Health and Diet

Homesteader-cise: Health, Fitness, and Fun on the Homestead

One day a while back a group of us got talking about exercise, workout routines, and gym memberships. I listened…

3 years ago

Preventive Medicine: What You Need to Know

There is a lot of talk today about healthcare in America.  Why does it cost so much?  Am I getting…

3 years ago

Elder: Heirloom Herb and Source of Elderberry Syrup

The elder is a deciduous shrub of myth, legend, beauty, and usefulness.  In June through early July, the whole bush…

3 years ago

Doctoring on the Homestead: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Let’s face it: at some point in life, there is a distinct possibility that you will, in fact, have to…

3 years ago

Herbal Remedies on the Homestead: Tinctures, Teas, Syrups, and Salves

Using Herbal Remedies on the Homestead One of the greatest benefits of homesteading is the increased responsibility you have over…

3 years ago

Cannabis 101

Introduction to Cannabis Cannabis hasn’t always been a controversial substance. In fact, it wasn’t until the early twentieth century, around…

3 years ago

Symptoms of Potential Medical Emergencies, Part One: Chest Pain

It might be the last thing to cross your mind, sitting on the front porch of your homestead, looking over…

3 years ago

Grow an Herbal Skincare Garden: 7 Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Naturally Healthy Skin

You grow herbs for culinary uses and maybe herbal remedies, but did you know you can use herbs for skincare…

3 years ago

The Meatless Homestead: Making the Move to Vegetarianism

A few years ago, we undertook a radical transformation on our homestead. After seven years of raising animals for meat…

3 years ago

Garden Therapy: Getting in Touch with Your Roots

My introduction to gardening began with time spent in my grandfather’s garden.  His suburban lot was no bigger than 10,000…

3 years ago