Tick Borne ‘Powassan Virus’ Is Worse Than Lyme Disease (3 links) Lyme’s disease took years to diagnose and has been extremely difficult to treat for those infected. Depending upon the severity of the infection symptoms can be mild to life devastating. Now doctors are telling us that there is another tick-borne virus we should be aware …
9 Spices Decrease Triglyceride Good health is important for anyone preparing to be around for the long haul. Whether you’re preparing for a time when medications and medical personnel won’t be readily available or just want to be around to inspire your grandchildren by taking care of yourself. Many health issues can be avoided if …
Growing Herbs Indoors The birds are out there building their nests, the trees are budding, fish biting, and it sure looks like Spring is here. Many of you have started your Tomato and Pepper Seeds indoors already. You might also want to try growing some Herbs indoors, as you can grow them year-round. Even if …
Medicinal Herb Garden We all know we should have a medicinal herb garden; it only makes sense for preppers and homesteaders. Along with those herbs, plants, and roots we know are helpful to the conditions we currently have within our own families what else is recommended we grow? The featured article speaks to the favorites of the …
Medicinal Plants You Can Grow At Home One of the primary concerns for both homesteaders and preppers alike is self sustainability. The primary resources needed to survive are shelter, water, and food. Too often that isn’t enough! Medical care should be right up there on your list of must haves and frankly it is probably …
Is Gardening a Natural Anti-Depressant? Have you ever noticed how satisfying it feels to get your hands dirty in the backyard? Does working in your garden make you feel like everything is right in the world? Perhaps you’ve chalked it up to the sunshine and the exercise. After all, everyone knows that a good workout …
Using Comfrey as a Healing Aid Comfrey has been used for centuries to assist in healing everything from wounds to broken bones. It is supposed to speed up that lengthy process. Although I personally have never tried it there are those that swear by its use particularly in broken bones. I would never advise you …
1,000 Year Old Remedy Fights Antibiotic Resistant Bugs The featured article speaks to an old eye salve that is said to actually work wonders on infections like MRSA which are usually antibiotic resistant. Researchers at the University of Nottingham in the UK found the remedy in a 9th century they were translating in hopes of …
3 Wild Natural Medications Being lost in itself is a major issue when it’s you who is lost! But imagine being lost and sick, especially after a SHTF event. Even being sick in the wilderness when you know where you are and what you’re doing is a real hassle. If you have suddenly found yourself …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Why Your Healthy Garden Should Include Tomatoes I personally can’t imagine a garden that didn’t include tomatoes! I love the fresh picked tomato on a warm BLT or the cool crisp of the right off the vine tomato in a salad. Then there are the wonderful sauces that can …
