If you’re shoveling snow this winter, there’s not much chance you’ll become stranded in a blizzard. But if you’re adventuring with back country hiking, skiing, sledding, snow boarding, snow shoeing, climbing, or merely meandering in the woods, it’s prudent to learn survival techniques. Winter storms can manifest unexpectedly. And, if you’re not prepared, bitterly cold weather and wind can quickly cause hypothermia and frostbite. Knowing […]

For the past eight years, we have seen the size and scope of the federal government explode. Barack Obama and the statists inside of his administration have dragged our country down a path of tyranny, and all the while, average Americans saw their personal freedoms start to disappear before their very eyes. The freedom of […]

Preparation is key for the survival of a social and economic crisis which can lead to widespread malnutrition and starvation. An epidemic with a significantly increased mortality rate could come as a direct consequence of a widespread disaster, economic collapse or nuclear attack. These risks are growing in the United States. People who are prepared […]

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 29 million American adults are living with diabetes. Another 25% have it but don’t know it. More than 86 million more are at risk. Type 2 diabetes comprises 90 – 95% of all cases.  Optimally, glucose moves correctly through”a complicated set of interactions” getting glucose into the muscle cells, reports Beforeitsnews.com. But […]

The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku. In English, this phrase means ‘forest bathing.’ And when you take a quiet, non-strenuous walk in the woods, you are being bathed in the forest’s natural cure. Keep in mind that ‘forest bathing’  is a leisurely stroll, not a mountain hike or rock climb, and, according to Inc.com, this action produces profound benefits. It can help […]

Our lymphatic system runs parallel to the circulatory system, transporting the larger molecules that our veins can’t. Lymphatic tissue, vessels and nodes are located in our bone marrow, tonsils, above the collar bone, under the arms, in the abdomen, spleen, hip and intestinal wall, as reported by Lymphnet.org. This system contains white blood cells to fight infection and removes bodily toxins, waste and other molecules too large […]

Avocados . . . just the word can bring the memory of that soft, green and oh so healthy fruit that tastes like a vegetable. The unique nutritional benefits of the plant are enormous; AuthorityNutrition.com reports that avocados “contain lots of fiber and are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as B-vitamins, vitamin K, potassium, copper, vitamin […]

Neurogenesis, as explained by Highexistence.com, “is the birth of new neurons from neural stem or progenitor cells in the brain.”  It’s a cause and effect phenomena influenced by your environment, your diet, your activities and even your thoughts. Natural News reports five ways to pump up your brain matter: ” 1) Exercise. . . Getting your heart pumping and your blood […]

Oil pulling is a very simple health treatment that has been utilized as part of the Indian Aryuvedic practices for at least 5000 years. It was introduced to the West in 1992 by Ukrainian physician Dr. F. Karach. When he spoke at a USSR Academy of Science conference for oncologists and bacteriologists, Dr. Karach announced, according to Breathmd.com, that his personal daily action of oil pulling had “cured his leukemia and arthritis.” But that wasn’t […]

(Learn how to be self-reliant for FREE during the online Self Reliance Summit by clicking here) It’s no secret that living in a city increases the risk of injury. Many people retreat to the wilderness to escape the stress, pollution and traffic that plague city life. Yet just because you’re in the woods doesn’t mean […]

(Homesteading.news) Commercially produced bubble bath, shower gels and body lotions are usually packed with synthetic chemicals. Yet, herbs, flowers and fruits have long been used in beauty treatments to refresh, cleanse and soothe, without the harmful effects that chemicals can have on the skin. Home made bath products are not expensive to produce, are beneficial to […]

(Homesteading.news) If you’ve got plenty of room for your flock of chickens to roam around in then this article isn’t for you, but if you’re space-limited and you’ve got a problem with your backyard chickens staying in your back yard, then read on. Clipping your chickens’ wings is the best way to keep them local […]

Marijuana popularity is increasing by the day, as people are using it more and more for medical and recreational use. Companies that have established themselves as medical-marijuana producers under current regulations are in a position to dominate the marijuana market. But how can the average person profit from marijuana without being elbowed out by big […]

Many people have taken to growing their own marijuana. The plant is not called weed for nothing – it does grow well and prolifically in almost any soil, but there are plant pests and mildew to think about, and like all gardens, it does require some time and attention to cultivate properly. Growing marijuana is […]

(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 […]