Pure, clean water. That’s what the ads say. But what does the lab say? When you shell out for bottled water, which costs up to 1,900 times more than tap water, you have a right to know what exactly is inside that pricey plastic bottle. Most bottled makers don’t agree. They keep secret some or … Continue reading What’s In Your Bottled Water – Besides Water?
Children’s Health in the Age of Hazardous Chemicals and Toxic Products
The mounting evidence connecting children’s exposures to environmental contaminants and serious, life-altering health problems continues to grow, confirming that toxic chemicals in air, water and food are having adverse impacts on the well-being of our kids. Visit EWG's Children's Health Initiative to learn more: https://www.ewg.org/childrenshealth/ Related Post Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health? … Continue reading Children’s Health in the Age of Hazardous Chemicals and Toxic Products
A how-to guide to harvesting rainwater
No homestead is truly off-grid and self-reliant if it doesn’t have a way to collect and store rainwater for later use. An article in The Prepping Guide shared four effective ways to harvest rainwater. The first and simplest technique is to place a rain barrel beneath a downspout. Make sure the barrel is resting on a flat surface that is … Continue reading A how-to guide to harvesting rainwater
EWG’s Tap Water Database: What’s in Your Drinking Water?
EWG's Tap Water Database: What’s in Your Drinking Water? Video Length: 1:39 minutes Related Post 5 Good Reasons You Should Avoid Fluoridated Water Life and Secrets of Water 5 Unsettling Things in Your Drinking Water Are There Drugs in Our Water Supply?
How to start an indoor garden in your apartment
With some creativity and hard work, urban preppers who live in apartments can also enjoy the many benefits of gardening. Indoor gardening is one way to combine nature’s beauty with the comfort of your apartment. Additionally, you can use design opportunities to your advantage and improve your living space with various plants. With a well-thought-out … Continue reading How to start an indoor garden in your apartment
A Venezuelan prepper reveals how he made his own self-sufficient water supply
When SHTF, you’ll need a steady source of food and potable water. Food is easy to stockpile, especially if you’re familiar with the basics of short- and long-term food storage. But do you know how to make your own self-sufficient water supply? (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Preppers are aware of the importance of having your own water supply because … Continue reading A Venezuelan prepper reveals how he made his own self-sufficient water supply
Toxic Chemicals Found in Many Common Products
There's a growing segment of the population who are shopping for natural, chemical-free products, out of concern that long term exposure to small traces of common chemicals, can be dangerous. The leader of an advocacy group says the problem is real and probably more dangerous than people think. These are products we all use every … Continue reading Toxic Chemicals Found in Many Common Products
With plastic pollution in the oceans at 16xs more than previously thought, is it even possible to clean it up?
There was a time when the sea was the go-to place for keeping the body clean and catching fresh fish free from harmful chemicals. Beach lovers didn’t think twice about swimming there because they knew it was perfectly safe, and good for their health besides. But recent figures show that those who hesitate to swim … Continue reading With plastic pollution in the oceans at 16xs more than previously thought, is it even possible to clean it up?
Community gardens: Why urban preppers are building these gardening plots
If you live in the city but you want to start prepping, don’t despair. You can start a kitchen garden in your own home, or you can join other preppers and cultivate a community garden.Community gardens have once again risen in popularity, and this is probably because most city-dwellers live in apartments or skyscrapers, with … Continue reading Community gardens: Why urban preppers are building these gardening plots
The Pacific Ocean is becoming the world’s largest trash dump
For years, the Pacific Ocean has inspired composers, painters, and writers to come up with masterpieces that praise its beauty. Sadly, these could now be things of the past. The Pacific Ocean is now one huge garbage dump that covers 600,000 square miles, no thanks to all kinds of debris — including bottles, ropes, plastic bags, fishing … Continue reading The Pacific Ocean is becoming the world’s largest trash dump
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 