High Blood Pressure Medication Recalled After Cancer-Causing Substance Detected

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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If you’ve been prescribed a high blood pressure drug, check your medication label immediately. A batch of a common hypertension drug, Losartan potassium has been voluntarily recalled for your safety. Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited, the makers of Losartan potassium/ Hydrochlorothiazide have issued a voluntary recall of their commonly prescribed drug due to tests finding trace amounts of…

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9 Years Later, Couple Finally Open the Wedding Gift an Aunt Told Them Not To Open

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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Kathy and Brandon Gunn received one of those dreaded time-will-tell-when-to-open gifts at their wedding. Naturally, like the eager young couple in sizzling love they were, they thought Aunt Allison had left them a marriage-saving secret (actually, she did, but not in the way they expected). If I were in their shoes, I’d die of curiosity….

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You’re Allowed to Have a Baby After 35

Pierre Van ZylPregnancy, Women’s Health

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Women who conceive after the age of 35 are often known and referred to as an “advanced maternal age”. If you haven’t heard this medical term before, you’ve likely heard that “waiting too long to have a baby is risky.” However, in this day and age, it may actually be more realistic for women to…

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Why You Should Massage Your Feet Before Bed

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Pain Management, Pain Relief

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Even just thinking about getting a massage creates both relaxing and feel-good thoughts. Whether you prefer a whole-body massage or a session that focuses on your upper back and shoulders. Massage has many therapeutic effects and benefits, supporting your overall health and well-being. Studies show that there’s one message you should opt-in for more. It…

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Creamy Cauliflower Dip Recipe

Pierre Van Zyleat, Snacks + Sides

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Every now and then I get a hankering for a creamy cauliflower dip to serve with crunchy sliced veggies. The flavor of this cauliflower dip is so mild that you’re able to completely dictate the taste of the dip with the spices that you add. Have fun and make a spicy version by adding cayenne, or up the…

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Simple Ginger Cinnamon Baked Apples

Pierre Van Zylapples, Breakfast, dessert, Fruit Desserts, Gluten-free, No Oil, oatmeal, Recipes, Sides, Snacks, Sweets, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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It is still very much winter here in New York, which means that warm and cozy breakfasts are the name of the game. At the moment, cooked fruit is very appealing to me (baked bananas, warm blueberry sauce…you get the idea). These simple, baked gingery apples are my new favorite topping for oatmeal and toast,…

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Last Week’s Workouts

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Last week’s workouts had it’s ups and downs thanks to the weather (F-you wind!!) and a mini staycation.  Our original plan for February school vacation was to go skiing at Sunday River but since we just got Max less than two weeks ago, we didn’t think it would be a good idea to ship him […]

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Last Week’s Workouts

Angelacross training for runners, Fitness, Running, Strength training for runners, Workouts, Workouts for Runners

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Last week’s workouts had it’s ups and downs thanks to the weather (F-you wind!!) and a mini staycation.  Our original plan for February school vacation was to go skiing at Sunday River but since we just got Max less than two weeks ago, we didn’t think it would be a good idea to ship him […]

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Weekend Pause, 3.3.19

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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Hi friends! I’m a little short on words after NEDA week and pretty tired besides (I started a new rotation for my dietetic internship this week), so I’m taking a Sunday afternoon pause today. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your responses to the last few posts, here…

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Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

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

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Spicy sweet potato soup is the perfect comfort food ready in about 30 minutes! The perfect blend of sweet and spicy, this soup is so filling and the perfect lunch or dinner meal! This spicy sweet potato soup is packed full of veggies and is vegan, glut…

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

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

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Spicy sweet potato soup is the perfect comfort food ready in about 30 minutes! The perfect blend of sweet and spicy, this soup is so filling and the perfect lunch or dinner meal! This spicy sweet potato soup is packed full of veggies and is vegan, glut…

NEDA Week 2019: Sharing Food While Tuning In

Pierre Van Zyleating disorder recovery, ED recovery, Food and Healing, NEDA week

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As this week approached, I asked folks on Instagram what recovery topics they’d like to hear about. One of the questions I got was how to eat around others. The question didn’t specify a stage of recovery, but I think it’s an important conversation for any stage! At the start of recovery, learning to eat…

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Separated since she was 5, Photographer Recognized Her Estranged Father While Taking Homeless Man’s Photos, Rescues Him

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Move, Personal Growth + Development

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Diana Kim is a photographer who makes documentaries about the homeless, a passion she has pursued since her college days. The 34-year-old, a Korean-American photographer based in Oahu was separated from her father at the age of five. 22 years later, at…

Winston Howes’ Remarkable Love Story

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Personal Growth + Development

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Most families have a secret of some kind. From a secret tomato sauce recipe to the more nefarious skeletons in the closet, there are countless stories that never end up being revealed to the next generation. One hot air balloon operator discovered Winston Howes’ family secret, and it’s so touching that the story has been…

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Oldest Mall In America Turned Into Tiny Homes

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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America’s oldest indoor shopping mall has been completely re-imagined since it was first built in 1828. Its three storeys were once a haven for retail therapy, but its doors were shut to the public when it went out of business in 2008. Of course, as you might have guessed, that wasn’t the end of the…

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This 4-Minute Daily Workout can Improve Your Mood and Your Health

Pierre Van ZylFitness + Yoga, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Move, Weight Loss

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Four-minute workouts done several times a day — as many times a day as you want (within reason) for maximum benefit — are a new concept for fitness that’s designed to use nitric oxide for muscle growth. Dr. Zach Bush, whose triple-board certification includes expertise in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, says his four-minute workout…

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What I Did To Become 2 Years Migraine Free

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Pain Management

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During the darkest days of chronic migraine, I became lost in a world of depression and found myself bombarded by one negative thought after another. How on earth was I ever going to escape this pain I remember thinking over and over? In those dark times, I never could have dreamt that one day I…

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How Daily Mindfulness Can Impact Your Mental Health for the Better

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Learn, Mental Health, Personal Growth + Development

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The term “mindfulness” has become a bit of a buzzword as of late. But what, exactly, is mindfulness, and why has it caused so much hype? Mindfulness refers to possessing the ability to exist in the present moment and developing awareness of what is now, not what happened yesterday or what may happen tomorrow. Mindfulness…

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Are Collagen Powders Just A Trend?

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

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I can’t help but comment on the wellness communities latest obsession with celery juice. I was scrolling through social media while sipping my turmeric latte when I truly experienced the height of this craze. Let me tell you, I was beginning to feel super out-of-date with my vibrant lips and tongue.. There are so many…

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NEDA Week 2019: Having My Own Thing

Pierre Van Zyleating disorder recovery, eating disorders, ED recovery, Food and Healing, recovery

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There’s always an official NEDA week theme, but most of the time the posts I write for this week end up finding a theme of their own. The National Eating Disorder Association’s theme for 2019 is “Come as You Are,” which emphasizes diversity and inclusivity in our community of those living with EDs, those recovering…

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3 Natural Face Masks to Make at Home

Pierre Van Zylbeauty, Beauty + Skincare, skincare

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With long nights, social commitments and work deadlines filling up on inboxes – stress and poor diet choices can start to creep in. Not only does it take a toll on our sleep and usual healthy habits, but it shows in our skin too. We’ve all been there. That’s when we really need to carve…

Seed Cycling for Hormonal Balance

Pierre Van ZylNews + Discoveries, Personal Growth + Development, Women’s Health

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Seed cycling has been a long-standing therapy to aid in hormone balance as part of our menstrual cycle as certain seeds and oils are consumed to balance the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone in women. It is used for a variety of hormone-related concerns, used as treatment or part of a lifestyle, as there can…

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Too Young for Shingles? Not for This 36-year old

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, parenting

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Lindsay was shocked to discover that at age 36, she had shingles. Initially believing that the pain in her right shoulder was due to a torn muscle. But when the red marks turned into blisters, this nursing student knew – she had shingles. ‘…

Bathing in Cannabis with CBD Bath Bombs! Great for Fibromyalgia and Improving Sleep

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Pain Management

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Fibromyalgia can present differently in different people, but most who suffer from the condition experience chronic muscle pain, trigger points (tender points), and chronic fatigue. Many can also suffer from symptoms like insomnia, headaches, digestive problems, and anxiety. (1) Since there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, healthcare providers focus on helping people manage their…

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Prominent Biochemist Professor Warns 5G is the ‘Stupidest Idea in the History of the World’

Pierre Van Zyl

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The up and coming technology that would give you the ability to download a full-length 3D movie in just three seconds is already making an appearance in the United States. (1) Its proponents boast of the potential for its use in almost every industry. From self-driving cars to smart homes to robot surgeons, 5G is…

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NEDA Week 2.25.19: Come as You Are

Pierre Van ZylED recovery, Food and Healing, NEDA week

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Happy Monday, friends! As you probably noticed, I took a pause from weekend reading this week in order to reflect on National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Each year, I use this week as an opportunity to reflect on my own recovery and to celebrate recovery with all of you. This year’s NEDA week theme is…

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Last Week’s Workouts

AngelaRunning, Strength training for runners, Workouts, Yoga for Runners

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Another week of workouts is done! It’s hard to believe that the end of February is near.  Just like every other week so far this winter, the weather has been all over the place.  I was hoping for more snow for great skiing and snowshoeing while my kids have school vacation, but we’ve had more […]

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The Best Healthy Cafes in Byron Bay

Pierre Van ZylEscape, Travel

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Byron is an amazing destination for so many reasons, but the food here is HIGH up on that list. After multiple trips there to zen out from busy Sydney city life, I feel well-placed to give you my favourite haunts for health food. Think epic acai bowls, avocado toast and poached eggs you ever did…

Weekend Reading, 2.24.19

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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I’m keeping this weekend reading post short and sweet, mostly because my writing energies have been wrapped up in posts for NEDA week 2019, which begins tomorrow! It won’t be a regular week of recipe-sharing here on the blog, but rather a week in which I take some time to celebrate the recovery process, with…

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Are Organ Meats Good for You?

Pierre Van Zyleat, Heal, Health Awareness, Lunch + Dinner

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Organ meats are often perceived with disgust by some people, but they may be more nutritious than you think. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, this isn’t meant to change your mind, but if you’re not, organ meats may be worth a try. And for those who’ve been enjoying liver and kidney recipes for years, keep…

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