You know the 10 year challenge that’s been floating around? Personally, I don’t really get it. I think everyone should look different than what they did 10 years ago. It’s called aging, people. We are meant to do that! Anyway, the 10 year challenge had me start thinking about how my fitness has changed over […]
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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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In the United States and around the world, gallstones and gallbladder disease is on the rise. About twenty million Americans, or fifteen percent of the population, have gallstones. Of those people, eighty-five percent of their gallstones are cholesterol stones, correlating with the rise in obesity and high cholesterol. Because of this, there are about 700,000… View Article
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Anytime you go to your doctor with a health concern, you expect that he or she will listen to you attentively, explore all possible avenues, take your thoughts and opinions into consideration, and ultimately do their best to help you find a solution. What you don’t expect is to be brushed off and not taken… View Article
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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. Our lives have become so busy that we rarely get a chance to do anything for ourselves, including exercise. Unfortunately, it can seem like too much of a hassle after… View Article
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Every mother wants their children to eat a healthy, well balanced diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. More importantly, no mother ever expects that the produce they purchase could ever pose a threat to their child’s health. That’s just what mother Lissa Merlin thought when she picked up a bunch of bananas… View Article
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Every mother wants their children to eat a healthy, well balanced diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. More importantly, no mother ever expects that the produce they purchase could ever pose a threat to their child’s health. That’s just what mother Lissa Merlin thought when she picked up a bunch of bananas… View Article
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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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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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Whether you have actually watched the show or not, you’ve probably at least heard of the TLC show My 600 Pound Life. This reality TV series follows the lives of people with extreme obesity: Their backstory and how they got to where they are, their daily lives, and their struggles to do simple tasks such as bathing,… View Article
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Anyone who has ever grown their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs knows how rewarding and delectable of an experience it is. Want a tomato? Go pick a ripe one fresh out of the garden. Sauce missing a little something extra? Clip a couple basil leaves to toss in for an extra punch of flavor. The… View Article
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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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Parents know the importance of sleep for their children, but somehow most adults stop considering sleep to be a main priority for their own health. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, and ignoring a problem with insomnia or irregular sleeping patterns can increase your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, and depression (1)!… View Article
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It’s safe to say that smooth skin, easy hair removal, thicker lashes and fuller eye brows are on the wish list of most women. Unfortunately, not only are the conventional products often expensive, but they can also involve rubbing synthetic chemicals onto your skin. These chemicals then get absorbed into the bloodstream and have been linked to… View Article
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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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Knowing the simple steps someone needs to take to become (and stay) healthy is one thing. But actually taking those steps – as many people know – is a totally different ballgame. But it’s not impossible; in fact, even the tiniest lifestyle tweaks can make a huge difference. Depending how serious you are about turning your life… View Article
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At The Hearty Soul, we like to support honest companies that provide excellent products. This sponsored post was brought to you by Atrantil, a digestive supplement providing relief from bloating, abdominal discomfort and change in bowel habits. Have you ever finished a great meal and then had an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach just minutes later?… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Are you getting your recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night? If not, you might be one of the 30 percent of adults (1) suffering from symptoms of insomnia. These yoga for insomnia poses can help. Not getting enough sleep is now recognized… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. The Paleo diet is well known for being weight-loss friendly, but a bonus is that it’s also an amazing food plan for fertility and reproductive health, including women with PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. Numerous conditions can impact a woman’s or man’s ability to conceive, and diet can’t… View Article
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It could be a few pounds or it could be a life-changing experience, but weight loss is something that many people struggle with every day. We’re constantly bombarded with images of perfect bodies and transformations that seem to happen overnight when in reality it takes real time and real work. But the best plan for… View Article
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Many of us assume that because a treatment is natural, it is 100% safe for use. Unfortunately, this is not the case and this misinformation has now cost a woman her life. Jade Erick Dies from Turmeric Infusion Jade Erick, who was 30 years old at the time of her death, was suffering from itchy,… View Article
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A lawsuit has recently come to light in Nigeria over the health impact of two ingredients in Coca Cola products Fanta and Sprite, leading for a call to have warnings on the bottles and a boycott from the Nigerian people. The situation has brought the reality of how corporate negligence and government regulations affect public… View Article
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“There are no quick fixes to weight loss,” says Mele Osai, a teenage girl who went from weighing 297 pounds to 154 pounds. Mele had been struggling with her weight since she was a child due to a poor diet and lack of exercise. Children like Mele who are obese or overweight do not just suffer… View Article
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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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Aging is an inevitable fact of life, and considering the alternative, it is viewed with much more disdain than it really deserves. There is a certain type of beauty and wisdom that comes only with increased life experience that should be celebrated. As a society, we are constantly at odds: We are all trying to… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Soothe your shoulder pain with these easy moves to massage and stretch strained muscles. As moms, the vast majority of our day is spent leaning forward with rounded shoulders. Whether we’re carrying our little ones, changing diapers or lugging strollers in and out of cars, it’s… View Article
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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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As women, it’s safe to say there’s one thing we can all agree on: How annoying your period is! Whether it is painful, heavy, or simply unpredictable, periods are never convenient and always a hassle. If you’re one of the lucky ones who has light, easy periods, a) congratulations, and b) you probably still hate having to… View Article
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The world of alternative medicine is filled with amazing natural remedies for illnesses and maladies ranging from the common cold to migraines, to even chronic diseases like arthritis or Crohn’s. Amongst all the herbs and spices, one of the most highly regarded natural remedies is ginger root. While it is very good remedy for many… View Article
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