Near and DEAR to us all

Recently a few of my dear family members have been diagnosed with some serious diseases.  My heart aches for them and what they are going through.  We all have people we care about.  I learned a few years ago the hard way that it's easier to prevent a disease than cure a disease.  I'm living proof that it can be done because I'm here today disease free after being sick for nearly 10 years.  But the road took determination and lots of prayer.  So to any of you that are on the path to healing, I know you can do it.  Our bodies are incredible creations with endless possibilities.  As I was thinking about my family especially my children, I was thinking about how I want for them a life that is disease-free.  I know as parents we want to protect our children from getting hurt but sometimes we forget to protect them from getting sick

Here's a list of things you can do now to keep you and your children free from serious sickness in the future.  The time isn't when they get sick to change.  The time is now. Remember, it's easier to prevent.


BASIC STEPS (start here)
#1  Drink Purified Water -the rule is 1/2 ounce of water per pound of weight  (see post WATER)
#2  Get proper Nutrition-(see post NUTRITION)
#3 Walk Everyday--(see post EXERCISE)
#4 Keep those Bowels moving at least 2x a day (see post HEALTHY BOWELS)
#5 Good Digestion take enzymes and probiotics (see post GOOD DIGESTION)

My next 5 posts I will go into more detail for each category.  Keep reading!

Garden time

It's garden time.  Would the weather please cooperate!!!! I'm so excited.  I'm using every possible space for my garden this year.  If you haven't started your plant starts yet, now's the time to do it.  It's super easy and much less expensive.  I bought the little greenhouse from Walmart (i think it costs $7).  Then I planted peppers (red, yellow, green, and jalapeno), celery, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, leeks, and onions.  These plants need a longer season than Utah offers so its best to get a head start on these.  You'll be able to transplant them easily.  If you haven't already gotten your peas, beets, carrots, chard, and lettuce in the ground you can do those plants anytime.  They are fine with the cold weather and even the snow.  Beet greens offer a lot of nutrients and are a great addition to your green drinks so be sure to plant beets that you can use just for beet greens. They are high in Magnesium which most Americans are extremely deficient in.  Chard is also a good one for your green drinks.  Chard grows under extreme circumstances. For example, I planted a row of swiss chard last august and kept it covered all winter.  My plants are now thriving and will be ready to use very soon.  Who would have thought??  Kale also grows thru the winter.  I have 2 kale plants that I kept covered that are growing very well now.  Between Kale and Chard you get 10 of the 12 essential vitamins.  They are an essential part of the green drinks.  I planted a variety of kale and chard.  There are several types. This will help you rotate the greens you use.  If you have any questions about gardening, I'd be happy to help.  I'm also willing to help get you started and come over with a shovel and my gloves.  For those of you who don't think its worth it, just try it.  There is nothing better than going out to my garden and picking fresh vegetables and herbs.  Green drinks taste way better to me.  The plants are fresh and have more enzymes and nutrients.  Kale and Chard can be grown in planters as well so there's no excuse.  Get to it:)