Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by joint inflammation, pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. There are several different types of arthritis, with osteoarthritis being the most common form. Many people consider it just a “normal” part of aging, however, many experts now suggest that this is erroneous...
In the realm of rare and debilitating illnesses, one disease stands out as particularly sinister: Kuru. This devastating condition is also known as a brain-eating disease. Though it does sound very scary, it is incredibly rare. This is everything you should know about Kuru disease. Kuru: The World’s Deadliest Disease with a Near 100% Fatality...
This article was originally published July 3, 2019 The Hearty Soul has covered stories about Dr. Ronald Levy’s potential cure for cancer and whether MuTaTo is the cancer cure we’ve been longing for. Now, doctors at King’s College London are claiming that they may be able to help cure terminal blood cancer — lymphoma —...
The latest report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Experts, reveals there has been an increase in vector-borne diseases such as tick bites in the United States. According to the report, in 2004 there were approximately 27,388 cases of insect bites reported. Now, flash forward to 20 years and the number of cases...
Do you ever have those days where you leave home only to be hit by a reality you haven’t noticed in a while? Everyone’s walking around with raccoon eyes and blank stares on their faces, looking unkempt and sluggish, seeming like they’ve kind of given up… It’s not just you who has been noticing. Just...
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease for anyone who experiences it. Mothers, fathers, grandparents, all of whom seemed strong and invincible, are suddenly struggling to function. They can’t remember appointments, the last time their family visited, and, at later stages, even their children’s names. It’s painful for those who endure this disease, and heartbreaking for their...
Have you ever heard of tonsil stones or had one yourself? While not dangerous to your health, they aren’t exactly something you want tickling the back of your throat. This is everything you need to know about tonsil stones, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them from growing in the first...
Remember that Dr. Scholl’s TV commercial where all those supposedly cool people were asking everyone else: “Are you gellin’?” Well, years later (and years younger), kids are asking a very similar question sounding question… Are you JUULing? What Is JUULing? According to JUUL, it’s “the satisfying alternative to cigarettes.” If you’re familiar with vaping, JUULing...
The cannabis industry is growing, and studies are showing that this super-plant can help to cure a multitude of aches and pains, from the relief of irritable bowel syndrome to minimizing pain caused by fibromyalgia. Of course, not all users want to use smoking marijuana in order to get that relief. Fortunately, now there’s a...
Water is a luxury that many people disregard, but there are a lot of people in the world with limited access to water. To be exact, according to water.org, 663 million people (1 in 10) lack access to safe water. Water is great for so many things such as keeping you hydrated, flushing out toxins...
This article was originally published on June 26, 2019, and has since been updated. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its ‘Dirty Dozen’ report and Kale has ranked third only behind strawberries and spinach when it comes to pesticide contamination [1]. Each year, the EWG analyzes Department of Agriculture test data to identify which...
Though not everyone likes them, it’s safe to say that bananas are a pretty popular fruit worldwide. That being said, people tend to have differing opinions on when they are best to eat. Some prefer them on the greener side, others quite ripe with some browning spots on the skin, and others somewhere in between....
