Chris Lost His Leg, But Saved His Own Life

Pierre Van Zyl

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After losing his leg in a motorcycle accident, Chris learned his recent weight loss had literally saved his life.
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Classroom Experiment Shows the Importance of Hand-Washing

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, parenting

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Every year as the temperature begins to drop, discussion surrounding cold and flu season starts to rise. Preventing the spread of germs is a constant battle from October to March, and there is one sentiment you hear echoing off the walls everywhere you go: wash your hands. One science teacher decided to conduct an experiment…

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Couple goals – This lovely Texas couple officially becomes the oldest living couple in the world

Pierre Van ZylHealthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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On August 28, 2019, John and Charlotte Henderson were officially named the oldest living married couple in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records [1]. After 80 years of true love, friendship and companionship, they are still waxing strong in a partnership that would stun the world for years.  The couple has a…

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Grow a Living Playhouse For Your Kids

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Make, parenting

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In recent years, there has been a growing disconnect between children and their food. Most kids have never set foot on a farm or in an orchard, only ever seeing food go from the grocery store to their house to their plate. Thousands of children have never before witnessed the food they eat actually growing…

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Low-Carb Shepherd’s Pie

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Bison meat and cauliflower mash are the healthy secret to this shepherd’s pie.
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Frequent Pot Smokers Face Twice the Odds for Stroke

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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Marijuana has been at the center of debate over the last few years. Many argue that it is safe, that it is beneficial for pain management, and can be effective against diseases such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Many also claim it can help to rel…

Cinnamon Spice Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pierre Van Zylcake, Cakes, cinnamon, Desserts, Gluten-free, holiday, Holidays, Recipes, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan cinnamon spice sheet cake with cream cheese frosting is my answer to the many recipe flops I’ve had lately: a delicious, fragrant, festive cake that isn’t overly complex or difficult to make/decorate. When I first thought about making this cake, I thought it would be a gingerbread cake, modeled after this beloved recipe….

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A new way to get glowing skin in 2020

Pierre Van Zyl

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With so many tech advances with the quality and efficacy of beauty products, ‘iconic’ products are being released more often than the new iPhones. If you’re still using the same old tired moisturiser and not seeing results, girls, it’s time to update your skincare routine with these amazing must-haves for 2020. The best of… Brightening…

Weekend Reading: To South Korea and Back

Pierre Van Zylkimchi, nasoya, Nutrition and Wellness, Travel, weekend reading

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For me, the holiday season presents an opportunity to look back at the year behind me and practice gratitude for all I’ve experienced. One of the highlights of 2019 was having the opportunity to travel to South Korea, where I learned the story of Nasoya kimchi. I’ve long been a fan (and a proud ambassador)…

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Butternut Squash, Kale & Lentil Soup with Herbs

Pierre Van Zyleasy, Gluten-free, iherb, Main Dishes, products, quick, Quick & Easy, Recipes, soup, Soups, Soy-free, stew, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, winter

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This post is sponsored by iHerb. All opinions are my own. Thank you for your support! Tis the season for nourishing soups and stews—along with all of the sweet treats I’ve been making at home and eating by the tree.  Tis also the season for dashing hither and yon for holiday gatherings, errands, end-of-year work…

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How to Throw a Healthy and Eco-Friendly Holiday Party Your Guests Will Love

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As you prepare to celebrate this festive season, Mother Earth cries out to you for help. Parts of the world blaze like infernos due to unchecked climate change. Scientists find plastic in the bellies of various marine animals. At the same time, rates of various diseases, like Type 2 diabetes, continue to climb. Fast food…

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5 stretches for office workers

Pierre Van ZylFitness + Yoga, Move

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Hundreds of millions of people spend their workday at a desk and if you are reading this there is a good chance you are one of them and there is almost 100% chance someone close to you is an office worker too. This means it’s likely that either you or people you care about are…

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Diabetes drug metformin is being investigated over contamination fears

Pierre Van ZylFact Checked, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

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When you receive a prescription for a medication from your doctor, you generally trust that it is safe – that it will improve your health, not harm it. Especially when it is a drug that is used by millions of people every day. The FDA has recently begun testing samples of a commonly-used type 2…

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What Grieving People Wish You Knew at Christmas

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Opinion, Personal Growth + Development

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Christmas. It’s the season of joy, of giving, of making memories with our friends and family. Our cities, towns, offices, and homes are decorated with twinkling lights, and cheerful holiday music is playing everywhere we go. Our friends, colleagues, and neighbors keep echoing sentiments like “Merry Christmas!” and “Happy Holidays!” Everyone seems so happy, and…

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What Grieving People Wish You Knew at Christmas

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Opinion, Personal Growth + Development

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Christmas. It’s the season of joy, of giving, of making memories with our friends and family. Our cities, towns, offices, and homes are decorated with twinkling lights, and cheerful holiday music is playing everywhere we go. Our friends, colleagues, and neighbors keep echoing sentiments like “Merry Christmas!” and “Happy Holidays!” Everyone seems so happy, and…

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Jalapeño Cheddar Sweet Potato Puffs

Pierre Van Zyl

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Transform ordinary mashed sweet potatoes into a delectable, portable snack.
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Tangerine Energy Bites

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Barlean’s. As always, all thoughts are my own. I had a big internal debate in my head while I was mixing up this recipe for Tangerine Energy Bites. What’s the proper term – bites or balls? And then I immediately started singing AC/DC “Big Balls”. Yes, I […]

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Welcome to My . . . Gym Workout

Pierre Van Zyl

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Personal trainer Sydney Torabi takes us through an EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workout.
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Scientist who helped develop new drug for ovarian cancer donates all profits to charity

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

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What would you do with $1 139 000? Take a trip? Buy a house or a fancy car? One professor in the UK donated hers to charity. A Scientific Breakthrough, A New Charity A team of scientists at Newcastle University worked for thirty years to develop Rubrac…

My Mother’s Funeral Was The Day I Realized I Lost My Best Friend

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Opinion, parenting, Personal Growth + Development

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“I tried to keep it together. But the moment I was at her funeral and I watched her body being lowered into the ground, I felt the crushing pain. It doesn’t matter how old you are; when the pain of losing a mother hits you, you can’t stop the flood of despair that threatens to…

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‘Shut The Fridge!’ Brits Can’t Believe U.S. Health Care Costs In Viral Video

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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In a viral video shared by UK news website JOE, British citizens attempted to guess how much basic healthcare services cost in the United States… and were shocked to find out how far off their estimates were [1]. In the United Kingdom, if you need to call an ambulance it costs you exactly zero pounds….

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Full Moon in Gemini

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Maybe it’s actually chill? Maybe, instead of it being so overwhelming and chaotic and exhausting, it’s actually just…not that serious? What if instead of trying to control every little thing, we let things happen in the ways they’re meant to, wh…

Apple Pie Oat Muffins

Pierre Van Zyl

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An easy, take-to-work breakfast option that’s full of whole grains and just 100 calories per serving.
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