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Old Man Winter is still several weeks away, but for smart homesteaders, the preparation already has begun. And that includes prepping for sickness. This week on Off The Grid Radio we’re joined by Rosemary Gladstar, an author and one of ...

Herbs have a variety of health benefits for chickens — very similar to their effects on humans. If you are looking for holistic ways to care for your chicken flock, scattering herbs throughout the coop and nesting boxes is an ...

If you have ever had a kidney stone, then you know how painful it can be to pass them. Kidney stones are made up of hard, crystallized deposits of uric acid, calcium and amino acid cysteine. If you are fortunate, ...

Mosquitoes can be a big challenge in warm weather. Bug sprays and insecticides can help keep them away, but many people prefer natural solutions. The most important step in getting rid of mosquitoes is to make sure they don’t have ...

If you or someone you love suffers from arthritis, you know how debilitating the pain can be. Stiffness, loss of joint function, and swelling are some of the common symptoms. Although doctors aren’t exactly sure why some people get arthritis ...

It’s surprisingly easy to extract homemade essential oils at from home-grown herbs. The health benefits of aromatherapy have long been documented in peer-reviewed studies, and they’re now being used in hospitals by nurses as complementary alternative medicine. Essential oils also ...

Our ancient ancestors developed remarkable medicinal solutions from nature. One of those was herbal teas. Herbal teas involve an infusion of certain leaves, roots or bark in hot water to leach out certain chemicals and nutrients that have curative or ...

These days, it’s easy for us to focus on internal medicines, such as painkillers or over-the-counter topical treatments, all of which are full of unnatural toxins. Nature already provides everything we need to take care of our health! Native Americans ...

Herbs are an important part of most home gardens, especially on a homestead. When life was a little harder than it is today and doctors were few and far between, homesteaders would turn to their herb garden in times of ...

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 ...