Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are becoming more prevalent in our society today.  As we search for answers and therapies to assist those who struggle with these challenges it is good to remember that there are multiple factors contributing to this challenge.  The root cause of anxiety or depression may be different for each individual.  The following chart illustrates several contributing factors.

President Ezra Taft Benson prophesied of this day and gave excellent prophetic counsel for those who struggle in a general conference talk in October 1974.  Click here to read or listen to his talk, Do Not Despair. 

Foundation for Health Food Guide

What if a food guide diagram was based on the Word of Wisdom?  What would it look like?  This slide show combines the basic principles in the Word of Wisdom with some of the latest discoveries in nutrition science.

Foundation for health food guide (updated) from Home Makers

Changes to Blog

All of the information on this blog has been transferred to the following website:

http://sites.google.com/site/homereliancegroup/

If you have enjoyed using the information on this site, please bookmark the above site.  The website allows me to organize the information in a more user-friendly manner.  

Freezer Meals

Our next class will be held on Friday, September 11 at 10:00 am.  K’Lea will share some ideas for make-ahead freezer meals.  This should be a great class and we hope you can make it.

I have also been experimenting with uploading documents onto the blog.  You should be able to access that all handouts using either link on the left side – Slide share or List of Handouts. 

GOOD LUCK with Canning Season – there are many fruits and vegetables in season right now.  I would love to hear about your experience. 

Mango Avocado Salsa

Remember that fresh fruits and vegetables are a nutritious and tasty addition to your Food Storage plan.  Thanks to Barb and my Minnesota friends for sharing this recipe with us!  It tastes great and is very healthy!

1 (24 oz) jar sliced mango, drained and sliced  (located in the produce section of the grocery store by the bagged salads)

7 green onions

2 large avocado, peeled and diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

2 TB chopped fresh cilantro

3 TB lime juice

2 TB honey

1/4 tsp salt

Combine and chill.

Vacuum Sealed Foods: Safety Guidelilnes

Many foods have a longer shelf life when oxygen has been removed from the environment. Therefore, several food preservation methods create a vacuum seal to increase the amount of time the food will stay fresh on the shelf. This method of food storage can be used successfully when you follow some important safety guidelines.

Three Tips for Dr. Mom

A Few Tips for Dr. Mom

There are a few basic principles that mothers can rely on to be successful with Home Health Care. These three ideas can prevent many trips to the Doctor.

1. Practice Prevention. Learn about healthy diets, proper hygiene, and safety tips that can be used in your own home. Many illnesses today can be prevented by following a healthy diet. Study the Word of Wisdom and discover how the Plant Kingdom has been ordained for our constitution (health and immunity). We invite you join our quest for good recipes and meal plans that are healthy and taste great!

2. Respond quickly to the first symptom. Many common illnesses can be "nipped in the bud" by responding early. There are some great herbal products that can be used to boost immunity. Remember that symptoms show us how the body is reacting to the illness. Rather than cover up the symptoms with a drug - try to work with the body and support its efforts to overcome the illness.

3. Use Wisdom in Seeking Professional Advice. See medical help for all medical emergencies! If symptoms persist for more than 5 days, seek the advise of a health professional. (If you cannot break a fever in 3 days, see your doctor.) We have some wonderful resources available to us in the traditional medical field as well as the natural health field. Seek out the best health professionals in your area. Learn all you can. Pray for guidance.