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Buyers beware: Turmeric products are often contaminated with lead

10 days ago -

Lead used to be a contaminant in turmeric, the unique spice that gives curry its beautiful golden color. Researchers traced the contamination to Bangladesh, and their report detailed how lead-adulterated turmeric was slowly poisoning people who used the spice. (h/t to Vox.com)

Lead is a neurotoxin and it can cause premature deaths and lifelong negative side effects. Experts warn that "there is no safe level of lead exposure" and data suggests that any lead causes ...

Study: Curcumin in turmeric STARVES CANCER CELLS to death

August 29, 2023 -

Over 4,500 published peer-reviewed studies have shown curcumin to prevent cancer progression through a variety of mechanisms – by reducing inflammation, preventing chemical stress from radiotherapy and chemotherapy, shutting down cancer-promoting pathways and interfering with the growth and development of malignant cells.

Most recently, a study has shown that curcumin starves cancer cells to death by restricting the ability of cancer cells to extract much-needed energy in ...

Curcumin in turmeric found to suppress cancer growth in clinical trials

November 21, 2023 -

As a culinary ingredient, turmeric is widely known as the spice that gives Indian curry its signature hue. It is also promoted as a dietary supplement that helps with a variety of conditions, such as allergies, arthritis, depression, digestive disorders, liver disease and respiratory infections.

Besides its relation to curry, turmeric's claim to fame comes from its long history of medicinal use. A staple herb in Ayurvedic Medicine – one of the world's oldest medical ...

12 Useful medicinal herbs to grow in your home garden

July 25, 2023 -

Below are 12 herbs with many medicinal uses that you can find in the wild or grow in your home garden. (h/t to PrepperFortress.com)Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

Alfalfa is often used as feed for livestock because it is full of nutrients.

Alfalfa is considered the "father of all plants," and its roots can grow 20 to 30 feet deep. It contains a lot of protein for a plant.

Alfalfa contains vitamin K and other essential nutrients, such as vitamin C, copper, folate ...

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 ...

7 Best herbs for lowering blood cholesterol naturally

February 15, 2024 -

For instance, cholesterol is a crucial component of cell membranes that helps balance fluidity and permeability. It is also a necessary component for the production of different hormones and the fat-soluble vitamin E.

The cholesterol that spreads throughout your body via your blood comes either from the food that you eat or your liver. While the liver normally only produces enough cholesterol, genetics and an unhealthy lifestyle can cause your liver to produce more....

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 ...

Essential spices and herbs for your food stockpile

a month 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 ...

WHO calls for “simulation” to prepare for next global pandemic

June 13, 2023 -

The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), a body convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), has called for a global pandemic simulation. 

The proposed simulation exercise would involve Members of the States and key stakeholders, assessing the draft accord and International Health Organization (IHR) amendments before finalization and adoption in 2024. It is expected to take place later this year, offering insights into the strength, equity, coherence and ...

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 ...

Try these simple tests to check for adulteration of food, beverages, and spices

June 28, 2023 -

Milk may be thinned with water or contaminated with starch or detergent

To test for water in milk, put a drop of milk on a polished slanting surface. Pure milk will either stay put or flow slowly, leaving a white trail behind. Milk that is adulterated with water will flow immediately without leaving a mark.

To test for detergent in milk, take 5 to 10 ml of the milk sample with an equal amount of water and shake the contents thoroughly. If the milk is adulterated with detergent, ...

This science-backed NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC cocktail is known to help fight off infections

February 14, 2024 -

Here is an example of a natural remedy that can be of great help to you all year round. Science has proven that the four natural antibiotics that make up this now-viral remedy can offer sufficient protection against common infections.The power of ginger, honey, turmeric and vanilla as natural antibiotics

The miracle remedy shared by TikTok star Armen Adamjan of "creative explained" – a concoction made of ginger, turmeric, honey and vanilla – has been hailed as the "most ...

Trump thanks former rival DeSantis for RAISING FUNDS for his campaign

4 days ago -

During an fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago on the evening of April 11 that followed a day of campaigning, Trump made special mention of DeSantis' pledge. According to the presumptive GOP nominee for the 2024 presidential election, the Florida governor reportedly pledged to raise money for Trump's upcoming battle with President Joe Biden.

"Today, I heard very nice things. I heard he’s going to campaign very hard for me. And he’s going to raise a lot of money for me," said Trump. "Ron, ...

Food storage: Containers for storing wheat berries for optimal shelf life

7 days ago -

Wheat seeds or wheat berries are true whole grains that will keep you healthy. They are a great source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, healthy fats, protein, phytochemicals, minerals and vitamins A, B, C, E and K.

Wheat berries are thick, short grains that look similar to brown rice. Industrious preppers grind them into whole wheat flour for baking – not purchasing them in bulk in the form of flour.

When boiled, cooked wheat berries have a chewy, subtly nutty and earthy ...

Brace for impact

February 08, 2024 -

(Article by James Howard Kunstler republished from Kunstler.com)

Do you realize the danger of exposing Americans to what this Putin might say? Hearing him express his thoughts about the world situation in a leisurely format — which Putin does regularly among his own people (I’ve seen him do it!) — is liable to inform Americans that their own political leadership is a party of mental illness.

Even without this new provocation of a Carlson / Putin colloquy, folks ...

Class action lawsuit calls out AT&T for aiding cellphone thieves for profit

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Swedish government calls for population to be READY FOR WAR with Russia

January 15, 2024 -

Sweden, with its policy of armed neutrality, has not been involved in hostilities since the Napoleonic era more than 200 years ago. But now, conservative Minister of Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin is warning Sweden about the possibility of conflict with Russia as it urges the population to join volunteer defense organizations. (Related: Germany to permanently deploy 4,800 troops in Lithuania – the first German foreign troop deployment since World War II.)

"There could ...

You’re paying for the Israel war. You’ll also pay for the refugees

November 21, 2023 -

(Article by Ryan McMaken republished from Mises.org)

By employing what is essentially the carpet-bombing approach, Tel Aviv has made the choice of adopting a policy that is sure to produce hundreds of thousands of refugees—or perhaps even more than a million. Indeed, many in the Israeli regime are motivated to maximize refugees, and push Gazans out of the country altogether using the Orwellian phrase "voluntary migration."

On a military, tactical level, the Israeli ...

Biden considering asking Congress for $100 BILLION in additional funds for Ukraine

October 11, 2023 -

The White House is currently drawing up plans to ask Congress to release a "big package" of military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine immediately amid concerns that a massive spending package could damage Biden's chances of being reelected in November 2024. (Related: RIGGED: Lobbying group with deep ties to military-industrial complex behind articles demanding MORE TAXPAYER MONEY for Ukraine.)

"The 'big package' idea is firmly supported by many throughout the administration," ...

Prepping tips for the disabled: 4 Useful items for preppers with mobility issues

18 days ago -

Note that these items may be more useful for someone with a temporary disability, like a fractured arm or a sprained ankle, not a permanent injury that requires crutches or a wheelchair.

Regardless of the cause of your mobility issue, having tools like a rolling office chair or wagon can help because it can help you get around at home or make it easier to lift heavy items.A dolly cart

Most people often use dolly carts to move heavy stacks of boxes. But a dolly cart ...