(Natural News) No homestead is truly off-the-grid if it doesn’t have a rainwater collection system in place. Rainwater collection is the practice of collecting or harvesting rainwater into an easily accessible container for cooking, washing, bathing or gardening. As such, rainwater collection is an easy way to reduce water usage on the homestead. However, successful and […]

(Natural News) Sleep-eating, also known as sleep-related eating disorder (SRED), involves episodes of compulsive eating while in a state of sleep. And as is the case with other eating disorders, SRED can have “heavy” consequences. In one of her articles online, nutritional scientist Judith Wurtman explained how SRED binges may lead to obesity. Wurtman, who founded a Harvard University hospital […]

(Natural News) A group of Australian researchers has developed a new and fast method of detecting a dangerous toxin from pesticides and chemical weapons. The study, published in the journal ACS Nano, explains how perovskite nanocrystals, which were being used to develop new solar panels, can change color upon detecting methyl iodide. Methyl iodide, also known as iodomethane, is […]

(Natural News) The family of an emergency dispatcher in Phoenix, Arizona who died after working a grueling 15-hour shift just shortly after recovering from COVID-19 is suing the city for $35 million, according to The Daily Mail. The dispatcher, 49-year-old Pamela Cooper, collapsed at home the morning after her shift. She was rushed to a hospital in […]

(Natural News) High levels of fructose in food can inhibit the liver’s ability to burn fat, according to a recent study published in Cell Metabolism. This effect is specific to fructose, a simple sugar found naturally in fruits and honey. Equally high levels of glucose, another type of simple sugar, had the opposite effect in that they […]

(Natural News) China, the world’s biggest polluter, has been taking drastic steps in a bid to clean up and fight so-called climate change. Last September, Chinese President Xi Jinping surprised the world after pledging to reach carbon neutrality by 2060. Experts believe the ambitious goal could help significantly slow global warming. But Xi offered almost […]

(Natural News) Most people discard the grounds left after brewing coffee. But spent coffee grounds still have plenty of practical uses in your home and in the garden. They can even help spruce up your daily skincare routine. Here are 15 clever ways to use spent coffee grounds: (h/t to PracticalSelfReliance.com) Compost – Composting coffee grounds […]

(Natural News) A type of fiber called pectin can protect plants from soil aluminum, according to a recent study led by researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, the study showed that pectin works as a barrier against aluminum. Pectin protects plants from soil aluminum Aluminum is the most […]

(Natural News) Native Americans have been using medicinal plants long before the European conquest of America. Today, medicinal plants are still widely used in the United States, and for good reason. For starters, they contain potent compounds that can help with a wide variety of ailments and health problems. Medicinal plants are also all-natural and don’t carry with […]

(Natural News) Being a productive prepper requires a lot of effort and a good work ethic. For beginners, prepping can be quite challenging because of the amount of work it takes. You might also feel pressured seeing what other preppers are doing. But prepping doesn’t have to be stressful. If you’re starting to stress over […]