Are Eggs Bad For Your Heart?

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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Remember when egg yolks were out of style and everyone was eating omelets made only from egg whites? If a team of researchers from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has their way, that trend will come back in full force. Their new res…

The Human Cost of Insulin in America

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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When Frederick Banting, Charles Best and J.J.R. Macleod of the University of Toronto invented insulin medications in the early 1920’s, it meant type 1 diabetes would no longer be a terminal illness. The researchers happily sold the patent fo…

Dr. Oz: “If you’re putting off your first colonoscopy, don’t.”

Pierre Van ZylCancer, Heal, Health Awareness

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Years after Dr. Mehmet Oz had his first colonoscopy in August of 2010, he’s ready to share about his personal health scare and why he’s grateful that he didn’t put off the diagnostic procedure. Today, he calls his first colonoscopy “a big wake-up call”. His doctor had found and removed a sizeable polyp from his…

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Whoopi Goldberg had a Near-Death Battle with Pneumonia, Sepsis: Here’s What You Should Know

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Co-host of ‘The View’, Whoopi Goldberg just announced that she had been absent from the talk show as she came “very, very close to leaving this Earth”. She had been fighting both pneumonia and sepsis, and these two illness’ nearly killed her. While she is now on the slow path to recovery, pneumonia, and sepsis…

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Choline Deficiency Can Trigger Fatty Liver Disease

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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When most people think of liver disease, the first thing that pops into their heads is that a few too many alcoholic drinks is the culprit. But there are countless everyday habits that put stress on your liver function. Apart from drinking, eating proc…

High Blood Pressure Medication Recalled After Cancer-Causing Substance Detected

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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If you’ve been prescribed a high blood pressure drug, check your medication label immediately. A batch of a common hypertension drug, Losartan potassium has been voluntarily recalled for your safety. Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited, the makers of Losartan potassium/ Hydrochlorothiazide have issued a voluntary recall of their commonly prescribed drug due to tests finding trace amounts of…

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Why You Should Massage Your Feet Before Bed

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Pain Management, Pain Relief

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Even just thinking about getting a massage creates both relaxing and feel-good thoughts. Whether you prefer a whole-body massage or a session that focuses on your upper back and shoulders. Massage has many therapeutic effects and benefits, supporting your overall health and well-being. Studies show that there’s one message you should opt-in for more. It…

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Separated since she was 5, Photographer Recognized Her Estranged Father While Taking Homeless Man’s Photos, Rescues Him

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Move, Personal Growth + Development

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Diana Kim is a photographer who makes documentaries about the homeless, a passion she has pursued since her college days. The 34-year-old, a Korean-American photographer based in Oahu was separated from her father at the age of five. 22 years later, at…

What I Did To Become 2 Years Migraine Free

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Pain Management

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During the darkest days of chronic migraine, I became lost in a world of depression and found myself bombarded by one negative thought after another. How on earth was I ever going to escape this pain I remember thinking over and over? In those dark times, I never could have dreamt that one day I…

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How Daily Mindfulness Can Impact Your Mental Health for the Better

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Learn, Mental Health, Personal Growth + Development

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The term “mindfulness” has become a bit of a buzzword as of late. But what, exactly, is mindfulness, and why has it caused so much hype? Mindfulness refers to possessing the ability to exist in the present moment and developing awareness of what is now, not what happened yesterday or what may happen tomorrow. Mindfulness…

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Are Collagen Powders Just A Trend?

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

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I can’t help but comment on the wellness communities latest obsession with celery juice. I was scrolling through social media while sipping my turmeric latte when I truly experienced the height of this craze. Let me tell you, I was beginning to feel super out-of-date with my vibrant lips and tongue.. There are so many…

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Too Young for Shingles? Not for This 36-year old

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, parenting

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Lindsay was shocked to discover that at age 36, she had shingles. Initially believing that the pain in her right shoulder was due to a torn muscle. But when the red marks turned into blisters, this nursing student knew – she had shingles. ‘…

Are Organ Meats Good for You?

Pierre Van Zyleat, Heal, Health Awareness, Lunch + Dinner

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Organ meats are often perceived with disgust by some people, but they may be more nutritious than you think. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, this isn’t meant to change your mind, but if you’re not, organ meats may be worth a try. And f…

Are Organ Meats Good for You?

Pierre Van Zyleat, Heal, Health Awareness, Lunch + Dinner

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Organ meats are often perceived with disgust by some people, but they may be more nutritious than you think. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, this isn’t meant to change your mind, but if you’re not, organ meats may be worth a try. And for those who’ve been enjoying liver and kidney recipes for years, keep…

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This Cuddly, Microwaveable Sloth Soothes Stress, Aches, and Pains

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Move, Pain Relief, Women’s Health

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Red alert! You can now buy an adorable plush sloth toy that actually doubles as a versatile home remedy. We can’t get over how cute it is. The Intelex Warmies Cozy Plush Sloth is only twenty bucks on Amazon, and it makes for a wonderful gift. It’s a great companion to help young children above…

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The Cause of Alzheimer’s Could Be Coming From Inside Your Mouth, Study Claims

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Men’s Health, Mental Health, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

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Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative neurological condition that is known for its debilitating symptoms, such as memory loss, confusion, and loss of identity. The two hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease are the formation of plaques …

6 Warning Signs You Don’t Have Enough Oxygen in Your Blood

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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Imagine you’re at the gas station filling up your car. The numbers on the pump are whizzing by, but it seems to take much longer than usual to top up the tank. That’s when you notice the leak. You’ve been wasting fuel and money and don’t have a full ta…

Meet the Cambridge scientist on verge of curing Multiple Sclerosis

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Learn, Men’s Health, News + Discoveries, Pain Management, Women’s Health

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, affecting 2.3 million people in our world. MS is as an immune-mediated disease, where the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath which covers nerve fibers, causing communication issues between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, the disease can cause…

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20 Anti-Inflammatory Snacks Your Gut Will Thank You For

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, Desserts, Digestion, eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Lunch + Dinner, Men’s Health, Snacks + Sides, Weight Loss, Women’s Health

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Learning how your body responds to inflammatory foods (like carbs and gluten) can play an important role in our health. Although some inflammation can help our bodies ward off infections from bacteria and viruses, excess (or chronic inflammation) can lead to autoimmune diseases like arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and more. Thankfully, one way to help decrease inflammation…

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Hydrogen Peroxide Can Help Clear Ear Wax, but what about Ear Infections?

Pierre Van ZylDIY Remedies & Green Beauty, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Make, News + Discoveries, Pain Management

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Hydrogen peroxide is a common disinfectant in the household first-aid kits. It’s widely used in homes to clean floors, toilets, sinks, wash-hand basins and door handles. Mild, 3% concentrations of it can be used to clean cuts and wounds. Due to its powerful antimicrobial properties, hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent. It’s also…

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New Research: Eating Just Two Of These Nuts Could Prevent Cancer, Anxiety, Depression, Heart Attack, and More

Pierre Van ZylCancer, eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Snacks + Sides

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Brazil nuts come from the Bertholletia excelsa tree, which is in the Lecythidaceae family and found in the Amazon. In Brazil, they are known as semilla de Brazil, which means Brazilian seed. Brazil nuts are often eaten raw or blanched, and althoug…