Weekend Reading, 6.17.18

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness

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I’m drafting this post from a room that’s only a few blocks away from where my old apartment used to be in Washington, D.C.. I’m down here because my cousin’s twin babies were baptized over the weekend, and my mom and I made the trip to celebrate them. It’s a short trip, only two nights….

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Welcome to My . . . Dance Studio

Pierre Van Zyl

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Professional ballerina Alison Stroming embraces what makes her unique, and hopes to inspire others through her dancing.
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On Gym Etiquette

Pierre Van Zyl

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In most cases…it’s common sense. Let’s break down some dos and don’ts at the gym.
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On Trainers

Pierre Van Zyl

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Personal trainers exist to help you overcome challenges to finally reach your health and fitness goals. But how do you find the perfect one just for you?
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After every winter, spring…

Pierre Van ZylARNP, dating, divorce, love, queer, spring, woowoo, ZebraARNP

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always comes.Always.But my life’s progression to “spring” was blocked by an awful behemoth in my path–and I could see glimpses of this thing titled “spring”, but I couldn’t get there. So it has been a long, long winter, and I have been away from here …

Hello from Ticketyboo

Pierre Van Zyl

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I am so excited to be a new contributor to this awesome blog for momma docs. 
I’m a Canadian internal medicine resident in the early years of training. My spouse is also a resident, and we became parents to our wonderful baby boy earlier this year.
Thanks to Canada’s parental leave policy, my spouse and I were each able to take approx. 6 months of leave to spend with our little one (really lucky, I know). I took the first 6 months, because of childbirth and breastfeeding and all that jazz, while my spouse is taking the last 6 months. The shared leave is supposed to help coordinate our residency completion dates, and make some of my upcoming hectic rotations more manageable. Pre-baby, I also felt strongly about sharing the “primary parentâ€� role with my spouse. Now, I see taking care of our baby more as a treat rather than as a responsibility to share (that’s what bonding will do to you I guess!), so I’m doubting my initial reasoning. It’ll be interesting to see how we feel once our year is up. 
My time of full-time snuggling with bébé is almost up and I’m soon returning to residency. Even though I know I’ve been very fortunate to have MONTHs of time with our little one, I’ll nonetheless miss him tons while I’m away doing the resident thing. 
In the next year, I’m hoping to share my experiences as a resident and mama, attempting to balance it all (or realistically, just survive it!).
Sincerely,
Ticketyboo
P.S. My pseudonym is an infrequently used Canuck expression that means “going fineâ€� (e.g. “everything is tickety-booâ€�), which is how I hope life will be going in the coming months/years. Also, I think “tickety-booâ€� has a nice ring to it, although it does sound like something you might name a teddy bear…that’s not bad though, right?  

Banana Berry “Nice� Cream

Pierre Van Zyl

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This dessert is less than 90 calories per serving and packed with fruity goodness, so there’s no wonder it’s called “nice� cream.
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Balsamic Tofu, Quinoa & Strawberry Summer Salad

Pierre Van Zylbalsamic, meal sized salad, Salads, strawberries, summer, tofu

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In spite of a chilly couple of evenings here in New York, it’s summer, and with summer comes the sweet arrival of fresh strawberries at the farmers market. The moment is extra special because it heralds more summer berries and fruits to come, and I’ve been celebrating by putting strawberries in and on everything—this balsamic…

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How Jeanely Used Small Steps to Make Big Changes and Lose 133 Pounds

Pierre Van Zyl

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After receiving scary news from her doctor, 287-pound Jeanely had to consider the potential of her son living without his mom. That’s when she changed everything.
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Stop Throwing Out The Leftover Pickle Juice. Here Are 7 Unexpected Ways To Use It At Home

Pierre Van ZylDigestion, eat, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Kitchen Hacks, Pain Management

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For those of us that love pickles, it can seem like a waste to throw out all the leftover juice when they’re gone. And you’d be right! Pickle juice can be just as healthy and even more useful than the pickles themselves. Pickle juice usually contains salt, sugar, vinegar, garlic and onion, but it can…

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Welcome to My . . . Morning Workout

Pierre Van Zyl

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Sam, owner of Alpha Performance Fitness, kicks off his day at 3:30 AM with the mantra, “How bad do you want it?�
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Quad Squad

Angelabody image, Fitness, mother runner, Running, self love, strong

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It was an ordinary early morning at the gym. I was doing a side lunge with a DB clean in front of the big mirrors at the gym.  As I watched my form, my eyes fixated on my legs and arms. Visible muscles popped out with every move. Damn.  I looked jacked! Was it the […]

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Just One Spoonful Primes Your Immune System Against Inflammatory Disease

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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By Dr. Mercola Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate or NaHCO3), popularized by Arm & Hammer more than 150 years ago, is a staple in many homes for baking and cleaning purposes, but this inexpensive ingredient also has a number of medicinal uses and benefits. It rates right up there with hydrogen peroxide as one of the…

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7 Best Health Supplements for Skin

Pierre Van ZylDIY Remedies & Green Beauty, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Make, Women’s Health

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There are plenty of ways to approach being healthy, from eating right to exercising to reducing stress, there’s no one way that is better than the other and they all compliment each other. These three approaches also affect skin health and we should strive to practice them, but we’re always looking for that extra edge…

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Cocoa Espresso Almond Granola

Pierre Van Zyl

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This granola can be a topper for Greek yogurt or smoothies or, if you prefer, eaten on its own for a crunchy and satisfying treat.
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Intern Year Recap

Pierre Van Zylboxes, intern year, kids in training, positive thinking, residency

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Intern Year RecapAs my kids end school and I start power- reading to get ready to be a 2nd year resident, I want to take a chance to recap this crazy roller coaster/ transformative/ at times impossible/ at time inspirational year.Top 10 ways to rock in…

Meet the Woman Turning Boutique Brands into Household Names

Pierre Van Zylbusiness, Career + Money, entrepreneur, girl boss, inspiration, Interview, productivity

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We use household names without thinking about it. So many times I’ve said I’ll ‘Hoover’ the apartment (vaccuum) and my Aussie boyfriend has no clue what I’m talking about. Hoover is a big name in vacuums from the UK, and their brand name became synonymous with the actual action. Just like when we ‘google’ something.…

Motivation with Michael Piercy

Pierre Van Zyl

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IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Michael Piercy motivates his clients on their fitness journey by adding fun to each workout and encouraging small, “bite-sized” steps.
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Weekend Reading, 6.10.18

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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Oftentimes when I read about the importance of saying no and setting boundaries, the advice seems to assume that the things being declined aren’t all that desirable: unmanageable amounts of work, exhausting social commitments, and so on. This week, I learned how hard it is to turn down things that might be very enjoyable, but…

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Cuban Oregano: Uses, Benefits, Recipes, And More

Pierre Van Zyleat, Heal, Health Awareness

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If you love to cook but are tired of using the same old herbs for every recipe, you’ll be happy to learn that oregano (your old favorite) has a cousin called Cuban oregano that is taking taste buds by storm. Not only will the taste cause your jaw to dr…

Woman Celebrates Losing 300 Pounds, Shares Before-and-After Photos

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Learn, Personal Growth + Development, Weight Loss

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Right now, we’re halfway through 2018, so let’s start with a question many of us have been avoiding: Have you kept up your New Year’s Resolutions? All right, that was a rhetorical question… But there is one couple we can hear across the internet screaming a resounding “YES!â€� On January 1, 2016, Terre Haute, Indiana…

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Reasons to Wear Lipstick.

Pierre Van Zyllipstick, medical school, TXgal

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It’s a peculiar thing being a single mom, 30, and a first year medical student. At the med school parties, I’m 8 years older than everyone. In the hospital, I’m 8 years behind on my training than physicians my own age. At my kid’s daycare, I am that pa…

Science Proves This Cabbage Leaf Wrap Will Bring Joint Pain Relief

Pierre Van ZylDIY Remedies & Green Beauty, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Pain Management, Pain Relief

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I’ll be the first to admit that there are some strange natural remedies out there. Whether it be coconut oil under-eye cream or healing turmeric body scrub, it can sometimes be hard to recognize the good remedy from the bad. That’s why it’s always encouraging to see that research is being done to scientifically prove…

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Grandma’s Advice: 5 Steps to Dealing With Tragedy and Increasing Your Resilience

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Personal Growth + Development

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The next time you feel that your life is out of control, consider what kind of food you are. That may sound strange, but hear me out. She Tells Her Grandma That He Just Cheated On Her And Grandma Tells Her To Do This When a young woman was dealing with her husband cheating on…

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25 Unexpected Facts Every Banana Lover Needs to Know

Pierre Van Zyleat, Heal, Health Awareness

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You’ll never look at the humble banana the same way again after discovering the many health benefits and reasons to add them to your diet. They can help to combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and blindness. Plus they can even cure the itch of…

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36

Pierre Van Zylbirthday, Food and Healing

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I wanted so much to sit down and write something very thoughtful and reflective today, as I have in past years on my birthday. The last twelve months have certainly given me plenty to say; they’ve been full of interesting insights and realizations, lots of renewed human connection, and important steps toward coming home to…

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Sweet Spark: Walmart Creates Designer Cantaloupe with GMO Giant

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Ever been so excited to bite into your favorite fruit only to be disappointed? It’s either too dry, tastes off, or maybe even seems chemically… it’s the worst! For the world’s largest retailer, Walmart, they wanted to put an end to that feeling for one of their best-selling food products – cantaloupes. In the summertime,…

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