How to Make Herbal Tinctures
Learn how to make herbal tinctures and liquid medicinals from herbs, berries,…
Medicinal Herbs: Kitchen and Field
There's nothing quite like having the right first aid kit handy when…
Medical Folkways in America – Part One: Maggots, Hairballs, and Eels
I was reading through some old books looking for information on this…
Where There Is No Doctor: A Manual for All Reasons
I’ve been engaged in a “healthcare debate” in my head for years. …
Living with Dementia: Caring for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia is a devastating illness, which takes a profound psychological toll on…
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide: Even Rural Residents Need Fear This Invisible Killer
Winter in the country is an amazingly beautiful season. The transformation of…
The Devil We Know: Keeping Sugar Off the Table
At a recent grandkid-birthday party, watching the little darlings consume a delicious…
Homesteader-cise: Health, Fitness, and Fun on the Homestead
One day a while back a group of us got talking about…
Preventive Medicine: What You Need to Know
There is a lot of talk today about healthcare in America. Why…
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…
Herbal Remedies on the Homestead: Tinctures, Teas, Syrups, and Salves
Using Herbal Remedies on the Homestead One of the greatest benefits of…
Cannabis 101
Introduction to Cannabis Cannabis hasn’t always been a controversial substance. In fact,…
