Voters in Portland, Oregon, achieved a solid victory against the local government, after the former defeated a city-wide water fluoridation measure with 60% of the voters saying “NO!” to the practice of adding toxic fluoride chemicals to their water supply. While the defeat of the measure infuriated fluoride-pushing doctors and dentists, the result is a huge […]

Researchers have just determined that flavonoids extracted from common onions slow the rate of colon cancer growth in mice just as effectively as chemotherapy. Moreover, while the LDL cholesterol of the mice subjects on chemo went up, the LDL levels of mice on onion extract actually dropped. In this study, researchers fed three groups of […]

Now that the whole world is aware that glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic to humans,” thanks to an announcement made by the World Health Organization (WHO), health-conscious customers are now becoming more aware of the ill effects this chemical has on humans. Despite the rising awareness on the issue, however, most people remain ignorant to the […]

While the United States government continues to condemn raw dairy products like a plague, several European countries have done just the opposite — by installing unpasteurized milk vending machines. Thanks to current research promoting the exceptional health benefits of raw dairy, Europe has now begun to promote it through these innovative installations. Food freedom in the “land of the […]

(Homesteading.news) It’s that time of year again when we’re ready to put seeds and seedlings back in the ground to grow the food we’ll eat, can and store for the coming year. And while there are lots of choices regarding which vegetables and fruits you ought to be growing, there are some staple foods that […]

Weight loss, poor sleeping habits, premature aging and chronic pain are unfortunate realities that plague American life. These hurdles can often be overcome with a change in lifestyle and eating habits, but many people don’t know where to begin. Anyone seeking to improve their general well-being through natural remedies would be well-advised to attend this […]

The inexpensive and widely known cabbage, a close relative of other leafy greens, such as broccoli, lettuce and cauliflower, has long been used as a medicinal plant by ancient civilizations in the past. Ancient Greeks, for instance, would regularly use cabbage or cabbage juice to treat constipation or mushroom poisoning. The Ancient Egyptians, on the other hand, consumed cabbage […]

Many conventional bug sprays nowadays use DEET, a slightly yellow, oil-based neurotoxic chemical, as their active ingredient. While it may seem to work well against annoying critters at home, DEET has also been shown to cause skin allergies, fatigue, muscle pain and even memory loss for some! If you really want to protect yourself and your family against […]

Turmeric has been known to be a potent spice by ancient civilizations. Today, Western scientists are finally discovering what others have known for centuries. The shock isn’t that turmeric is helpful and effective, it is the degree to which it is helpful and effective—in many cases more so than prescription drugs that produce horrific side […]

(Homesteading.news) Energy bars have been around long enough that we can no longer call them a “fad.” But have you priced them lately? Some companies are pretty proud of their energy bars, that’s for sure, and many of them don’t really taste that great. While a good energy bar is worth its weight in gold […]

The cannabis plant is one of the most versatile plants imaginable. Modern media has portrayed cannabis as a mind-altering narcotic used only by losers, hippies and/or the most dysfunctional members of society. However, times are a-changing. With decriminalization and increased acceptance of the plant, people everywhere are beginning to recognize that cannabis has literally dozens […]

The human body is vastly complex and amazing at the same time. Scientists and health experts have been studying its various functions for centuries. The so-called father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, wrote some 70 books detailing in a scientific manner many diseases and their treatments following his observations more than 2,400 years ago. Today, through […]

Five years after the meltdown of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power plant, three former top executives of the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) have been indicted on charges of criminal negligence, according to The New York Times. “The three executives — Tsunehisa Katsumata, 75; Sakae Muto, 65 (no relation to Ruiko Muto); and Ichiro Takekuro, […]

(Homesteading.news) You’ve decided it’s time to make the move to a little parcel of land outside the city so you can finally fulfill a long-time dream: Creating a slice of heaven on earth in your own mold that will give you independence, confidence and no small amount of freedom. You want to grow food, raise […]

Researchers from the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) in Ireland have discovered that coconut oil effectively inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria that can cause cavities and mouth infections, without any harmful side effects. The team added enzymes to coconut and several other oils to mimic how these oils would normally be processed during digestion. They then applied the […]