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Corn, a healthy alternative

Did you know that corn bread is more nutritious than even wheat bread? or that if you mix in beans and corn together (as in corn bread and chili) that you have a complete protein by mixing them?  Corn is one of the healthiest vegetables you can incorporate into your diet – whether fresh ears,…

Some Tidbits of Off the Grid Living at the Taos Pueblo …. Taos, NM

The Taos PuebloAn example of some tidbits of “off-the-grid” living, natural, organic living in harmony with the natural environment that our ancestors in the American Southwest still live-by. It’s quite impressive …. Often in the Taos Pueblo you’ll see what are called Drying Racks. These racks are utilized for many different purposes such as drying…

Reader’s Digest “Live it down Plan”

A year ago, I was diagnosed with high cholesterol. I was a tech support agent, who sat behind a computer, a phone, and desk for most of the hours in my week. I also ate a lot of junk food and didn’t get enough exercise, mainly because my job involved too many hours and too…

Add Mesquite to your Cooking and to soothe sore throats …

Mesquite is great for barbeque and to add as a nice spice to healthy cooking. It’s also great for sore throats … here are some pictures of this great shrub/tree and some botanical marker sign stats on the plant …. MesquiteProsopis GlandulosaWashune has had many uses for New Mexico’s native people and early settlers. Its…

Aromatherapy vs. Athlete’s Foot

You can use Aromatherapy to combat “Athlete’s Foot”. Make up a mixture of 2 drops of tea tree essential oil and a drop of lavender oil, and apply to the top of your toes, inbetween the toes, and around the nails with a qtip or cotton ball. Then massage your feet with a massage oil…

Trader Joes – The Exotic Healthy Alternative Grocery Store

If you’re looking for a place to obtain healthy foods, exotic foods, and unique foods – Trader Joes is the key … fastly growing and with an intent on health consciousness, this unique new grocery outlet won’t disappoint you. It never does me …   Trader Joes Upper Queen Anne Hill, Seattle (#135) 112 Galer…