Lentils are a highly nutrient-packed legume that are a staple in the diet of vegetarians, especially in India. They have been shown to provide better heart health, fight obesity, and even decrease the risk of cancer. The polyphenols in lentils provide you with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties to boost your immune system. Also, a high antioxidant capacity helps to fight battle the … [Read more...]

Feeding garlic to cattle can help prevent flies from pestering them and feeding on their blood. Studies done where cattle were fed mineral salt that contained garlic powder show that flies were less likely to land on cattle compared to another group that was fed mineral salt without the garlic powder. The cattle themselves didn't seem to mind eating the garlic powder. Garlic can be an effective … [Read more...]

Starting an herb garden can be both therapeutic as well as healthy for you in these trying times. You can start the garden and get your mind completely off what is going on in the world. The best part is there are so many herbs to choose from and each of them require very little water. Most herbs like the more dry climates and there are herbs that can be used as medicine or for therapeutic needs. … [Read more...]

A lot of preppers have probably already thought about what types of building materials and tools they would need to have on hand in case they need to take shelter somewhere different for a while. There are some handy tools that you will want to have with you in the event that building a structure for survival is necessary. There are cordless drills as well as chargers that operate on battery power … [Read more...]

If you have a backyard full of your own food then you probably already know what is edible and what is not, even for those who have chickens in their backyard instead of plants. But, if you're out in the wilderness, how exactly will you know what you can and can't eat? There are a few pointers, and one of them is that plants with three leaves, or smell bitter, and have thorns, probably aren't the … [Read more...]

When you think of gardening and growing your own food, you probably consider something that is pleasing to the eye, not just pleasing to your own nourishment. You will probably picture something that everybody knows is a garden and is appealing looking. You probably don't want people to appreciate what your garden looks like during a survival period though, because they may feel compelled to help … [Read more...]

Water is one of the most important things to have, and even if you aren't a prepper you probably have a stockpile of water. A pond is the best thing to suit all of your water needs, for several different reasons. The most classic reason is to water your crops, but it can also provide water for your home and food, protection against fire, and more. Read on to find out why every person should have a … [Read more...]

Being prepared is great but you should also use common sense. There are dooms day people who are prepared for the worst of the worst, but it doesn't replace common sense. It is important to be self sufficient and understand how the world works, yes, but, it is also important to understand that the real world still does exist and you should remain a part of it. The young man who lived in isolation … [Read more...]

A good knot can make the difference between a good day and a bad day. There are several types of knots everyone should know for daily life and special considerations like camping. One basic knot everyone should know is the bowline which works well under tension. Another great knot to have while on a trip or camping is the timber hitch which works by friction. A prepared person will have a good … [Read more...]

Many Americans have a chronic illness or disability, and that number is expected to rise in the coming years. However, there are many things that preppers can do to provide value and prepare for a worst-case scenario. Learning skills that benefit a group in a group setting is one way to provide value and support the community. Gardening, gathering, and herbalism can be done by nearly anyone. A … [Read more...]