My great-grandfather was a logger in Michigan during the 1890s. It was tough, physical labor, and his physical condition was excellent. There are descriptions of lumberjacks having muscles like ropes on their backs. He ate locally sourced foods, both vegetable ...
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12 Ways Essential Oils Can Heal
A major concern in an emergency or survival situation is the tending of injuries and illnesses, but it is often difficult to lay in supplies for these potential needs. Many of the “conventional” supplies for health care are controlled by ...
Read More »Top 10 States Where Rare Diseases Are Rampant
Diseases considered virtually eradicated a decade ago are making a comeback in the United States. Diseases making an appearance in hospitals across the county include those such as tuberculosis, malaria, and leprosy as well as some once confined to third ...
Read More »How To Identify, Prevent, And Treat Illnesses In Chicks
Raising chicks into healthy, productive adult chickens can be both fun and rewarding. The process is mostly an easy one, but you should be aware of what can go wrong. If you know what problems can arise, you can prevent ...
Read More »10 Common Illnesses Found In Ducklings
Raising animals on the farm or homestead is a fun and rewarding activity. Animals can be great companionship, but they have much more to offer. They can contribute to your family’s diet by providing eggs, milk, and meat. You may ...
Read More »20 Potential Health Problems To Be Aware Of When Raising Lambs
Sheep are a great type of livestock to have on a homestead or small farm. They can provide your family with wool and a source of income or even a source of meat. Furthermore, they are a great learning experience ...
Read More »Illness in Your Livestock
Illness and disease in animals can be very serious. If you keep animals on your small farm or homestead, you are responsible for keeping them well, both for their sake and your family’s. Your animals are a part of your ...
Read More »Federal Government Pulls Out All The Stops on Raw Milk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the findings of their 13-year review on raw milk Tuesday, stating that fresh milk is 150 times more dangerous than pasteurized milk. They claim that states where raw milk is sold have ...
Read More »How to get in Shape and Stay in Shape – It’s Easier than you Think
In America today, far too many people are out of shape and at risk of contracting a serious illness or disease, simply because they are not fit. It seems to be almost a national epidemic or, at the very least, ...
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