The way you sleep could be causing your back pain. Here’s why

Pierre Van ZylAdrenal, Beverages, Body, Bone & Joint, Depression, Diabetes, Digestion, Essential Oils, Fitness, Food, Heart, Heart Disease, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Hearty Therapies, herbs, Hormone, Hot Drinks, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Migraines, Headaches, Muscle Pain, Nerve, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Sciatic Pain, Sleep, Spices, Superfoods, Teas, Type, Weight Loss

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As a society, we are chronically underslept. Adults should be getting 7.5-8 hours of shut-eye each night, but are averaging less than 7. (1) Once you take into account the actually quality of that sleep (i.e. undisturbed and restful), the outlook is pretty grim. We’ve turned into a nation of sleepwalkers, and it now may be one… View Article

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How to make the world’s tastiest protein-brownies without using any sugar

Pierre Van ZylAllergies, Brands to Avoid, Dairy-free, Desserts, Digestion, Fitness, Food, Gluten-free, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Hearty Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Snacks, Soy-free, Specific Diet, Superfoods, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss

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Let’s all take a moment to be honest with ourselves: If brownies were good for us, we would eat them every day. As it turns out, with a few substitutions, you can have your cake (err, brownie) and eat it, too, with these sugar-free, gluten-free protein brownies. Not only are they sweetened with Stevia and packed… View Article

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14 foods that will help you look 10 years younger

Pierre Van ZylBody, Cancer, Detoxification, eczema, Food, Heart, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Therapies, Hormone, leaky gut, Lifestyle, Other, Psoriasis, Recipes, Skin, Hair & Nails, Superfoods, Teas, Weight Loss

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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 complex three-layered organ that is exposed to both intrinsic (within the body)… View Article

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How one woman used pilates to power her recovery from breast cancer

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Cancer, Depression, Fitness, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Hearty Soul Activism, Hearty Therapies, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nerve

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Much of breast cancer prevention advertising campaigns have been centered around the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of a regular exercise routine. Studies show that regular, moderate-intensity cardiovascular and strength training reduces the risk of developing breast cancer in both pre- and postmenopausal women. (1) (2) (3) But, what happens when… View Article

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Man loses 176 pounds in under a year by following these 3 steps

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Hearty Body, Hearty Mind, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Weight Loss

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In a hyper-digital age of selfies and #TransformationTuesdays, we are inundated with images of the physical body. That’s what many people tend to fall in love with – the aesthetically perfect body. And there’s nothing wrong with that, per se. What we tend to forget, however, is the immense mental strength you must build as… View Article

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The foot pain-relieving exercise every person over 35 needs to try

Pierre Van ZylBone & Joint, Fitness, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Therapies, My Body

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This fantastic guest post was written by Dr. Mahmoud Zaerian (aka Dr. Z), a chiropractor and instructor of medical acupuncture. We encourage you to check out his website here! Although not too common in the general population, occurring just 2% of the time, Achilles tendinopathy can be quite a drag (and I’m not referring to… View Article

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You’re missing these warnings signs that someone you love has depression

Pierre Van ZylDepression, Hearty Body, Mental Health

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We all have an off day every once in a while. Feeling “blue” or “out of it” sucks, but usually by the time we get home to relax, unwind, and hit the hay, we’re starting to feel better. Depression is different from an ordinary bad day feeling. What is Depression? When a person is struggling… View Article

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12 toxic cleaning brands you should never use (and 8 natural alternatives)

Pierre Van ZylAllergies, Brands to Avoid, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Home

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This amazing guest post was written by Jenni + Mimi, Registered Holistic Nutritionists and founders of The Naughty Nutritionists! Join our Naughty Kitchen and Download your FREE copy of “10 Naughty Secrets to NEVER diet again” …includes 3 mouthwatering chocolate-based recipes. Download here! You’re eating clean, exercising and making every effort to live a healthier… View Article

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12 toxic cleaning brands you should never use (and 8 natural alternatives)

Pierre Van ZylAllergies, Brands to Avoid, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Home

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This amazing guest post was written by Jenni + Mimi, Registered Holistic Nutritionists and founders of The Naughty Nutritionists! Join our Naughty Kitchen and Download your FREE copy of “10 Naughty Secrets to NEVER diet again” …includes 3 mouthwatering chocolate-based recipes. Download here! You’re eating clean, exercising and making every effort to live a healthier… View Article

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7 weird body functions you’ve had your entire life – and what they really mean!

Pierre Van ZylAllergies, Body, Hearty Body, My Body

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This amazing guest post was written by Mary Grace, a freelance writer! We encourage you to follow her on Twitter! Our bodies do all sorts of kooky things. Sometimes it can annoy us, or just confuse us. Small things like sneezing or blushing can seem unnecessary, but many of these tiny strange bodily functions are… View Article

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7 symptoms of B12 deficiency that you should never ignore

Pierre Van ZylAlzheimer's, Body, Depression, Food, Heart, Heart Disease, Hearty Body, Hearty Mind, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Muscle Pain, Nerve, Other, Specific Diet, Spices, Superfoods, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vision

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In a world where there is food available on almost every corner, vitamin deficiency is still a major factor of poor health in developed countries. While some say changes in our soil are to blame for nutrient deficiencies, there are many reasons why in a country where people eat too much, they still fall short… View Article

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4 early symptoms of ovarian cancer that every woman needs to know

Pierre Van ZylCancer, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract, Hearty Body, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, leaky gut, Menopause, ovarian cancer, sign, signs of ovarian cancer, symptom, symptoms of ovarian cancer, the hearty soul, tumor, women

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Cancer, as a broad spectrum of disease, is currently one of the leading causes of death worldwide (1), and is responsible for 30% of all deaths in Canada — more than any other disease or possible cause (2). Ovarian cancer specifically was estimated to have 2800 new cases and 1750 deaths in Canada (3), and… View Article

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4 early symptoms of ovarian cancer that every woman needs to know

Pierre Van ZylCancer, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract, Hearty Body, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, leaky gut, Menopause, ovarian cancer, sign, signs of ovarian cancer, symptom, symptoms of ovarian cancer, the hearty soul, tumor, women

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Cancer, as a broad spectrum of disease, is currently one of the leading causes of death worldwide (1), and is responsible for 30% of all deaths in Canada — more than any other disease or possible cause (2). Ovarian cancer specifically was estimated to have 2800 new cases and 1750 deaths in Canada (3), and… View Article

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3 common herbs you should take every morning to dramatically cut your dementia risk

Pierre Van ZylHearty Body, Mental Health

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This article is brought to you by Wild Leaf Active Tea, a company dedicated to providing purposeful, benefit-rich blends made from high-quality organic ingredients from the best tea gardens in the world. Save 20% when you buy 2 or more teas by entering the code THS20 at checkout before February 25th. The large majority of… View Article

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11 simple exercises that anyone with knee pain needs to start doing

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Fitness, Hearty Body, My Lifestyle

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Newhealthadvisor.com. If you have aching knees the best medicine for you is exercise. There are many useful exercises that are helpful to stabilize the joint and to reduce the pain. These exercises strengthen the muscles and ligaments supporting the knee joints and decrease the chances of injury…. View Article

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Stop using regular wax strips! Try this 2-ingredient turmeric wax to remove facial hair in 5 minutes

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Skin, Hair & Nails

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This fantastic article was written by Sophie Addison, a popular blogger and skincare expert. We encourage you to check her out on Facebook, and Pinterest. Unwanted facial hair is a problem that many women have to deal with, especially after a certain age or after going through some changes (menopause). Women who suffer from hormonal… View Article

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The 4-minute workout routine that helps you burn fat like crazy

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Lifestyle, My Body

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Wellnessmama.com. Going to the gym can be impractical when you’re a mom of littles, but thankfully many great workouts can be done from home. That’s why I’m such a fan of the Tabata workout, and it just might be the perfect choice for moms on the run … pun… View Article

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The 4-minute workout routine that helps you burn fat like crazy

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Lifestyle, My Body

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Wellnessmama.com. Going to the gym can be impractical when you’re a mom of littles, but thankfully many great workouts can be done from home. That’s why I’m such a fan of the Tabata workout, and it just might be the perfect choice for moms on the run … pun… View Article

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Scientists have just grown a full-sized beating heart using stem cells

Pierre Van ZylBody, Heart, Hearty Body

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at IFL Science.  Right now, 4,186 people are waiting for a heart transplant in the U.S., but with a huge donor shortage not all of these patients are likely to survive. Growing transplantable hearts in a laboratory has been a long-standing dream of the medical community,… View Article

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17 powerful natural treatments to try when your doctor can’t help you

Pierre Van ZylBody, Heart, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Nerve

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This fantastic article was written by Dr. Christine Cho, ND, a naturopathic doctor practicing in Toronto. We encourage you to visit her website, and check her out on Instagram and Twitter! Many of us that have gone to see a doctor have had a less than stellar experience.   Some of us have even had experiences… View Article

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Study: If you have a dark sense of humour, you’re probably more intelligent than other people

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Body, Hearty Mind

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medicaldaily.com. Not everyone can take a joke, and even fewer can take a twisted joke. However, if you’re one of the few who laugh in the face of the grim and macabre, we have good news for you. According to a new study, a love for dark… View Article

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13 of the world’s most effective ways to prevent type 2 diabetes

Pierre Van ZylBody, Diabetes, Hearty Body

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Authoritynutrition.com. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Uncontrolled cases can cause blindness, kidney failure, heart disease and other serious conditions. Before diabetes is diagnosed, there is a period where blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be diagnosed… View Article

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8 natural remedies that actually work to relieve pain from fibromyalgia

Pierre Van ZylBone & Joint, Fibromyalgia, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medicalnewstoday.com. Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder that causes pain and fatigue in the muscles. This pain tends to be on specific tender points on the body, including on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs, and occurs when pressure is put on them. Doctors don’t… View Article

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More and more people over 50 years old are getting high

Pierre Van ZylArthritis, Body, Cancer, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body

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Whether they’re inhaling it, baking it or using it in oil form, more and more older adults are using marijuana! For some reason getting high is associated with younger audiences and there is a lot of research that has been carried out on the health effects on younger people. However, research into the consequences of marijuana… View Article

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6 Common Habits You Had No Idea Were Linked To Lower Back Pain

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Hearty Body, Muscle Pain

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medical Daily. Almost everyone you know, whether it’s your grandparents, best friend, or boss, has complained of back pain. It’s one of the most common forms of pain; about 80 percent of Americans have or will get it at least once in their lives. The aches,… View Article

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8 amazing ways to use Epsom salt – joint pain, muscle pain, headaches and more

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Hearty Body, Hearty Therapies

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medical Daily. Most of you are probably familiar with Epsom salt and its ability to relief joint pain. But how much are you familiar with the many other uses of Epsom salt which most definitely will ease your life? The fact is that Epsom salt… View Article

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