An essential component when it comes to building your preparedness arsenal is stocking up on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that effectively address a wide range of medical issues – from alleviating allergies and pain, managing respiratory and intestinal infections and tackling various ...

Many hand sanitizers sold on the market contain harmful ingredients like triclosan that contribute to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Gaye Levy of Backdoor Survival shares her recipe for an everyday non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer – a moisturizing gel that will not only clean ...

The main reason the majority of Americans do not believe in taking supplements and natural herbs regularly hinges on their faith in their medical doctor’s advice, whose learning comes from colleges funded by Big Pharma, that made sure nutrition education ...

Cinnamon is a spice often associated with the fall season in America. It is the reason why apple pies and gingerbread lattes have that warm, traditional scent. But aside from brightening up these fall favorites, cinnamon can also help prevent Alzheimer’s ...

Essential oils are often used in aromatherapy or to freshen up the laundry. But did you know that using the right combination of essential oils can help disinfect the air in your home? It might seem like keeping your windows ...

Keeping the lungs healthy is very important. But it can be difficult to do so when there are a lot of pollutants in the air, such as cigarette smoke, dirty automobile exhaust and other aerosol contaminants. Fortunately, nature has plenty of ...

One great superfood families should not run out of is honey. Not only is it a delicious and nutritious food that can be used in many healthy recipes, but honey also comes with some wonderful health benefits. Consuming honey is beneficial to ...

Frankincense has been used as a natural remedy by various cultures for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used frankincense as an insect repellant, a perfume and a salve, while ancient Greeks and Romans used it as a remedy for various conditions. ...

As of writing, America is facing shortages in critical antibiotic supplies. At the same time, the country is also dealing with increasing antibiotic resistance. Americans have gotten used to having easy access to clean water, food and medical care. Thanks to ...

Ear infections occur as a result of an overgrowth of infectious bacteria or viruses. The infection can happen in the inner, middle or outer part of the ear and cause symptoms like ear pain, hearing problems, headache, ear discharge and constant ...