If you love to cook but are tired of using the same old herbs for every recipe, you’ll be happy to learn that oregano (your old favorite) has a cousin called Cuban oregano that is taking taste buds by storm. Not only will the taste cause your jaw to dr…
25 Unexpected Facts Every Banana Lover Needs to Know
You’ll never look at the humble banana the same way again after discovering the many health benefits and reasons to add them to your diet. They can help to combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and blindness. Plus they can even cure the itch of…
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Toddler Safety – How To Keep Your Tiny Tot Free From Danger
Looking after a toddler is a full time job, they’re constantly running around and getting into things you don’t want them to touch. What makes looking after these little ones even more difficult is that fact that everyday household items can be dangerous to them. One family learned this lesson the hard way after their…
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Naturopathic Doctor: Start Using These Tips to Add 14 Extra Years to Your Life
About 100 years ago the United States saw an increase of food production and industrialization, and diseases were ‘one cause, one cure’ (e.g. typhoid fever). Fast-forward a few decades where chemicals and hormones are put in plants and animals for mass production and profit (especially with an increase in population), and a more sedentary lifestyle…
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HPA Axis: How to De-Stress and Fix the Hormone Imbalance No One Knows They Have…
Life is often fraught with stress, and the physical, emotional, and mental stressors we encounter daily can have a large impact on our health. Â As more patients present with fatigue and stress, and a broad array of other symptoms such as low libido, poor sleep, weakness, poor immune function, and the dreaded brain fog it…
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If You See These Painful Red Bumps, You May Have Dyshidrotic Eczema
With the summer season coming up you’ll no doubt want to spend more time outside, soaking up the sun. But it can be difficult to fully enjoy your time outdoors if you’re constantly worrying about your eczema outbreak. Dyshidrotic eczema, in particular, is prevalent in the spring, and if you’re experiencing small, itchy blisters on…
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18 Proven and Natural Remedies to Treat Psoriasis
It is estimated that psoriasis affects 2-2.6% of the population. Â Psoriasis is thought to be a chronic autoimmune skin condition. It is characterized by silvery yellow thickened skin patches, typically found on elbows, knees scalp, hands and feet, although it can affect other areas of the body. Â (1, 2) Psoriasis is not a contagious illness….
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Is Your Meat Eating Candy? Why You Should Avoid Factory Farmed Meat
My friend Michael Pollan says, “You are what you eat eats.â€� A few weeks ago, I read an article about how farmers are feeding their livestock candy. Yes, you heard that right. Skittles, Gummy Bears and other junk foods are sold to farmers to provide cheap carbs for livestock. I don’t know about you, but…
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Lady’s Mantle for Menstrual, Gastrointestinal Relief, and Other Benefits
Lady’s mantle — it’s such an interesting name for an herb that has so many possible health benefits. What is lady’s mantle used for? Given its namesake, it’s probably not surprising that women use it to help with painful or heavy menstrual periods and menopause symptoms. But this herb is also highly acclaimed for its use in…
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Top 8 Causes of Hip Pain and How to Relief Without Addictive Pain Meds
Hip replacements or general hip pain is a condition typically thought to impact older adults. And while this population is certainly at a higher risk of hip issues, even young people (especially athletes) can suffer from hip pain. Hip pain affects each person a bit differently, causing symptoms like aching or weakness on either the…
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Make Sure You Check Your Iron Levels – It’s Crucial for Optimal Health
One in 3 reading this likely has a serious overload of a mineral that may be more dangerous to your health than lack of vitamin D. That mineral is iron. Making matters worse, few physicians fully appreciate the danger of excess iron, which Gerry Koenig, former chairman of the Iron Disorders Institute and the Hemochromatosis…
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E-Cigarettes Cause Teen to Develop “Wet Lung� After Just 3 Weeks
Electronic cigarettes, also known as “e-cigsâ€�, “e-cigarettesâ€� or “vapingâ€�, have become very popular in recent years, especially among teens and young adults. Many people think that e-cigs are safer than regular cigarettes, but this isn’t always true. This 18-year-old’s story will make you reconsider just how safe e-cigs really are. An E-Cig Nightmare An article…
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3 Reasons Why You May Want to Avoid Getting a Mammogram So Fast
The mammogram debate is alive and well. Some people praise mammograms while others oppose the x-ray imaging system. Over the years, however, some cancer experts have even started to question the seemingly outdated and potentially harmful breast cancer screening method that is still so prevalent today. But with so many institutions claiming that mammograms are…
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Cardiologist States that American Heart Associations Cholesterol Guidelines May Be Doing More Harm than Good
With another change in the American Heart Association cholesterol guidelines comes a new wave of people that are now considered to have high blood pressure. There is nothing more unsettling than a major change in the medical world. We’re all working towards our best lives, and it’s important that we’re able to trust the rules…
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Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes Linked to Skin Rashes
Since the early days of The Hearty Soul, we have always valued homemade skincare recipes. Whether it be strengthening hair masks to moisturizing makeup removers, going all-natural and non-toxic seems like such a no-brainer! Especially when you hear horror stories about big-name hygiene and cosmetic companies whose products cause dramatic hair loss or skin damage….
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How the Keto Diet Helped This 69 Year Old Control His Weight, Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Blood Pressure
A lot of popular diets have come and gone through the years, but today there’s only one diet on people’s minds – the keto diet. It’s the most popular diet right now, and for good reason. It really works! There is one man in particular who can attest to this fact, and his name is…
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7 Tips on How to Sleep Better and Cool Down This Summer
Ah, summer. It’s a lovely time of year full of friends, fun, and long hours basking in the sun. It’s a season many of us yearn for during those drawn out winter months. But there is one downside to the summer heat – it can be incredibly hard to sleep in! Our sleep is highly…
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Essential Guide for Taking Vitamins and Supplements
Vitamin supplements, so many forms, brands, and varieties. Â While it’s easy to be intrigued with the benefits offered by vitamin supplements, determining which ones are best for you, can be a daunting task. Â A multitude of factors are to be considered when purchasing supplements such as age, gender, health conditions, and lifestyle. When possible, attaining…
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Caution: Grapefruit and Medication Interactions
Grapefruit is a delicious citrus fruit with many health benefits. However, it can interact with some common medications, altering their effects on your body. If you’re curious about the grapefruit warning on many medicines, this article will help you understand why it’s there and what your options are. Here’s a closer look at 32 common drugs that may…
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3 Types of Skin Cancer: Surprising Causes of Melanoma
It’s a familiar feeling… The skies are clear and summer days are longer which means you’re getting ready to spend more time basking in sunlight. We don’t blame you – vitamin D is vital especially after a dark, cold winter. So, what’s the number one way to protect yourself from skin cancer? Spread on the…
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Fibromyalgia Isn’t All In Your Head
Do you have widespread pain and feel excessively tired most of the time? Do these symptoms get to the point where they become debilitating? Well, it’s not all in your head and you shouldn’t blame these feelings on being overworked. You might actually have a condition known as fibromyalgia. Like most invisible illnesses, fibromyalgia is…
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How You Can Still Get Cancer (Even If You Live A Healthy Lifestyle)
Out of sight, out of mind is a saying many people live by but, when it comes to your food, this mindset could be sacrificing your health. While big-name billboard carcinogens such as smoking cigarettes and asbestos make all the headlines, millions of people consume potentially harmful toxic adulterants every single day. That red delicious…
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Top 7 Health Benefits of Black-Eyed Peas
Black-eyed peas are one of those underrated foods that everyone knows about (especially with the help of a certain music group), but probably don’t actually add them to the grocery shopping list. If you have already included food like black-eyed peas as part of your everyday meal, then continue to do so! However, if you…
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Dad Nearly Dies From Biting His Fingernails – After it Triggered Killer Sepsis Infection
Imagine one day feeling perfectly fine, you go about your daily routine and nothing’s out of the norm. Then suddenly you feel like you’re getting the flu, only the symptoms are getting much worse by the hour. Eventually you realize that you don’t have the flu at all, you have something much more severe –…
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Your Gut Bacteria Could Be Causing Body-Wide Inflammation, Study Finds
Finding a link between osteoarthritis and the bacteria in our guts seems unlikely. However, new research concludes that they could, in fact, be bedfellows. Obesity comes with a raft of related health risks, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It is also intimately tied to osteoarthritis. Often referred to as the “wear and tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis involves the slow degradation…
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