For more than a year my husband walked around, worked at his job, went scuba diving, and tried to lead a normal life, all with a broken back. He was in pain 24 hours a day, and his insurance company would only pay for chiropractic treatments. That's ... Read More
How to Make an Herbal Liniment
An herbal liniment is a liquid herbal preparation for rubbing into the skin. In an emergency preparedness scenario, liniment-making is a good skill to have in order to provide extra comfort for burns and sunburns, strains and sprains, and injuries ... Read More
Herbal Wound Care Options
Wound care should be an important part of your first aid preparedness training. After all, what may be a harmless paper cut by today’s standards could set the stage for infection in a less sanitary environment. Furthermore, if access to higher ... Read More
Skill of the Month: Growing, drying, and using herbs
By RightWingMom, our Skill of the Month editor Whether culinary or medicinal, having the skill set to grow and properly store your own herbs could be well worth your time and effort. From a few pots growing on an apartment balcony to a ... Read More
Book Review: A Kid’s Herb Book
I’ll admit that I haven’t exactly combed through every gardening and alternative medicine book out there. Who has that kind of time? But Amazon recommended this book to me: A Kid's Herb Book: For Children of All Ages. As a total newbie to the field, ... Read More
Top 5 Favorite Medicinal Herbs
Top 5 Favorite Medicinal Herbs Whether you grow your own herbs or buy them, these are my top 5 favorite medicinal herbs to have on hand. I am NOT a doctor! These herbs are not substitutes for a doctor’s medical advice! They are simple herbs, ... Read More
