Pregnancy is a time of careful consideration of everything that goes into your body, including beverages like tea. While tea is generally considered a healthy beverage, not all types of tea are safe for consumption during pregnancy. It’s crucial for expectant mothers to be knowledgeable about the potential risks associated with certain teas. Let’s dive...

Julie Hambleton
Health & Wellness Journalist
Julie Hambleton has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the Western University, Canada, is a former certified personal trainer and a competitive runner. Julie loves food, culture, and health, and enjoys sharing her knowledge to help others make positive changes and live healthier lives.
A young teen simply identified as “Austin” from Ely, Nevada had only started vaping to help control his cigarette addiction. He’d convinced his mom that vaping was a safer and better alternative to traditional cigarettes, and despite her initial concerns, she got him a VGOD e-cigarette. The details of Austin’s accident were published in the...
Cancer is a scary thing. Nobody wants to get it, and nobody wants to watch their loved ones go through it. Cancer can also be caused by things we don’t even think about—things that are so common we don’t even think about how they could be contributing to the formation of cancer cells. Some of...
It never hurts to check in on your eating and drinking habits. Have unhealthy options snuck into your regular diet? Keep reading for some of the most common culprits that can damage your health- many of these beverages are marketed as healthy! Red Flag #1: Sugar If you haven’t done this recently, take the time...
Warts aren’t fun to have around. They are completely harmless but can also be annoying, taking what seems like forever to go away on their own. Caused by the viruses in the human papillomavirus or HPV family (there are over 70 different strains!), warts are quite common especially with kids 1 in 3 children are...
Blood pressure is a crucial indicator of a person’s overall health and is often used to assess the risk of various cardiovascular conditions. In recent years, the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and other health organizations released updated blood pressure guidelines, lowering the thresholds for the diagnosis of hypertension. In...
Children have underdeveloped immune systems and therefore are more likely to get sick than adults. This means that they often require medication to manage various health conditions. It’s crucial to be aware, however, that certain medications can lead to permanent side effects that may impact their health in the long term. One class of medications...
In a poignant and deeply personal essay from The Cut, Chantel Tattoli shared her experiences with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Being on and off antibiotics, she finally found the solution to her problem in an alternative method to treat them without antibiotics. Her story, which can be found here, serves as a powerful testament...
Chest pain is a symptom that often leads to immediate concern, as it can be associated with various serious health conditions. However, recent studies have suggested that chest pain could also be a symptom of a common vitamin deficiency, vitamin B12. The connection between vitamin B12 deficiency and chest pain is relatively new, however, it...
The debate on whether butter or margarine is healthier has been ongoing for decades, with experts and consumers alike weighing the pros and cons of each option. To tackle this topic, it is crucial to provide a balanced look at both butter and margarine, acknowledging the historical context of margarine’s production and the significant changes...
Here at The Hearty Soul, we are always trying to deliver the best health and wellness advice with a prime focus on nutrition and lifestyle. However, we are going to deviate, but only slightly. The technology we have is becoming more and more connected, and while this is convenient, it is presenting us with some...
Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating effectively, leading to a loss of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. It is often considered a near-death experience, as the chances of survival are extremely slim. However, recent research conducted by NYU Grossman School of Medicine has...