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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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…

Angela Palmer Angela Palmer

The Meatless Homestead: Making the Move to Vegetarianism

A few years ago, we undertook a radical transformation on our homestead.…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly

So, THIS is Why I Don’t Watch Television: Scavenging the Urban Jungle for Food

***Editor's note: this article was written pre-COVID-19 lockdowns. So, I’m not at…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

But Eating Healthy is So Darn Expensive… Isn’t it?

Eating healthy is expensive... right? Actually, eating healthy nowadays does not have…

Mallorie Flynn Mallorie Flynn

Essiac Tea: Hope in a Cup

Rene Caisse was a modest, humble, hardworking nurse from Canada when she…

Catherine Lugo Catherine Lugo

How to Make Milk Soap from Scratch

Drowning in milk? Have enough cheese and yogurt to last for more…

Angela Palmer Angela Palmer

Beet Kvass: The Miracle of Russia

When considering the wonderful contributions that Russia has made to the culinary…

Micah Janzen Micah Janzen

Delightful Scents: Using Essential Oils for Health and Home

In 1964, Dr. Jean Valnet said, "It is conceivable that the day…

Karyn Sweet Karyn Sweet

A Homesteader’s Guide to Covid-19 Coronavirus: This is Not a Drill

The following is a common-sense guide to prepare your homestead for the…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly

Entering the Hospital: Some Facts to Know to Protect Yourself (Part III)

This is the final article in my series about medical concerns in…

Dr. Richard Monroe M.D. Dr. Richard Monroe M.D.

Entering the Hospital: Some Facts to Know to Protect Yourself (Part II)

This is the second article addressing medical concerns and questions in the…

Dr. Richard Monroe M.D. Dr. Richard Monroe M.D.

Entering the Hospital: Some Facts to Know to Protect Yourself (Part I)

A blog was recently brought to my attention which details both the…

Dr. Richard Monroe M.D. Dr. Richard Monroe M.D.

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