Review of The Lost Superfoods
What I Found In The Book
Many of us are familiar with Maslov’s heirarchy of needs for human beings. Before personal safety and the need for love, […]
Herbal Extracts Series Part IX – Distillations
What on earth are herbal extracts?
There are certain health promoting compounds that can be found in the plants around us, whether they be wild or […]
The Right Way to Grow Your Garden Indoors
Let There Be Light!
One of the few things that are needed in the growing of plant life is light, sunlight or UV rays. Starting and growing […]
Self Reliant Mindset a Way of Life Part III
For anyone who has been unemployed, when you are low on funds there is a myopic view that comes over you that tunnels your vision to […]
Must Do List for Your Gardening Prep
Now is the time to get your “rows” in order! Pardon the pun, but for us gardeners late winter early spring is an exciting time of […]
Easy Winter Tasks for an Abundant Spring Garden
For most parts of the US, this has been a banner year for storms, and precipitation that was sorely needed after years of drought. In fact, […]
Herbal Extracts Series Part VIII – Oxymels
What on earth are herbal extracts?
There are certain health promoting compounds that can be found in the plants around us, whether they be wild or […]
Herbal Honeys – Homemade Cough Syrup
Honey in old medicinal texts of all varieties have been considered to be helpful in the health activities in […]
Self Reliant Mindset a Way of Life Part II
Coming to terms with the survival mindset is often the first hurdle that newbie Self Reliance Adherents (a.k.a. preppers) must overcome. Getting beyond that shock that […]
Diseases We Have that the Pioneers Didn’t
Modern advancements have been a literal God-send to all who live today. Inventions, knowledge acquirement, and technical capabilities are miraculous in all aspects of looking at […]
Chocolate for Valentines – A Good Idea?
So it’s Valentine’s Day!
Whether you are in a relationship or you are all by your lonesome, chocolates have been the go to for a couple centuries […]
Self Reliant Mindset a Way of Life Part I
The terms of – prepping, survivalism, emergency preparedness, disaster readiness – have been equated by the powers that be with nutcases and conspiracy theorist wearing tin […]
Herbal Honeys – Herbal How To
The recipes below can use “cold” and “hot”preparation methods. You’ll note that we […]
Herbal Honeys – Lavender Infused Honey
Honey in old medicinal texts of all varieties have been considered to be helpful in the health activities in […]
Herbal Extracts Series Part VII – Herbal Honeys
What on earth are herbal extracts?
There are certain health promoting compounds that can be found in the plants around us, whether they be wild or […]
Hot Infusions – Conditions Digestion Related
There are so many herbs that lay claim to aiding digestion or easing […]
Hot Infusions – Conditions Cholesterol
High cholesterol is another health problem that can be managed with a strict […]
Hot Infusions – Conditions Blood Sugar
Some people are able to manage their diabetes by going on a strict […]
Alternatives to Big Pharma Pain Meds
As someone who has dealt with chronic pain for as long as 20+ years, being able to alleviate the pain being experienced is worth a pocket […]
Growing Medicinal Herbs from Seed
Giving the props where they are deserved… the original article can be found here – by Juliet Blankespoor “Guidelines to Growing Medicinal Herbs from Seed”
Bravo […]
10 Things To Do To Prepare for Hard Times Ahead
Lessons from the past tend to save us all a bit of pain and and spare us a world of hurt. Most of those in our […]
Herbal Vinegars – Tulsi and Damiana Sipping Vinegar
The recipes below use “cold” preparation methods. You’ll note that we recommend organic […]
Herbal Vinegars – Strawberry Mint
The recipe below makes about 2 cups and will fit in one 32 ounce mason jar.
Herbal Vinegars – Fire Cider
This yields a spicy, sweet and tangy tonic that truly lives up to its name. I make a batch […]
Herbal Extracts Series Part VI – Herbal Vinegars
What on earth are herbal extracts?
There are certain health promoting compounds that can be found in the plants around us, whether they be wild or […]