few tears, but you have nothing to apologize for. In fac…

Frankincense water: could it benefit the gut, brain, joints and more?

Pierre Van Zyl25th April 2024Digestion, Heal, Pain Management

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Frankincense is one of the most highly coveted essential oils in the world, with its oldest known use dating back to the 16th century BC. It is still widely used and being tested for its health effects today. Namely, its effect on the immune system, jo…

First Paralyzed Human Treated With Stem Cells Has Regained His Upper Body Movement

Pierre Van Zyl25th April 2024Heal, transfered-to-oh

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Imagine losing control of your car and waking up in the hospital paralyzed from the neck down. This is the story of Kristopher Boesen, who experienced a life-changing moment where his car spiraled out of control on a slippy road surface, slamming into&…

Does Eating Carrots Make You Tan?

Pierre Van Zyl25th April 2024eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Remedies & Green Beauty

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In the quest for a safe and effortless way to achieve a sun-kissed tan, people have tried various methods, from tanning beds to sunless tanners. However, a recent influencer claim caught the attention of many, suggesting that eating three carrots a day…

The Real Truth About The 5 Most Popular Diets In America That No One Will Tell You

Pierre Van Zyl24th April 2024Heal, Weight Loss

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The obesity epidemic is distressing, and our current efforts at change are failing miserably. Fad diets that present themselves as healthy diets are everywhere. We are letting ourselves and our children down by allowing the perpetuation of a debilitati…

Hospital Demonstrates How to Save a Choking Baby in Just Seconds

Pierre Van Zyl24th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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Witnessing their baby choking on food is every parents nightmare. The combined feelings of confusion, panic and terror have often overwhelmed many parents in this situation. In fact, the amount of parents who admit that they would not know what to do i…

Eat More Eggs, It Might Help Protect You From Osteoporosis

Pierre Van Zyl24th April 2024eat, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Your morning routine may include more than just a tasty start to the day. Recent research has suggested that a simple egg in the morning could play a leading role in strengthening your bones against osteoporosis.1 Let’s take a look at how adding …

10 Signs of Pancreatic Cancer You Should Never Ignore

Pierre Van Zyl24th April 2024Cancer, Digestion, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

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Pancreatic cancer is a serious and often life-threatening disease that affects thousands of individuals every year. It has a low survival rate, mainly because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. This means that being aware of the signs and symp…

7 Symptoms of Diverticulitis (+ Causes, Treatment, and Remedies)

Pierre Van Zyl24th April 2024Digestion, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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Diverticulitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation or infection of diverticula. These are small, bulging pouches that can develop in the lining of the digestive system. These pouches are most commonly found in the large intestine, specific…

Warning: 4 Common Vitamins Can Become Toxic If You Take Too Much

Pierre Van Zyl23rd April 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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Vitamins are vital for life and intakes that are too low can lead to severe deficiency diseases which, in extreme cases, can prove fatal. That doesn’t mean that more is better, however. Excess of some vitamins can cause problems due to toxicity, althou…

69 Monsanto Products And Brands To Avoid

Pierre Van Zyl23rd April 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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Grocery shopping, one of the best and the worst things to do on a Sunday afternoon. On the plus side, you’ll have food for the week. On the downside, well… everything else. Pushing your cart through the many aisles, you are overwhelmed by t…

How a Magnesium Deficiency Can Lead to Kidney Stones (and what to do immediately)

Pierre Van Zyl23rd April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Are you one of the many Americans have a magnesium deficiency and don’t know it? Magnesium is an essential mineral that serves countless functions in the body. From helping you produce energy to keeping your enzymes, DNA, and cholesterol in top shape, …

How To Tell If You’re Sensitive To Gluten

Pierre Van Zyl23rd April 2024Digestion, Heal, Health Awareness

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Gluten-free (GF) is a catchy fad that has become more popular over the last year or so. You’ve probably seen expensive gluten-free options at restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries. But is that all it is? Is it just a fad? If you don’t have Celiac di…

7 Early Warning Signs of High Blood Sugar

Pierre Van Zyl23rd April 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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High blood sugar is a condition with potentially grave consequences. As such, it demands serious attention, especially due to the hidden symptoms it possesses. Recognizing signs early on is key for effectively managing and preventing complications. Als…

The 5 Best Iron Supplements Available [Dosage For Deficiency]

Pierre Van Zyl22nd April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Women’s Health

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This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Iron is just one of the many key nutrients that are essential for life, it is an important mineral found mostly in the …

10 Foods That You Should Eat Daily For Clean Arteries

Pierre Van Zyl22nd April 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Men’s Health

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The other day my dad went to see his doctor. My dad was scheduled to receive results from his latest blood test, but they didn’t turn out as he had hoped. The doctor told my dad that he had high cholesterol. A previous test had revealed he also had hig…

Why 3-Day-Old Broccoli Sprouts Contain 100X More Antioxidant Power Than Big Broccoli

Pierre Van Zyl22nd April 2024Cancer, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Sprouts, oh, glorious sprouts! These microgreens with a radish-like taste are healthy to consume and easy to grow. Personally, I use broccoli sprouts in everything from salads, to smoothies, to sushi. It’s quite a versatile food! It can be used as a ga…

This is Why Your Hands and Feet Are Always SWOLLEN in the Morning (and how to reverse it)

Pierre Van Zyl22nd April 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Why are my hands swollen when I wake up in the morning? Arthritis is a common underlying cause of swollen hands and fingers in the morning. Having swollen hands or fingers in the morning can start your day off on the wrong foot; affecting your daily mo…

Mold Can Cause Unexpected Weight Gain, Migraines and Inflammation, Here’s What to Look For

Pierre Van Zyl22nd April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Weight Loss

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A good friend emailed yesterday and said, “I don’t get it. My wife just got diagnosed with either Lyme or an unspecified inflammatory condition. What should I do?” I asked a few questions including, “Did you have a water leak in your house in the last …

10 Cancer-Linked Foods You Should Never Put in Your Mouth Again

Pierre Van Zyl21st April 2024Cancer, Heal, Health Awareness

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The American Institute for Cancer states on their website, “Research has shown that most cancers can be prevented. Scientists now estimate that 60 percent to 70 percent of cancers are all preventable through currently available information and simple c…

16 filling foods that have almost zero calories and are perfect for weight loss

Pierre Van Zyl21st April 2024Digestion, Drinks, eat, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

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We have all heard the rule – Eight glasses of water per day. Why is it so important that our bodies have enough water? What functions does water perform to help us survive and thrive? Without water, nothing lives. This is why when NASA recently f…

3 Healthy Eating Habits to Prevent Bloating, Indigestion, and Acid Reflux

Pierre Van Zyl21st April 2024Digestion, eat, Heal, Instant Article

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We’ve all been there. One hand is clutching your stomach while your other hand is leaning forward and reaching for that last piece of chicken. You know you’re full, but everything is so damn delicious. Anyway, you worked out yesterday so it’s okay. Or …

5 Myths About Sagging Breasts and 4 Ways to Stop it From Happening to You

Pierre Van Zyl21st April 2024Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Learn, Make, Move, Remedies & Green Beauty

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Most people assume that sagging breasts is an unavoidable part of aging and that there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. Although most people do lose the perkiness as they age, there are plenty of ways to stop the severity. Read on as we …

10 Quick Home Remedies For Acid Reflux

Pierre Van Zyl21st April 2024Digestion, eat, Heal, Make, Pain Management, Remedies & Green Beauty

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ‘acid reflux’ as it is more commonly called, is the medical way of describing heartburn. Actually, heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux or GERD, a problem that affects 50% of Americans. [1] Read on…

Antibiotics Can Destroy Good Bacteria and Permanently Slow Your Child’s Metabolism

Pierre Van Zyl21st April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn

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There is no doubt about it; once you become a parent there is nothing more important to you then making sure your children are happy, healthy, and well, growing. However, in an effort to protect your kids could you actually be doing them more harm than…

5 Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Get Lyme Disease This Summer

Pierre Van Zyl21st April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn

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Reports show growing new tick populations are spreading to new areas due to a changing climate. Humid conditions in the Northeast have led to ticks popping up in New York and New Jersey. It is not surprising then, that the number of new cases has skyro…

How to Get Rid of Acne Naturally: 3 Types of Food to Avoid

Pierre Van Zyl21st April 2024eat, Heal

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At some point in their lives, everyone deals with acne. For most of us, it’s an annoying part of puberty that lasts only for those few awkward adolescent years, and always seemed to show itself on the day of a presentation at school or right before pro…

Stomach Sounds: Are Yours Normal or Is Something Wrong in Your Gut?

Pierre Van Zyl20th April 2024Digestion, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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You have likely heard sounds from your bowels, stomach, or intestines before. This could be anything from a hungry stomach growling to the churning sound your gut makes before relieving constipation. These stomach noises are normal and are actually hap…

10 Early Warning Signs of Anemia (and what to do immediately if you have it)

Pierre Van Zyl20th April 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Women’s Health

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According to the National Institutes of Health’s, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, there are more than 400 types of anemia. Anemia is generally diagnosed by your doctor through family history, physical exam and lab tests. Anemi…

7 Daily Activities That Are Aggravating Your Sciatica Pain

Pierre Van Zyl20th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Move, Pain Management, Pain Relief

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Sciatic Nerves Sciatic nerves are the two longest nerves in your body. They start at you lumbar spine and run right down to your anklebones. One for each leg. Sciatica pain can be caused by a myriad of things, from herniated disks to pregnancy and old …

Are Essential Oils the Secret Weapon to Survive Allergy Season?

Pierre Van Zyl20th April 2024Evidence Based, Heal, Pain Relief

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According to several studies, essential oils may help with seasonal allergies. Also called “hay fever” or seasonal allergic rhinitis, allergies can flare up during certain times of the year, namely when plants begin to release pollen particles into the…

7 Diastasis Recti Exercises to Heal Your Core and 7 Exercises To Avoid

Pierre Van Zyl20th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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If you still have that post-baby belly months after you’ve given birth, you may have torn your abdominal muscles. Here are seven gentle exercises to help heal your postpartum diastasis recti. Diastasis recti is a post-pregnancy condition where the line…

10 Medical Conditions Revealed Through Our Skin

Pierre Van Zyl20th April 2024Cancer, Digestion, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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Our skin, the body’s largest organ, serves as a reflection of our overall health. From rashes and discoloration to dryness and texture, the skin can manifest a wide range of symptoms that can indicate underlying medical conditions. Understanding …

Top 13 Nutrition Lies That Made the World Sick and Fat

Pierre Van Zyl19th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Nutrition is full of all kinds of nonsense. The worst examples are listed here, but unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are the top 13 nutrition lies that have made the world both sick and fat. 1. Eggs Are Bad for Your Health Eggs …

7 Supplements That Could Be Causing More Harm Than Good

Pierre Van Zyl19th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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In today’s health-conscious world, many individuals turn to supplements to boost their overall well-being. While certain supplements can be beneficial, it’s important to recognize that not all of them are created equal. In fact, some supple…

What Cannabis Does To Your Mind & Body Depending On How You Ingest It (Infographic)

Pierre Van Zyl18th April 2024Evidence Based, Heal

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Marijuana, its been in use for centuries for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Modern medicine, however, is only just starting to really look into the medicinal use of cannabis to treat certain conditions and diseases. The study of medical mari…

10 Signs of Liver Disease to Never Ignore

Pierre Van Zyl17th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn

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The liver is a vital organ in the human body that performs numerous functions necessary for overall health. It plays a crucial role in detoxifying harmful substances, producing bile to aid in digestion, storing energy, and metabolizing nutrients. Howev…