Maria Sykes Profile Overview

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

Marie Sykes is an Ontario based writer with a background in research and a love for holistic wellness. She's especially interested in boosting awareness for women's health issues. Once a shunner of gyms, Marie has found an appreciation for weight training and HIIT circuits. She enjoys trying cuisine from all over the world, and she also enjoys not caring two cents what other people think her body should look like.
 · 3 min read

Effects of THC on Damaging Alzheimer’s Proteins

By now we’re sure you have heard about a special little compound known as THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC )is what’s responsible for the majority of marijuana’s psychological effects. Time and time again, THC is proving to be a powerful compound. This active component is well known for providing pain relief, making it useful in many conditions. […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

High School Principal Dies After Donating Bone Marrow To Help Boy

A principal from Westfield High School in New Jersey will be remembered as a hero. At 44-years old, Dr. Derrick Nelson announced that he had the opportunity to save a strangers life, a 14-year old boy in France. His final act of kindness depicted the selfless legacy of Dr. Nelson. Be the Match contacted Nelson […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 2 min read

Researchers Treat HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Without Chemo

This article was originally published on February 7, 2019, and has since been updated HER2-positive breast cancer is a type of aggressive cancer marked by uncontrolled production of breast cells. About 20% of women and men diagnosed with breast cancer have HER2-positive cancer, specifically. (1) How is HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Usually Treated? Currently, oncologists treat […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 2 min read

Bottle of Wine a Week Equals 5-10 Cigarettes for Cancer Risk, Study Shows

“How many cigarettes are there in a bottle of wine?” Ideally, you won’t find any cigarette butts in the bottom of your chardonnay, but it’s a serious question a team of UK researchers recently sought to answer. The scientists, led by gastroenterology expert, Theresa J. Hydes, published a study in the March 28 issue of BMC Public […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

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Lady Gaga Shines a Light on Fibromyalgia: “Chronic Pain Is No Joke”

How has fibromyalgia affected one of the best-selling musical artists of the 21st century? In “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” a documentary released on Netflix, Lady Gaga describes the pain that’s characterized her life with fibromyalgia for the past half-decade. “I have chased this pain for five years,” Gaga said. “I can still be me, and when I […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 7 min read

Fodmaps Diet: If Chronic Bloating or IBS Is Ruining Your Life, Try This

Do you suffer from abdominal bloating, altered bowel habits, and recurring abdominal pain and discomfort despite following a relatively “clean” and healthy diet?  Does it seem as if certain foods trigger your symptoms, but it’s hard to pin down exactly which ones? If so, you may be one of the 7-10% of people worldwide who […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

The Benefits of CBD for People with Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders

If you are someone who struggles with sleep, has struggle with sleep, and continues to struggle with sleep… nothing – I repeat, nothing – fills you with envy more than listening to someone talk about the unbelievably soothing slumber they had the night before. The reason sleep loss is about so much more than bags […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

Teen Spends 2 Nights in Burn Unit After Run-In With Giant Hogweed Plant

Giant hogweed, which can rather appropriately reach impressive heights of over 4.3 meters (14 feet), is a white-topped plant that, at a glance, looks entirely innocuous. Sadly, Heracleum mantegazzianum is actually capable of causing serious injury to anyone that touches it. The Twitter account of the Massey Herbarium at Virginia Tech University explains that 30 of these monsters have been found […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

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How to Help Prevent 8 Common Eye Issues

Our eyes are marvelous organs that allow us to see the world around us. Taking care of our eyes is essential for maintaining good vision and overall eye health. Let’s look at how to prevent eight common eye issues and get a better understanding of our eyes and eye health. By following these tips, you […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 9 min read

25 Reasons To Go & Pick Dandelions Right Now

Who hasn’t seen those pesky yellow weeds pop up in the garden from time to time? Yet try as you might – from picking them to poisoning them – nothing keeps them at bay for too long. Perhaps it’s time you embraced the tenacious dandelion and all the benefits it can bring. Dandelion has been […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

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Is swearing, being messy, and staying up late linked to intelligence?

There are so many stereotypes when it comes to the idea of intelligence. For instance if you have a dirty room, a dirtier mouth, or can never seem to get up from bed in “good time” because of your late nights, there have probably been those around who associate some or all of those traits […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

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Rub This Peppermint and Baking Soda Mixture Anywhere You Need Relief From Mosquito and Bug Bites

Summer, everyone’s favorite season, but with summer, there also come bug bites. Somehow, it seems impossible to avoid getting a mosquito or bug bite during summertime. Isn’t that annoying? That itch is so frustrating! To combat the annoying itch, most of us use creams specially created for this purpose. But, did you know you can […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team