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These Salts Have The Highest Lead Content, and What to Eat Instead

Pierre Van Zyl17th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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Salt may be the most routine ingredient in the world. It would be difficult to find a kitchen without it in some form. Table salt is the most common, and it comes from extracted salt from underground deposits. The raw salt is then refined to remove imp…

These Salts Have The Highest Lead Content, and What to Eat Instead

Pierre Van Zyl17th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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Salt may be the most routine ingredient in the world. It would be difficult to find a kitchen without it in some form. Table salt is the most common, and it comes from extracted salt from underground deposits. The raw salt is then refined to remove imp…

10 Foods to Help Support Thyroid Health

Pierre Van Zyl14th June 2025eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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You may not really know what it is or be able to point to where in the body it is, but the thyroid gland is a very important, albeit small, part of the body. It plays a crucial role in regulating many bodily functions, including metabolism, energy leve…

7 Signs of Mini Stroke in The Elderly

Pierre Van Zyl14th June 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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You likely have read about full-blown strokes, but did you know that mini strokes can happen, too, and are actually quite common? The problem is that they can go unnoticed, preventing the victim from getting the medical attention that they need. Not on…

Why Do We Have Bunions? You Can Blame Evolution.

Pierre Van Zyl13th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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Bunions are a common foot disorder that affects approximately one-third of adults in the United States. They occur when the big toe joint is misaligned. It leans too much toward the second toe, so the joint protrudes on the side of the foot and stretch…

Increase in Strokes Amongst Youth Sparks Concern from Doctors ‘We’ve Never Had Patients So Young’

Pierre Van Zyl13th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

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When you think of a typical stroke patient, who do you think of? Chances are, you are picturing an older person, maybe even your own grandparents. Recently, however, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown a disturbing incre…

A Simple Blood Test May Help With The Early Detection of 14 Cancers

Pierre Van Zyl13th June 2025Cancer, Heal, News + Discoveries

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Cancer is a disease that is responsible for nearly one in six deaths globally. It is a disease that can sometimes grow over years completely unnoticed, or come on suddenly and grow at a deadly rate. The key to effective treatment and positive outcomes …

Australia Records Highest Rates for This Type of Cancer — Here’s What Might Be Causing It

Pierre Van Zyl12th June 2025Cancer, Heal

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“You’re too young to have bowel cancer.” Unfortunately, many patients heard this when they contacted medical help for their symptoms. That’s what Stephanie Bansemer-Brown was told in 2012 before being diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer. She was 4…

Can Magnesium Oil on Feet Boost Sleep Quality and Ease Pain?

Pierre Van Zyl12th June 2025Energy & Sleep, Heal, Pain Relief

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Magnesium is a mineral essential for many bodily functions. For example, it helps with muscle movement, nerve function, and maintaining healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Oral magnesium supplements are commonly used to aid sleep, anxiety, a…

12 Ways to Support Mental Health When Facing Prostate Cancer

Pierre Van Zyl11th June 2025Cancer, Heal, Mental Health

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Mental health disorders are, unfortunately, common among prostate cancer patients. Although it has high survival rates, prostate cancer involves years of grueling treatments and long-lasting side effects that can contribute to body image issues and low…

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…

Signs Your Electrolyte Levels May Be Off, And What To Do About It

Pierre Van Zyl10th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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Have you ever finished a long workout in really hot weather and felt weak and dizzy? Or how about after being quite sick? What you were likely experiencing is an electrolyte imbalance. Normally, a healthy, balanced diet including staying hydrated is al…

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…

Researchers Identify Anxiety ‘Off’ Switch That Causes No Side Effects

Pierre Van Zyl8th June 2025ai-assisted, Heal, Learn, Mental Health, News + Discoveries

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Anxiety disorders affect millions worldwide, often putting a halt on daily life and well-being. Current treatments, while helpful, frequently come with cognitive side effects or limited effectiveness. However, recent scientific breakthroughs have ident…

Health Experts Voice Concerns Over Declining COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

Pierre Van Zyl7th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, parenting

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When the COVID-19 pandemic began and we were all closed up in our homes and apartments, it was all we could do but dream of being able to go out and be with people again. When the vaccine, which had already been under development for many years, got fa…

Health Experts Voice Concerns Over Declining COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

Pierre Van Zyl7th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, parenting

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When the COVID-19 pandemic began and we were all closed up in our homes and apartments, it was all we could do but dream of being able to go out and be with people again. When the vaccine, which had already been under development for many years, got fa…

Health Experts Voice Concerns Over Declining COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

Pierre Van Zyl7th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, parenting

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When the COVID-19 pandemic began and we were all closed up in our homes and apartments, it was all we could do but dream of being able to go out and be with people again. When the vaccine, which had already been under development for many years, got fa…

6 Sleep-Related Warning Signs that Could Indicate an Elevated Stroke Risk

Pierre Van Zyl6th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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Sleep is critically important for our health, in particular, the health of our brain. Sleep disturbances or other sleep-related symptoms can actually signal to us that something may be amiss. Research suggests that there are certain sleep-related warni…

The Ultimate Guide to Cloves: Benefits, Uses, and How They Work

Pierre Van Zyl6th June 2025Cancer, Detox & Cleansing, Digestion, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies, Pain Management, Weight Loss Tips & Tricks

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You’ve probably heard of cloves and even used them yourself in baking and cooking. It is a popular spice used to add both a warmth and a sweetness to many dishes and drinks. It turns out, however, that they actually have some pretty significant health …

Ozempic for Weight Loss and Diabetes: How It Works, and What Can Go Wrong

Pierre Van Zyl4th June 2025Heal, Learn, News + Discoveries, Weight Loss Tips & Tricks

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Unless you’ve been living on a far-off island with no internet connection or television service, you’ve probably heard of Ozempic. It’s the drug that started out as a diabetes drug, until it was discovered that it is impressively effective for weight l…

Endometriosis Diagnosis Transformed by Game-Changing New Guidelines

Pierre Van Zyl3rd June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Women’s Health

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Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition that is neither fully understood nor easy to diagnose. People with this condition can go undiagnosed for years, seeking one doctor after another for their symptoms. Unfortunately, many finally hear the…

Endometriosis Diagnosis Transformed by Game-Changing New Guidelines

Pierre Van Zyl3rd June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Women’s Health

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Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition that is neither fully understood nor easy to diagnose. People with this condition can go undiagnosed for years, seeking one doctor after another for their symptoms. Unfortunately, many finally hear the…

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…

Here’s How To Unlock the Hidden Health Benefits of White Rice and Pasta

Pierre Van Zyl25th May 2025Digestion, eat, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Kitchen Hacks

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With the prevalence of diet culture, carbohydrates have a bad reputation. But while trendy meal plans may allow complex carbs from whole grains, they usually demonize white rice and pasta. After all, they are lower in fiber and protein compared to whol…

What Is Coffee Leaf Tea? 5 Potential Benefits.

Pierre Van Zyl18th May 2025eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Learn, Natural Remedies, Traditional & Indigenous Healing

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Caffeine aficionados may be familiar with coffee cherries. These are the fruits of coffee trees that look like ruby red grapes when ripe. Inside them are two bluish-green coffee beans. Once extracted and roasted, the beans are ready to be ground and tu…

Blood Clots Can Strike Without Warning: Are You Aware of the Symptoms?

Pierre Van Zyl15th May 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Blood clots are a serious health problem, any medical or health expert will tell you that. Also known as a thrombi, blood clots can cut off blood flow, travel throughout the body, and cause the potential cut-off of vital blood and oxygen to crucial org…

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 …

A Guide to Knowing When It’s No Longer Safe for Seniors to Drive

Pierre Van Zyl14th May 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Age affects everyone differently. Some people are active and sharp well into their 90s, while others suffer physical and mental decline starting in their 50s. There are exceptions to every rule, and unsafe drivers come in every age. However, in 2021 th…

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…

Anal Cancer On the Rise, Study Highlights Most Vulnerable Population

Pierre Van Zyl10th May 2025Cancer, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

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There is a cancer that is on the rise in the United States, and it is on the rise in a population that is taking doctors by surprise. The cancer is anal cancer, and the population is white and hispanic women aged 65 and older. This is challenging previ…

Mammograms: Navigating the Risks, Benefits, and Misinformation

Pierre Van Zyl10th May 2025Cancer, Heal, Women’s Health

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We all know at this point that the key to breast cancer survival is early detection. While a big part of this involves self-exams, another is getting your regularly scheduled mammogram. Mammograms have been considered the number-one test to detect brea…

Effect Piriformis Stretch to Ease Lower Back, Hip, and Sciatic Nerve Pain

Pierre Van Zyl10th May 2025Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Move, Pain Management, Pain Relief

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Do you struggle sitting for any length of time, knowing that within 30 minutes to an hour your backside won’t just be sore, but on fire? This extreme discomfort makes many regular activities – your daily commute, sitting in a long meeting, watchi…

Beyond Endo: Why Adenomyosis Should Be The Next Topic of Discussion

Pierre Van Zyl8th May 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Women’s Health

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You’ve probably heard of endometriosis, but have you ever heard of adenomyosis? Also known as “endo’s evil sister”, this is a seriously painful women’s health problem. So what exactly is adenomyosis? What causes it, and what do you do if you think you …

How Childhood Exposure to Certain Toxins Could Increase Colorectal Cancer in Youth

Pierre Van Zyl8th May 2025Cancer, Heal, Health Awareness, parenting

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For a long time now, colorectal cancer has been seen as a cancer that only older people get. In recent years, however, oncologists have been seeing cases in increasingly younger adults. Scientists are now looking into why this is, and they may have fou…

Man ‘Declared Dead’ After Freak Accident on Boys’ Trip Recalls Haunting First Memory

Pierre Van Zyl7th May 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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In 2018, Adam Elnekaveh was living what many would describe as a dream life. An American fitness influencer with a promising career, he was celebrating the launch of his new health app during a holiday in Thailand. The trip took a horrifying turn when …

Woman Who Gouged Her Own Eyes Out While On Meth Says She Has ‘No Regrets’ After Losing Her Job

Pierre Van Zyl3rd May 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Mental Health, News + Discoveries

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Kaylee Muthart is most commonly known as the girl who gouged out her own eyes while high on meth. To her friends, family, and followers, she is known for her unwavering compassion and resilience. She has recently found herself in the spotlight yet agai…

6 Of The Healthiest Apples You Can Eat

Pierre Van Zyl2nd May 2025eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Apples are universally healthy but they are not equal. Most people are familiar with types like Pink Lady, Gala, Granny Smith, etc. However, there are over 7,500 varieties of apples grown all over the world, according to WSU Tree Fruit. Casual eaters a…

Mistaken Diagnosis Leads to Unneeded Hysterectomy; Doctors Issue Apology After Biopsy Clears Woman of Cancer

Pierre Van Zyl1st May 2025Cancer, Heal

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A mother of two undergoes a medical nightmare, complete with a misdiagnosis and an unneeded surgery. In September 2024, Rhian Butlin, 32, suffered “excrutiating” stomach pain. However, her symptoms were dismissed as polycystic ovary syndrome. Two month…

Health Warning Issued to University Student After Shocking Discovery Of What is Growing In Their Walls

Pierre Van Zyl29th April 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Earlier this month, a student posted an upsetting photo on Reddit. It featured a large cluster of spindly black mushrooms sprouting out of an indoor baseboard and up a nearby window pane. The original poster (OP) wrote they had found it growing in the …

What This Oncologist Notices First in Most Cancer Patients Might Surprise You

Pierre Van Zyl29th April 2025Cancer, Heal

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Stress is a part of life. We all have stressful days or stressful periods. For example, a difficult meeting at work, exam period while still in school, or helping a loved one through an illness or difficult time. Generally, this stress is acute. Really…