Potatoes, which are rich in starch, are a staple in prepper food stockpiles. You don’t even need a huge plot of land to cultivate them. In fact, you can grow potatoes in several buckets! (h/t to ModernSurvivalOnline.com) Before you start planting potatoes in random buckets, gather these materials first: A bucket — Get a bucket that’s … Continue reading How to grow potatoes in a bucket
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
Organic fertilizer alternatives: Composted chicken litter promotes sustainable agro-ecosystems with minimal nutrient leeching
The idea of nutrient loss is a common but troublesome problem that plagues all kinds of soils. Efforts have been made by a number of institutions to combat this issue, to varying degrees of success. Yet, as a team of researchers has demonstrated, the answer could very well lie in a tool widely used by poultry … Continue reading Organic fertilizer alternatives: Composted chicken litter promotes sustainable agro-ecosystems with minimal nutrient leeching
Organic farming employs more workers than conventional farms and encourages community development, according to survey
Organic farming has gained steady ground in the U.S. farm sector over the recent years due to the growing demand for healthy food products by consumers. While conventional farming is still the more prevalent type of agriculture – yielding significantly more produce than its organic counterpart – one study suggests that organic farming may present more job opportunities down the … Continue reading Organic farming employs more workers than conventional farms and encourages community development, according to survey
The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing
Source: The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing by Dr. Edward Group Increased consumer awareness around the dangers of synthetic dyes, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and phthalates in conventional clothing is fueling a drastic revolution in the fashion industry and popular clothing stores, like H&M, Levi’s, and the Gap, are beginning to turn their attention toward producing healthier and more environmentally-friendly … Continue reading The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing
Shortcuts can kill: Learn how to can food correctly for healthy, long-term food storage
Learning how to can foods is one of the foundations of prepping, but care must be taken during the process because improperly canned foods can cost you your life. Quite simply, when it comes to canning, there are no shortcuts. If you don't think improper canning can be dangerous, you haven't heard Mike O'Connell's story. … Continue reading Shortcuts can kill: Learn how to can food correctly for healthy, long-term food storage
The top 10 benefits of living in the country
In a recent podcast Natural News founder/editor Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, took a look at what makes country living much more fulfilling and why it is a much more sustainable lifestyle that living in the city. Adams should know. He lives on a ranch in central Texas and raises goats, chickens, donkeys and other animals. He’s the inventor … Continue reading The top 10 benefits of living in the country
Healthy lifestyle proven to help prevent dementia: Four tips that work best
A new study revealed that Alzheimer’s disease can be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle, as reported by the Daily Mail. Researchers performed neurological and neuropsychological tests and monitored the cognitive abilities of 1,700 participants every six months in the “90+ Study”, which started in 2003. Autopsies were conducted upon their death.It is one of the largest … Continue reading Healthy lifestyle proven to help prevent dementia: Four tips that work best
Gardening at Home Linked to Increased Veggie Consumption
Source: Gardening at Home Linked to Increased Veggie Consumption by Dr. Edward Group Recent scientific research confirms that gardening may be linked to higher rates of vegetable eating in older populations of adults. According to a recent report from Texas A&M University and Texas State University, older populations of adults who garden are more likely to eat vegetables … Continue reading Gardening at Home Linked to Increased Veggie Consumption
Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants
Source: Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants by Dr. Edward Group Chalk up another win for organic whole foods. New research has found that organic food contains more antioxidants than conventionally-grown food and may be one of the most potent ways to fight aging, reduce oxidative stress, and support energy. Organic Food Contains More Antioxidants … Continue reading Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 