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Harness the legendary power of garlic, the everyday superfood, with this simple recipe

a month ago -

Known alternatively as the "camphor of the poor," the "nectar of the gods," the "poor man's treacle" or the "stinking rose," garlic is not only a cooking staple and a flavorful, everyday superfood valued all over the world, it is also remarkable as a natural medicine.

Garlic is known for its medicinal properties, with documented evidence showing many major civilizations using it, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese and Indians.

Garlic contains many essential ...

Coffee and other natural remedies that can help you recover from a hangover

July 10, 2023 -

Here are some of the symptoms of a hangover:

Fortunately, there's something readily available that can help you recover from a hangover: coffee. But there's more to it that you need to know.Benefits of drinking coffee after a hangover

Coffee is a popular hangover remedy because it contains caffeine, a stimulant that can help with some hangover symptoms. If you need a remedy for hangover fatigue, drink a cup of coffee so ...

Watch your step: How to relieve painful toe cramps

June 30, 2023 -

If you experience toe cramps frequently, you may be dehydrated or wearing shoes that don't fit you well.5 Common causes of toe cramps

When you get a toe cramp you will feel a sudden pain, as if your big toe is curling in. It also makes the top half of your foot cramp painfully.

Toe cramps can happen to any of the digits at the end of your foot and it is always painful and unpleasant no matter which toe is cramping up.

Toe cramps happen when the muscles that ...

Essential survival fuel: Freeze-dried organic kale packed with nutrients

18 days ago -

However, having food on hand is crucial to your survival plan. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com)

If you have a home garden, you can save money by preserving excess crops so you have access to fruits and vegetables year-round. Home canning and food drying/dehydration are two great methods of food preservation. But if you don't have the time or extra space to process food at home, you can also make things easier for yourself by purchasing freeze-dried products like berries or kale....

Sweet potato flour: A healthy, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour

25 days ago -

Sweet potato flour is made from dried or dehydrated sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) tubers, which are then finely ground. It has a a slightly sweet taste that complements many cuisines. Its low protein content makes it more suitable for tender baking applications, such as cakes, muffins, pie crusts or some cookies.

It is a good source of resistant starch, which is excellent for digestive health and blood sugar management. Because of its high starch content, it is best used ...

Essential spices and herbs for your food stockpile

23 days ago - The typical survival food stockpile has versatile ingredients like beans, pasta, rolled oats, wheat and more. If you want to cook flavorful meals even in a post-STHF world, you should stock up on different herbs and spices like black pepper, cumin, garlic and turmeric.

Combining these nutritious ingredients ensures that your meals provide you with the calories you need, while also being delicious and well-seasoned. (h/t to TheProvidentPrepper.org)

The ...

9 Natural blood thinners you may already have at home

October 05, 2023 -

Cayenne pepper

Cayenne contains salicylate – a natural blood-thinning agent that’s valued for its anti-thrombosis effects. On top of that, it also contains capsaicin, which has been proven to possess lipid-lowering, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic and anti-obesity properties in several studies, as indicated in a study published in the Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. For these reasons, cayenne is often taken in capsule form to promote cardiovascular health and blood ...

5 Herbal remedies for the common cold and flu

a month ago -

A cold is a minor infection that affects the nose and throat and can be caused by any one of over 200 respiratory viruses. The predominant cause of the common cold are the rhinoviruses, which are some of the smallest viruses in existence.

The common cold is highly contagious and causes symptoms like cough, clogged or runny nose, sneezing and a scratchy throat. It can also cause fever in infants and young children. (Related: Common cold can help boost immunity against COVID, ...

How to stay cool if you lose power during a heatwave

July 19, 2023 -

Drink lots of water

Regardless of whether you have power or not, drink as much water as possible. Staying hydrated will not only help you feel better, but it will help your body work more efficiently.

If you feel thirsty, dizzy or develop a headache, it's your cue to drink some water. To rehydrate, drink water that's close to room temperature, as your body will process it quicker.

You may be severely dehydrated if you experience confusion, muscle cramping, an increase ...

Natural healing: A warming apple cider vinegar recipe that helps boost your immune health

December 20, 2023 -

This winter, you can also use apple cider vinegar to make a natural remedy that offers several health benefits, such as promoting digestive health and boosting your immune system.

Detailed below is a recipe from herbal medicine educator Erica Kuo, who shares that taking the apple cider vinegar mixture can help you boost your immune health this winter.Warming spicy apple cider vinegar recipe

Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple juice. ACV is a popular ...

12 Medicinal herbs and spices that can boost the immune system

June 08, 2023 -

As you age, your immune system naturally weakens: Production of B and T cells in your bone marrow and thymus greatly decreases, and mature white blood cells (lymphocytes) in secondary lymphoid tissues gradually diminish in function. B cells are the immune cells responsible for producing antibodies, while T cells are important for antigen recognition and immunological memory. Both these cells play a huge role in keeping you safe from infectious diseases.

Because of this ...

Natural alternatives to OTC drugs for your survival medicine cabinet

August 09, 2023 -

It is worth noting that there are natural alternatives to OTC drugs when SHTF events disrupt their availability. Explore some of the key options you can stockpile.Analgesics

Affordable and available in every pharmacy, acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin are OTC analgesics that relieve minor pain from headaches, muscle aches, toothaches and menstrual cramps and reduce fever as well. Ibuprofen and aspirin are both classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)....

Protect your home with a non-toxic natural solution that’s effective against pesky insects

10 days ago -

You can also keep your home free from various pests using a DEET-free bug spray made with non-toxic ingredients like cedar oil.

As a bonus, natural products like DIY bug repellents and bug sprays are environmentally friendly because they don't contain harmful synthetic chemicals and pesticides. (h/t to Healthline.com)Natural ingredients that help repel bugs

While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires most skin-applied insect repellants to be registered ...

Protect your home with a non-toxic natural solution that’s effective against pesky insects

10 days ago -

You can also keep your home free from various pests using a DEET-free bug spray made with non-toxic ingredients like cedar oil.

As a bonus, natural products like DIY bug repellents and bug sprays are environmentally friendly because they don't contain harmful synthetic chemicals and pesticides. (h/t to Healthline.com)Natural ingredients that help repel bugs

While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires most skin-applied insect repellants to be registered ...

Wild foods you can forage and pickle for long-term storage

June 01, 2023 -

Burdock root

Try to choose roots from plants that are between two and four years old. Anything smaller than that will be too insignificant for the effort, and older roots are woody and bland. A burdock plant's age can be determined by its size.

While any vinegar can be used to pickle foraged roots, try using Japanese rice vinegar to make "yamagobo" – pickled burdock root marinated in a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Tangy, sweet and refreshingly crunchy, yamagobo ...

SALMONELLA outbreak in various states prompts RECALL of diced onion products

October 31, 2023 -

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Gills' voluntary recall of affected products in an Oct. 23 statement. The following products with used-by dates ranging between Aug. 11, 2023 and Aug. 28, 2023 were included in the recall:

The aforementioned products were sold at retailers in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Aside from these, they were also sold to food service providers, restaurants and other institutions ...

Prepping tips: How to prepare a food storage starter kit

September 18, 2023 -

Follow the tips below to get started.Food starter kit basics

To make a food storage starter kit, you will need a box that measures 19 x 13 x 7.5 inches. It should contain enough food to feed one person three meals a day for at least one month.

A box of this size should be large enough to fit at least six #10 cans. These cans are bigger than a typical can of food.

If you want your food starter kit to last longer, you may want to invest in #10 cans of dehydrated ...

America’s brutal heat wave is affecting domestic migration hotspots

August 17, 2023 -

During the past decade, the Sun Belt was the site of 75 percent of America's population growth, with the region overall now home to roughly half of the U.S. population. It is also home to 12 of the country’s 15 fastest-growing cities.

The Sun Belt is the southern part of the U.S., stretching from Florida to California and encompassing Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Nevada and Arizona along its path. Some of the major cities found in the ...

Prepper pharmacy: 17 Medicinal plants you can grow indoors year-round

January 08, 2024 -

These plants are the same ones that you would snip off a sprig or two in an outdoor garden to toss into your casseroles, homemade sauces, salads or soups. Use these plants for their essential oils or to make poultices, salves, teas and tinctures for your medicinal needs.Basil

Mothers can use basil both before and after giving birth to enhance blood circulation and facilitate the flow of breast milk. Native Americans use basil to treat insect bites and draw out venom ...

An essential guide to HEATSTROKE

August 10, 2023 -

Types of heatstroke

A heatstroke occurs when you're exposed to extremely hot conditions and your body overheats, isn't able to cool down and fails to control or regulate your body temperature properly. This is referred to as the "classic" heatstroke.

"Exertional" heatstroke happens when you perform intense or vigorous physical activity and your body overheats during exercise.

Heat exhaustion, on the other hand, is your body's response to excessive loss of water ...