Anytime we embark on a new relationship, we are essentially taking a gamble. After all, we don’t really know someone until we get comfortable with them, or vice-versa… (and even then, do we still know?) No person knowingly enters into a traumatic relationship. Obviously, there are noticeable signs when someone rubs us the wrong way,...

Relationships can give a lot of meaning to a person’s life. And a successful relationship takes a lot of work and trust to build. Whether if it’s a relationship with a friend or a romantic partner, navigating their personality and issues takes time. But when it comes down to it, a friend or a partner...

For those of us with hectic lives, peace and serenity are elusive states. We scroll through our newsfeed and are constantly bombarded with people in a relaxed state, with not a care in the world. In reality, though, we all experience stress and anxiety, and for most of us, it’s a daily occurrence. It’s not...

Editor’s Note: A recent news report has shed more light on the issue of non-stick cookware. The Hearty Soul team thought it imperative to provide the most up to date information to our readers on the subject:  CNBC Reports: “Now two new analyses of drinking water data and the science used to analyze it make...

19-year-old Molly-Rose Taylor of the UK suffered from excruciating menstrual pain since she was 9 years old. But – as many readers might find familiar – it took many years and misdiagnoses (and a lot of independent research) before she uncovered the root of her pain. Blaming Her Age “When I first started my periods,...

Many people are beginning to realize that they might actually be an empath. It can be both a blessing and a curse. Once you learn how to protect yourself, you will find it much easier to traverse this world without being energetically destroyed on a regular basis. 1. You Take On Other People’s Energy You...

In today’s fast-paced and busy world, finding time to relax and recharge often takes a backseat to our numerous responsibilities. However, research indicates that incorporating a ‘lazy day’ into our weekly routine can have significant positive impacts on our mental and physical well-being. Taking a down day, in fact, can actually help you get ahead...

In the fight against breast cancer, early detection is crucial. When diagnosed in the early stages, breast cancer patients have a significantly higher chance of survival and recovery than those whose cancer goes undetected for long periods of time. The tricky part about catching breast cancer early are the wide variety of ways it can...

We’ve all heard the statistics that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.  But did you know that in 2012, nearly 1.7 million new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed worldwide, making up one-quarter of new cancer cases in women? [1] The BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations account for 20-25% of all inherited...

What do you think when you hear the word “gratitude”? One of America’s most famous gratitude stories comes from Oprah Winfrey. Remember Oprah’s gratitude journal? Each day for ten years, she faithfully wrote down five things she was grateful for, things that made her laugh, things that tasted wonderful, things that were beautiful, things that...

In recent months, it seems like there have been countless close calls with people and melanoma. This was the case for 39-year-old Texan mother Bethany Greenway, too, but the call was a bit too close. What started out as a simple liver spot was different from the usual dark one that doctors most often warn...

If there’s one activity the entire human race does most frequently, it’s breathing. And yet, we do it subconsciously and rarely ever stop to think about the quality of air we are consuming or the effect it can have on our lungs. More specifically, do any of us ever stop to about the impact of...