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The common cold and the flu have been around for a long time. Today, people use preventative measures as well as over-the-counter remedies to stay healthy, but what did our ancestors do before pharmacies and modern medicines were commonplace? One ...

As we begin to enter the winter months, we also enter the time of year when we encounter more illness.  Many of us should consider adding natural immune-boosting foods to our families diet. This is especially true as school is ...

While beets may look quite ordinary, they are a source of great nourishment for the human body. Once you start looking at beets as fantastic vegetables and incorporate them into your diet, you will then enjoy the full health benefits ...

Tea tree oil is both nature’s antibiotic and disinfectant. The list of medical uses for this essential oil is nearly endless. A homesteading, off-the-grid, or prepping family should keep at least 24 bottles of essential oil on hand for every ...

Left to my own devices, I would be a vegetarian. This wasn’t difficult for my husband and I when we lived in California. However, where we live now, it is not without its challenges. An island whose cuisine revolves around ...

  Who doesn’t want to rid their home of infectious bacteria and viruses? Many people purchase chemical-laced cleaners to try and accomplish this daunting task, but in doing so they may be doing more harm than good. Chemical cleaners are ...

You may rather reach for blankets when you look out your window during the cold months, but there are some good reasons to pull on some boots and go for a walk. Cold temperatures and some snow should not stand ...

The wintertime months can wreak havoc on our skin. From cracked hands, to dry itchy patches and wind-whipped faces, skin is put through the wringer as the days grow shorter and the temperature drops lower. You don’t even have to ...

It can be tough to stay healthy during the cold months of winter – especially if you’re doing everything wrong. For starters, avoid certain foods when you are stick with the cold or influenza. Milk, ice cream and puddings are ...

Herbal teas are not only full of flavor, but they also have many wonderful health benefits. Herbs can aid in sleeping, control blood pressure, reduce anxiety, support the immune system, and provide antioxidants. They also can help the metabolism and ...