Trying to lose weight or maintain your weight can be very challenging and sometimes you might feel that you want to quit. That’s how Andrea Barlow felt before her weight loss journey, but when she learned how to lose weight effectively, she went from feeling completely hopeless to successfully shedding all her excess weight. Andrea’s… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Paleohacks. These days, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to nutrition. Numerous authoritative figures give dietary recommendations that are harmful to your health and in the end, you can end up feeling more confused than when you started. Below we debunk… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medical News Today. New research suggests yoga may be just as good for relieving chronic back pain as physical therapy. Traditional therapies for chronic low back pain are often ineffective. New research shows that yoga may be a good alternative for treating this condition. According… View Article
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“Being a nurse means that you have to know how to be tough and loving.” That’s what Maria, a registered nurse, says. Maria has been working as a registered nurse in Greece and has been caring for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 25 years. We asked her all about being a… View Article
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Ticks present a serious health threat to North Americans. They can transmit dangerous, debilitating, and life-altering diseases that should never be brushed aside or thought of as only a casual threat. Diseases such as Lyme Disease or Powassan Disease , when administered through a tick bite, can be passed into your body within 24 hours, or… View Article
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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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In 2016, the American Cancer society estimated that 1, 685, 210 people would be diagnosed with cancer. Of that number, they predicted that 595, 690 would die from the disease. Based on current trends and statistics, the National Cancer Institute predicts that nearly 40% of men and women in this country will have cancer at… View Article
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It’s important to try and get outside and spend time in nature. Just unplug and get in touch with ourselves and the world around us, de-stress and unwind. Unfortunately, there may be some cause for concern with a new tick-borne disease that has emerged and is even worse than Lyme disease, and can prove to… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Paleohacks. The Thyroid-Sleep Connection When you’re battling thyroid problems, sleep can become elusive and frustrating. Fatigue can feel debilitating, and sleep becomes more critical than ever. But when hormones are unbalanced, insomnia and other sleep issues can surface. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped organ… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at FitLife.tv. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been around for thousands of years and has many uses and benefits. Way back in 400 BC, the father of medicine, Hippocrates, prescribed apple cider vinegar with honey to treat ailments, including coughs and colds. More recently, celebrities like… 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. Why are some fabrics damaging?In order to have a healthier lifestyle we pay attention to our diet, strive to sleep better, and exercise every day. One thing we never take… View Article
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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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Chances are, you’ve accidentally inhaled some water or other liquid many times, whether from swimming or even just taking a drink. While this may seem commonplace and harmless, breathing in water can have deadly consequences, and children are particularly vulnerable. This is a danger that the Delgado family from Texas is now advocating for after… View Article
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This amazing post was written by Jenn Ryan, a freelance writer, and editor who’s passionate about natural health, fitness, gluten-free, and animals. You can read more of her work at thegreenwritingdesk.com. The Top 10 Medications You Had No Idea Cause You to Gain Weight I’m no stranger to gaining weight while on a particular type… View Article
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Tom’s of Maine is marketed by its parent company, Colgate, as a natural, healthy brand of toothpaste. But is this “natural” toothpaste as good for you as its marketing team claims it to be? We are here to take a good look at the ingredients of Tom’s of Maine toothpastes to determine whether or not… View Article
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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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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr. Mercola. Colon cancer has been in the news as of late after the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), concluded in late 2015 that processed meat can cause colorectal cancer in humans, classifying it… View Article
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When discussing weight loss for women over the age of sixty, many women will say how discouraged they are and how impossible it is for them to lose weight because of their rapidly decreasing metabolisms. For many, their age is their number one excuse for why the scale continues to go up the older they… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr. Mercola. Frankincense has a significant meaning in Christianity, and is believed to be one of the gifts offered by the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. Today, this fragrant resin is transformed into an essential oil that’s valued not only in religious practice,… View Article
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This amazing post was written by Jenn Ryan, a freelance writer, and editor who’s passionate about natural health, fitness, gluten-free, and animals. You can read more of her work at thegreenwritingdesk.com. Non-Toxic DIY Car Cleaner I have to be honest here—I hate cleaning my car. It’s not that I don’t love my car. I do!… View Article
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We all know that water is good for us. It is estimated that we can only survive for 2-3 days without water, as opposed to 30-40 days without food. (2) This does not come as a surprise: Water makes up roughly 60% of our body weight, and every single system and process in our body… View Article
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Every year in America, 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease. (1) Despite this alarmingly high number, there isn’t very much education or awareness about this debilitating disease. The problem is, most people, including medical professionals, don’t understand Lyme disease: How it presents itself, what the symptoms are, and how it affects a person’s ability… View Article
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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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Annie Karp has always lived an active lifestyle. From the age of three, she started dancing ballet and trained intensively until she was fifteen. In college, she went on to teach taught aerobics classes, developed a love for running, and continued to dance recreationally. If that isn’t enough, she even met her husband at the… View Article
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Have you been gaining weight but you have no idea why? You might be surprised, but if your job makes you feel stressed out, doesn’t allow you to get enough sleep, and requires you to sit down for hours, then it can be the cause of your weight gain. In fact, your job can be… View Article
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As a parent, one of your number one concerns is protecting your children from harm. You put covers on outlets and sharp counter corners, keep potentially dangerous medicines well out of reach of little hands, and always ensure that your kids have sunscreen on before going outside. That’s exactly what 32-year old mom Rebecca Cannon… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr. Mercola. You probably have at least one box of baking soda in your home right now. If you’re like many Americans, you might have a box in your pantry for baking, one in your refrigerator to absorb odors and another under your kitchen sink… View Article
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People have been growing and using plants since the beginning of time, and for good reason! Nearly all of the vitamins and minerals we need in our diets to thrive and be healthy, happy people come from plants. Beyond just nutritional value, however, there are thousands of types of plants that have a more medicinal… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Paleohacks.com. When we hear the term “environmental pollution,” what usually comes to mind are the toxins we encounter when we venture outside, like exhaust fumes, smog, pesticides, and even radioactive chemicals. However, there is another major source of toxins that are lurking a little closer… View Article
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Twenty years ago, people didn’t have cells phones. Very few had computers in their homes, and if they did, they either didn’t have internet or they used dial-up, which they couldn’t use if someone needed the phone (which, by the way, was attached to the wall). Hand-held devices weren’t an option for most people, and… View Article
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Peppermint oil is one of the most widely used essential oils, found in everything from candy canes, to chewing gum, to toothpaste. Beyond its good smell and unique, refreshing taste, however, peppermint essential oil has a number of benefits for your health. While some of these uses you may already know, there are many uses… View Article
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You might have about 45 seconds to yourself every day, and struggle to fit in a consistent and sustainable workout schedule because of it. Getting out to the gym takes too long and requires too much energy, while those questionable crunches you try doing in your seconds of spare time are boring and don’t seem… View Article
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The restaurant chain Panera Bread, who advocated the slogan “Live consciously. Eat Deliciously.” has lived up to their promise to have a 100% clean menu by 2017. Panera Bread Ingredients 100% “Clean” In June of 2014, Founder and CEO Ron Shaich announced that all Panera Bread ingredients would be “clean”, meaning no artificial ingredients, artificial food… View Article
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Every morning, after enjoying a hot cup of coffee, most of us toss our used coffee grounds in the compost or garbage without giving them a second thought. Or perhaps you bought a different brand of coffee that turned out to have an underwhelming flavor and is now sitting stale at the back of your pantry…. View Article
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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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Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people each year in the US alone. 5.3 million people are diagnosed every year with Alzheimer’s, which is just one of the long list of diseases that cause neurodegeneration. (1) Research is constantly being done to better understand these diseases, looking for medications and treatments, and how to prevent them entirely…. View Article
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Peppermint, or Mentha piperita, has a long, rich, and interesting history. As a hybrid of two other herbs, spearmint and watermint, its peppery nature is what makes this herb unique. The plant grows in moist areas all throughout North America and Europe but is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean.[1] Historically, peppermint was used in… View Article
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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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Find yourself searching “how to grow tomatoes” this growing season? You aren’t alone. In fact, experts say tomatoes are the most popular home garden crop grown in America. It’s the fruit of choice for 85 percent of home gardeners in the U.S. (1) If you’re new to growing food and just caught the gardening bug, you’re in good company. Between 2008 and … Read More
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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