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 · 4 min read

How to Keep Bugs Out of Your House this Summer (8 Natural Methods)

Summer is here! That means warm weather, longer days and unfortunately bugs. No one wants to see creepy crawlers running about in their home or have to use harsh pesticides to get rid of them. Luckily there are a lot of home remedies that you can use to deal with your pest problem while also […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

 · 4 min read

Endocarditis Linked to Metal from Braces of 15-Year-Old Leah Kitchen

This article was originally published in March 2018 and has since been updated. In 2018, what was supposed to be a quick stop at the dentist’s office soon spiraled downward when 15-year-old Leah Kitchen fell ill. Everyone knows routine visits to tighten braces are necessary. However, for Leah, one of these visits ultimately affected her […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 6 min read

The Hidden Health Risks of Gel Manicures

Gel manicures have become the preferred nail manicure for many women these past few years instead of the traditional polish that has been around since the early 1900s. One of the reasons being that gel manicure lasts 2-3 times longer than a regular manicure (up to 4 weeks), and they keep their shiny and chip-free […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

9 Tips on How To Keep A Man Happy and Present

It can be incredibly frustrating dealing with the lack of commitment we women so often face from potential partners. Sure, not everyone is worth sticking around for, but when you find that special person, what can you do to keep the relationship strong? You should never have to compromise who you are, but there are […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

 · 5 min read

6 Natural Remedies to Relieve Frozen Shoulder Stiffness

Worried about your shoulder stiffness? If you think you have frozen shoulder read below to find out symptoms, causes and treatments in order to reduce pain and regain full range of motion. What Is Frozen Shoulder? Officially known as adhesive capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder occurs when your shoulder joint is stiff with pain to the point […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

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The Heartwarming Travels of Andy and Donna Fierlit

Husband and wife duo, Andy and Donna Fierlit, are enthusiastic world travelers.  But they have different perspectives: Donna sees the world entirely from her wheelchair, while devoted husband Andy stands tall by her side.  Donna suffered a brain aneurysm 27 years ago and is now paralyzed on one side of her body.  Andy, acting on a […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 9 min read

20 Real Foods You Can Feed Your Dog

The Paleo diet recommends avoiding grains, beans and legumes — they contain a type of protein called lectins, which are hard to digest and promote intestinal inflammation (1). These foods, which also have a similar impact on your dog’s health, form the base of many store-bought dog foods. While some dog foods claim to be 100% natural, organic and […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 6 min read

The 9 Worst Foods To Eat For Your Health

In recent years there’s been a lot of conflicting information floating about which foods are truly unhealthy. Knowing which foods are good for you and what foods to avoid can be pretty confusing to say the least. Luckily, Jared Koch, the founder of Clean Plates, has come out with a comprehensive list of foods you should avoid at […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 6 min read

105-Year-Old Doctor Offers Life Advice on How to Live Longer and Be Happy Every day

They say that with age comes knowledge. A lifetime of trial and error, meaningful experiences, and lessons learned gives people a deeper perspective of the world that younger generations tend to lack. Life, like anything, requires practice. That is something that this 105-year-old Japanese doctor vouched for in his life. His goal before his death […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

 · 4 min read

16 Alarming Symptoms of Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine and ruins the absorption of nutrients. Unfortunately, about 83% of Americans with this condition are either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other ailments. (1) Celiac Disease: A Growing Trend Recent studies find that celiac disease is becoming more and more widespread. For example, in an […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 7 min read

Foods You Should Consider Eliminating if You No Longer Have a Gallbladder

In the United States and around the world, gallstones and gallbladder disease is on the rise. About twenty million Americans, or fifteen percent of the population, have gallstones. Of those people, eighty-five percent of their gallstones are cholesterol stones, correlating with the rise in obesity and high cholesterol. Because of this, there are about 700,000 […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team