Flight Attendant Trusted Her Gut and Rescued a Teenage Girl from Human Trafficking

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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For this girl, Ms. Frederick acted as a guardian angel in plain sight. In 2011, aboard a flight from Seattle to San Francisco, flight attendant Sheila Frederick spotted a couple of passengers who seemed suspicious and her gut told her something was wrong [1]. She just knew there was something out of place about the…

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Best 6 Types of Cancer-Fighting Drinks

Pierre Van ZylCancer, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Ask any expert, “What are the best ways to fight cancer?”, and you’ll likely be told advice such as to eat a healthy diet, exercise and avoid smoking. You’re probably aware of the protective effects that certain cancer-fighting foods, such leafy greens and berries for examples, can have on your immune system and overall health. Here’s…

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Red Lentil Chickpea Loaf & Simple Vegan Mushroom Gravy

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Holidays, loaf, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sauces, Soy-free, thanksgiving, Vegan, vegan holidays

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I’m far from home as I write this post—an adventure I’ll share more about soon! Being in a very new place makes writing about a cozy holiday recipe all the sweeter and more meaningful. This red lentil chickpea loaf with simple vegan mushroom gravy is my Thanksgiving dish for 2019. But it’s simple and memorable…

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Conditioning Workout

Pierre Van Zyl

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Trainer Sydney Torabi takes you through a conditioning workout that combines high-intensity cardio and heavy lifts to get your heart rate pumping.
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Upper Body Workout

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Trainer Sydney Torabi takes you through an upper body workout.
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Upper Body Workout

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Trainer Sydney Torabi takes you through an upper body workout.
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The Power of a 30 Minute Workout

AngelaRunning, Strength training for runners, Treadmill workout, Workouts

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You’ve got 30 minutes to workout. What do you do? Do you: A) Bag the whole idea of a workout because what’s the point. B) Get your butt moving because a great workout is about to go down. C) None of the above. If you picked B., then congratulations!  You are one smart cookie. There’s […]

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Immune Supporting & Throat Soothing Popsicles

Pierre Van ZylDesserts, eat

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The sensation of a cold popsicle is such a relieving treat to a sore and achy throat. However, the potentially artificial and nutrient-lacking ingredients, which make up a majority of store-bought popsicles — are not so beneficial for our immunity, recovery and daily well-being.  Thankfully these frozen treats are simple to make at home, only…

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White Chocolate Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies (Gluten-free, Vegan)

Pierre Van ZylDesserts, eat, Snacks + Sides

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Since the chocolate chip cookie was invented in 1939, the recipe has been changed many times to incorporate peanut butter, nuts, cinnamon, spices, caramel, or whatever flavor people preferred. [1] Nowadays, as health conscientiousness grows, along with gluten allergies, there’s a lot of guilt associated with the classic treat. As the holiday season begins, along…

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Welcome to My . . . Morning Routine

Pierre Van Zyl

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Yoga instructor Kristin Calabria tells us why she switched to matcha from coffee, and shows us her favorite recipe.
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Wholesome Vegan Pumpkin Oat Scones

Pierre Van Zylbaking, Breakfast, Holidays, oats, one degree organics, Recipes, scones, Soy-free, Sweets, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, whole grains

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As mentioned in a few posts already this fall, I’ve officially given into pumpkin season. These wholesome vegan pumpkin oat scones are a perfect way to celebrate fall baking while also indulging the desire for treats that are a little less sweet, and a little more nutritious, than others. I’ve found that there tend to…

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Study Says Drinking Beer Can Be More Effective For Pain Relief That Tylenol

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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So, are they are not just being dramatic in the movies when a person with a gunshot wound grabs the nearest bottle of moonshine to dull the pain? Possibly not, but it doesn’t mean you should.   According to experts from the University of Greenwich in a 2017 study, alcohol can reduce pain levels by nearly…

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Extreme Temperatures And Fires Have Left Australia’s Koalas In Crisis

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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If you’re in Port Macquarie, Australia today, chances are you’ve got a couple things on your mind: extreme high temperatures and a sky choked with bushfire smoke. On Monday, November 11th, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian declared a state of emergency [1] ahead of anticipated “catastrophic” fire danger conditions expected in the Greater Sydney,…

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Weekend Reading, 11.17.19

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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This week, I tried a new exercise: each night before bed, I made a quick list of the things that had given me happiness that day. It was surprisingly illuminating. I’ve done gratitude journaling before, but this was different. Whereas the list of things that I’m grateful for is usually long and unchanging (family, friends,…

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Acknowledging and Attending – the first few months

Pierre Van Zyl

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I’m about 3 months in into my first after-residency attending job. I really underestimated how hard this was going to be. Logically, this shouldn’t be surprising. I uprooted my family from a large metro area, plopped them down into a rural communi…

Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup

Pierre Van ZylDairy-free, Gluten-free, Paleo, Recipes, soup, Vegan, whole30

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Sweet potato and red pepper soup is the perfect comfort food any time of year! This super simple thick and creamy soup recipe is naturally vegan, gluten free, dairy free and Whole30 friendly! Perfect for lunch time or as a light dinner, this soup is ev…

My Week in Workouts

Angelacross training for runners, Running, Strength training for runners

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My week in workouts focused on hitting the weights, squeezing in some faux hill training and trying to figure out what to wear on all my runs. Why can’t I remember what to wear from last year. Seriously, you’d think I never ran outside in cold weather before. Monday 30 minutes Arc Trainer random intervals […]

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According to Dr. Phil, smoking weed will lower your IQ and make you violent

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Learn, Mental Health, Opinion

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On Tuesday, October 29, American psychologist/TV personality, Dr. Phil released a rather disputable teaser for an upcoming episode on his YouTube channel, Dr. Phil [1].  As usual, he stirred up certain controversies that have attracted the attention of medical experts and actually licensed practitioners from around the world. Remember, Dr. Phil has a Ph.D. in…

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Venice Flooded By the Highest Tides in 50 Years Right After the Veneto Council Rejected Climate Change Measures

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, Planet

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On Tuesday night, the lagoon city of Venice in Italy was struck by a tide so high that most parts of the city are currently flooded [1]. So far, an elderly man has lost his life in the disaster. This will be the first time since 1966 that Venice has been hit by a flood…

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If you’re truly happy in your relationship, it doesn’t have to be on social media

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Opinion

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Perhaps, the obsessive need for online validation is part of the upgrades in the social media age. Back when my grandmother sat by the riverside waiting for her, ‘gentleman caller’, she didn’t need to take selfies and post it on Facebook before she’d feel like something official was going on between them – well, there…

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Holding Your Crying Baby isn’t Spoiling Them, You’re Just Meeting the Child’s Needs

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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Many new parents are given conflicting advice. The baby should sleep on their stomach… wait no, the back or… the side? The baby should sleep with the mother, no, in their own crib, no, in their own room. Sometimes the advice comes from a trusted place, like a doctor or a family member. Most of…

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Amazing Photos as Dad and Stepdad Bond over Mutual Love for Daughter

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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This article was originally published on November 14th, 2019, and has since been updated. For the sake of the children involved, co-parenting DOES NOT have to be complicated. Matured parents would be driven to put aside any feelings of antagonism or sp…

Spas are Offering Snake Massages, and They Can Cost Up to $300

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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I’ve heard it’s a “super-relaxing and thrilling” experience, so why not?  If you do not have a morbid fear of snakes, then this is totally for you. An Israeli beauty spa is serving up the exciting trend of snake massages at the cost of $80.00 per hour [1]. Snake massages have been around for a…

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Simple Toys May Be The Best Kind For Your Child’s Development

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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As the spooky season ends, the holiday season begins. For people on top of their game, that means they start of gift shopping. If you’re shopping for kids or a parent in general, this new report from the American Association of Pediatricians (AAP) will…

He’s the First African American to Receive a Face Transplant.

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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The first successful face transplant wasn’t that long ago. The November 2005 operation took place in France and was only a partial face transplant. Since then, there have only been a few dozen face transplant surgeries, including the famous case of Katie Stubblefield who was the US’ youngest recipient. But until recently, the world hadn’t…

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Roasted Butternut & Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Holidays, Recipes, salad, Salads, Sides, Small Plates, Soy-free, thanksgiving, Vegan

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It’s about time for a few Thanksgiving recipes 🙂 My last few holidays have been simple, and my recipes have followed suit. This roasted butternut & shaved Brussels sprout salad looks festive and has a lot of nice contrast in textures, but it comes together with only a few main ingredients. Leftovers of the creamy…

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