8 Ways to Support Lymphatic Health

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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In many ways, the lymphatic system is the forgotten system. We are quick to point the finger at other bodily systems, such as digestion when we aren’t feeling our best. However the lymphatic network plays a significant role in our day to day, this system touches almost every part of the body, and while we…

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Pentagon To Investigate Whether Ticks were Once Used as Biological Weapons

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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The U.S. House of Representatives has quietly passed a bill to review a horrifying prospect.  The bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense (DoD) to examine whether the Pentagon had experimented with ticks and other insects that suck blood as biological weapons between the years 1950 and 1975. If the Inspector General…

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How Mothers Are Impacted When They Lose a Child

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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Mother of four, Patty Holliday of Northern Virginia lost her firstborn son to the aftermath of a congenital heart condition. By 9 months old, little Jacob had a heart transplant surgery that bought his family more time with him. But, the Hollidays lost…

“My baby was pooping pools of blood!”

Pierre Van Zylparenting, Pregnancy

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When Nicole Siew, mother of 9-month-old Nathan, noticed her baby boy tossing and turning and crying, she picked him up to calm him down. What usually helps — swaying him back and forth — wasn’t seeming to work this time around. So, she prepared some milk in hopes that it was just hunger pangs keeping…

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13 Unhealthiest Drinks On the Planet

Pierre Van ZylDrinks, eat, Heal, Health Awareness

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It never hurts to check in on your eating and drinking habits. Have unhealthy options snuck into your regular diet? Keep reading for some of the most common culprits that can damage your health- many of these beverages are marketed as healthy! Red Flag…

Retired Nurse Creates a Hospice for Dying Dogs

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Pets

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Dogs are such amazing creatures that define friendship and loyalty better than humans ever could. They deserve to be loved and cared for every day of their lives. It’s sad that when they get old, sick, and are no longer as active or as adorable as they used to be, many owners would take them…

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Selecting the Perfect Watermelon

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Learn, Make, News + Discoveries

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Most people think that picking the perfectly juicy, red and tasty watermelon is a game of luck. Watermelon season usually runs through the summer from May to September, but this can also depend on the climate in your region. I’ve had some bad experiences selecting these fruits myself, but now, I know better than to…

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The new drink set to take over Kombucha

Pierre Van ZylGut Health, Health + Nutrition, kefir

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Fermentation master and Love Your Guts co-founder Caleb Robertson explains why Water Kefir beats Kombucha as the top tummy tonic in town. Fizzy drinks fever Over the past few years Kombucha – a fermented drink with gut health benefits –  has enjoyed massive growth in popularity and secured itself as the main player in probiotic drinks. And,…

Top 10 Bible Foods that Heal + the Biblical Diet

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

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Whether you eat, drink or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God. ~ 1 Corinthians 10:31 All throughout the Bible, references are made to the medicinal properties of foods and herbs. Representing health and longevity from Almighty God, the importance of diet and of preparing and eating food was oftentimes seen as…

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink Has Connected A Monkey Brain To A Computer

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Elon Musk, the Internet’s favorite rich guy, has broken his silence on the latest developments of Neuralink, the neurotechnology startup hoping to create an interface between humans and computers.  Speaking at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco on Tuesday evening, Musk revealed they have tested out an implant that allows a monkey to control a computer…

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My 10 secrets to Staying Healthy at a Music Festival

Pierre Van ZylTravel

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#1. Keep moving Dancing around for hours is epic cardio. SHAKE IT and your step count will be well over the usual! Most festivals offer yoga and advice on local walks/hikes too. At Shambhala in BC for example, festival goers hike to the top of a local river and take a floaty to ride it…

What It Took for This Obese Doctor to Take His Own Health Advice

Pierre Van Zyl

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Kevin turned to food for comfort as he dealt with the death of his father. He chose a healthier path when his sister was diagnosed with cancer.
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What It Took for This Obese Doctor to Take His Own Health Advice

Pierre Van Zyl

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Kevin turned to food for comfort as he dealt with the death of his father. He chose a healthier path when his sister was diagnosed with cancer.
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How Becoming a Single Dad Prompted Jacob to Focus on His Health

Pierre Van Zyl

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When Jacob’s wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he knew his health needed to take first priority for the sake of their two children.
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How Becoming a Single Dad Prompted Jacob to Focus on His Health

Pierre Van Zyl

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When Jacob’s wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he knew his health needed to take first priority for the sake of their two children.
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Green Lentil Hemp Seed Sliders with Spicy Dijon Date Mustard

Pierre Van Zylentertaining, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, No Oil, Recipes, Sides, sliders, Soy-free, summer, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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It’s summer! In theory, the season of vegan grilling and burgers galore, except that these tasty green lentil and hemp seed sliders are actually the first burger I’ve made this season. I really like vegan burgers, but they’re a food that I’ve historically purchased more often than not. Making them from scratch always struck me…

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Easiest Healthy Marinade for Anything

Pierre Van Zyl

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Mix, store, set. Learn this simple, miso-based marinade to enhance any dish.
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Easiest Healthy Marinade for Anything

Pierre Van Zyl

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Mix, store, set. Learn this simple, miso-based marinade to enhance any dish.
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3 Easy 3-Ingredient Dressings

Pierre Van Zyl

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Cashew cream, tahini vinaigrette and chili oil are 3 easy 3-ingredient dressings that can be used in a wide range of dishes.
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3 Easy 3-Ingredient Dressings

Pierre Van Zyl

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Cashew cream, tahini vinaigrette and chili oil are 3 easy 3-ingredient dressings that can be used in a wide range of dishes.
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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries Recipe

Pierre Van Zyleat, Lunch + Dinner

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Curly fries remind us of happy memories—greasy fingers in a fast food joint or hot snacks at a baseball game—but not exactly nutritious ones. While there are many recipes available for healthy versions of traditional French fries, whether they are made of zucchini, sweet potatoes, or parsnip, curly fries are a different matter because of…

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Scientist Repopulates a Rare Butterfly Species In His Backyard

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Learn, Make, News + Discoveries

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The California Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor hirsuta) is one of the most beautiful butterfly species in the world. With iridescent color tones and a vampire-like appearance, the caterpillar blossoms into an adult fly with stunning black forewings and hindwings spun with twilight blue hues and sea-sand beige that you could stare at for days.  Native…

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Breastfeeding Mom Has Hilarious Response When Asked to Cover Up

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, parenting

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Just like many places around the world, including parts of the UK and the US, Mexico is one of those places where public breastfeeding is still considered taboo to many. As of 2014, the country had one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in all of Latin America, with only about 14% of mothers breastfeeding their…

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20-Year-Old Takes On Raising Her Five Siblings After Both Parents Die From Cancer

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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No parent would ever believe the possibility that their children could be left all alone in the world to fend for themselves. No one would ever want to think about a time when their children may be adopted by other people because they are no longer there to perform their duties. No one brings kids…

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Once Nearly Dead As The Dodo, California Condor Comeback Reaches 1,000 Chicks

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Labeled “critically endangered” and just one step from total extinction in 1982, the California condors (Gymnogyps californianus) are back to stay and are thriving as the largest birds and king raptors of North America. According to reports from the International Union for Conservation of nature, only 22 of these majestic birds (close cousins of vultures)…

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