How to Cook Spring Nettles

How to Cook Spring Nettles

By C. Davis

March 19, 2015 13:59

Nettles are high in iron, potassium, manganese, calcium, vitamins A, C and protein (a whopping 25% protein). Nutritionally nettles are better than Popeye’s spinach: higher in protein, calcium (4 times), a lot more health benefits… and almost the same taste.

And it’s not that difficult to safely harvest them. Some rubber dishwashing gloves would provide enough…

Pioneer Recipes That Survived The California Trail

By Claire Winson

December 9, 2016 15:14

By Claire Winson

Whether they came for land, seeking relief from religious persecution, gold, or driven by a sense of adventure, there are many lessons that the west-bound pioneers of the mid 1800s can still teach us today.

The men, women, and children who put it all on the line to travel the Oregon Trail were tough by any standards, but in 1841 a group of the most…

How To Preserve Beef in Glass Jars

By Giurgi C.

February 8, 2016 10:45

A reliable source of protein is always mandatory for long term survival. Those who have confronted the wilderness admit that finding a source of protein is one of the most challenging tasks, especially if unarmed or untrained to hunt. And when you finally succeed in killing a big prey, it’s mandatory that you have a mastery of good techniques to properly preserve the meat. If the preservation…

5 Survival Foods Made By Soldiers During WW2 On The Normandy Front

By Fergus Mason

October 29, 2018 08:40

Talk to a soldier or veteran about their field rations and you’re probably going to hear a lot of complaints. Part of that is because soldiers just complain a lot (that’s no criticism – you would too, if you had their life) but most of it’s totally justified; field rations just aren’t that good. They’re nutritious and packed with energy, but they’re never…

The Black Walnut Hull Remedy That Cleans Your Intestines Of Parasites

By KJ Barber

October 26, 2018 07:11

Before I get started with the information on how to make your own black walnut tincture, a word of caution is in order. If you have a nut allergy, do not attempt to make or use this tincture. Even though the actual nut is not used, the hull of the walnut is. No need to take a risk on this one.

However, if you do not and you’re looking for an easy recipe…

4 Shocking Survival Lessons From The Australian Pioneers

By Rebecca

October 25, 2018 07:54

Modern society attributes many unique things to Australia: Boomerangs, kangaroos, wallabies, the Outback, and the Sydney Opera House are some of the most iconic Australian symbols that the world associates with the country today.

Few are aware, however, of the long, rich, and often shocking history dating back to the founding of Australia as a penal colony.

When the…

10 Home Remedies for Emergency Toothache Relief

By Taylor Roatch

October 23, 2018 07:17

While you may be prepared for many types of medical emergency, it’s common to forget about making sure you are covered for dental problems – and that’s a big mistake. Anyone who has ever had a severe toothache will attest to the fact that they can be downright awful. If you’ve got a toothache, and you can’t get to the dentist right away, you’ll probably be looking for a way to…

How To Make Moringa Powder

By Sarah Davis

October 22, 2018 06:25

Numerous studies have already been conducted regarding the medicinal properties of moringa, and it has been found to be beneficial for many conditions, ranging from skin diseases to hypertension, diabetes, kidney stones, tuberculosis, and even tumors.

In Ayurvedic medicine, moringa is cited to have the ability to treat more than 300 illnesses and diseases.

Aside from vitamins, moringa is also…

How to Treat Migraines with an Herbal Tincture

By KJ Barber

October 19, 2018 06:57

For those who suffer from migraines, it’s often difficult to make others understand that it’s far more than just a headache. I’ve had both, and the treatments are unfortunately not the same.

A migraine isn’t touched by simple over-the-counter aspirin or pain reliever, and it isn’t always relieved by a prescribed medication either. Some people are looking for a different…

11 Things Native Americans Carried With Them To Survive In The Wild

By Taylor Roatch

October 18, 2018 00:00

Some people tend to think of survival as a modern thing, made possible by modern tools, equipment and techniques. However, there was a time when most people’s everyday lives were pretty close to the survival scenarios we prepare for today.

Many of the survival techniques we use were perfected by the primitive cultures of yesteryear, and those cultures…