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Thursday, July 11, 2019 by: Zoey Sky Tags: blackout, bug in, bugging in, canned food, cleaning products, dry ice, emergency food, food safety, food stockpile, Food storage, food supply, homesteading, off grid, pantry, power blackout, power failure, power grid, power grid outage, Power Outage, preparedness, prepper, prepping, prepping tips, refrigeration, sanitation, SHTF, survival, survival food, water purification (Natural News) As a prepper, it’s important to know about proper food storage and how to gather the necessary supplies for your stockpile. But how do you prevent food spoilage if you experience a long-term power outage? (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Before SHTF, make sure you have backup power for your appliances, especially your fridge and freezer. Otherwise, your perishables can spoil. Ideally, the bulk of your food supply won’t require refrigeration. That way, if you lose power in your neighborhood, you’ll only have to attend to a … [Read more...] about Tips for protecting your food supply when the grid goes down

Thursday, July 11, 2019 by: Zoey Sky Tags: bug out, bugging out, Collapse, disaster, emergency preparedness, field dressing, firestarting, first aid, fishing, ground to air signals, hunting, international GTAS, layered clothing, layering system, navigation, off grid, Positive mental attitude, positivity, potable water, prepping, self sufficiency, self-reliance, self-sustainability, shelter, SHTF, survival, survival skills, wilderness survival (Natural News) As a prepper, you need to remember that survival skills are just as important as your supplies and gear. Even if you only have basic tools in your bag, having these 10 crucial skills will allow you to survive out in the wild. (h/t to TheRealSurvivalists.com) (1) Firestarting If you know how to start a fire using modern prepping gear and basic materials like flint, steel, and wood, you can stay warm, cook food, and boil water. Fire doesn’t just cook your food, it also helps boost your morale. Knowing that you can … [Read more...] about 10 Survival skills everyone needs to know

Tuesday, July 09, 2019 by: Tracey Watson Tags: #nutrition, Diets, exercise, Fertility, fitness, getting pregnant, goodhealth, healthy lifestyle, hormone health, Infertility, men's health, mind body science, natural health, natural remedies, PCOS, polycystic ovaries, pregnancy, prevention, remedies, weight management, women's health (Natural News) Infertility – defined as the inability to get pregnant after actively trying to do so for 12 months while not using any contraceptives during that period – is a common problem. Around 15 percent of couples struggle to have a baby, with about a third of these issues attributable to the woman, a third to the man, and the other third to a combination of problems or to an unknown issue. Although there are some fertility problems that cannot be overcome, the good news is that there are a few simple lifestyle changes that can boost fertility by a whopping 69 percent, giving couples who have all but given up on falling pregnant new … [Read more...] about Boosting your fertility naturally

Saturday, July 06, 2019 by: Zoey Sky Tags: boat prepping, boats, bug out, bugging out, cabins, Collapse, disaster, energy generation, homesteading, how-to, investment, off grid, off grid / off the grid living, Off Grid living, off-grid boats, off-grid cabins, Off-the-grid living, preparedness, preparedness lifestyle, prepper, prepping, prepping tips, recreational vehicles, RV prepping, RVs, sanitation, self sufficiency, SHTF, survival, survivalist, sustainable living, Waste disposal, weather (Natural News) Some preppers set their sights on living off-grid to be truly free from the hustle and bustle of city life. But before you go totally off-grid, consider the pros and cons of certain housing situations like living in cabins, on boats, or in recreational vehicles (RVs). (h/t to OffgridSurvival.com) Cabins When you talk about off-grid living, most preppers imagine themselves settling down in a cabin in the woods. Pros Having a large enough property means you can live in a quiet … [Read more...] about Practical tips for living off the grid

Saturday, June 29, 2019 by: Tracey Watson Tags: adaptogenic herbs, adaptogens, Anxiety, ashwagandha, calm, curcumin, goodhealth, herbal medicine, Herbs, holy basil, job-related stress, Lemon Balm, mental health, natural medicine, stress, stress reducers, Tulsi, work stress (Natural News) Stress is woven right into the fabric of modern life. The Global Organization for Stress reveals some alarming statistics, including the fact that more than 50 percent of adults report that their stress levels have increased over the past year, 75 percent report moderate to high stress levels on an ongoing basis, and nearly 80 percent of all American workers report feeling stressed out at work. Sometimes there are steps that can be taken to mitigate such stress, including counseling or perhaps a change in working environment. Lifestyle and other changes like eating well, exercising more and mindfulness activities can also help reduce stress or at least help us to better cope with it. For many of … [Read more...] about Reduce stress with these scientifically-proven adaptogenic herbs