Natural Living

Natural living is a big part of homesteading. There are many natural alternatives to modern products that are healthier and cheaper.

9 Survival Uses for Tree Resin

Tree resin has many survival uses including making soap, starting fires, easing pains, helping to heal wounds, and much more.

If you’re looking for a plant that is easy to grow and has a host of benefits and uses, look no further than rosemary.

There are many cold and flu remedies that can ease your symptoms. In fact, you probably already have some of them in your home.

Medicinal mushrooms are commonly overlooked, but there is a growing body of research indicating that they can treat many ailments.

Willow bark, which is used to make aspirin, can be processed into a tea or tincture that is gentle on the stomach and eases pain.

Native Americans learned the healing powers of herbs by watching animals eat them. In time, they discovered these herbal remedies.

Planting, growing, and using echinacea for medicinal purposes is easier than you think, and you may come to value this humble herb.

People have used honey for many purposes for thousands of years. From medicinal to cooking, honey is a loved ingredient by survivalists.

If you are looking into growing your own medicine, you’ll want to consider adding some of these medicinal trees to your homestead.

What happens if you forget your toothpaste or simply run out of it? Here are 11 ways to clean your teeth without toothpaste.