Health and Diet

Homesteading Health and Diet articles collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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Garden Therapy: Getting in Touch with Your Roots

My introduction to gardening began with time spent in my grandfather’s garden.…

Laurie Charpentier Laurie Charpentier

Fermented Foods: Beneficial Bacteria for the Health-conscious Homesteader

Antibacterial soap, use-anywhere bleach spray, chlorinated water, antibiotics, not to mention the…

Karyn Sweet Karyn Sweet

Canning Consternation: Overcoming the Fear of Certain Death

As a self-proclaimed Homesteader, I have spent many years learning and researching…

Caitlin Elicker Caitlin Elicker

Humidifying Your Homestead for a Healthier Winter

The subtitle of this article could be “Don’t Do What I Did.” …

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

Homemade Fire Cider to Fight Colds and Flu

Winter is approaching and that means we can look forward to more…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Navigating Life Allergic to Your Homestead

The risks of country living are outweighed only by the rewards of…

Lyza Hayn Lyza Hayn

Herbal Medicines for Fall and Winter

By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Reclaim Your Health with Raw Milk

Raw milk.  The term makes many people shudder.  Most states don’t allow…

Melissa Hartner Melissa Hartner

You Say “Tomato”; I Say “All Right!”

  Three years ago, my husband decided to start growing an aphrodisiac…

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

Getting Greasy: A Beginner’s Guide to Infusing Oils

Ready to get your hands dirty this winter? Infusing oils is a…

Lyza Hayn Lyza Hayn

Pumpkin Palooza 2: Five Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Homesteader’s Guide to Emergency Childbirth

I’d like to talk to you about how to handle an emergency…

Magdalena Alvarez Magdalena Alvarez

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