Knowing about various medicinal plants can help you survive in a post-SHTF world. Preppers often use arnica or wolf’s bane, an herb with anti-inflammatory properties, to create natural remedies for pain relief. (h/t to SHTFPlan.com) What is arnica? Arnica is an herb with potent healing properties. You can use this plant to make an arnica salve, which … Continue reading Arnica salve is an herbal medicine that smart preppers keep in their emergency kits
Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid
Source: Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid by Dr. Edward Group Fats often get a bad rap, but the truth is, your body needs healthy fats for energy production, nutrient absorption, and overall cell health. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fats provide energy, maintain brain and heart health, and even help reduce inflammation in … Continue reading Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid
How to prep for the worst when you’re chronically ill or disabled
It may be considerably more difficult to prep for disaster scenarios if you have a chronic illness or a disability, but it isn’t impossible. Sometimes, a sharp mind can overcome the obstacles of the body. If you are skilled and knowledgeable enough, your chances of survival may even be greater than that of an able-bodied person … Continue reading How to prep for the worst when you’re chronically ill or disabled
Revici Selenium Cancer Treatment
The Doctor Who Cures CancerThe Revici Method is an unconventional therapy for the treatment of cancer developed by Emanuel Revici, MD. Dr. Revici believed that pathologic conditions were due to a chemical imbalance within the body that could be modified using natural substance. Revici’s cancer therapy was a nontoxic chemotherapy that used lipids, lipid-based substances, and … Continue reading Revici Selenium Cancer Treatment
Overall health starts in your gut, and gut health starts with probiotics and fiber, according to Chinese study
Numerous studies have shown that having a healthy, balanced diet is something that most people should strive for. After all, a good diet is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle that will help prevent most diseases and conditions. Now there’s a new study from China that shows how the effects of a good diet on … Continue reading Overall health starts in your gut, and gut health starts with probiotics and fiber, according to Chinese study
Blueberry juice has been proven to boost brain function
There’s nothing better than some freshly picked, organic blueberries — they’re sweet, refreshing and a delightfully delicious treat. They are a great addition to just about any breakfast food, snack or salad — and are just as good by the handful. Blueberries are also known for their myriad of healthy attributes: They’re loaded with fiber, … Continue reading Blueberry juice has been proven to boost brain function
Is cannabis the key to treating epilepsy?
Over the last few years, there have been a number of anecdotal stories about people treating their seizures, or their child’s seizures with cannabis products. Charlotte Figi and her parents have become well-known for treating her seizures with a special strain of marijuana, affectionately named “Charlotte’s Web.” Charlotte had her first seizure at just three months … Continue reading Is cannabis the key to treating epilepsy?
Natural Compounds in Grapes Could Lead Us to An Epigenetic Treatment for Depression
Recent research suggests that our diet and lifestyle can change the expression of our genes. This occurs by adjusting epigenetic marks on top of our DNA without actually making any changes to the underlying genetic sequence. For example, blueberries were found to epigenetically reduce DNA damage and drinking green tea may turn some genes on or off in women. In a … Continue reading Natural Compounds in Grapes Could Lead Us to An Epigenetic Treatment for Depression
Cannabinoids found to reduce seizures in children with epilepsy
The use of medical marijuana is starting to gain more acceptance throughout the U.S., and researchers are constantly uncovering new benefits. One recent analysis shows just how promising it could be when it comes to addressing a challenging condition in children: epilepsy.Epilepsy is more common in children than you might think, with active epilepsy affecting … Continue reading Cannabinoids found to reduce seizures in children with epilepsy
Vicious cycle: Lack of sleep causes fear and emotional reactions, which hinder sleep
Most of us have experienced the negative aspects of not having enough sleep at night. This includes, but is not limited to, emotional instability, difficulty in making decisions, and what was recently concluded in a Rutgers University study, a higher likelihood to be afraid. The researchers at Rutgers University spent a week studying and monitoring 17 students using headbands that … Continue reading Vicious cycle: Lack of sleep causes fear and emotional reactions, which hinder sleep
