10 Do’s and Don’ts of Companion Planting

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Make

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As humans, we all have people in our lives that we love and get along with. Companionship is such an important thing for us, but did you know it’s also very important for plants? Spring is here! Get your green thumbs ready- here’s how to maximize your garden for best results using companion planting tricks….

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5 Essential Rules for Public Bathrooms

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Public bathrooms are something we all have to deal with, whether we like it or not.They are spaces we have to share with a bunch of strangers while doing a very private act, which can be anxiety-inducing. Public bathrooms are also breeding grounds for bacteria. Yikes! Germs like Bacteroidetes are commonly found on public bathroom…

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Lately…

AngelaNorth, Running, Running Rewired, Scott Jurek, trail running

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Lately…It appears that maybe spring is here.  I did my first run of the season in a tank and shorts yesterday.  When I was getting dressed for the run, I realized that I have 2 short sleeve workout shirts (besides race t-shirts).  I never think to buy short sleeves.  I go straight from long sleeves […]

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Baking Soda: Could It Be A New Hope for Autoimmune Disorders?

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

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Does NaCO3 mean anything to you? Sodium Bicarbonate? How about baking soda? It’s the white powdery substance you’ve likely used in cake and loaf recipes, toxin-free appliance cleaners, or DIY skin care products. Long before it hit North American shelves and quickly became a household staple, ancient Egyptians used sodium bicarbonate to help treat various…

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Cajun Shrimp & Grits

Pierre Van Zyl

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Low-calorie cajun? Enjoy these shrimp & grits, also a great source of protein.
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Kate Walsh Had to Convince a Doctor to Give Her the MRI That Revealed Her Brain Tumor

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Learn, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

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It was 2015 when Kate Walsh, star of 13 Reasons Why, first felt symptoms of exhaustion, cognitive difficulties, and not being able to finish sentences.  Walsh’s determined efforts uncovered the cause of the symptoms, a “very sizable” brain tumor (2). At first, Walsh attributed her symptoms to stress, being overworked or menopause.  After all, Walsh…

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Freelancers, Creatives and Small Businesses, get ready to tackle tax time

Pierre Van Zylbusiness, business tips, career, Career + Money, creatives, finance, freelancers, money, small business, tax time

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I am not an accountant. I much prefer taking photos and playing around with designs, then I do filling out my tax return. Plus, sometimes the world of accounting can seem like learning a foreign language to me. But it has to be done at some point. Like most things in life, it does us no…

Motivation with Ray Hailes

Pierre Van Zyl

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Ray Hailes, founder of NYC run crew Resident Runners, refreshes his mind with running and encourages you to do the same.
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Last Week’s Workouts

AngelaFitness, Great Wolf Lodge, Running, Strength training for runners, trail running, Workouts

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Last week’s workouts were not the norm. My kids were on school vacation and I had most of the week off from work at the hospital. I missed my gym workouts. I missed yoga at the studio. And I started the week with a rest day which felt really bizarre. Monday Rest day at Great […]

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Weekend Reading, 4.29.18

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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I nearly broke into clapping (at home, alone) earlier this week when I read Amanda Cohen’s Women’s Health article on women and appetite. In her essay, Cohen describes a scenario I think most women can relate to: Over the years, I’ve watched hundreds of dinners from the pass, and I have a terrible confession to…

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Being The One

Pierre Van Zyladolescence, Beckster, kids, letting go

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As a pediatrician, I got the chance to preview parenthood in more detail than many people likely do. The five-year-old little boy who clutched his mom during bedside rounds my intern year stands out even now: he buried his head in her chest as soon as …

A Hazardous Chemical in Your Toothpaste, Hand Soap, and Even Toys?

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

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Triclosan is a “super chemicalâ€� meant to fight the spread of germs, but with the emergence of drug-resistant superbugs, the question is whether it really fights the good fight or just creates bigger problems. The answer is pretty straightforward. Triclosan is a major player when it comes to the problem of antibiotic resistance, which is becoming more common and more deadly…

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Hashimoto’s and Gut Health

Pierre Van ZylDigestion, Heal

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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder that negatively impacts the function of the thyroid gland (1). Like other autoimmune disorders, Hashimoto’s occurs when the immune system produces antibodies that attack healthy tissue in the body (1). …