In the first half of the 20th century, America saw a sudden increase in heart disease. The medical community was baffled and the public wanted answers, and the “diet-heart hypothesis” or the “lipid hypothesis” was born. This subsequently changed how we view all-natural fat, including meat and dairy products. Here […]
Economic collapse could be just around the corner, according to Casey Research Chief Economist Bud Conrad, who predicts the collapse of the dollar during his lifetime. Conrad made the comments in a Future Money Trends story that details the destabilization of the global financial system and offers advice for citizens […]
Here is a question that may be on your mind about preparing for surviving a worst-case scenario: What will you eat if you can’t grow food? It’s an unsettling question for many people because our society has been bombarded with the idea of the food pyramid and that we need […]
Being brand new to the gardening scene can be a little intimidating. But, good news! It doesn’t have to be! Learning to grow vegetables can be fun and easy. Not to mention incredibly useful in survival situations. Once you’ve made the decision to give gardening a try and you’ve purchased […]
When most people think of long-term food storage they instantly visualize pallets of MRE’s and freeze dried food. Add beans, corn, and wheat to the list of items and that’s about all most people believe can be stored for any prolonged period of time. But did you know that there […]
Not all health conditions are avoidable, but certain lifestyle choices can increase your risk of illness, including diseases such as cancer. These lifestyle choices include smoking, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol, and eating an unhealthy diet. Certain foods, often called “superfoods,” have cancer-fighting properties. These superfoods are […]
Described as “heart-healthy” and “affordable,” canola oil is claimed by manufacturers to be among the healthiest standard cooking oils available. But despite its support from the Food and Drug Administration, not everyone is convinced of the oil’s supposed benefits. Canola oil was created first in the 1970s in Canada. The […]
With its fantastic, fresh aroma and multiple uses, lemon essential oil is truly a favorite oil. I use it for everything from boosting my mood to clearing my head to deodorizing my home and keeping those pesky bugs off of my window screens. Lemon essential oil is extracted from the […]
I’ve written previously about how my grandparents and parents survived during the Great Depression. Although growing up with parents from the Depression had its drawbacks (those $5 tennis shoes are just as good as the $30 Vans shoes, I was told), I realize now that I actually learned quite a few […]
It is said that cats were domesticated around the time humans learned to farm and store a surplus of grain. The grain attracted rodents, which attracted cats, and it didn’t take long for humans and cats to figure out that they had a lot to offer each other. Some historians […]
