Wind down with this intensely soothing yin yoga routine. When you’re stressed to the max, it’s time to drop down to your mat and engage in some seriously calming yin poses. Yin is a type of yoga that targets the deep muscle tissues of the body called f…
Top 5 Natural Remedies for ADHD + Key Lifestyle Changes
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are neurological and behavior-related conditions that cause difficulty in concentrating, impulsiveness and excessive energy. Individuals with ADHD symptoms not only have a challenge in concentrating but have a challenge sitting still. Those with ADHD are typically more disruptive than individuals with ADD. ADHD often has an onset…
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Benefits of Red Wine for the Heart, Body & Mind
Have you ever heard of the French paradox? It’s a well-researched phenomenon that refers to people who live in certain parts of France where red wine is commonly consumed during meals having fewer cases of death from coronary heart disease, even though these people live a lifestyle that’s considered to have higher risks than those living…
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Mom Fitted with Pacemaker at Age 32 Says She Used to Drink 6 Energy Drinks Per Day
When it’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon and you feel your eyelids getting heavier by the minute, do you wake yourself up with jumping jacks or reach for the closest caffeinated beverage you can find? Take a closer look at how you deal with dipping energy levels. You could be putting yourself at risk of…
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Autism Severity may be Reduced by 47% with Radical Fecal Transplant Therapy
The human microbiome is made up of genetic material consisting of various microbes, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. The amalgamation of these has greater complexity than the human genome itself. As we discover more about how our internal microbial environment (our microbiome) is involved in our health, we see that by supporting or modulating…
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Can Cannabis Lead to Psychosis?
Cannabis consumption is on the rise. More and more states are legalizing the substance. While some users benefit greatly from the medicinal components in this plant, not everyone experiences the same effects. It’s also not very difficult for teens and children to access this plant as well, which is a growing concern. With social media…
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New Users of ADHD Medications May Experience Psychosis
Medications such as Adderall and Vyvanse are commonly prescribed to patients with ADHD. New research is showing that patients taking these newly prescribed amphetamines are more likely to develop psychosis, which may include hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions, when compared to those who have received a prescription for methylphenidates, such as Ritalin or Concerta. Prescription amphetamines…
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The Amazing Benefits of Music Therapy for Autistic Children
Music is a universal language that connects people of all ages and walks of life. Music benefits both the young and old emotionally and spiritually. It is used in many ways to reach deep into a person’s emotions and open them up. Because music can affect a person emotionally and cognitively, more than any instrument…
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How Daily Mindfulness Can Impact Your Mental Health for the Better
The term “mindfulness” has become a bit of a buzzword as of late. But what, exactly, is mindfulness, and why has it caused so much hype? Mindfulness refers to possessing the ability to exist in the present moment and developing awareness of what is now, not what happened yesterday or what may happen tomorrow. Mindfulness…
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When Depression Makes You Seem Like a Messy Person
Depression is a mental health problem that many of us experience. And it’s on the rise. From 2005-2015, the number of cases of depression worldwide increased by nearly a fifth. This could be due to many factors, but it is believed an increase in isolation (especially for those aged 60-74) and rising stress levels are…
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Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Schizophrenia Risk
Some research suggests a link between low vitamin D levels and a person’s risk of developing schizophrenia. New evidence indicates that this notion may be correct. A new study has investigated the link between low vitamin D levels and schizophrenia risk. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, schizophrenia is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide….
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Surprising Evidence Suggests The Uterus Plays A Role In Cognition
A new study conducted in rats is challenging the longstanding dogma that the uterus has no function outside of pregnancy. A series of experiments conducted by scientists at Arizona State University suggests that the organ influences working memory – the type of short-term information processing involved in carrying out complex tasks such as learning, reasoning,…
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Drinking Coffee Could Cut Chances of Developing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
Sure, drinking too much coffee might fill you with existential dread and give you a stomach ache, but an overwhelming number of solid studies are showing how a few cups of hot steaming bean juice hold a range of incredible health benefits. To add to this ever-growing list, new research suggests how drinking coffee could play a role…
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This Cannabis Compound Might Be an Incredibly Effective Treatment for Depression
Scientists at São Paulo State have shown that a non-psychoactive component of cannabis called cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce symptoms of depression over a sustained period. In fact, the ingredient is so powerful that just one dose was enough to see benefits lasting a full week – at least in mice. The results of the study were published in…
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13-Year-Old Boy with Autism Dies from Being Restrained at School for “Predictable� Behavior
We are not sure why, but we’ve noticed a rise in appalling school stories lately… We covered a story from May 2018 in which daycare staff tightly taped one girl’s shoes to her feet.  In November 2018, there was the school assistant who “accidentallyâ€� served preschoolers Pine-Sol instead of apple juice. On November 28, 2018,…
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The Heartwarming, Seven-Decade Love Story of Preble and Isabell Staver
In an age of fleeting relationships and no-commitment “datingâ€� apps, hearing a true love story is like a big breath of fresh air. Preble Staver was born on October 17, 1921 and Isabell Whitney on October 31 of the same year. While the future lovebirds were studying in Philadelphia, they ended up meeting on a…
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Signs of Anxiety in Children: Emotional, Behavioral, Physical, and How to Help
Anxiety doesn’t discriminate. It’s a nervous disorder that plagues adults as well as children. But do you know what one major difference is between the two? Compared to children, adults can better express how they feel. Even when children do complain of things like upset stomachs or headaches, anxiety disorder probably isn’t the first thing…
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Brain Inflammation May Hold Key for Fibromyalgia Sufferers, Study Says
Fibromyalgia is a condition that is associated with widespread chronic pain and tender points all over the body. The pain can be in a specific area or move to different areas throughout the body. It also occurs in people of all ages, including children. Pain can range from mild to severe to debilitating, in addition…
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Study: Eating Chocolate and Drinking Red Wine Could Help Prevent Aging
Since the beginning, The Hearty Soul has shared the many health benefits of consuming dark chocolate and red wine. Chances are you know that these benefits come from a natural chemical compound called resveratrol. However, today we’re going to talk about something slightly different that may be able to slow down or reverse the aging process!…
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Female Empaths: 11 Reasons Why Men Cannot Handle Them
Everyone knows an empath. Just reading those four words, there are likely one or two people who pop right into your head. One of the reasons that is, is because empaths are different than the average person. When people are different – for some reason – their lives are filled with a unique set of…
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Nutritional Psychiatry: Eat These Foods to Reduce Depression
Have you ever had that busy week when you couldn’t even include a proper meal time in your extra-tight schedule? Those days when the best you could do was to grab a quick hamburger and fries with a large soda? Your hunger pangs were satisfied and your stomach was filled, but your mind became foggy….
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Why Fragrance Is the New Secondhand Smoke
You’ve seen it on the label of your laundry detergent. You’ve seen it on the label of your personal care products such as lotion and shampoo. You’ve seen it on the label of your dish soap, perfume, and bug spray. Simply the word “fragrance.â€� But what exactly does this word mean? And why should we…
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The Exact Probiotic Strains You Should Take for Anxiety, Constipation, Eczema, Weight Loss, and 4 More
In recent years, probiotics have become increasingly popular. While once an unknown ingredient for improving your health, probiotics can now be found everywhere from your favourite yogurt to a pack of gum. One of the key reasons foods and supplements containing a variety of probiotic strains has become so popular is that the health benefits…
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8 Things Everyone Needs to Know Before Taking Antidepressants
Sadness, feeling down in the dumps, or general depression is a normal part of human emotion. Everyone experiences these feelings on occasion. Feeling depressed over a long period of time however can be an indication of something out of the ordinary. It’s estimated that over 300 million globally live with depression. It’s not just adults…
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3 Things Everyone Can Learn from Melissa McCarthy’s Daily Routine
Hollywood’s landscape has shifted drastically in the last few years, especially in terms of famous actresses, one of whom is Melissa McCarthy. Not only is she being recognized for how much money she is making, but for the surprising way she conducts her day to day life. Unlike many Hollywood stars’ jam-packed schedules where it…
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