Are you thinking about learning herbalism as a readiness skill to better help yourself and loved ones during an emergency? Let me be the first to tell you that getting a solid herbal education can be tough, but it’s incredibly rewarding. There’s a ... Read More
Herbs for Seasonal Allergies
One of the most uncomfortable day to day health challenges has to be suffering through a round of hay fever every year. Many people rely either on prescriptions or a handful of capsules from the health food store to stay comfortable during allergy ... Read More
8 Things I Learned From a Bad Case of Poison Ivy
Earlier this summer, my kids developed poison ivy. Upon investigation, we found a healthy patch of the stuff in the back corner of the yard, right next to the swing-set. As my husband is highly allergic to poison ivy, it was my job to pull up and ... Read More
15 Healthy & Frugal Uses for Witch Hazel
You know how almost everyone has that one thing they swear by? Sometimes it's a remedy, or a recipe, or an herb. My great-grandmother used to have a bottle of witch hazel in the medicine cabinet of her tiny mobile home bathroom. Myself, I tend to ... Read More
Headache prevention: A basic tutorial
In a survival situation, you can bet that you’ll be dealing with a lot of headaches, both metaphorical and physical. If you ever had to deal with a severe headache, you know how it can affect your work efficiency. In hard times, you’ll have to be at ... Read More
