Articles by: Stepy

Olive oil wild Alaskan salmon recipe

Olive oil wild Alaskan salmon recipe

Eating wild salmon is a great way to get your Omega-3s. Omega-3s have antioxidant properties and can even boost the memory. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, “research suggests that eating oily fish once or twice a week may increase your lifespan by more than two years, and reduce your risk […]

by July 3, 2013
Natural turmeric skin brightener

Natural turmeric skin brightener

This is a simple, inexpensive DIY turmeric skin brightener. It will help get rid of sun, age spots and has skin cancer preventing properties. To top it off it will even your skin tone. Lemon and honey will help brighten your skin and gently exfoliate dead skin cells. Turmeric has […]

by July 2, 2013
Scorpion repellents

Scorpion repellents

Scorpions are frightening little creatures. Trying natural repellents is the way to go. What to do: They do not like lavender and cedar oil. 1. Cedar oil spray: Mix 25 drops of cedar essential oil in a cup of water and spray on window holes, cracks and around doors 2. Diatomaceous Earth: Sprinkle around the […]

by June 26, 2013
Deer repellents

Deer repellents

Deer are graceful and one can keep watching them for hours. But these beautiful creatures come to our  garden in search of food and our beautiful yard can disappear before our eyes. Deer also carry ticks which can transmit Lyme disease into our system. The disease can be a problem for years […]

by June 25, 2013
Aquasana giveaway #2

Aquasana giveaway #2

A healthy giveaway for you! In 2010, the Presidents Cancer Council recommended to filter water as one of the top three recommendations to reduce environmentally caused cancers. Please keep in mind that only 91 contaminants are regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act , yet more than 60,000 chemicals are […]

by June 24, 2013
Tailor a weight-loss solution to your hormone type

Tailor a weight-loss solution to your hormone type

Trying to lose weight can be challenging. In order to successfully lose weight, it is important to take many factors in consideration. One key factor to effectively weight loss is a healthy hormonal balance. Let’s look at the 3 the three main types of hormones, and ways to make sure […]

by June 22, 2013
Snake repellents

Snake repellents

Snakes are beautifully frightening, yet they are gentle creatures. Trying natural repellents is the way to go. What to do: Snakes do not like cinnamon and garlic 1. Cinnamon sticks: Place cinnamon sticks strategically on window seals and near doors. 2. Garlic cloves: Place peeled garlic cloves strategically on window seals and near doors. 3. […]

by June 21, 2013
Too much omega-6s can increase heart risks

Too much omega-6s can increase heart risks

Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for the heart and brain and their many health benefits are numerous. Yet, excess consumption of omega-6 fatty acids can actually be detrimental to our health. According to a publication from the National Institutes of Health, evidence is piling up that contradicts popular belief about omega-6 […]

by June 12, 2013