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Health Benefits of Going Off-Grid — Homesteading Family

I had the opportunity to ask Stacy what the biggest challenge was when transitioning from “on-grid” to “off-grid” living. Her response was that not having air-conditioning was one of the most difficult things to get used to. The first year they moved to their land … See more

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Blue Zones & How Homesteading Can Improve Your Health

WebSunlight – Along with the exercise that people living in these Blue Zones are getting, most of their activity is also done outside in the sunlight. Thus, they’re getting adequate vitamin D production. We all know how important vitamin D is, so when getting sunlight is part of your daily life, this is a win-win.

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The Benefits of Container Gardening — Homesteading Family

WebThe Benefits of Container Gardening. Posted May 3, 2023. in Grow, Vegetable Gardening. Container gardening allows you to grow and enjoy fresh vegetables and herbs in small spaces at home. Windowsills, balconies, and kitchen counters can all be good places to plant and grow healthy food. You don’t need a large yard or dedicated …

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Comfrey Plant — Homesteading Family

WebCompanion Planting – Plant comfrey in your orchard. We recommend planting one comfrey plant at the base of each fruit tree in your orchard. As the plant dies back each year it will amend the soil around your fruit trees. Space – Comfrey plants can grow 3-5 feet tall and wide. Give your comfrey plants plenty of room.

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Going “Off-Grid” With Your Health

WebThe model of “off-grid medicine” is called Direct Primary Care which is a membership-based medical practice. This is in contrast to an insurance-based medical practice. As a physician, Dr. Issa took his practice “off-grid” in order to practice medicine in the way that is in the best interest of his patients rather than an insurance company.

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How To Start Using Medicinal Herbs — Homesteading Family

WebPowder – dry your fresh herbs, then grind them into a powder to be used. Tincture – steep your fresh herbs in alcohol, strain them, then use as needed. It can be that simple. The rule of thumb for actual dosing is to use one teaspoon of a powdered herb and twice as much for a fresh herb.

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Medicinal Herbs & Their Uses — Homesteading Family

WebLavender – Good for calming, helping with insomnia and anxiety, and killing off many bugs. Catnip – Great for tummy aches (I make a glycerite to give my kids) and calming. Doc Jones says moms who drink catnip tea experience less colic in infants. Valerian – Great for insomnia and pain (using a topical tincture).

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FERMENTED TOMATOES RECIPE

WebEasy – just add salt to water and drop in your tomatoes!; Fast – it takes just seconds per container.; Health benefits – lacto-fermented foods contain probiotics (beneficial bacteria), enzymes, and healthy acids… all of which benefit digestion, immune function, and overall health.; Delicious – just blend the fermented tomatoes up raw with …

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Growing Hops (+ Medicinal Benefits of Hops Plants)

WebHealth Benefits of the Hops Plant. You may be surprised at how many ways to use hops other than making beer: Sleepiness – Hops contain a chemical that can cause sleepiness by influencing serotonin in the body. You can combine hops with other sleep aids like valerian to help you fall asleep more easily and stay asleep longer.

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Immune Boosting Tea (Throat Soothing!) — Homesteading Family

WebInstructions. Start by setting 6-8 oz. of water to boil. Add 2 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 Tablespoon of honey, and ⅛ teaspoon of powdered or freshly grated ginger directly into your cup. Pour 6-8 ounces of boiling water into your cup. Stir the tea with a spoon until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

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Growing Garlic for Medicinal & Culinary Purposes

WebSet the temperature to 125°F and dehydrate for 6 to 8 hours. Once you have dehydrated your garlic, you can make homemade garlic powder . Pickling/Fermenting – Pickling or fermenting garlic offers an easy-to-use preservation method, as the garlic cloves will already be peeled and ready for cooking.

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Hop Tea + Medicinal Benefits of Hops — Homesteading Family

WebHops are good for so much more than just making beer. They provide wonderful medicinal benefits and lovely shade for our home. Hops are just one of the many medicinal plants we grow here on the homestead.. We grow hops right outside our front door in our old-fashioned cottage garden, where they are easy to harvest as needed.. I love to …

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Best Foods to Ferment (And What You Should NOT Ferment)

WebPork – Use the freshest high-quality pork you can find. Trim off any excess fat, sinews, or glands, especially when making sausage. Fish – Thoroughly clean fresh fish, removing the skin, entrails, bones, head and tail. You must add salt and whey to get the proper fermentation results.

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Steam Inhalation for Congestion (Sinus, Nasal & Chest)

WebInstructions. Heat the water in a tea kettle or saucepan on your stovetop until boiling. Place your flat-bottomed vessel on a sturdy, flat surface with plenty of room around it. Pour the ½ cup of apple cider vinegar into the vessel of choice. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, peppermint and mullein leaves to the vinegar.

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Chicken Bone Broth + Super Immune-Boosting Ingredient

WebInstructions. Add chicken bones, vegetables (or vegetable scraps), garlic, astragalus root, water, and apple cider vinegar into your stockpot. Let ingredients sit in the pot for about 15 minutes to allow the cider vinegar to start working. Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring it up to a boil.

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True Sourdough Bread vs. Commercially Prepared Bread

WebTrue sourdough is quite beneficial for people who struggle with digestive issues. While sourdough is a fermented food, the baking process kills off any active probiotics. However, when added to your bread ingredients, the fermentation of the sourdough starter helps to pre-digest the grain, creating a gut-healthy bread that is …

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Easy Pickled Garlic (Fermented Garlic Recipe)

WebTake your heads of garlic and separate each clove. Peel the garlic cloves entirely. You do not need to cut off the ends. Put the whole, raw cloves of garlic into the pint-sized jar. Leave at least an inch of space at the top of the jar. In a liquid measuring cup, measure ¼ cup of the starter liquid you chose.

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Hydrogen Peroxide Uses: Clever Cleaning Tips — Homesteading …

WebHydrogen peroxide is a versatile chemical compound commonly used for cleaning and disinfecting purposes. Its chemical formula is H 2 O 2, which means it consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to two oxygen atoms. This composition gives hydrogen peroxide unique properties that make it effective in various cleaning applications.

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Elderberry Benefits to Shorten the Cold or Flu

WebBoosts/stimulates the immune system. Fights and protects against bacterial and viral infections. Helps clear sinus infections or upper respiratory infections ( Source) Reduces the symptoms and duration of a cold or the flu ( Source) A natural diuretic (promotes bowel movements) ( Source) Anti-carcinogenic ( Source) Anti-inflammatory.

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