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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Albinos Hunted in Tanzania and Malawi

Pierre Van ZylFact Checked, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Tragically, albinos are being hunted like animals in Tanzania and Malawi. The limbs of people with albinism are believed to bring happiness, luck, health, and prosperity, according to witch doctors who use the body parts for amulets and rituals [1]. Their limbs are worth thousands of dollars, while whole bodies can be sold for $75,000…

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Albinos Hunted in Tanzania and Malawi

Pierre Van ZylFact Checked, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Tragically, albinos are being hunted like animals in Tanzania and Malawi. The limbs of people with albinism are believed to bring happiness, luck, health, and prosperity, according to witch doctors who use the body parts for amulets and rituals [1]. Th…

“We Don’t Need to Bleed” Why many women are giving up on periods

Pierre Van Zyl

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The average woman menstruates 456 times over about 40 years. That’s a lot of time (and money, and hot water bottles, and new pairs of underwear, and…)! (1) But if you had the option to quit your period altogether… would you? The tampo…

Doctor Recommended Maneuver to Treat Vertigo in Seconds

Pierre Van ZylFact Checked, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Vertigo is a frightening condition. A tilt of the head could send the patient into a dizzying and terrifying sensation. It’s debilitating and can strike at any moment, even in the middle of the night. Although there are medications and other treatments available, some patients do not find them effective. Fortunately, the Half Somersault Maneuver…

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Essential Upper Body Strength Training for Runners

AngelaRunning, strength training, Strength training for runners, upper body strength training for runners, Workouts

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A runner’s legs get all the attention. Rightly so. We need to strengthen our quads, fire up the glutes, stretch out the ever tight hamstrings and of course, keep our calves strong and loose. Just because the lower body gets all the attention, doesn’t mean your upper body doesn’t need any love. It’s not just […]

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Parents are Imperfect, Flawed Human Beings, Just Like Everyone Else

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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All parents make mistakes in upbringing. There’s no perfect parent. However, when the mistakes recur frequently, especially abusive behavior, it may lead to a toxic environment that causes emotional damage to the children. As they become adults, …

Be Aware of the Rise in Flesh-Eating Bacteria this Summer

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

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Each summer, as the waters along the U.S coastline, heat up, cases of flesh-eating bacteria become prevalent. These parasites can act quickly and may be deadly. While there are many different types of flesh-eating bacteria, in many cases Vibrio vulnificus is at fault.  This bacteria can be contracted by exposing a wound with contaminated water…

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Meatballs in Spaghetti Squash Nests

Pierre Van Zyleat, Lunch + Dinner

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Put a fun twist on pasta night with these mini spaghetti squash nests filled with meatballs! If you’re craving spaghetti and meatballs, these portion-sized nests made in a muffin tin are your guilt-free answer. Drizzled with low-sugar Paleo marinara sauce and garnished with fresh basil, these baked spaghetti squash nests are perfect for meal prep or entertaining….

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This School Banned iPads, Going Back to Regular Textbooks—But What Does the Science Say?

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Reddam House Private School, located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, has officially phased out iPads and gone back to regular textbooks. The school has developed a bring-your-own-device policy with a preference for laptops. Reddam House Private School has used iPads for e-textbooks for the past five years. The school says that teachers agree with the decision…

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Vegan Peanut Butter Waffles

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, brunch, No Oil, peanut butter, Soy-free, Vegan, waffles

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I finished my rotations on Friday. All weekend, I thought about the DI experience and what I could write about it on Sunday. Then Sunday rolled around, and I just couldn’t bring myself to type a thing. There’s a lot of happiness and pride in finishing, but my immediate sensation is an incredible amount of…

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Last Week’s Workouts

AngelaFitness, Running, Strength training for runners, ultra training, Workouts

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Last week’s workouts I spent way too much time worrying about the status of my ankle that I sprained at Loon Mountain Race 2 weeks ago. At one point, I had myself convinced that I had fractured it. It’s funny how your mind can go there once you’ve had a stress fracture.  You never forget […]

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Learn to eat intuitively in 3 easy steps

Pierre Van Zylmindful eating, Yoga + Mindfulness

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Have you felt guilty for demolishing the pantry in another binge? Angry with yourself for overeating yet again? Every question WHY you just can’t control yourself around food?If you can relate to this, intuitive eating could be the resolve for you. Picture this: You open that packet of cookies and promise yourself ‘just one’, but it…

This Mobile Home Comes With Its Own Mobile Porch And Greenhouse

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

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In an age with a growing awareness of the dangers of overpopulation, the tiny living movement is showing some promise. Well, this charming tiny house that comes with its very own greenhouse and porch is sure to help promote the minimalist lifestyle. Most people like their homes to be big and spacious. In 2014, the United…

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Man Is Left Blind After He Had A Shower With His Contact Lenses In

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Men’s Health

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Have you ever put your contact lenses in and forgotten about them altogether as you go about your business for a couple of days? Well, it’s time to stop doing that as contacts can be as dangerous as they are useful. Did you know that the design of the modern contact lens is based on…

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7-Year-Old Boy Saves His 20-Year-Old Sister Who Was Having a Seizure from Drowning

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

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“That’s my hero. My angel. My brother.” Who says guardian angels don’t come in the form of siblings?  20-year-old Morgan Smith is lucky to be living with a real-life superhero who would do anything to have her from distress [1]. He doesn’t wear a cape or have super-speed, but his love for his sister is…

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Benefits of Cucumber in the Heat + Cucumber Lime Mint Agua Fresca Recipe!

Pierre Van ZylDrinks, eat

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We love using food as medicine in Eastern Medicine. Food cures are one of the coolest and simplest ways to rebalance the body. When we use seasonal summer foods, in the summer, we can help beat the heat in a powerful but delicious way! Naturally cooling and slightly sweet in flavor cucumbers are a natural…

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13 Habits Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Move, Personal Growth + Development

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Building habits is like lifting weights at the gym. At first, it’s extremely difficult. The muscles break down after you workout, and you never want to pick up another dumbbell again. But when you do, it gets easier until you can lift that heavyweight …

Being an Aunt Makes Your Life Take a Beautiful Turn

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Opinion

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Sure, the love between parents and their kids is unfathomable, bla bla bla… No matter how much you love those kids, they’ll still think their aunts and uncles are the coolest people on earth. So, keep your mom spot and stop fighting for someone else’s position (evil smirk). Children boost a person’s self-esteem in a…

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Genius Invention: A Rocking Chair With An Attached Bassinet

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, parenting

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We see great designs of common household furniture all the time, some are quite useful while others less so. Every once in awhile, you get to see a piece of furniture that doesn’t just look good, but also begs to be a part of your home. Designers all around the world are always trying to…

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The Quick and Easy DIY Way to Turn a Fan into an Air Conditioner

Pierre Van Zyl

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Those summer scorchers are no joke. If you’re looking for creative ways to beat the heat, why not try this DIY air conditioner you can make in under an hour? Materials You’ll Need Box fan Two 20 foot 1/4″ refrigeration type copper pipe coils Two 3-4 foot sections of plastic tubing (3/8″ outer diameter, 1/4″…

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One-Pan Roast

Pierre Van Zyl

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Perfect for meal prep, this recipe uses just about all the veggies in your fridge — and only leaves one dish to wash.
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One-Pan Roast

Pierre Van Zyl

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Perfect for meal prep, this recipe uses just about all the veggies in your fridge — and only leaves one dish to wash.

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Lemon Dill Zucchini & Chickpea Rice

Pierre Van Zyleasy, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, rice, Soy-free, student life, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, weeknight

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This is one of the quickest dinners I’ve made in a while, and it was well-timed with this last, busy week of my internship. Somehow, in spite of the speed and the fact that I didn’t think very much about it as it came together, it’s one of my favorite meals I’ve had in a…

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How to Use an Overripe Banana

Pierre Van Zyl

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Don’t throw out those spotted brown bananas just yet! They make the perfect addition to smoothies, banana bread and more.
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How to Use an Overripe Banana

Pierre Van Zyl

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Don’t throw out those spotted brown bananas just yet! They make the perfect addition to smoothies, banana bread and more.
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