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Here’s how GINGER helps ease anxiety (recipes included)

May 26, 2023 -

A study published July 2017 in the Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research outlined the anxiety-reducing effects of ginger in animal studies. The study authors compared ginger extract with the anti-anxiety drug diazepam by administering both in laboratory mice. They also administered ginger extract to the mice in varying doses.

The researchers from Iran found that the mice groups given ginger extract had lower levels of anxiety based on tests, compared to ...

3 Health benefits of cranberries, a Thanksgiving staple (recipes included)

November 21, 2023 -

Cranberries have also been linked to a number of impressive health benefits as they can help do the following:Reduce inflammation

Cranberries are packed with antioxidants. In fact, when it comes to fruits, they rank just below blueberries, the so-called king of antioxidants, in antioxidant potency. Those antioxidants help reduce chronic inflammation, which contributes to the development of several chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Prepper recipes: How to make bread without an oven like the pioneers did

May 18, 2023 -

In the past, pioneers learned how to make bread without an oven.

When SHTF, you can make no-oven bread using the recipes below. (h/t to PreparedSurvivalist.org)Bannock bread

Frying pan bread is more commonly known as bannock bread. The recipe is simple, but you have to be careful so you don't burn the bannock.

Bannock, which comes from the Gaelic word bannach, was once a generic term for bread in Scotland and other areas in the British Isles, where wheat and ...

Why people love tea: A look at some herbal tea recipes for mild depression

July 03, 2023 -

Tea is hydrating. Without milk, tea is more than 90 percent water. Drinking four to six mugs of tea a day is as good for keeping you hydrated as a liter of water, reported the Daily Mail, and researchers also found no negative effects from drinking that amount of tea.

Herbal teas and black tea, especially, are great sources of potassium, which plays a central role in making sure your cells can take in the precise amount of water they need – and hence help hydrate your body....

Recipes for DIY cleaning products that can help you clean better and save money

May 09, 2023 -

Prepare your ingredients

You'll likely have most of these ingredients in your kitchen or pantry. You can easily find them in your local grocery or health food stores.

Baking soda – A natural deodorizer, baking soda is gently abrasive and works well as a scrubbing agent. Another name for baking soda is bicarbonate of soda.

Castile soap – This natural liquid soap cuts through grime and dirt and gently cleans surfaces without harsh detergents. You could use liquid dish ...

Recipes for DIY cleaning products that can help you clean better and save money

May 09, 2023 -

Prepare your ingredients

You'll likely have most of these ingredients in your kitchen or pantry. You can easily find them in your local grocery or health food stores.

Baking soda – A natural deodorizer, baking soda is gently abrasive and works well as a scrubbing agent. Another name for baking soda is bicarbonate of soda.

Castile soap – This natural liquid soap cuts through grime and dirt and gently cleans surfaces without harsh detergents. You could use liquid dish ...

8 Tips to help you manage anxiety naturally plus herbal tea recipes for anxiety relief

June 19, 2023 -

To help you manage anxiety, follow the tips listed below. (h/t to MayoClinicHealthSystem.org)Identify your triggers

Learn what situations or actions cause you stress or increase your anxiety. Take a pen and paper and list down all the things that make you anxious. (Related: Six lifestyle habits for balancing your mood and reducing anxiety.)

Identifying the causes of your anxiety will make it easier for you to assess your situation better. Once you have the primary ...

Survival foods: 5 simple, easy-to-make recipes for foods that can sustain you in emergencies

a month ago -

Hardtack

Also called hard bread, this tough biscuit is a survival food with a history going back as far as Ancient Rome.

Ingredients:

Combine all of these ingredients in a large mixing bowl. When the flour, salt and water have formed a dry bread dough, roll it out flat with a rolling pin or pat it out by hand. If the dough still has sticky spots, add more flour.

Make a 12-inch-thick dough sheet, cut it into three-inch squares and poke holes in ...

Candida overgrowth triggers your child's chronic ear infections

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Candida overgrowth triggers your child's chronic ear infections

What is candida?

How do you know your child exhibits symptoms of candida overgrowth?

Treatment

Anita is a researcher, a writer and a passionate believer in the healing power of food. Using her culinary skills ...

Healthy habits that can help improve your quality of life

June 15, 2023 -

Here are a few simple healthy habits you can add to your list of personal goals for improving your quality of life while making the most of summer. (h/t DevelopGoodHabits.com)Healthy eating habits

Healthy exercise habits

Healthy sleep habits

Healthy habits for mental health

Healthy relationship habits

Healthy electronic and social media ...

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 ...

HRS SOLUTIONS: Stock up on organic non-fat milk powder, a long-lasting source of essential nutrients

a month ago - Before disaster strikes, you need to make sure that your survival pantry or stockpile includes a variety of emergency drinks. (h/t to SurvivalFrog.com)Stay hydrated with these emergency beverages

Aside from supporting proper hydration, your emergency drink should also be able to provide you with energy, nutrients and comfort when things go south.

Some beverages, like organic non-fat milk powder or drink mixes, can also be used for bartering in a long-term survival ...

A self-sufficient legacy: 12 Useful prepping skills to teach the next generation

July 12, 2023 -

Instead of just letting them waste time on their smartphones and computers, teaching children useful skills can help them grow up into self-sufficient adults.

As a prepper, think about your life and list the practical prepping and survival skills you’ve learned as you got older. (h/t to TheEpochTimes.com)

These useful prepping skills can help your children become independent preppers before SHTF:Animal husbandry

If you have experience caring for livestock, ...

Natural and effective cleaning supplies you can use to safely disinfect your home

June 02, 2023 -

Alcohol

A 70 percent isopropyl alcohol is the most effective at killing pathogens – far better at killing bacteria and other viruses than 99 percent isopropyl alcohol.

Rubbing alcohol, just like hand sanitizer, kills the germs on your hands. Alcohol immediately kills germs on contact and disinfects surfaces for hours afterward. But you shouldn't consider cleaning your entire home using rubbing alcohol, because alcohol can evaporate off surfaces too quickly to actually neutralize ...

Survival beverages that are a must for your pantry

February 19, 2024 -

Water

To stay hydrated and maintain oral and personal hygiene during emergencies, water is the first survival beverage that comes to mind. Determine basic water needs by listing each household member's daily water requirement (including pets) – to stay hydrated and do oral and personal hygiene.

Add supplemental water requirements to cook food, wash clothes and other personal items, clean the home, water the garden plants and so on.

Learn about the best emergency ...

Prepping 101: How to clean up your home after a flood

June 16, 2023 -

Prepare ahead of time because it doesn't take much flood water to cause huge amounts of damage.

It's also important to take precautions because floodwater usually contains sewage and other disease-causing microorganisms. Aside from the water damage, you will also have to deal with various health issues.

Cleaning up may be the last thing you want to do after a flood, but the longer you wait to clean up, the worse the damage will be. This is why you should know how ...

Prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and support overall health with cranberry juice

November 27, 2023 -

You can buy cranberries as fresh or dried berries, or in juice or supplement form.Benefits of cranberries

Many studies have investigated the effects of cranberries on urinary tract infections (UTIs).Prevent urinary tract infections

Research suggests that cranberries can help prevent recurring UTIs.

UTIs are common in females older than 18. At least 60 percent of females have had at least one UTI, while up to 30 percent have had subsequent ones. Children, ...

AI anxiety is on the rise as computers get super smart

November 07, 2023 -

Although there are many benefits, AI's dramatic changes are causing a growing number of people to have significant anxiety, discomfort and fear about the uncertainty of its implications and potential risks.

AI is developing at a dizzying pace. For instance, ChatGPT-3.5 has a very wide range of abilities – including writing code for video games, Excel formulas, essays, movie scripts and poems; helping you build a cover letter or a curriculum vitae; researching topics ...

Mississippi policewoman arrested for SHOPLIFTING shoes while on duty and in uniform

2 months ago -

The Daily Mail reported on the Feb. 21 arrest of Robin Conner, 33, by members of the CPD following news of the incident. She was taken into custody and placed on administrative leave while the department investigated the matter. The CPD later confirmed her termination from the police department.

According to CPD Chief Joseph Daughtry, Conner had reportedly pilfered a pair of tennis shoes costing $140 from a Dick's Sporting Goods branch in the city. A store employee caught ...

Spice up sweet and savory dishes with nutmeg, a versatile spice that can help protect against free radical damage

November 29, 2023 -

Nutmeg is a versatile ingredient that can be used for both sweet and savory goods. It offers health benefits and contains antioxidants that can protect against free radical damage.Where does nutmeg come from?

Nutmeg comes from Myristica fragrans, a tropical evergreen tree indigenous to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas (Spice Islands) of Indonesia.

It's unclear exactly when nutmeg was first discovered, but experts say that as early as the 6th century A.D., nutmeg has ...