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12 Potent ANTICANCER agents found in edible plants

January 30, 2024 -

Hallmark features of cancer include the ability to evade apoptosis (programmed cell death), induce angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow), replicate limitlessly, produce growth signals that are self-sufficient, be insensitive to anti-growth signals, invade nearby tissue and metastasize (spread to another part of the body).

Fortunately, studies show that naturally occurring bioactive compounds from plants, also known as phytochemicals, ...

Study: Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs allowed flowers to grow on the planet

September 22, 2023 -

Details of the study were published in the journal Biology Letters.

After an asteroid struck Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula 66 million years ago, Earth lost at least three-quarters of its species, along with all non-avian dinosaurs.

Experts call this devastating period the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) mass extinction event.

New modeling showed that, even amid widespread devastation, angiosperms or the major families of flowering plants were adaptable enough ...

Food Security: The best crops to grow in an edible garden

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Container gardens, grow bag gardens, hydroponic kits, pots on a windowsill and window boxes, vertical gardens and many other innovative and sustainable growing techniques are already being used by city dwellers who simply want to grow their food and get the healthiest, highest-quality crops possible because they know exactly how it was grown. They save plenty of money as well. (Related: Survival tips: How to keep food on the table during a GLOBAL FAMINE.)

Here are different ...

Food supply tips: How to forage for edible nuts for your survival stockpile

May 03, 2023 -

When SHTF, you can forage for different kinds of nuts to add to your food stockpile. Despite their small size, nuts are great superfoods because they are nutritious and delicious. Nuts are rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, protein and other beneficial vitamins. They also have a long shelf life when properly stored. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com)

Below are some easy-to-find nuts you can forage for to secure your food supply.Acorns

Raw acorns are bitter because they ...

Foraging tips: 17 Wild foods to forage for your winter stockpile

February 02, 2024 -

There are many benefits of learning how to forage, such as getting free food in the form of wild edibles. Foraging can also be fun for the whole family. It's also a good way to exercise, and foraging is one way to reconnect with nature.

And while foraging in winter seems harder compared to foraging in late summer, there are still plenty of wild edibles to harvest once you know where to look.

When SHTF, knowing how to forage year-round can also help you find food ...

Dive into the world of berry foraging: Unravel the secrets to spotting and gathering Mother Nature’s sweet treasures

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Berries are a nutritious source of vitamins and minerals. If you don't have a home garden, you can harvest wild berries once you learn how to forage safely. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com)Best berries for foraging

Wild berries are elusive and they only appear for a short period during the summer and fall. If you want to forage wild berries, remember that their period of perfect ripeness moves quickly to a state of over-ripeness, meaning you only have a few weeks of harvesting....

13 Things to add to your to-do list for summer gardening

June 29, 2023 -

Organize, sharpen, sanitize and restore your gardening tools

Sharp-rust-free tools will make your gardening tasks much easier – whether it means digging into the soil or cutting through weeds.

If you keep your tools in good shape, you won't need to replace them as often.

Remove any rust or build-up that might be corroding them. Once the tarnish is removed, add a coat of boiled linseed oil to help stop the oxidation process. For shovels and trowels, you can use a handheld ...

Growing your own food: Gardening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced gardeners

May 22, 2023 -

Science-backed resources

Your local extension office is one of the best authoritative resources backed by arboretums or botanical gardens and universities. For instance, with a vast network of 250 county Extension offices, 616 Extension agents, and 343 subject-matter specialists, the expertise provided by AgriLife Extension is available to every resident in every Texas county.

When searching for information online, add the word "extension" to your search. The search engine ...

Cancer-fighting herbs: Queen Anne’s lace found to be effective against skin and cervical cancer

June 22, 2023 -

Queen Anne's lace is a versatile herb with a long history of use as medicine. For centuries, natural healers have used it as a natural remedy for various ailments, such as digestive disorders, kidney and bladder problems, and edema. But recent studies have found an even more compelling role for Queen Anne's lace in modern medicine: According to two separate reports, Queen Anne's lace can also be used to treat an even bigger health issue, namely, cancer.Facts about Queen ...

Bill Gates organization partners with biotech company to develop needle-free mRNA vaccine WAFER for taking under the tongue

December 22, 2023 -

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), which works with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has partnered with a company called Jurata Thin Film, Inc. (Jurata) to develop a thermostable mRNA (modRNA) vaccine film that a doctor, behaving like a religious priest, will be able to place into the mouth of a patient as a rite of passage into "immunity."

Instead of patients having to continue rolling up their sleeve for a penetrating pharmaceutical injection, ...

Boost your intake of vitamin A with pumpkin, a healthy, versatile superfood

November 17, 2023 -

Pumpkin: A natural source of vitamin A

Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that belongs to the same plant family as cucumbers and melons. It's technically a fruit since it contains seeds.

However, in terms of nutrition, pumpkin is more like a vegetable.

Pumpkins are usually round and orange, although their size, shape and color can vary depending on the variety. They have a thick outer rind that’s smooth and ribbed and a stem that connects the pumpkin to its leafy ...

You will eat ze bugs! Switzerland brainwashing kids to eat INSECTS

May 04, 2023 -

In a May 2 report, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recounted an event organized in a middle school in Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland. Students at the school gathered around a table laden with snacks made of insects. They then scooped the bug smorgasbord consisting of spiced mealworms, paprika-dusted crickets and crackers that contained cricket powder.

"It doesn't taste like a bug. It just tastes like what it's seasoned with," said 13-year-old Ana Munoz, who was eating ...

Food freedom: Gardening options for self-sufficient preppers

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According to Survivopedia, gardening can be adapted to nearly any available space – whether you have a rural property with sprawling plots of land or a tiny apartment with just a windowsill and no backyard.Vertical gardening

You can make the most of limited space, such as balconies, patios or small gardens, by growing plants – including flowers, herbs and vegetables – vertically. With the right setup and care, vertical gardens can help create privacy screens, reduce the risk ...

Study: Adolescent cannabis use in US increased by 245% over 20 years

May 08, 2023 -

With a peak in 2011, the majority of intentional misuse/abuse ingestions occurred in males (58.3 percent) and more than 80 percent of all reported exposure cases occurred in young people aged 13 to 18.

Older age groups had a greater number of severe medical outcomes compared to younger age groups. Major or life-threatening exposures (including those resulting in death) were more common in males as well, with the most dramatic rise occurring from 2017 to 2020.

Cannabis, ...

10 Medicinal plants you should have in your home garden

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These plants or herbs are easy to grow, harvest and use, and are versatile enough to use for other applications. (Related: Prepper medicine: 9 Medicinal herbs to plant in your home garden.)Calendula or marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Medicinal uses: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antispasmodic (eases cramps), demulcent (soothes and protects irritated or inflamed internal tissue), emmenagogue (stimulates and regulates menstrual flow), emollient (moisturizer) ...

BEE WARNED! Contaminants in bee products pose serious health risks

June 14, 2023 -

These products that stem from apiculture (bee-keeping) include bee bread or bee pollen, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly. But various contaminants such as pesticides can sully the health benefits of these, with a study in Food and Chemical Toxicology zooming in on this matter. The study authors from Hungary conducted a review of literature centering on the four apicultural products.

"Honey bees are important pollinators in most ecosystems, which are endangered by certain ...

Chemicals from CAR TIRES could be contaminating your dinner plate foods

May 10, 2023 -

Researchers out of Vienna warn that particulates from cars get left behind on roads and blown about and moved around by winds and rain, eventually settling in the soils where food is grown.

Farms that utilize wastewater and sewage sludge, also known as "biosludge," as "fertilizers" are also heavily contaminated with all sorts of contaminants, many of which end up inside the portions of plants consumed by animals and people.

On average, according to the team from the ...

Tips for responsibly and safely foraging and hunting for food

June 07, 2023 -

Scouting for food in the wild may seem easy at first, but foraging is more than just walking around in the woods and spotting delicious berries. Foraging requires a good knowledge of the environment and a little bit of practice in the wild.

Let's look at some basic rules and guidelines and tips for a successful foraging experience.Know the edible plants in your area

The first thing you need to do is research on what grows wild near you and could potentially offer ...

Why moringa deserves to be included in your daily diet

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But don't let its appearance fool you, as moringa is also dubbed "miracle tree" because it can grow well in extreme climates and survive long periods of drought. Its leaves, pods and seeds are all edible and contain essential nutrients that the body needs.

The edible seeds contain a high amount of oleic acid – a beneficial fatty acid also found in olive oil. The leaves are rich in calcium, protein, potassium, iron, zinc and vitamins A, B and C.

Moreover, moringa's ...