Natural Herb for Depression and Anxiety


What if I told you that adding a small scoop of this slightly nutty powder to your daily routine could lift your mood?  Maca is promising as a natural treatment for those suffering with mild depression.  Limited scientific studies show that maca can help with  anxiety, depression, energy, and sexual dysfunction without undesirable side effects. Before learning that magnesium was…

How to treat bee stings with a weed you can find anywhere - home remedy

How to Treat Bee Stings: Home Remedy


How to Treat Bee Stings: Home Remedy in Your Yard or Garden- Does this weed look familiar to you? It’s called plantain and it grows everywhere.  This photograph was taken next to a local hiking trail.  I found one a few days ago in the corner of my lawn.  Residents will see a lot of them in a drainage area near…

DIY Night-Time Facial Cleansing Pads

DIY Night-Time Facial Cleansing Pads


My Secret to Smooth, Blemish-Free Skin is in my Nightly Routine My mom taught me young the importance of taking care of my skin.  Years ago, I stayed at a hotel that offered complimentary make-up removing wipes.  Impressed by the convenience, I looked for some at the drugstore, but was disappointed by the ingredients found in them. Preparing for a camping trip,…

Pregnant - the supplement shown to prevent ADHD and Autism

Probiotics and Prebiotics


The human body contains millions of kinds of bacteria.  In fact, over 90% of the cells in our body are not OUR cells.  Most of these bacteria live in our digestive tract and are responsible for our digestion.  They are also responsible for keeping our bodies healthy – – or making us very ill. In a healthy system, the bacteria…

Selection of Fruits

Basic Strategeats Meal Plan


I have created more detailed plans.  My favorite is our signature 28-day dinner game plan that comes complete with shopping lists, meal prep guides and recipes.  We also have the meal plan that accompanies the “Two Weeks to a Two Piece” program.  However, if you are just looking for a simple, choose-your-own guide, we have created this one. The basic Strategeats…

9 Steps to Cultivate Better Habits and make sure they stick

9 Steps to Cultivate Habits that Stick


How did a tiny nutritional habit snowball into such big change? A year-and-a-half-ago, I became acquainted with about a dozen new people as we all became part of the “fastest growing health and wellness movement in North America”.  The premise was starting your day with a supplement and a protein shake packed with probiotics and prebiotics.  Over the past 18…

Tacos

Tacos tonight, taco soup and enchiladas in a few weeks


Click here to get all 3 recipes straight to your inbox Recipe for Tacos Brown Hamburger This recipe will give you leftovers for making enchiladas and taco soup.  (Recipes linked). ½ C or so of onion 2 pounds lean hamburger 3 cans green chilies 2 packs taco seasoning 1 can refried beans To the skillet with onion, add 2 pounds of…

Natural Repellents for Slugs

Natural Repellents for Slugs


SLUGS!! About five years ago, our garden was overrun by them.  I looked online for all of the suggested natural repellents for slugs.  Knowing my oldest son, Kilor would need a science fair project the following school year, we decided to turn it into a science project he could manage with a little supervision. Kilor and his brother gathered all of the suggested repellents…

Finding Fantasy Canyon from Vernal Utah

Finding Fantasy Canyon from Vernal, Utah


On May 14th, my boys and I sat out to find Fantasy Canyon from Vernal, Utah It’s located just 27 miles south of Vernal, Utah (42 by road).  If you want to find Fantasy Canyon and you’re starting from Vernal, Utah, head Southeast out of Vernal on Hwy 40.  Re-set your trip odometer at the Pink Dinosaur. Three miles South…

Natural Remedy for Tummy Upset: Why You Need Digestive Enzymes

Natural Remedy for Tummy Upset: Why You Need Digestive Enzymes


It’s an issue we all deal with sometimes, but don’t discuss.  From a relatively young age, I remember suffering with a lot of stomach pains.  By my late 20’s, I was sure I had a problem and when I heard about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, I was pretty sure that’s what I had.  I never found out because around…