Green Living

Special News about Riverbend Ranch

All USA Wellness Box shoppers need to check this out:

Riverbend Ranch Beef sticks and Beef Jerky are now available in our wellness boxes!

Priced less per stick than CHOMPS at Costco. The best part, consumers preferred Riverbend Ranch Beef Sticks two to one over CHOMPS!

Check your ingredients

If you knew what was actually in the products under your sink… you’d throw them out TODAY.

For example, Bleach is linked to asthma. I should know as bleach “takes my breath away” in the form of an asthma attack

The term, “Fragrance” can legally hide over 3,000 untested chemicals.

What is surprising, the average American home has more toxins than a landfill.—and most families have no idea.

I switched my entire home over to a private, American-made wellness store—and I’ve never looked back.
No middlemen. No toxins. No fear. Today I’m helping families just like mine get started.

Why do I talk about the Wellness Box so much??!!

Well…the reasons are simple:

• The whole store is NON-GMO

• Everything is American made

•Not only are they the Distributor, they are the Manufacturer of all the products they sell

• There is a full Organic line

• There is a huge “No” chemicals list: No formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, triclosan, ammonia etc.

• All of the Make-up, skin care and hair care products exceed EU standards. Over 1,300 chemicals banned —gluten free, sulphate free and more.

• Almost every product is powered with Essential Oils

• Most importantly, this company has Never had a single lawsuit of poison control claim in 40 years!

VISCERAL FAT: The Silent Threat!

When people chase weight loss, they obsess over the scale. 

But what really matters isn’t just weight loss, it’s fat loss…….specifically visceral fat loss.

Visceral fat isn’t the fat you can pinch.

It’s the fat wrapped around your organs — your liver, kidneys, intestines, quietly pumping out inflammatory signals that wreck your metabolism, your hormones, and your heart health.

Why is it dangerous?

• It’s a major source of inflammatory estrogen — the kind that does not show up on a standard blood panel but still fuels stubborn fat storage, hormone-driven cancers, and disease.

• It triggers insulin resistance, setting the stage for diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune issues.

• It’s metabolically active — but in all the wrong ways — keeping your body trapped in low-grade inflammation.

And here’s what no one tells you:

Popular weight loss drugs like semaglutides (Ozempic, Wegovy) aren’t targeting visceral fat.

It’s often the last place your body loses fat, if it loses it at all.

It’s been said that losing weight without losing visceral fat is like redecorating a house that’s on fire. 

Not all weight loss is good weight loss.

If you’re not losing visceral fat, you’re not fixing the real problem.

InBody scans measure visceral fat by sending a harmless electrical current through your body, which encounters resistance based on the distribution of body fat, muscle mass and water content. It’s more than a number on a scale.

Real health isn’t smaller pants — it’s less inflammation. Less disease risk. More life.

Melagel to the rescue!

Burnt my thumb on the crockpot. It was screaming even with running it under cool water. Melagel to the rescue! Now I barely feel it. Thank heavens!

Just thought I would share

These jeans were filthy! Would they ever come clean?
See for yourself.
I pre-treated with Pre-Spot and then gave them a good spray with my fabulous all-purpose cleaner, Soul-U-Mel, and then two pumps of Mountain Fresh Mela Power!
I think it worked. I love these products!

Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, stubborn weight,

Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, stubborn weight, midsection bloating and inflammation, restless nights—oh, the joys of perimenopause and menopause.
Seriously, who decided this was the game plan?
Luckily, there are some absolute game-changers that have been helping so many friends, family, and teammates feel like themselves again.

Berberine – Helps keep blood sugar in check and supports metabolism, making that midsection weight a little less stubborn.

Peak Performance – Kicks sluggish energy to the curb, because crashing by 2 PM is not the vibe.

FocusAP – Clears the brain fog and sharpens focus, so you don’t walk into a room and forget why you’re there.

Luminex – Helps take the edge off mood swings, because life doesn’t come with a warning label for “brace yourself, I woke up cranky.”

EstraVal – Eases hot flashes, night sweats, and the hormonal rollercoaster—because nobody has time to feel like a human furnace.

Vitamin D3 – Supports bone health and immune function, because strong bones and a happy immune system matter more than ever.

Florify – Keeps gut health on point, which plays a bigger role in hormone balance than most people realize.

MelaOut – Helps quiet the nervous system and promote relaxation, so actually sleeping is a thing again.

Hearing how much these have TRULY helped the women in my world has been wild—this phase of life doesn’t have to be a struggle!

Ingredient Spotlight: Allulose

Allulose. Is a rare sugar that’s found naturally in small amounts in foods like figs, raisins, and maple syrup but here’s why WE are using it.

It tastes like sugar, acts like sugar in recipes, but doesn’t spike your blood sugar the way traditional sugar does. Unlike typical sugars, allulose is absorbed by the body but not metabolized for energy. That means it passes through the body with minimal impact on blood glucose or insulin levels. In fact, several studies have shown that allulose can even help reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes, making it a powerful tool for anyone watching their glucose whether for weight management, metabolic health, or conditions like prediabetes or diabetes.

My favorite perk? Allulose helps reduce the net carbs of a product! Whoop whoop! Since your body doesn’t use it like regular sugar, you can subtract it from the total carb count — just like fiber or sugar alcohols — when calculating net carbs.

This is also R3 approved!

The pancake, muffin and brownies mixes were formulated using allulose as well —plus they are gluten free and packed with fiber and protein.
Another win on my weight journey!

You Might Want To Check Your MultiVitamin’s Ingredients 

I read this write up from a well respected international nutritionist and I found it fascinating:

“The best kept secret in nutrition has been kept under wraps for over 70 years. 

This is it:
MINERALS ARE THE SPARK of LIFE and ARE EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN VITAMINS.

Every single cell relies on life-sustaining minerals for numerous bodily functions. And there are over seventy trillion cells in the human body, each one acting like a catalyst to keep your biological battery going and help it hold a charge.

If your multivitamin doesn’t include vital trace minerals like molybdenum, manganese, and boron, it’s not supporting your body—it’s depleting your life force. Those ingredients are the missing links to the detox, hormone, and bone pathways that are under daily attack in our toxic world.

Molybdenum: A cellular purifier. It detoxifies aldehydes (byproducts of yeast, alcohol, and petrochemicals) and clears sulfur buildup that can tank your energy. If you have candida, migraines, or sluggish detox — you need this.

Manganese: Absolutely vital for pituitary support, antioxidant defense, and strong bones. Most multis leave this out entirely — a major oversight for women over 40.

Boron: The hormone and bone builder. This powerful trace mineral boosts estrogen and testosterone metabolism, helps activate vitamin D, and improves calcium-magnesium balance. 

Translation? Smoother hormones, stronger bones, sharper mind.

You won’t find these in your average drugstore formula. But they’re foundational for lasting health, graceful aging, and resilient detox pathways.
I’ve watched fads come and go—but what never changes is the need for real nutrients in the right forms that your body can actually absorb.”

This information made me go check my multivitamin. Yep… I’m good!

Checking all the health boxes…

Did you know most of our food today is empty of nutrients? Even when we try to eat healthy… our soil is depleted, and our bodies aren’t getting what they need to thrive. That’s why quality supplements are a MUST for everyone!

But remember, you can’t just use any supplement… you need ones that are:

✅ High absorption (so your body can actually use them!)

✅ Made with clean, high-quality ingredients.

✅ Affordable.

✅ Shipped directly from the manufacturer..(No middleman = better value)

Without proper nutrients, our bodies break down, but with the right support, we can:

• Reduce inflammation,

• Strengthen immunity,

• Boost energy,

• Sharpen focus and…

• support every system in the body!

I’m so grateful I found a brand that checks ALL the boxes.

Don’t you think you should check yours today?