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A brief examination of history reveals numerous lessons on how the early humans kept fruits and vegetables fresh well before the advent of electricity and refrigeration technology. What’s compelling about these traditional techniques is their simplicity and adaptability across different environments. ...
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A truly underrated preparedness item, coconut oil not only offers promising health benefits, but it can also be utilized in a number of survival applications. Here are a few ways you can use coconut oil, either in your daily life ...
Read More »Prioritize your family’s safety by switching to non-toxic cleaners for your home
When you’re cleaning your home, the last thing you want is to expose your family and pets to harsh chemicals and ingredients. Unfortunately, this is unavoidable when you use conventional household cleaners. Protect your family by using cleaning products made with ...
Read More »Study shows aromatherapy with rose essential oil can help relieve stress naturally
Aromatherapy is a centuries-old medicinal practice that was widely used by various cultures around the world long before the advent of modern medicine. Back when people relied solely on plants to treat their ailments, ancient healers learned how to extract essential oils from ...
Read More »The buzz behind bees: Essential allies for survival and prepping
Bee pollen is produced by combining honey, enzymes, flower pollen, nectar, wax and bee secretions. Foraging honey bees collect pollen from plants and transport it to the beehive, where it is stored and used as food for the rest of ...
Read More »Depression: What you need to know and how to beat it
While it is perfectly normal to feel sad or grieve over changes in your life situation, intense sadness and grief can turn into depression over time. But there are many ways to handle the symptoms of depression. Here are some ...
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Chocolate chip cookies are hard to beat. But they are also hard to perfect. When it comes to store-bought treats, they usually don’t taste as good as grandma’s homemade recipe, but there are a few contenders that stand out above ...
Read More »A devastating tree virus is threatening the world’s chocolate supply. Scientists are using math to stop it
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Chocolate, the beloved treat that brings joy to millions, is facing a world-changing threat. A rapidly spreading virus is attacking the cacao trees that provide the essential ingredient for our favorite indulgence, putting the global chocolate supply ...
Read More »Dietitian breaks down how struggling parents can get picky kids to eat healthy
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Getting young children to eat healthy can be a big task, but getting them to eat at all can be way harder. Most parents of preschool and elementary-aged children want to be able to provide a ...
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