My Story: “My Doctor Said ‘Don’t Eat Anything White’”

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Food, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Sleep, Specific Diet, Weight Loss

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Many of us are told by doctors that we need to lose a few pounds, however we struggle to actually follow the dietary and exercise advice that we are given. For Caroline Jhingory, she had no choice but to listen to her doctor, as her weight had become such a problem that it was threatening… View Article

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7 Important Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance that Harm Your Appearance

Pierre Van ZylAdrenal, Baldness, Body, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Hearty Therapies, Hormone, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Menopause, Skin, Hair & Nails, Thyroid

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With all of the environmental pollutants we are exposed to every day, the chemicals in our makeup, self care products, and other household products, along with questionable ingredients found in our food, it’s no wonder so many of us are suffering from hormone imbalances. The worst part, is that most of us don’t even realize… View Article

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7 Important Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance that Harm Your Appearance

Pierre Van ZylAdrenal, Baldness, Body, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Hearty Therapies, Hormone, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Menopause, Skin, Hair & Nails, Thyroid

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With all of the environmental pollutants we are exposed to every day, the chemicals in our makeup, self care products, and other household products, along with questionable ingredients found in our food, it’s no wonder so many of us are suffering from hormone imbalances. The worst part, is that most of us don’t even realize… View Article

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37-Year-Old Mom Shares Uncommon Early-Warning Sign for Breast Cancer

Pierre Van ZylBody, Cancer, Hearty Body, Hearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle

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In the fight against breast cancer, early detection is crucial. When diagnosed in the early stages, breast cancer patients have a significantly higher chance of survival and recovery than those whose cancer goes undetected for long periods of time. The tricky part about catching breast cancer early are the wide variety of ways it can… View Article

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This 26-Year-Old Woman Is Changing The Way We Think About Beauty Standards

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle

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Being comfortable in your own skin is a great aspiration, but it’s easier said than done. Especially when you’re insecure, even ashamed of your skin. This deep sense of imperfection was a familiar feeling for Sara Geurts, a native of Minnesota. In Sara’s case, though, there was no way to hide her perceived imperfection because… View Article

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The Spiritual Consequences Of Alcohol Consumption

Pierre Van ZylBeverages, Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Life & Spirituality, Mental Health, Nerve, Other

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Alcohol is a large part of our society. We drink it when we go out to brunch, lunch, and dinner, when we have guests over, we go out for drinks to catch up with old friends or for a first date, and cheers each other enthusiastically to celebrate birthdays, weddings, graduations, and the like. Whether… View Article

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New Study: People Who Swear, Stay Up Late, and Are Messy are More Intelligent

Pierre Van ZylBody, Life & Spirituality

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If you have a dirty room, dirtier mouth, and can never seem to get to bed in “good time” despite your best intentions, you’ve probably been badgered by your parents or spouse for years to change those aspects of yourself. You’re in luck, however, because those three seemingly undesirable qualities might actually be signs of… View Article

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How to Determine Your Unique Body Type Using the 5 Natural Elements

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality

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This amazing guest post was written by Nishita Shah, Ayurveda and yoga expert and healthy food fanatic. You can check out her website here or follow her on Instagram. Ayurveda, a science that dates back more than 5,000 years, is a healing system rooted in the ancient Vedic culture of India. Ayurveda literally means the… View Article

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Student In Nigeria Develops Promising Cure For Breast Cancer

Pierre Van ZylBody, Cancer, Life & Spirituality

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It’s not always the most seasoned scientists that make the most important breakthroughs. Sierra Leonne native, Sandra Musu Jusu, who is a student in Nigeria’s African University of Science and Technology, is reported to have made a significant breakthrough in breast cancer research, in spite of her young age. 23-year-old Sandra is currently working on… View Article

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59 Natural Remedies For 12 Common Ailments

Pierre Van ZylArthritis, Beverages, Blood Pressure, Body, Bone & Joint, Cold & Flu, Dental Health, Detoxification, Digestion, eczema, Essential Oils, Fitness, Food, Heart, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Hearty Therapies, herbs, Hormone, Hot Drinks, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Juices, leaky gut, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Migraines, Headaches, Muscle Pain, Nerve, Osteoarthritis, Other, Recipes, Sciatic Pain, Seasonal, Skin, Hair & Nails, Sleep, Spices, Superfoods, Teas, Type, Weight Loss

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If you’ve ever had a nagging cold, relentless migraines, or acne that just won’t go away, chances are you’ve tried every drug, cream, and medicine on the market. Unfortunately, many of these drugs have both known and unknown side effects, such as a damaged stomach lining or making you drowsy, that effect our future health and… View Article

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Mom Survives Bitter Relationship, Loses 126 Pounds, and Takes Her Life Back

Pierre Van ZylBody, Family and Parenting, Fitness, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Hearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Relationships, Weight Loss

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We love it when we read a story about people who turn horrible situations into positive ones, change their lives, and inspire others around them to do the same. This is why we can’t help but share Lisseth Exposito’s incredible weight loss transformation which started- and ended- because of the severe verbal and emotional abuse… View Article

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High-Functioning Depression: 16 Truths Sufferers Wish You Knew

Pierre Van ZylDepression, Life & Spirituality, Mental Health, Relationships

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When you picture the word depression, what do you see? Off the top, images of disinterest, sadness, loneliness, emptiness, and hopelessness are likely some of the first to arise. These are interesting concepts because many people have a very clear idea and understanding of them, at least on the surface. In fact, there are six… View Article

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American Actor Jonah Hill Shows Off Body Transformation; Credits Weight Loss to Nutritionist’s Guidance

Pierre Van ZylBody, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Weight Loss

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When Jonah Hill first caught the attention of Hollywood fans, it was for his acting role in 2007’s film Superbad. He was a rather overweight young man in his early 20’s at the time of his major acting debut, but since then his weight fluctuated significantly under the public eye. After notable physical transformations from role to role,… View Article

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Man Dies After Swimming With New Tattoo

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Body, Hearty Fashion, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Other

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Love them or hate them, tattoos are here to stay. Tattoos provide ways for people to express themselves, honor loved ones, and serve as a permanent reminder of a life changing event. Due to the permanent nature of tattoos, getting inked is no small decision. Anyone considering a tattoo, be it their first or their… View Article

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Overwhelming Evidence Suggests Vitamins Can Be As Effective As Antidepressants

Pierre Van ZylBody, Depression, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Mental Health

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr. Mercola. One in 20 Americans over the age of 12 struggles with depression1 and 11 percent of the U.S. population over the age of 12 is on antidepressant medication.2 This, despite overwhelming evidence showing that antidepressants are no better than placebo in terms of… View Article

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How to Get ‘Unstuck’ From All The Pain, Stress, and Toxins In Your Body

Pierre Van ZylBody, Life & Spirituality

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  This fantastic article was written by Angela Warburton, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, speaker, writer, and teacher. We encourage you to check out her website here,  and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ever wonder what your body is saying? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), absolutely every symptom of the body is telling… View Article

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9 Celebrities Who Overcame Deadly Diseases

Pierre Van ZylLife & Spirituality, Lifestyle

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When a loved one receives a difficult diagnosis, having supportive family and friends means the world. But for the glittering reality of celebrities, there’s a special opportunity to share the journey to healing with more than just a close circle. These stars chose to open up about their diagnoses and road to recovery so they… View Article

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Discovery Of 14,000-Year-Old Settlement In Canada Could Rewrite North American History

Pierre Van ZylHearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Technology, Travel

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The Indigenous Heiltsuk Nations People from the central coast of British Columbia in Canada have been saying for years that their ancestors lived on an unknown strip of coastline during the last ice age, and thanks to collaborative efforts between archeologists and local first nations people, they have finally proved it to be true. The discovery… View Article

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16 Heartfelt Documentaries That Will Change Your Life

Pierre Van ZylCancer, Diabetes, Heart, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Hearty Therapies, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Relationships

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This amazing guest post was written by Gary LeBlanc, CEO of Ikkuma Inc., life engineer, certified coach, personal trainer and published author. We encourage you to check out his website! We live in a distracted world, so getting people’s attention is more and more challenging. Documentaries represent one of the best ways to remain aware… View Article

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21 Unexpected Ways to Relieve Stress Without Medication

Pierre Van ZylBody, Depression, Essential Oils, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Mind, Hearty Therapies, Home, Hormone, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Relationships

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The Hearty Soul is pleased to bring you this article in collaboration with Floracopeia, maker of high quality pure essential oils and flower essences for mental, physical and spiritual health. Hearty Soul readers can get 20% off Floracopeia’s quality botanical products by using the promo code HEARTYSOUL by May 26th.  Stress relief seems hard to come… View Article

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6 Ways to Treat Loneliness: How Being Alone Affects Your Health

Pierre Van ZylBody, Depression, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Hearty Therapies, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Pets, Relationships

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This fantastic article was written by Sarah Biren, a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. We encourage you to check out her website here! Every person feels lonely at some point in their life. Humans are social beings who depend on secure social environments to thrive. When this need is not fulfilled, you… View Article

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6 Ways to Treat Loneliness: How Being Alone Affects Your Health

Pierre Van ZylBody, Depression, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Hearty Therapies, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Pets, Relationships

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This fantastic article was written by Sarah Biren, a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. We encourage you to check out her website here! Every person feels lonely at some point in their life. Humans are social beings who depend on secure social environments to thrive. When this need is not fulfilled, you… View Article

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The cheap and easy way to get rid of head lice almost instantly

Pierre Van ZylBody, Essential Oils, Family and Parenting, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Therapies, Home, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Pets, Skin, Hair & Nails

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Everyone remembers the periodic head lice checks at school, and the tense days after when letters are sent out informing parents that “a student in your child’s class has lice”, or worse, you were the one with the nasty critters running around on your scalp. Though head lice are not dangerous, their bites are annoyingly itchy and… View Article

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The cheap and easy way to get rid of head lice almost instantly

Pierre Van ZylBody, Essential Oils, Family and Parenting, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Therapies, Home, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Pets, Skin, Hair & Nails

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Everyone remembers the periodic head lice checks at school, and the tense days after when letters are sent out informing parents that “a student in your child’s class has lice”, or worse, you were the one with the nasty critters running around on your scalp. Though head lice are not dangerous, their bites are annoyingly itchy and… View Article

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Major study: thinking about working out may be as effective as actually working out!

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle

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Have you ever wanted the ability to move objects with the power of your mind? Researchers at the Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute (OMNI) have recently confirmed that this superhuman power is possible… okay, maybe not. But their report has very interesting things to say about the brain’s role in strength training. Strength Training With Your… View Article

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7 surprisingly effective yoga poses for beautiful breasts

Pierre Van ZylBody, Circulation, Fitness, Heart, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Migraines, Headaches, Muscle Pain, Nerve, Other

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As women, our boobs are a marker of womanhood. For most of us, our boobs are the first sign of the transition between childhood and becoming an adult, often long before our period crashes the party and makes us question if growing up is really for us. Many of us remember putting on our first… View Article

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Bone breathing: the ancient Chinese practice that could help reverse osteoporosis

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Life & Spirituality

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Would you believe someone who told you that breathing – something we do every day without thinking – could strengthen your bones? It sounds like an attractive alternative especially for a society that sits for long periods of time and has increasing rates of low back pain and osteoporosis. Thanks to an ancient Taoist practice… View Article

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Exercise may be the most effective antidepressant for children, study suggests

Pierre Van ZylBody, Depression, Family and Parenting, Fitness, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Hearty Soul Activism, Hearty Therapies, Hormone, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Relationships

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Time spent outside of school for children today is a lot different than it was 50 years ago. Kids are spending less time playing outside, and more time sitting in front of a screen, watching TV, playing video games, and on social media. This sedentary behavior is impacting our kids’ health, not just physically, but… 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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5 things you need to do when you don’t feel like you’re good enough

Pierre Van ZylHearty Mind, Hearty Soul Activism, Hearty Therapies, Life & Spirituality, My Lifestyle, Relationships

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This amazing guest post was written by Tammy Catania, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and Certified Holistic Life Coach! You can check out her website here! You don’t deserve to be happy. You’re not smart enough to do that. Have you looked in the mirror lately? How can anyone take you seriously when you are so… View Article

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7 surprising ways you had no idea you could get rid of a headache

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Essential Oils, Hearty Therapies, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, My Body

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medicaldaily.com. In the United States, about 38 million people currently suffer from migraines, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. These headaches can be very serious — migraines are actually the sixth most disabling illness in the world. Federal regulations previously prevented scientists from studying the effects of… View Article

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Couples who cook together have a happier relationship, study suggests

Pierre Van ZylFamily and Parenting, Food, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Recipes, Relationships

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If you’re married, then you know how special and important moments, gestures, and words are to your daily life. Chances are you have formed these things – these habits – early on in your relationship, probably before you married each other. You can do a lot to nurture a healthy, long-lasting marriage. These acts can… View Article

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This ‘Robin Hood’ restaurant charges the rich and gives the homeless free meals

Pierre Van ZylHearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle

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There’s a restaurant in Madrid that’s flipping the business on its side. Known as the Robin Hood restaurant, they charge the rich to feed the poor. It’s become Spain’s most sought-after lunch reservation. The Robin Hood restaurant has managed to poach staff from luxury hotels and celebrity chefs, and for paying customers, lunch is fully… View Article

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6 obvious signs of gluten intolerance that everyone ignores

Pierre Van ZylBody, Digestion, Life & Spirituality

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This article is republished with permission from our friends at Higher Perspective. People who are extremely sensitive to the protein known as gluten, which is found in rye, barley, and wheat, can have reactions, possibly extreme, after ingesting the protein. The symptoms that follow this intolerance can result in depression, fatigue, joint pain, gastrointestinal issues,… View Article

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