As I work on turning this one acre homestead into a self-sustaining Garden of Eden, I have two requirements for every single plant I consider putting in the ground: they must be either edible or medicinal. Preferably both.
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How To Make Essential Oils at Home
There are many methods for making essential oils. Most of them are complicated and some of them require expensive equipment or a lot of technical training. The following video below details the extraction process, which is the simplest option for making essential oils at home.
How to Make Lucky Sherpa Plantain Salve
Harness the healing powers of plantain with this Lucky Sherpa Salve recipe.
How To Prevent And Naturally Treat The Dreaded Stomach Flu This Winter
It always seems like this time of year brings the stomach flu along with all of the other viruses floating around in public. But there are simple things you can do to prevent yourself from getting sick, and there are natural and healthy ways to ensure you feel better faster if you do come down with this nasty bug.
How To Use Juniper Berries in Herbal Medicine
Juniper berries have a wide variety of uses on the homestead including making homemade spirits and herbal medicine. Read more on how to utilize this plant.
Influenza Sorbet
The next time you find yourself coming down with the flu, settle yourself into your favorite chair and indulge in the influenza sorbet – because you deserve it.
Interested in Aromatherapy? Start with These Scents
Aromatherapy is the practice of using different scents, such as oils, flowers, spices, or herbs, to treat symptoms of common illnesses and potentially offer long-term health benefits.
Intro to Total Body Healing: The Bonnie Mickelson Way
When disaster or societal collapse occurs and the healthcare system is nonexistent, preppers and survivalists will be forced to rely on themselves and their families. Here is another discipline for you to learn about that may make the difference for you and your family in those times.
Is the CDC More Prepared for This Year’s Flu Season? And – Are You?
After the 2017 horrific flu season, many are wondering if in fact the CDC is prepared for this year’s flu season. Hear the CDC’s concerns, know the facts, and learn how to improve your immune system naturally to fight the dreaded flu season.
Large Study Reveals the Importance of Sunshine on Health
A major new study has shown that those who avoid sunshine are twice as likely to die than those who sunbathe every day.
