An old Croatian proverb went like this: “All mushrooms are edible, some only once.” The meaning: Yes, many mushrooms are delicious and nutritious, but many also are quite poisonous. If you are not an experienced and competent collector and cannot ...
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5 Fatal Foods Americans Eat Every Single Day (Are YOU Eating No. 3?)
Many people falsely believe they are eating a healthy diet. How can you blame them when we’re constantly bombarded with such misleading labels as “sugar-free,” “organic” and even “all-natural”? It’s time to take a stand against false advertising and unhealthy ...
Read More »3 Simple, Healing Salve Recipes Your Great-Grandparents Used
Using herbal remedies to heal your ailments is a crucial aspect of living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Instead of purchasing balms premade at the store, you can use items you grow or create on your homestead to heal your body. Salves ...
Read More »The Miracle Backyard ‘Weed’ That Heals Wounds, Reduces Fevers … And Doubles As Toilet Paper
Having a backup plan for emergencies is essential, and this medicinal plant replaces many staples in the first-aid kit — in addition to some other sanitary necessities. Commonly used to create textural interest in border flower gardens, wooly lamb’s ...
Read More »6 Dangers Of A Low-Fat Diet Your Doctor Won’t Tell You
In the first half of the 20th century, America saw a sudden increase in heart disease. The medical community was baffled and the public wanted answers, and the “diet-heart hypothesis” or the “lipid hypothesis” was born. This subsequently changed ...
Read More »Chamomile: The Tension-Relieving Herb You Can Easily Grow Indoors
Chamomile, a common herb used in teas, can calm muscle spasms, relieve menstrual cramps, ease nerves, soothe an upset stomach, promote healthy skin and even help you sleep. Even better: It is a beautiful, flowering herb that can easily be ...
Read More »The 5 Best Medicinal Plants You Can Grow In Your Backyard
Self-reliance often means relying on old wisdom to address health problems. My family believes in the use of medicinal plants to cure ailments. Our herb garden serves a greater purpose than increasing the flavors of our dinners. We use these ...
Read More »The Peruvian ‘Miracle’ Vegetable You Can Grow In Your Own Backyard
If you’ve never heard of the magical Peruvian plant called maca, you’re not alone. A little-known plant from the Brassicacea family, maca is primarily known for increasing libido and fertility, but offers so much more. Sometimes called the “Peruvian ginseng,” ...
Read More »Cancer-Fighting Superfoods You Should Eat EVERY DAY
Not all health conditions are avoidable, but certain lifestyle choices can increase your risk of illness, including diseases such as cancer. These lifestyle choices include smoking, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol, and eating an unhealthy diet. Certain foods, ...
Read More »The Heal-Everything Herb That Doubles As Bandages … And Toilet Paper
It was brought to the Americas by European settlers and is now considered to be naturalized to North America. The settlers, in fact, had good reason to carry it with them: It has a long list of medicinal qualities. It ...
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