Oregano is one of the best herbs to have on hand for holistic medicine. The oil of oregano is rich in natural medicine. In fact, an astringent can be made from oregano tincture to wipe down the abrasion!
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Hospital’s Rooftop Farm Creates a More Sustainable and Healthy Way To Care for Patients
Food is medicine and having access to foods that provide sustenance and health during illness and recovery is vital. One hospital wanted to ensure each patient was given nutrient-rich food during their stay and did the unthinkable: they made a rooftop farm.
Moms on the Go: 17 Battle-Tested Survival Strategies For Busy Moms
If you’re anything like us, your home, at times, may seem like a war zone and it’s a constant battle to keep everything managed. These tips can help you through those crazy weeks so you can sit back and feel empowered by all that you do.
How Every Household Can Get Evacuation Ready + FREE Evacuation Checklist
Advance notice is not always given when it comes to evacuations. In certain circumstances, you could be given as little as a few minutes to leave. Would you be ready? Plus, here’s a free handout that prints out easily and can be stored in your preparedness binders and/or bug out bag. Take the time and get prepped!
How To Get More Vitamin D In The Winter
As winter approaches, we find ourselves cooped up indoors more enjoying those hot cups of coffee or cocoa, and dismissing the idea of venturing out in the cold. However, our bodies need sunlight and vitamin D, especially in the winter when the days shorten.
When Not Having Power Kills: 11 Types of Medical Equipment Dependencies and What You Can Do To Prepare
Oftentimes, those that are dependent on medical equipment feel the most vulnerable in the aftermath of an emergency or when the electrical grid is unpredictable. This is especially the case for those whose life is dependent on a continual source of power.
Like Ducks to Water: How to Improvise Your Ducks’ Watering and Make a DIY Pool
We’ve taken to owning ducks like ducks to water! It’s cute cliche, but I also have some advice for new duck owners looking to improvise or DIY a watering situation or pool for them to swim in. Because let’s be real: ducks take to the water, and therefore, their water is everywhere!
Why This Superfood is a Must in Winter and How To Maximize its Benefits
Garlic is a superfood. It’s also delicious! If you love garlic, you’ll love the reasons you should be eating more of it especially during the upcoming winter months.
The Scientific Reason Behind Why We LOVE Autumn!
That wonderful time of the year: autumn. When the leaves start changing colors and the mornings are brisker. We all seem to love this time of the year, and science says there’s a reason why.
When the Lights Went Out in California: How My Family Got Through It and 10 Tips The Prepper Community Gave Me
When emergencies happen, many of us use these experiences as a testing ground to evaluate our supplies, take inventory, and see if we are mentally equipped for the stressors of an emergency.
Human Trafficking: How Nurses are Effectively Identifying This Public Health Emergency
Based on statistics, nurses are vital to the identification of victims of human trafficking. Globally, 12 to 30 million people are affected by human trafficking, and 87% of trafficked victims (mostly women and female children) have contact with a health care provider.