Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 600,000 people each year. It’s also one of the most costly diseases to treat, resulting in more than $100 billion spent annually on the most common form of heart disease, coronary heart disease. Because heart disease is so […]

(Homesteading.news) As El Nino quickly fades, forecasters around the country agree that will mean warmer temperatures earlier this year and with them, warmer soil. That’s great news for homesteaders who depend on bountiful harvests to feed our families through the long winter months. Though soil will still need a bit of time to dry out, Agriculture.com […]

Cannabis-infused butter, or cannabutter as it is often referred to, is a simple and common way to introduce a food with medicinal compounds into your diet. It can be a little tricky to make, since it involves separating the active ingredients (the cannabinoids) from cannabis and infusing it with a solvent such as butter. In […]

What is the scientific method? Here is how the Free Dictionary defines the process: “The principles and empirical processes of discovery and demonstration considered characteristic of or necessary for scientific investigation, generally involving the observation of phenomena, the formulation of a hypothesis concerning the phenomena, experimentation to demonstrate the truth or falseness of the hypothesis, and a […]

The next time you do your groceries, you better stock up on black beans — research has now shown that aside from having powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, black beans also contain a variety of health benefits that could rival even the most nutritionally-packed supplements. Black beans are rich in antioxidants. Black beans’ medical potency could largely be attributed […]

It amazingly difficult to get trustworthy information in a world that is geared towards you buying whatever the biggest seller is offering. The ability to pull oneself out of that (even to have the desire and wherewithal to want to do that) is a truly admirable feat. Eating is as vital to our survival as […]

Summer is a time when mosquitoes, ants, fleas and flies cloud the air and pave the streets. Many people douse themselves with sprays laced with various harmful, synthetic chemicals just to get rid of these pests. However, while anti-pest sprays do an excellent job of killing unwanted bugs, they also do an excellent job of gradually […]

Since the discovery of tea, the Chinese have embraced and seamlessly woven it into their culture. As it was spread across the world by those traders who encountered it, tea has become a critical element (and sometimes stereotype of certain cultures around the world). For example, bringing up Japan may evoke images of the socially […]

(Bugout.news) Unbeknownst to most Americans is the fact that our “farm-to-fork” logistical food chain is extremely fragile, thanks to modern-day technology and the business practices of the nation’s food retailers. What’s more, this vulnerability is well-known to the federal government, as food and agriculture is included as one of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors identified […]

(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – You’ve probably heard the chatter around how a handful of unusual foods are must-eat nutritional powerhouses – and wondered how you’ll ever get your kids to try kale or chia seeds. But you don’t have to stress over how to incorporate the latest health food fads into your family’s diet in order to […]

Hemp seeds come from the hemp plant (cannabis sativa), a fibrous species of plant most well-known for its historical use in making textiles, rope and paper. Hemp and its derived seeds are not the same plant as its THC potent cousin, marijuana. Hemp has been grown and used extensively in all parts of the world […]

My best friends are chickens now, but I’ve spent plenty time with a few independent felines. According to Smithsonian Magazine, cats were domesticated 12,000 years ago, right around the time man began to organize his foodstuffs – primarily grains. The cats came meandering and moved in for a meal. The people suddenly had rodent control, therefore both parties […]

Turmeric is one of the most researched organic substances in the world because of its remarkable natural healing properties. The spice is widely used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine, and is responsible for curry’s yellow tint. Its primary active component, curcumin, has been the subject of over 5,600 peer reviewed and published studies. Now, […]

Make no mistake. Lead is a neurotoxin and can cause serious and irreversible damage. Children are the most vulnerable. Exposure can happen by inhalation of fumes or dust, eating paint chips, playing with contaminated toys or on contaminated land.  Lead exposure can happen by washing their hands, taking a bath, eating food cooked in contaminated water and drinking a […]

(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – With 2015 breaking records as one of the warmest years ever in the U.S., you’ll soon be seeing an unhappy side-effect of the mild weather; more deer will be browsing your backyard when the weather gets warm. Most of us have seen more acorns, a bumper crop in fact, that provided deer with […]