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10/15/2018 / By Russel Davis

Natural remedies for frostbite

People living in areas with an extremely cold climate might have experienced frostbite at one point in their lives. Frostbite is a nasty condition that occurs when the skin is exposed to temperatures way below its freezing point. Tissue hypoxia, or oxygen deficiency, is the reason behind frostbite. When the body endures extreme cold, it signals a […]

05/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The survivalist’s simple guide to poison ivy: What it is and what to do if you’ve touched it

Hiking is usually an invigorating activity that lets you commune with nature. But what do you do if you accidentally touch poison ivy while you’re on a hike? Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a plant that can cause various painful side effects when it comes into contact with skin. (h/t BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com.) The dangers of poison ivy Here are […]

03/30/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Do you have this natural painkiller growing in your back yard?

Known as the “poor man’s opium”, wild lettuce is an excellent and natural painkiller. Lactuca Virosa can be used as an alternative to traditional and often addictive prescription painkillers. The power of this vegetable – a cousin to the lettuce we buy at the grocery store – is found in the white substance produced in its leaves […]

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