~ Early Web Links ~

Taichi in Oosterzele is a Dutch-language blog and information site for a tai chi school based in Oosterzele, Belgium, covering lesson schedules, online classes, instructor info, and updates on new series. It offers both in-person and online tai chi instruction, with posts dating back to 2019 and a YouTube channel for practitioners.

Nathan's Gym is a bare-bones personal page with a bold fitness theme, featuring background music by Jay Tholen and a tough-guy welcome message. The site is extremely minimal in content but has a fun, punchy aesthetic aimed at gym culture enthusiasts.

Judson Carroll, a master herbalist, shares detailed knowledge of Southern Appalachian wild plants, foraging, and herbal medicine through this long-running blog. Posts cover edible and medicinal plants of the American Southeast, with ties to his many published books on topics ranging from survival herbalism to Christian herbal medicine traditions.

A moody, atmospheric personal site hosted on Neocities where the owner explores their inner world without censorship, including discussions of depression and intrusive thoughts. The gothic woodland aesthetic and content warnings signal a deeply personal space built around mental health experiences.

QualityCounts.com hosts a detailed reference page focused on cancer prevention and health optimization, compiling research-backed information on nutrients, lifestyle factors, and supplements. It reads like a personal health research project turned public resource, with dense citations and a focus on proactive, evidence-based approaches to reducing cancer risk.

Jennie's personal microblog captures candid slices of her life, including a surprise ADHD diagnosis referral, burnout, and a nostalgic mission to revive old-school block blinkies. The site blends personal reflection with retro web aesthetics, making it a charming and honest corner of the modern indie web.