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Is Poor Liver Function Making You Gain Weight?

Pierre Van Zyl11th March 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Weight Loss

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The liver is a vital organ responsible for various essential functions in the body, including metabolism, waste substance filtration and removal, and nutrient storage. Poor liver function can have significant impacts on overall health, but is it direct…

3 things to do before bed if you want to start lucid dreaming

Pierre Van Zyl11th March 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Dreams have been perplexing humans since the beginning of time. We’ve attempted to study them, analyze and interpret them, and figure out what causes them, why we have them, and what they could possibly mean for our lives. While some just ac…

13 things that happen to your body when you’re under anesthesia

Pierre Van Zyl11th March 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn

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Have you ever had surgery before? If so, then you’ve likely been put under general anesthesia. Most of us will already know what this is: It’s something that doctors administer to their patients ahead of surgery to make them unconscious and pain-free t…

2 Drugs Identified That Could Halt The Progression Of ALL Neurodegenerative Diseases

Pierre Van Zyl10th March 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Mental Health, News + Discoveries

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Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people each year in the US alone. 5.3 million people are diagnosed every year with Alzheimer’s, which is just one of the long list of diseases that cause neurodegeneration. (1) Research is consta…

8 Dead Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Improve Memory and Rid Brain Fog

Pierre Van Zyl9th March 2024Heal, Mental Health

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Are you always looking for those supposed misplaced items (you swore they were there a second ago)? Or forget why you entered a room? Spaced out on marking down an important meeting or due date for an assignment? These are all common scenarios that can…

How Kidneys, Skin, and Brain Change Every Time You Put On Makeup

Pierre Van Zyl9th March 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Make, Remedies & Green Beauty

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The popularity of makeup products today seems to be greater than ever before in human history. Business Wire states that the global cosmetics market reached a staggering $460 billion in 2014 alone. Experts anticipate that the global market for beauty p…

20-Second Workouts for Anyone Who’s Losing Muscle Due to Aging

Pierre Van Zyl9th March 2024Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Move

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Your body starts to grow from the moment that you are born. Your muscles, though, start to weaken as early as the age of 30! If you’ve seen the other side of your 20’s, it’s time to start thinking about what you can do to strengthen your bo…

How to Accelerate Metabolism with Ease (Even After 40)

Pierre Van Zyl9th March 2024Heal, Weight Loss

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All this talk about increasing metabolism…Is a metabolism boost even possible? And if so, ‘How do I get some of that?’ says everyone who wants to drop a few pounds. Hey, I’m Shawna Kaminski – over 40 female fitness and fat loss expert and all my experi…

7 Of The World’s Worst Health Conditions That Are Linked To Vitamin D Deficiency

Pierre Van Zyl9th March 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that we consume and a hormone that our bodies produce. As a fat-soluble vitamin, it has been widely recognized for facilitating the absorption and retention of calcium and phosphorus, essential components for building soli…

Tabata: Improve Your Fitness with 4 minute HIIT Exercises

Pierre Van Zyl9th March 2024Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Move, Weight Loss

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Tired of the same old routine, or spending 30 minutes on a workout that doesn’t challenge you? You’re not alone. Tabata workouts are emerging as a more convenient and rewarding way to get your sweat on. These workouts only take 4 minutes of your time b…

10 Week No-Gym Home Workout Plan – No Equipment

Pierre Van Zyl8th March 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

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Every year come January first, millions of Americans make the same resolution: to get in shape. As they clink their glasses in celebration, these well-meaning goal-setters envision finally dusting off their old sneakers, donning their best spandex, and…

Little Girl’s Story is Proof Why You Should be Cautious of Anyone with Herpes Kissing Your Child

Pierre Van Zyl8th March 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Turning 2 years old is a really big deal! But for toddler Sienna Duffield, what was supposed to be a fun birthday party turned into a medical nightmare. Savina French-Bell noticed strange ulcers developing around her daughter’s mouth. The rash qu…

20 Early Signs Your Body is Fighting Cancer

Pierre Van Zyl8th March 2024Cancer, Heal, Health Awareness

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Before relying on testing for answers, you are already gifted with a natural testing machine: your body. Listening closely to your body can provide you with some helpful hints on spotting diseases, like cancer, that you might otherwise overlook. Early …

Signs of Fatty Liver Disease That Show Up in Your Face

Pierre Van Zyl6th March 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn

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Fatty liver disease is a condition characterized by the excessive build-up of fat in the liver cells. It is a growing health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. While the disease often goes unnoticed in its early stages, certain signs an…

3 Nutrients That Could Save You From A Deadly Heart Attack

Pierre Van Zyl6th March 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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In an instant, a heart attack can change everything without warning. A heart attack is a blockage of an artery which is a vital pathway for blood to be transported around the body. In America, there are 735,000 heart attacks a year, and about 15% of pe…

Cannabis Oil vs CBD Oil: Scientific Differences You Need to Know Before Trying It

Pierre Van Zyl6th March 2024Evidence Based, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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The topic of cannabis (marijuana) has become far less taboo in recent years, but there are still many misconceptions—and fears—about its use as a medicinal plant. Cannabis is still an illegal product in most countries and can be difficult to obtain. Mo…

Woman who lost parts of face to flesh-eating bug left feeling like ‘freak show’

Pierre Van Zyl6th March 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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A woman felt like a “freak show” after flesh-eating bacteria disfigured her face. Janine Violet Light was almost four years old when she was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, a life-threatening illness. [1] At the same time, she was battling …

Should Vitamin D and Magnesium Be Taken Together?

Pierre Van Zyl5th March 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn

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New trends and recommendations constantly emerge in the world of nutrition and supplements. One recent trend that has gained attention is combining vitamin D and magnesium supplements for amplified benefits. The trend has influencers on TikTok recommen…

Can Trauma Really Be Physically ‘Stored’ In The Body? Here’s What The Experts Say

Pierre Van Zyl5th March 2024Heal

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Trauma occurs when a person is overwhelmed by events or circumstances and responds with intense fear, horror, and helplessness, completely losing their ability to cope. According to some estimates, seventy percent of adults in the United States have ex…

10 Harsh Truths About Losing Weight That No One Will Ever Tell You

Pierre Van Zyl4th March 2024Heal, Mental Health, Weight Loss

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Since as long as anyone can remember, weight loss has been the number one topic in news, magazines, on TV, and now the internet and social media. This is especially so for women, who are constantly bombarded with messages telling them that they need to…

It’s Not Just in Candy: 10 Health Benefits of Licorice Root

Pierre Van Zyl4th March 2024Cancer, Digestion, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Men’s Health, Remedies & Green Beauty, Weight Loss, Women’s Health

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Licorice root has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its various health benefits. Not only is it a popular flavoring agent, but licorice root also offers numerous medicinal properties. From relieving digestive issues to supporting skin…

Some People Can Make a Special Roaring Sound in Their Ear by Simply Tensing a Muscle.

Pierre Van Zyl3rd March 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Imagine being able to scrunch up your face and make a loud sound only you can hear when someone wants to dump a movie spoiler on you. They may think you heard them and move onto something else, not knowing you just used a ‘superpower’ (if you want to c…

5 Deliciously Easy Smoothie Recipes For Healthy Skin

Pierre Van Zyl1st March 2024Drinks, eat, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

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You’ve all seen it, the powerhouse specimen speed walking down the street with a yoga mat under their arm a drink of green sludge… or maybe this IS you… if so, give yourself a pat on the back. For those of you who haven’t quite found your h…

5 Anti-Anxiety Tea and Smoothie Recipes That Work

Pierre Van Zyl1st March 2024Drinks, eat, Heal, Mental Health

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Across human history a multitude of different cultures have used teas and crushed fruits (which we now call smoothies) for therapeutic reasons, from Greek philosophers to Chinese emperors. Science has now proven the validity of ancient claims that thes…

It was banned by the FDA, yet it’s in hundreds of candies. Why?

Pierre Van Zyl29th February 2024Cancer, eat, Heal, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Artificial dyes are used just about everywhere: From packaging to clothing to cosmetics. And they are also used more often than you probably realize in food. Recently it has come to light that artificial food coloring such as Red No. 3, among others, i…

Gelatin For Joints And Pain: How To Use Gelatin For Pain Relief

Pierre Van Zyl29th February 2024Heal, Pain Management

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I have always been one to believe that it is possible for all of us to truly feel our very best – at any age or stage in life. So when I hear people justify feeling “sore and stiffness from joint pain” as being a ‘normal’ part of the aging proces…

11 Bizarre Home Remedies Our Grandparents Used That Actually Work!

Pierre Van Zyl29th February 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Make, Remedies & Green Beauty

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Below are some of the bizarre solutions that people’s grandmas have come up with but actually work! Discover the words of wisdom below. Raisins for Arthritis That’s right, the little wrinkly, dried up berries usually found in scones or…

Mom Warns About Sunscreen After 14-Month-Old Daughter Ends Up in ER

Pierre Van Zyl29th February 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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As a parent, one of your number one concerns is protecting your children from harm. You put covers on outlets and sharp counter corners, keep potentially dangerous medicines well out of reach of little hands, and always ensure that your kids have sunsc…

Combining These Habits Saw the Most Beneficial Effects on the Participants’ Dementia Risk, Study

Pierre Van Zyl29th February 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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As the global population ages, the prevalence of dementia is rapidly increasing. It is estimated that by 2050, there will be 153 million people living with dementia worldwide. Given the significant impact dementia has on individuals and their families,…

Dementia Nurse Wants Everyone to Know This About the Disease

Pierre Van Zyl28th February 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn

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Life is full of scary and unexpected health concerns, but it can be incredibly helpful for those dealing with diseases and their loved ones to be reminded that they’re not alone. Moreover, there are loads of organizations and resources to help pe…

How to Know if You Have Fibromyalgia + 8 Natural Approaches to Relieve

Pierre Van Zyl28th February 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Pain Management

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in specific areas of the body, fibromyalgia can significantly impact a person’s quality of life…

14 foods that will help you look 10 years younger

Pierre Van Zyl28th February 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Like it or not, aging is a fact of life. It’s better than the alternative we say to ourselves. That doesn’t mean that we can’t age gracefully, however, and look beautiful no matter what decade of life we are in. Your skin is a co…

13 Reasons This Oil Is Called ‘Liquid Gold’: from cancer prevention to fighting stretch marks

Pierre Van Zyl28th February 2024Cancer, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Women’s Health

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Argan oil, also known as liquid gold, is considered a miracle ingredient. Argan oil is rich in nutrients, including fatty acids and vitamin E. It is used in everything from cosmetics to food. The popularity of argan oil is taking the world by storm, an…

Three amazing benefits of turmeric, the ‘golden spice’

Pierre Van Zyl28th February 2024Evidence Based, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Sometimes the best remedies are the ones that are right under your nose. Turmeric is a great example – this spice has been lending its aroma and golden yellow color to curries and other delicious dishes for millennia. But in recent years, researc…

10 Nutritious Foods to Improve Joint Health and Help With Joint Pain Relief

Pierre Van Zyl28th February 2024eat, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Men’s Health, Pain Management, Women’s Health

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Joint pain is a common problem that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. It is often caused by conditions such as arthritis, which leads to inflammation in the joints. While there are many treatment options available, including me…

11 Superfoods You Want to Help Build Muscle and Lose Fat – and They’re Not Just Protein

Pierre Van Zyl27th February 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Building muscle isn’t just important for bodybuilders who want to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime, it is vitally important for everyone to maintain optimal health. For optimal health, we do not need massive amounts of muscle like a bodybui…

Doctors Warn: Wearing Headphones Too Long Could Cause Blackheads In Ear

Pierre Van Zyl27th February 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn

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Blackheads are never fun. They’re these annoying little clusters of black dots that clog your ‘invisible’ hair follicles. You have probably experienced them on your face, nose, or chin. But did you know you can get blackheads inside your ear? Everythin…

10 Superfoods to Add to Your Breakfast for More Energy

Pierre Van Zyl26th February 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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What will you fill your breakfast bowl with this morning? Hopefully, you’re not planning to hit the fast-food drive-thru on your way into work — at least, not if you want to make it to lunchtime without crashing and burning. Experts may disa…

21 Unexpected Ways to Relieve Stress Without Medication

Pierre Van Zyl26th February 2024Heal, Mental Health

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Stress relief seems hard to come by these days. Stress is an inescapable reality, fortunately or unfortunately. But it’s how you handle it that matters. In those moments that you let your stress get the best of you, it can become a negative long-term r…

Probiotics & Mental Health: A Guide to Help With Brain, Mood, and Gut Health 

Pierre Van Zyl26th February 2024Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, sponsored

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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 Have you ever experienced “butterflies” in your stomach when you’re anxious? There is a real conn…