Colloidal silver is an incredibly potent and versatile antibiotic that makes a great addition to your off-grid kit. The problem is that lax regulations result in companies peddling three different classes of silver-containing products under the name “colloidal silver,” when only one is the real thing. Ionic silver contains chloride that hampers its effectiveness, while silver proteins are useless … [Read more...]

If you think a bug-out-bag is just for those waiting for the imminent collapse of civilization, you're wrong. Whether you call it an emergency preparedness bag, or a survival kit, stash it with your undies, beneath the bed, or in the car, you should have one. Besides the potential collapse of democracy, there are many other serious catastrophes that would demand one, including, being lost, on … [Read more...]

One gardener calls the Purslane she grows her "stealth vegetable" because it is attractive enough to put in hangers as decorative plants, fooling all comers into thinking it's merely decorative. The plant, which hails from India and Persia and has lovely flowers that can bloom in an array of colors. So, viewer's that don't assume that it has health or edible advantages should perhaps be forgiven. … [Read more...]

Your dentist regularly admonishes you to use dental floss, as it could protect your teeth. But, it could also protect your life and well-being. A box of dental floss is light and super-portable, these factors alone make dental floss a potentially great additions to a survival gear-pack. Not only can you get food out from between your teeth, you can keep intruders away with an improvised alarm … [Read more...]

Seaweed’s abundance of nutrients and fibrous texture both make it a superb garden fertilizer, albeit one that many people aren’t aware of because it often isn’t found in garden stores. Rich in magnesium, nitrogen, phosphate and other essential plant nutrients, seaweed also improves crop yield by deterring fungi and slugs, improving aeration of the soil and accelerating seed germination rates. If … [Read more...]

Many common kitchen ingredients have a long history of being used for medicinal purposes far beyond their culinary uses. Due to economic factors and an increased interest in alternative healing processes, many are seeking out these sources of inexpensive healing. Honey, for example, is antibacterial. Topically it assists wound-healing. Ingesting it can be of benefit to cases of diarrhea and excess … [Read more...]

Most people could stand to save a little of their money if not already. And, with so many simple strategies to save money, you can easily rack up a nice chunk of change that you can use for a variety of purposes in no time flat. If you want to start you way to great savings, check out these 10 ways to save money. You won't need to put any thought into saving money with these simple ideas. Key … [Read more...]

Bone broth is a healthy and tasty concoction prepared by roasting bones and then simmering the bones (and any small scraps of meat left on them) in water for at least 24 hours with vegetables and spices. This process releases minerals and gelatin from the bones into the broth. Unlike store-bought broth and stock, which often have gelatin and other nutritious components removed and chemical … [Read more...]