Last week I ran another ten miler. Now let me be the first to say that I do not enjoy running and generally keep my distance at about 2.5 miles every other day. I have hit times in the past where I’ve reached a sustainment plateau and started experiencing the so called “runner’s high”; but […]
Natural Pain Killers
I always love learning something new, and came across this article reading about peppermint and headaches. However, I think they missed Aspen, the one tree that always comes to mind when I think of pain relief. Aspen is used in combination with other herbs for treating joint pain (rheumatism), prostate discomforts, back trouble (sciatica), nerve […]
Medicinal Herbs
The benefits of natural herbs in our daily diet is a topic of increased study. While I originally dismissed many healing herbs as being blown beyond their practical value, I’ve been intrigued by the results of many people; noting that it cannot be entirely a result of the placebo effect. I began to look more […]
More Thoughts on Trail Running
I wrote/compiled a nice little article on trail running some time ago, and felt like adding some thoughts after today’s run. Today I was sitting in my office and was running out of steam, so I figured a quick little 6 mile run was just the thing to perk me up over lunch (which I […]
Pros and Cons of Different Workout Programs
I have to be the first to state I am no personal trainer, nor have I ever had professional training. That being said; I know from personal experience that when I run a lot my run times get better on the two mile, when I lift a lot my strength and physique improve, and when I […]
How to Make Soap
I’m afraid I cannot remember who sent this great info to me. Relatives have told me that making your own soap is more of a nuisance that it is worth in our day and age. The being said; what happens if things get turned end over end? Poor hygiene has led to countless deaths in […]
Natural Anesthetics for Humans
This was a cool little article my mom sent to me a while back, and I felt it was worth sharing in its entirety. Jon Natural Anesthetics for Humans by Theresa Crouse December 12, 2013 before the invention of Advil and Percocet, there were many different natural anesthetics used to dull or block pain. Before we […]
Ye Scurvy Dogs
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C. Scurvy often presents initially with fatigue, followed by formation of spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from the mucous membranes. Spots are most abundant on the thighs and legs, and a person may look pale, feel depressed, and be partially immobilized. As […]
North American Ticks
Of the many different tick species found throughout the world, only a select few bite and transmit disease to humans. These maps provide general insight into the expected distribution these human-biting ticks in the contiguous United States. Populations of ticks may be found outside noted areas. Naturally occurring populations of the ticks described below do […]
Water Storage
How much water you store will vary depending on your environment, activities, natural water availability, and a hundred other factors. If you have a stream behind your house then a bucket of pool shock might be all you need for the apocalypse. Taking a rough account of all factors including cooking, the average family member […]
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