(Natural News) A team of researchers from Kuopio, a city in forest-rich Finland, conducted a study linking frequent visits to green spaces to lower use of certain prescription drugs. The 10 researchers from the department of health security at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare wanted to find out if the amount of residential […]

(Natural News) Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB announced on Thursday, Jan. 12, that it has identified a deposit of more than one million metric tons (1.102 million tons) of rare earth elements, by far the largest known deposit of such minerals in Europe. LKAB announced that the deposit was found in Kiruna, the northernmost city […]

(Natural News) Vinegar is a pantry staple that has many uses. You should stock up on vinegar before SHTF because this useful ingredient can also be used for cleaning around your home and treating minor medical emergencies. (h/t to PrepperWebsite.com) Even if disaster doesn’t strike, vinegar is a must-have in your kitchen because this ingredient is […]

(Natural News) Horticulturists, gardening enthusiasts and sustainability advocates from across the continents agree that gardening provides cognitive, emotional, physical and social benefits. Read on to know the science behind all these benefits of gardening for mental health and well-being. Cognitive benefits A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health reported significantly […]

(Natural News) Do you want to prep before SHTF but you’re worried about drawing attention to yourself? If you want to avoid unwanted attention, try stealth prepping to prepare for unexpected disasters. (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com) Stealth prepping for discreet preppers Stealth prepping or guerilla prepping involves learning survival skills and preparing for survival scenarios while also being […]

(Natural News) The energy-saving benefits of insulating your home against the elements might not be as worthwhile as we have all been led to believe, a new study has found. Policy experts from the University of Cambridge looked at loft and wall insulation setups in England and Wales to see for how long and how […]

(Natural News) With Russian gas via the Nord Stream pipelines now a thing of the past, Germany will face extremely high energy costs well into the future, says German Finance Minister Christian Lindner. In an interview with Bild, Lindner admitted that the loss of Russian energy could be a death sentence for Germany, which will […]

(Natural News) Despite months of red flags and warnings, one in three people living in Europe are woefully unprepared for the very dark winter that is fast approaching. Klaudia Tanner, Austria’s defense minister, told German news giant Die Welt in a recent interview that one-third of Europe is going to be hit upside the head […]

(Natural News) Commercial fertilizers are not necessary to grow food. You can always use everyday items to fertilize your home garden naturally. Below are six common things that you can turn into an organic fertilizer. An organic fertilizer is a fertilizer derived from organic sources, including organic compost, cattle manures, poultry droppings and domestic sewage. Banana peel […]

(Natural News) If you want to be more self-sufficient as a prepper, you can learn how to build a modern root cellar. Modern root cellars can be used to store local food and produce from your home garden. It can also be used as storage for canned goods throughout the winter. (h/t to PreparednessAdvice.com) Benefits of […]