Health Awareness

 · 2 min read

Women Turns Blue From Tooth-Numbing Medication

When a 25-year old woman began experiencing tooth pain, she self-treated with topical benzocaine to numb and help alleviate her discomfort. According to the case report published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the following day, she ended up in the emergency room – totally shocked by her discolored skin. This 25-year old was […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 6 min read

LED Lights Can Cause Irreversible Eye Damage, According to French Health Authority

This article was originally published May 26, 2019 The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) recently published a 400-page report regarding the danger of LED lights to our eyes [1]. The report claims that LED lights can lead to a condition called macular degeneration that causes blindness. ANSES calls for, […]

Jenn Ryan

Jenn Ryan

Freelance Health & Wellness Writer

 · 3 min read

3-Month Old Goes to Bed Healthy, But Doesn’t Wake Up

A mom shares her story in order to bring awareness to the otherwise hushed up, Group B Strep. Even as a mother of three, Emily had never heard of the infection and is bothered by the lack of knowledge available for moms. Group B Strep (GBS) is a type of bacteria which is naturally found […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

 · 6 min read

23-Year-Old Commits Suicide Following Complications from His Circumcision

“It quickly became apparent that what had just happened was a catastrophe… I died in 2015, not now.” Lesley Roberts couldn’t believe her happy, intelligent boy who showed no suicidal tendencies and had no history of mental illnesses would take his own life. She hadn’t even known he’d gone through with the circumcision. On 25th […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 5 min read

Spirulina: One of the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods on the Planet

Spirulina is a blue-green alga that grows in both fresh and salt water. It has been consumed as a food source for thousands of years and is now frequently used as an ingredient in dietary supplements and other health products. If you’re looking for a way to supplement your diet, these are reasons why spirulina […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 7 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation: Adelaide Man Receives ‘Pacemaker for the Brain’ To Combat Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease

Todd Murfitt hadn’t been expecting to sit 20 minutes at the doctor’s office and be diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease. The high school principal at St John the Baptist Primary School in Adelaide, Australia, was 35 when he received the shocking news. He’d suddenly began to notice violent and unusual tremors in his fingers […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 6 min read

Should You Get Your Thyroid Checked? Here Are 10 Signs of Hypothyroidism

Did you know that bipolar disorder and medication-resistant depression can both be caused by thyroid resistance in the brain? It may not make sense until you consider that your thyroid affects literally every single cell in your entire body! Let’s Talk About The Signs And Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Our thyroid affects a ton of our […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 6 min read

8 Best Metabolism Boosting Drinks

When we talk about weight loss, the conversation often centers around food. What you drink, however, can have an impact on not only your weight but your overall health. Metabolism-boosting drinks can help you manage your weight, while also providing excellent health benefits. The Best Metabolism Boosting Drinks Before we begin, let’s clear the air […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 6 min read

Natural Home Remedies for Hair Growth (Men and Women)

It doesn’t matter what gender you are, everyone wants the hair they’ve been dreaming of. Unfortunately, people of all ages and genders experience hair loss, which can be frustrating, devastating, and embarrassing for some people. Whether you’re new to thinning or balding hair or have been looking for that perfect natural remedy for a while, […]

Jenn Ryan

Jenn Ryan

Freelance Health & Wellness Writer

 · 5 min read

A Concerning Discovery Found in an Astronauts Bloodstream

We have been sending both animals and humans alike into space for decades to help us discover and understand more about the fascinating solar system that surrounds us. But scientists want to learn about more than just the stars and planets. One of the most prominent questions scientists are asking is: “What happens to the […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

Avoid These 5 Foods if You Have Kidney Disease and Diabetes

Kidney disease and diabetes are complex health conditions that require meticulous management, especially when it comes to food. The kidneys serve multiple roles for the body, maintaining overall health, taking care of blood filtration, waste elimination, and blood pressure regulation. During all of this, diabetes significantly heightens the your kidney’s vulnerabilities, making it an easy […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer