By Reynard Loki / AlterNet A growing body of research proves that simply being around nature can improve human health and happiness. A month-long 2016 study conducted in the United Kingdom by the University of Derby and the Wildlife Trusts found that connecting to nature…
By Melinda Cafferty, Natural Blaze We’ve written before about the rise of unique solar power. Some of the new solar cells are even wearable. One of the reasons solar is such a boon is the freedom it allows people if they want to go “off-grid.” Whether it be…
By Melinda Cafferty, Natural Blaze What is your dog trying to tell you? It turns out, dogs are trying to get our attention, but they use more than just a few signals. In fact, we don’t follow their commands they will try harder to elaborate the gesture….
By Phillip Schneider It’s no secret that kids in America don’t eat as many vegetables as they should. As non-processed fruit and vegetable intake have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, and hypertension in adulthood, the importance of childhood vegetable consumption is becoming…
By Sara Tipton The advances in modern medicine are obviously wonderful and have added years to the average American’s lifespan. But what will you do when medical care isn’t so readily available, such as in a survival scenario or for a mild ailment? Hopefully, this list…
By Annie Holmquist Growing up, I never got into stories with knights and fair maidens. Walking around in princess dresses while imagining I was trapped in a castle by a vicious dragon? Not interested. But give me a sunbonnet and braid my hair and I…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Solar is everywhere now. Tech worshipers figure, what better way to harness energy than to capture the very essence of the sun? While it does have its drawbacks, it is a form of “off-grid” energy. Solar cell technology can quite possibly draw us…
By Karen Foster Risk of food poisoning from contaminated food surfaces may be reduced by using oregano oil to help kill bacteria, new research suggests. Oregano is an important culinary and medicinal herb that has been used in medicine and cooking for thousands of years…
By Melinda Cafferty The smartphone allows you to identify any song while you’re out and about through an app called “Shazam.” But have you ever wished you could hold your phone up to nature and do the same? In a manner of speaking you can….
By Rachel Blevins A couple in St. Peters, Missouri, learned the hard way that even though they are listed as the owners of their home, the city they live in still has the ability to dictate what is and is not on their property—even if…
By Ann Katelyn Raking is a common a common activity for lawn owners, especially during the fall season. Homeowners want their lawns to stay clean, and raking is their go-to option. However, raking might not be actually a good idea. Here, we look into the reasons…
By Joe Battaglia Fragrance sales, largely composed of man-made chemicals are a $10 billion dollar a year industry. Fragrance can be made of thousands of compounds, most of which are synthetic, and many proven to harm human health. According to a recent survey, one in…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor America has a “first” to be truly proud of. The first permitted 3D printed house in the U.S. was just completed in Austin, Texas in less than 24 hours and costs less than $4,000. Not only is this amazing feat turning heads everywhere,…
By Tess Pennington Spinach is one of the first seeds you can plant for a spring harvest and a wonderful source of Vitamin A and one of the healthiest sources minerals and nutrients that we can grow. It is considered a superfood because of all the…
By Tess Pennington While the weather outside is still on the chilly side, many are making use of their time indoors and get a headstart on the upcoming gardening season by starting seeds indoors. Doing so results in earlier and longer harvests. This economic gardening…
By Jeremiah Johnson Peasant food, while simple and frugal, has been around for centuries – in every culture around the world. Using fresh roots, herbs, and foods available to them, households would whip up a soup the family could feast on for days. Soups such…
By Tess Pennington Barley is a high-yielding cereal grain that can be adapted to many parts of the homestead. It can be used as a tasty cereal, ground into flour, sprouted for super food, grown as fodder for livestock (which can save you lots of money when using…
SPECIAL REPORT By Brandon Turbeville, Natural Blaze California has been at it again, proving to everyone in the country that the state most loudly proclaiming to be the leader against CO2, the disproven boogeyman of “Climate Change,” is really not interested in the environment at all, but…
By Tess Pennington For many of us, our jobs dictate that we live near a city and, as a result, our yards are smaller and may not provide adequate space for a large garden. As well, those that are renting homes may also be limited…
By Natural Blaze Inflammation is considered one of the most formidable causes of disease! Quell the pain and inflammation with your own DIY supplement superfood. Try these easy and sweet 2-ingredient turmeric bombs. We would like to offer one important suggestion! If you can stomach…
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