Halloween Special Collagen – 3 Days Only!

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Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Halloween 3 day Special Happy Halloween. Lets keep the body young and the Grim Reaper at bay. So Go Hunting While Stocks Last! Allocated Stock is Limited. Special … Read More

Why You Should Consider Donating Your Poop to a Stool Bank

Pierre Van ZylDigestion, Heal, Health Awareness

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You’re probably already familiar with the idea of donating blood, plasma, organs, or even hair in order to benefit someone in the middle of a medical crisis. But, did you know that donating stool can save lives too? That’s right, donating your poop to a stool bank is a great way to help someone in…

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Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint

Pierre Van Zyl

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Enjoy this crisp and refreshing salad for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Cakey Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondies

Pierre Van ZylBars, Cakes, dessert, Recipes, Vegan

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Cooking offers me life lessons on a weekly basis. This week, the lesson—administered by these cakey vegan pumpkin chocolate chip blondies—was to accept things as they are. Acceptance—meeting life where it is, not constantly trying to fight against things, control them, or force them to be a certain way—is a theme I meditate on constantly,…

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On Fear & Imposter Syndrome

Pierre Van Zylheart wisdom, Lifestyle, magic, Mindset

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I googled, “how to start a blog.â€� It was 2008 and I was itching for a creative outlet. After years of building a successful personal training business, I realized that although I loved my work, I had neglected my creativity for far too long. I&#821…

Can Green Tea Extracts Cause Liver Damage?

Pierre Van ZylDigestion, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Men’s Health, News + Discoveries, Weight Loss

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Sipping on organic green tea in the mornings is a great way to help protect your brain from dementia, encourage a healthy metabolism, and boost insulin sensitivity (1). But popping a few green tea extract pills every day is a totally different story. 50-year-old Jim McCants of Prosper, Texas learned this the hard way, and…

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3 Things Everyone Can Learn from Melissa McCarthy’s Daily Routine

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Mental Health, News + Discoveries, Personal Growth + Development

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Hollywood’s landscape has shifted drastically in the last few years, especially in terms of famous actresses, one of whom is Melissa McCarthy. Not only is she being recognized for how much money she is making, but for the surprising way she conducts her day to day life. Unlike many Hollywood stars’ jam-packed schedules where it…

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8 of my Favourite Healthy Food Swaps

Pierre Van Zyleat, Health + Nutrition, healthy eating, top tips

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As someone who has spent a lot of time healthifying recipes I have definitely come across a few good swaps to help up the nutrition of some of my less healthy faves. If you’re reading this, it’s because you have an interest in nutrition, fitness or both. I’m not going to insult you by explaining that…

Last Week’s Workouts

Angelahalf marathon training, Running, Strength training for runners, Workouts, Workouts for Runners

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Last week’s workouts saw one negative and one positive. The negative? My plantar fascia flared up again after my run on Thursday.  I was hobbling around for most of the day afterwards. The positive? I gave my heel extra attention, took two days off in a row from running, and I was able to crank […]

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The Map You Grew Up with Is a Lie, This Is What the World Really Looks Like

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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The world is not quite what it seems. Most of the maps you see day-to-day are based on Mercator projection. Designed almost 450 years ago, even Google Maps used a variant of this projection until just a few months ago. However, as you can see below, it’s surprisingly bad at accurately reflecting the true size of…

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What to Do if No One RSVP’s for Your Child’s Birthday Party

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, parenting

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Imagine preparing 32 handmade goodie bags for your child to hand out to their classmates, each containing an invitation to their sixth birthday party, getting 15 RSVPs and then, on the day of the party, one whole hour in, no one shows up… That’s what happened to 6-year-old Teddy at his first ever birthday party…

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Who gets to decide if you are too busy?

Pierre Van Zylboxes, discrimination, kids in training

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I talk about my kids. A lot. I mentioned them in my residency application, during my interviews, and share anecdotes at work with my attendings who have kids the same age. We share pictures, school recommendations, fun Sunday activities, etc.  All…

Japanese Minimalism: 4 Videos Proving How Minimalist Japan Truly Is

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Home + Garden, Learn, Make, Mental Health, Personal Growth + Development

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Over the last few years, the minimalist movement has grown quite maximally and led people to completely rethink the way they choose to live their lives. Minimalism has even allowed hoarders to take their lives back and helped people to value relationships with family and friends again instead of material possessions. It is a trend,…

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Why Did I Start Running? {Just Run}

AngelaJust Run, run bloggers, Running, start running

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It’s another edition of Just Run, where each month a group of my running blogger friends gather with their tips, tricks and thoughts on all things running. In case you missed the previous editions: Tips for the New Runner Instagram Tips and Tricks My Worst Race Ever My Best Race Ever 5 Things I’d Hate […]

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Creamy Vegan Chick’n Rice Skillet Supper

Pierre Van Zylcashew cream, chick'n, easy, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, quick, Quick & Easy, Recipes, soy curls, student life, Vegan, weeknights

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I’m here to present you with a dish that kept me company in the final week of my first clinical rotation—seven days in which my enthusiasm for cooking was diminished by an exam, wrapping up my paperwork and responsibilities, and the process of saying goodbye to the preceptors and residents who have taught me so…

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How to Use Topical Hemp Oil for the Most Common Skin Issues

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Hemp oil is taking over the wellness world. Derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, this light, nutritious oil contains a number of beneficial substances that can improve the quality of your hair, nails, skin, and overall wellbeing. Unlike its cousin plant, hemp contains very little THC – the psychoactive chemical responsible for the “highâ€� of…

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Insects are Rapidly Disappearing Around the World, Leaving Scientists Horrified

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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We are all aware of how crucial bees are to our existence. In fact, they’re so important that even Morgan Freeman converted his 124-acre ranch into a bee sanctuary to help save the bees. But, a new report suggests that bees aren’t the only insects we should be worried about losing. Since about 1980, researchers…

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Health and Wellness Charge: What You Need to Know About This New Surcharge

Pierre Van Zyleat, Learn, News + Discoveries

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There are two types of people in this world – people who never ask for or keep their receipts and those who always do. Whatever side of the fence you are on, the next time someone asks if you’d like the receipt after eating out, you should say yes and look it over. Why? Because…

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Last Week’s Workouts

Angelahiking, Life, Running, Strength training for runners, Yoga

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Last week’s workouts had all of my favorites – running, yoga, strength training and hiking.  I call that a winning week! Monday Strength Training TRX plank/side plank Half kneeling cable lift Single leg deadlift Side lunge with KB shoulder press Bench step ups w/ KB Decline push up Cable flys Standing single arm low cable […]

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New Study Finds One Probiotic That Can Kill Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

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

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Infection with the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus can cause many health problems, including sepsis. Certain strains of this bacterium are resistant to antibiotics, so they are particularly dangerous. However, researchers discover that a probiotic bacterium can destroy this superbug. Researchers are now investigating the potential of a probiotic bacterium in treating MRSA infections. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) is highly resistant…

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Did You Know the Color of the Carbs You Eat Matters? This Doctor Explains Why

Pierre Van ZylDigestion, eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries, Weight Loss

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Should We Avoid ‘Beige’ Carbs? Carbohydrates have previously gotten a bad reputation for spiking blood sugar, causing weight gain, and even contributing to diseases such as cancer [1]. As such, low-carb diets have been around for a while, including the…

Complete List of the Best Foods and Essential Oils for Helping Prevent Alzheimer’s

Pierre Van Zyleat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Mental Health

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Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that can rob people of the ability to think clearly, perform everyday tasks and ultimately, remember who they even are. Because the disease is so devastating, and since previous treatments failed to come up with a cure, I’m always on the lookout for Alzheimer’s natural treatment options and Alzheimer’s news, scouring…

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How to Make Keto Chocolate Cookie Dough Fat Bombs with Coconut Oil

Pierre Van ZylDesserts, eat, Snacks + Sides

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Staying in ketosis is a breeze with these chocolatey keto cookie dough fat bombs! If you love chocolate chip cookie dough, you’ll go nuts over this recipe for keto-friendly fat bombs. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a batch of naturally sweetened treats that won’t kick you out of ketosis. These fat bombs are…

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