The last few breaths of summer have been whispered. Harvest season is upon us. Though it may be that everything is beginning to die,...

Today, I’ll be talking about pines and plantains (not bananas), both of which have medicinal and edible qualities.  I will focus on the...

Introduction Becoming a survivalist means learning how to use the resources in the wild to stay alive. And guess what? Trees are the...

Regrettably, many supplements are untrustworthy or as effective as they should be. So make your own!

In the vast tapestry of nature, certain plants stand out as remarkable allies in the realm of first aid and survival.

On any given day, you could step into my kitchen see greenery hanging while smelling the sweet scent of herbs.

Health Nugget: Grapefruit seed extract fights infection and has numerous anti-bacterial and viral fighting properties. Consult with your...

The Cherokee have passed down the knowledge of plant medicines throughout their generations. This knowledge encompasses the belief that...

Health Nugget: We are surrounded by fragrant sumac.  It grows wild on my Southern California property. We honor the longstanding...

Health Nuggets: After a wound or injury, the body requires more nutrients. Vitamin C is essential in tissue healing. Protein is also key;...

The history of medicine precedes that of the modern pharmaceutical industry by many centuries. Our medicine has relied on the medicinal...

Da-yi-go-gi means Liar in Tsalagi, the language of the Cherokee. It is called this because it is the first tree to bloom before the last...

Health Nugget: Aside from building the gut microbiome, parsley may be a natural deterrent to depression and anxiety. Easy to grow and...

Health Nugget: Feeling low on energy?  Suspecting a thyroid concern?  Go to Brazil! Just one Brazil nut per day could make a difference....

Painfully, I peeled my nylon sock away from my leg. Adhering to the sock were several layers of melted skin, exposing a repulsive, raw...

Health Nugget: You probably already knew that Zinc may shorten symptoms of a common cold. Oatmeal, beans, yogurt, wild rice, and pumpkin...

Health Nugget: This humble herb is a) antibiofilm - it kills the walls of bacteria b) antifungal - kills fungus c) antileishmanial -...