The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI): Perhaps a few years ago we would have laughed at the preppers who insisted that a huge-scale disaster could be just around the corner. Most of us aren’t laughing anymore. The world, as we once knew it, is no more. It feels like we are surrounded … Continue reading A list of medical supplies you need to be stockpiling NOW before SHTF
Bitter melon is used by many traditional healers to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and stimulate menstruation
Contrary to its name, the bitter melon is, in fact, sweet for your health. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is an herbaceous annual vine that has fragrant yellow flowers and produces an elongated fruit that is harvested for food while immature. The oblong fruit resembles a wrinkly cucumber with white or green skin, which gradually turns to yellow or … Continue reading Bitter melon is used by many traditional healers to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and stimulate menstruation
How to prevent bug bites in the wild
Outdoor activities can be fun and exciting, but it also means that you may have to deal with pesky bugs. On the other hand, during a survival scenario the last thing you want to do is look for ways to get rid of various insects that bite and sting. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) To prevent mosquito bites, … Continue reading How to prevent bug bites in the wild
Herbal remedies to treat ear infections
There are natural ways to relieve symptoms of ear infections. You need not resort to antibiotics, which may or may not be effective. There is data that suggest that mild ear infections (otherwise called acute otitis externa) usually go away on their own and do not improve with antibiotics. However, you can help speed up the recovery … Continue reading Herbal remedies to treat ear infections
Time for a second serving: Garlic and onions reduce the effects of a high-fat diet
For thousands of years, cultures around the world have recognized and utilized the amazing healing benefits of garlic and onions. As far back as 1500 B.C., the Egyptians prescribed garlic to treat a multitude of ailments, including everything from abnormal growths and parasitic infections, to a general feeling of being mentally or physically unwell. The … Continue reading Time for a second serving: Garlic and onions reduce the effects of a high-fat diet
Everything you need to know about candida overgrowth
You may never have heard of the term “candida overgrowth,” but that doesn’t mean that you haven’t been affected by it. In fact, the combination of a standard Western diet and a lifetime of antibiotic consumption have left most of us battling this condition without even being aware of it. A quick glance at the shocking … Continue reading Everything you need to know about candida overgrowth
How to solve your medical problems using herbal remedies instead of toxic OTC medicines
You might not know it, but you are locked in a vicious cycle where the over-the-counter (OTC) prescription drugs you take are keeping you from achieving true health. An article on Survivopedia recommends completely dropping the harmful medicine for natural, safer, and actually effective herbal means of healing. OTC drugs are much more dangerous than the symptoms they … Continue reading How to solve your medical problems using herbal remedies instead of toxic OTC medicines
Clinical trials show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for asthma
According to a review, patients with asthma may soon find relief thanks to a form of alternative medicine called acupuncture. The paper reviewed several clinical trials and outcome studies concerning cases that used acupuncture to treat asthma. It is of note that none of the trials had a large sample size. The authors also encountered problems often … Continue reading Clinical trials show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for asthma
14 must-consume vegetables to stay healthy and fight disease
We all know that eating a lot of fruits and vegetables is good for you, but do you know which ones are a must? It is true that no single vegetable provides all the nutrients you need, but there are definitely some veggies that are better than others. The celebrities of the vegetable world, if … Continue reading 14 must-consume vegetables to stay healthy and fight disease
How to make cheap, but very effective, DIY mosquito traps
Summer usually means going camping or hiking, but pesky mosquitoes can take the fun out of these activities. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net) Aside from feeding on your blood and causing itchy bites, mosquitoes also spread diseases like encephalitis, malaria, and West Nile fever. Only female mosquitoes require blood and they are attracted to body heat, carbon dioxide, dark clothing, … Continue reading How to make cheap, but very effective, DIY mosquito traps
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