by Tess Pennington We all want to get back to a more simplistic lifestyle and that requires taking the time to practice some of these lost skills. Luckily, some of these lifestyle changes doesn’t require as much time as we would think. Some cheese recipes…
by Jennifer Hutchinson There’s a new book out. It’s called Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History. The biggest illusion is quite simple and is the basis for the entire book and what the book ultimately proves. Before I continue, answer this true-or-false question:…
by Daisy Luther If you like spicy food, then you are probably a fan of the jalapeno pepper. They are moderately spicy, with a Scoville heat rating of 2,500–10,000. Right now, the garden is just beginning to bring forth these shiny, dark green peppers. If…
By Case Adams There are three natural catastrophes occurring within nature in slow motion at the moment and they are our fault. All three catastrophes stem from the same kind of mistake made by human science and corporate greed. What are they and what are…
by Catherine J. Frompovich In today’s extremely busy lifestyles, food choices often wind up being something fast, on the run, or munchies out of cellophane bags, which usually are nothing more than ‘Frankenfood’ gussied up to appeal to deadened taste buds. If you’re like me,…
By Jonathan Parker A common enemy of gardeners and lawn aficionados is this little critter to your left. Moles are amazing little creatures that are well suited to their subterranean lifestyle. They eat all manner of insects and earthworms. Their wide paws and sharp claws make…
By Daisy Luther Tender delicious stalks of asparagus are appearing in gardens and farmer’s markets across North America right now. Some asparagus trivia: Asparagus is a member of the lily family. Historical records indicate the consumption of asparagus in Egypt in 3000 BC. Ancient Greeks…
by Erin Schumacher High blood pressure causes no symptoms until complications develop, hence it is known as the ‘silent killer.’ There are many possible causes of high blood pressure: cigarette smoking, stress, obesity, high sodium intake, and excessive use of stimulants like coffee, tea or…
By Daisy Luther As the mercury in the thermometer starts to climb, you may be looking for different ways to keep your home a bit cooler without an exponential increase in your electric bill. That battle starts in the kitchen. The one thing that adds…
by Daisy Luther Much has been written about building a preparedness pantry, but not quite as much information is available about a whole-foods version of that pantry. We build food stockpiles for many reasons: To combat the weekly increase in the price of food. To…
By Jonathan Parker Ever wondered what to do with the mountains of zucchini your garden produces? Looking for a tasty alternative to cheese-bread as a side to a pasta meal? Well, try this on for size. Baked zucchini with a tasty Parmesan topper. Here it is. Ingredients: Fresh…
By Marco Torres There is no plant on Earth more condemned than marijuana. We’re talking about a living organism which governments have taken upon themselves to designate as an illegal substance. Despite no existing evidence of anyone ever dying of a marijuana overdose, possession of…
by Daisy Luther In a society that is geared towards instant gratification, the problem with non-processed food is that it isn’t “quick”. One of the major reasons that people give for eating processed foods over whole foods is that “I needed something quick.” Don’t let…
by Sayer Ji Considering that heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the developed world, anything that can prevent cardiac mortality, or slow or even reverse the cardiovascular disease process, should be of great interest to the general public. Sadly, millions of folks…
By Natural Blaze Boosting your immune system is a topic that often comes up as winter sets in. Adults and children start to get the sniffles. The yearly discussion about flu shots starts up again with all the arguments for and against. Magazines run articles…
By Sayer Ji According to a recent CDC report titled, Lethal, Drug-resistant Bacteria Spreading in U.S. Healthcare Facilities, drug-resistant germs called carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriacea, or CRE, are on the rise and resistant to all, or nearly all of the antibiotics within the conventional drug armamentarium. The…
By Natural Blaze As rates for cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes continue to climb, many people seem to be searching for a magic bullet to have optimal health overnight. It is this fantasy that Big Pharma preys upon with its ever-increasing array…
By Jonathan Parker Celeriac – An unattractive turnip-like little root, with a flavor similar to celery. It is used a lot in Mediterranean and European cuisine. Some people like to grow it, or you can find it at farmer and produce markets. Use it to…
