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What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is a condition that affects up to 5 percent of the U.S. population. In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not produce enough of the hormones called thyroxine and triiodothyronine. The condition can cause weight gain, depression, ...

Headache, Muscle, and Cramp Capsules Did you know that aspirin was first made from common plants? Willow bark and meadowsweet both contain the active ingredient used to make aspirin. Like many other herbs, these two have safety mechanisms built right ...

What could be more fun than eating flowers? There are many varieties that are not only edible, but they add an interesting flavor to teas, fresh salads, and other dishes. Some flowers stand up well to cooking, stuffing, drying, freezing, ...

When stocking for an emergency or survival situation, people generally think to stock food, water, and building materials first. These are all good things to think about and could potentially save your life. However, what about having a stock of ...

Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are among the most common vegetables people grow in the home garden. They produce a fine crop within sixty days, making them faster than many vegetable crops, and the beans can be eaten fresh, frozen, or ...

Growing food in your garden is an excellent way to save money and live more frugally. You also don’t have to worry about unknown pesticides and other chemicals being in your food. However, since the growing season for vegetables doesn’t ...

In a pinch, herbs can be applied directly to the skin as needed, so get to know the wild plants in your area and the benefits they afford. The simplest way to apply an herb to the skin is to ...

When the white man arrived on the shores of North America, the folks who already lived here had been thriving for hundreds of years, using foodstuffs that were available to them. If we are smart, we might want to explore ...

Gardening on the high plains of Colorado is an unpredictable effort. Last year, hail destroyed my pumpkins, flea beetles ravished my broccoli, and corn smut attacked my corn. This year, my strawberries are looking downright melancholy. Thankfully, I can always ...

Wisconsin dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger was acquitted of fresh food crimes after an extended legal battle with the state. Hershberger was charged with multiple offenses related to sharing GMO-free raw milk with folks eager to consume the natural and unpasteurized ...