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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…

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…

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 …

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…

Your Stool Shape Could Be a Symptom of Colon Cancer, Doctors Warn

Pierre Van Zyl18th April 2024Cancer, Digestion, Health Awareness

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The shape and consistency of your stool can actually reveal a lot about your health, with doctors warning that certain changes can be indicative of serious conditions like colon cancer. A narrow stool, specifically, could potentially signal the presenc…

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…

Why You Should Never Buy a Rotisserie Chicken From Walmart

Pierre Van Zyl17th April 2024Health Awareness, Learn

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Rotisserie chicken has become a convenient and affordable option for many consumers, allowing them to enjoy a ready-to-eat meal without the hassle of cooking. However, the cheapest options might not always be the best options. When it comes to purchasi…

Woman Went Partially Blind After Looking at an Eclipse for Only 10 Seconds

Pierre Van Zyl16th April 2024Health Awareness, News + Discoveries

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When it comes to cautionary tales, Bridget Kyeremateng’s experience has one for the books. A mere 10-second glance at the 2017 solar eclipse left her with irreversible eye damage, including partial blindness in her left eye. This chilling narrati…

The Weighted Blanket that Scientifically Puts You to Sleep and it May Help with Anxiety, Depression, and Autism

Pierre Van Zyl16th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Mental Health, News + Discoveries

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In the last several years, countless natural health remedies have reached their point of internet fame. While these trends are constantly changing and evolving, some of these remedies deserve an extra moment in the spotlight. Recently, you may have see…

3 Common Foods That Are Horrible for Your Heart Health According to Experts (and What to Eat Instead)

Pierre Van Zyl15th April 2024Health Awareness

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Heart disease is, to this day, the leading cause of death in the United States.1 While maintaining heart health might seem like an intimidating task, making simple dietary changes can substantially improve cardiovascular well-being. Here, we’ll take a …

Eating Leftovers? Some Have a Higher Chance of Making You Sick Than Others

Pierre Van Zyl15th April 2024Health Awareness, Learn

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Leftovers are a convenient solution for reducing food waste and saving time in the kitchen. But not all leftover foods are safe after sitting in the fridge for a while. In fact, certain leftovers can be hotbeds of bacteria and pose serious health risks…

5 of The Best (and Worst) Foods For Heart Failure

Pierre Van Zyl15th April 2024Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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Heart failure is a serious condition that occurs when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body’s needs. It affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of hospitalization and mortality. While medication and l…

10 of The Riskiest Foods to Eat, Accordion to Government Data

Pierre Van Zyl15th April 2024Health Awareness, Learn

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Food safety is a crucial aspect that often gets overlooked in our fast-paced lives. However, understanding the risks associated with certain foods is essential for maintaining our well-being. These are 10 of the riskiest and most often recalled foods, …

20 Eye-Opening Medical Facts That Will Shock You

Pierre Van Zyl15th April 2024Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Medical facts are not only informative but can also be incredibly eye-opening. They have the power to challenge our assumptions, confront our fears, and broaden our understanding of the human body and healthcare. In this article, we will explore some f…

Sushi Tapeworm Measured At Over 5 Feet Long Is An Eye Opener

Pierre Van Zyl15th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Dr. Kenny Banh of  Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California, has seen his fair share of remarkable things in the emergency room. But when a patient walked in with a tapeworm of over 5 feet in length this past August, it was eno…

Lyme Disease is On The Rise: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments

Pierre Van Zyl15th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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In countries like USA and Canada, we don’t often worry about getting diseases from insect bites. For example, malaria is one of the world’s most dangerous diseases. Over half of the world’s population is at risk of mosquito-borne dise…

How To Wash Raw Chicken Safely Before Cooking

Pierre Van Zyl15th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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“It’s better to be safe than sorry,” we always say. Making decisions with this mantra can be handy. We’ll bring snacks on a road trip “just in case.” We’ll pack Advil into our purses and backpacks “to be safe.” This motto also comes into play when it c…

3 types of people who should never use ginger – it can cause serious health problems!

Pierre Van Zyl14th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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Ginger is a flowering plant loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that hold incredible benefits for your physical and mental health. Its medicinal use dates back thousands of years to ancient China. The rhizome of the plant is the root that is …

5 myths you’ve been told about thyroid health – here’s why you’re still sick, weak and tired

Pierre Van Zyl14th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Women’s Health

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So you’ve been on synthetic thyroid hormone for a long time, and you do not see any benefits. You’ve even tried supplementing with iodine and eating seaweed by the handful, and you’re still where you started. Here’s why these attempts aren’t working: h…

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms that Most People Ignore

Pierre Van Zyl14th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

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It is so easy, in the mayhem of the day-to-day grind, to ignore when your body is trying to send signals that it is not being properly supported in one way or another. Add to that how much people caffeinate for “energy” or pop some kind of pill to mask…

Which Egg Do You Think Came From A Healthy Chicken?

Pierre Van Zyl14th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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It’s easy to see why eggs have always been a major pillar of the great Canadian breakfast scene; they’re nutritious, incredibly versatile and delicious to boot! I mean, Frittata or Eggs Benny anyone?! Yes, please! Having studied holistic nutrition, and…

Why You Should Rethink Putting Crocs On Your Feet Again

Pierre Van Zyl14th April 2024Cancer, Heal, Health Awareness

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The oddly shaped rubber shoes known as Crocs first hit the market in the early 2000’s, however they did not catch on in terms of popularity until almost 10 years later. Since then, they have become a popular alternative to flip-flops, sandals, in…

Symptoms of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (+ Natural and Safe Home Remedies)

Pierre Van Zyl14th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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In today’s modern world we are constantly being bombarded by toxins on a daily basis. They are in the air we breathe and the food that we eat. Whether or not we realize it, everything from pollution to high levels of sugar intake puts additional stress…

10 Unconnected Signs You Have a Histamine Intolerance and 10 Foods to Avoid

Pierre Van Zyl13th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn

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Histamine intolerance is a food intolerance that can be difficult to diagnose, as there are varying symptoms that often seem unconnected: allergies, hives, headaches, migraines, digestive disturbance, anxiety to name a few. It is a quite common, and ye…

How to Know If You Have a Gluten Intolerance (Take the Test)

Pierre Van Zyl13th April 2024Digestion, eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Pain Management

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Is gluten bad for you? A huge portion of the world’s diet contains the protein gluten. For many, when this protein is eaten they experience huge side effects and have to search far and wide to find gluten free alternatives. People with gluten sens…

The 4 Most Common Reasons You Aren’t Absorbing Nutrients and Signs It’s Happening to You

Pierre Van Zyl12th April 2024Digestion, Heal, Health Awareness

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You are what you eat, right? Well actually, maybe not, especially if you aren’t absorbing the essential nutrients from your foods properly. If you have a healthy diet, full of a variety of foods containing a variety of nutrients, but you are still suff…

Health Benefits Of Moringa Oleifera Superfood + Moringa Recipes

Pierre Van Zyl12th April 2024Drinks, eat, Heal, Health Awareness

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Moringa is a tree that grows in tropical and subtropical areas. It has leaves and pods which produce seeds that can be consumed or used for water purification purposes. Most of the moringa plant can be consumed and the leaves and seeds have an impressi…

Is Tuna Safe To Eat?

Pierre Van Zyl12th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness

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Tuna is one of the healthiest foods out there. It is an incredibly rich source of protein while containing an insignificant amount of fat, making it a very useful food for weight loss. However, recently there has been a lot of concern over the amount o…

Early Symptoms of a Stomach Ulcer That Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Pierre Van Zyl12th April 2024Digestion, Heal, Health Awareness

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Your stomach uses one of the most powerful naturally occurring acids to break down everything you eat. Stomach acid is even strong enough to completely dissolve a razor blade! Thankfully, we don’t actually feel any of that incredible ac…

5 Unusual Signs Of Colon Cancer People Accidentally Ignore For Years

Pierre Van Zyl12th April 2024Cancer, Heal, Health Awareness, transfered-to-oh

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If you didn’t include skin cancers, colorectal cancers are the third most prevalent cancer in the United States. In 2023, approximately 153,020 individuals will be diagnosed with CRC and 52,550 will die from the disease, including 19,550 cases an…

10 Signs That You Need To Drink More Water Immediately

Pierre Van Zyl12th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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We’ve all heard that the human body is primarily composed of water and that we need to consume a certain amount in order to survive. Your muscles and kidneys are composed of 73% water; your blood is composed of 83% water; your lungs are 90% w…

Head & Shoulders is filled with toxic ingredients! 5 ways to fight dandruff naturally

Pierre Van Zyl12th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Make, Remedies & Green Beauty

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It’s no secret that the hair products we use play a significant role towards the health of not just the hair itself but also the body in general. In fact, most commercial hair shampoos and lotions are associated with moderate to severe side effects, in…

Chronic Blocked Nose? New Research Links It to Changes in Brain Activity

Pierre Van Zyl10th April 2024Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, transfer

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Do you have a chronic blocked nose? If so, you are one of 11% of people in the United States who do. Chronic sinusitis is no fun. It causes headaches, difficulty focusing, and even depression. Now, science has finally discovered that this chronic infor…

15 factors that may raise risk of getting early dementia, according to study

Pierre Van Zyl10th April 2024Health Awareness

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Dementia is a terrible condition for anyone, at any age. Still, Alzheimer’s and dementia that start early are especially heartbreaking. As the number of people with this diagnosis went up, experts tried to figure out why. Researchers have found 1…

Woman Thought She Had a UTI, But Ended Up Having Bowel Cancer, and Now She’s Warning Others Not to Dismiss Symptoms.

Pierre Van Zyl9th April 2024Cancer, Health Awareness

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Receiving a diagnosis you never expected can be a life-altering moment. Ellie, a vibrant 25-year-old woman living in the UK, recounts her journey from thinking she had a standard UTI to discovering that she was battling stage four bowel cancer. Her sto…