In any accident, be it minor like cuts and bruises or major ones such as burns, part of the treatment is preventing infection to spread further from the affected area, and antiseptics fulfill this role. Medical supplies sure are handy, but what happens when you’ve eventually run out? Luckily, there are some ways to sterilize … Continue reading Natural antiseptics to fight infections in a SHTF scenario
A weed to some, plantain is a survivalist’s powerful medicine
Weeds are the bane of every homeowner’s existence, but a certain plant called plantain is anything but a nuisance. Also called Plantago major, plantain is a versatile plant that every prepper needs to know about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Plantain, which is different from the green bananas that are also called plantains, can be found almost anywhere. Plantain has oval-shaped … Continue reading A weed to some, plantain is a survivalist’s powerful medicine
Prepper medicine: 7 natural pain-relieving plants
There is no such thing as being too prepared in times of emergency. Stocking up on necessities such as medications will be valuable; there will come a time when medicines will be scarce, and you won’t always have them at your disposal. Luckily, there are a myriad of medicinal herbs and plants that are just … Continue reading Prepper medicine: 7 natural pain-relieving plants
Herbs for anxiety: Experts share the science behind some that are most effective
As the most common mental illness in America, almost a fifth of the population suffers from anxiety disorders each year. This feeling of fear, unease or worry can range from mild to severe and can also signify conditions such as phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anti-anxiety meds only give people even more … Continue reading Herbs for anxiety: Experts share the science behind some that are most effective
Discover these effective and NATURAL remedies for anxiety
In 2013, a whopping 8.2 million cases of anxiety were recorded in the U.K. alone. Women were twice as likely to develop an anxiety disorder compared to men. Thankfully, various studies have confirmed that there are several natural remedies that can help address anxiety. (h/t to PsychologyToday.com.) What is anxiety? The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as “an … Continue reading Discover these effective and NATURAL remedies for anxiety
Plantain, a common driveway weed, is one of nature’s most powerful medicines
t's known to pop up as a persistent weed in gardens, on lawns and even in driveway cracks. But plantain is one of the most medicinally powerful "nuisance" plants that you probably aren't taking advantage of for your health, perhaps to your own detriment. Those bushy green leaves and small, stalk-like buds bear unique nutritive … Continue reading Plantain, a common driveway weed, is one of nature’s most powerful medicines
The ‘D’-fensive Vitamin: Study Finds Vitamin D Sustains Life
We live in a culture that’s obsessed with who or what’s “the best.” What’s the best exercise? The best food? The best athlete, the best actor, the best deal, the best song, best album, best actress, best candidate, best television, best laptop, gaming system, comedian and on and on and on. So it comes as … Continue reading The ‘D’-fensive Vitamin: Study Finds Vitamin D Sustains Life
How magnesium prevents heart disease
Magnesium may be the most under-rated minerals in human nutrition. It's not only pivotal in preventing heart disease, it also prevents diabetes by helping the body properly regulate sugar metabolism. There are perhaps a thousand benefits for magnesium in the human body, and yet most people are magnesium deficient! Here, we present a fascinating collection of … Continue reading How magnesium prevents heart disease
Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
Medical marijuana users in Illinois report that their use of the substance to relieve pain has lessened or stopped their use of other prescription medications such as opioids, as reported by The Daily Mail. The small-scale study from DePaul University and Rush University suggests it could be a solution to the opioid crisis. The researchers studied 30 participants, … Continue reading Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
Tea tree oil is a mini medicine cabinet in a bottle
What mom wouldn't want a small, inexpensive, easy to keep, proven germ killer in her purse? Tea tree oil has a much wider range of use than those hand sanitizers, is natural, and goes further. Native to Australia, melaleuca alternifolia, or tea tree, has been used by the Aborigines for centuries. They would crush the leaves, … Continue reading Tea tree oil is a mini medicine cabinet in a bottle
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