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Rootbound Homestead is a community bound by roots. Leaving our old comfy life in FL to move to NY to start living cleaner, more simply, and with purpose. Garden hacks, tips and tricks, natural medicine, healing, animals, recipes and more!
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How To Make Homemade Aspirin From A Tree
Aspirin may appear a bit outdated in the face of the advanced over-the-counter pain relievers that are currently on the market. And since 1899, when chemists figured out how to make salicylic acid, Bayer started making aspirin.
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Longevity
Garlic Skin Has A Surprising Benefit
Just about everyone has fresh garlic (and onions) in their house to cook with. And just about everyone knows they have paper skin covering the cloves and bulb, which most people discard. However, what if I told you that those garlic and onion skins have a super useful purpose?
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Longevity
USDA Ordered To Remove Climate Change From Internet
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is quietly scrubbing its websites of climate change references, raising concerns about the future of climate-focused agricultural programs. According to an internal email obtained by Politico, agency employees have been directed to delete landing pages discussing climate change and to document any remaining references for further review. While the department hasn’t made an official statement explaining the decision, the move signals a potential shift in priorities under the new administration.
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Earth
FDA Finally Bans Red Dye 3 From "Food"
On January 15, the FDA officially pulled the plug on red dye 3, meaning it’ll be banned from foods and drugs. But don’t expect it to disappear overnight—this stuff is everywhere, and it won’t be fully phased out of grocery stores until 2027.
By Rootbound Homestead12 months ago in Feast
Is Rainwater Safe to Drink? Purification Methods You Need To Know For Free Water
Whether you're considering collecting rainwater for disaster readiness or to help you get free water for life, there are several things you should consider before you sip that first drink. Though free of chemicals and pollution, rainwater seems to be the purest gift from nature; reality says otherwise.
By Rootbound Homestead12 months ago in Earth
The Strange And Oddly Lucrative World of Cattle Gallstones
Turns out, the beef industry might just be stepping into its golden age. What’s that, you ask? Well, brace yourself—because gallstones found in beef carcasses during processing can be worth as much as the entire rest of the cow. Yep, you read that right. A little clump of hardened bile could be more valuable than the steak, the roast, and the burger combined. In fact, at the time of this publication, they are worth more than GOLD.
By Rootbound Homestead12 months ago in Longevity
This Common Yard Weed Is Legally Used For Anxiety, Stress, and Chronic Fatigue
Mugwort is an herb native to Europe and Asia that has been used for centuries in both cooking and medicine. It was introduced to North America by early settlers who carried it across the Atlantic as ballast in ships. Today, mugwort continues to spread throughout the continent, particularly along roadsides and in areas disturbed by human activity. It is commonly found in the northeast, including New York State, and extends west past Minnesota and as far south as Florida.
By Rootbound Homestead12 months ago in Longevity
1842 Raw Honey Whole Body Immunity Blanket Elixir
There is a host of crud going around these days, and I've dug deep into my books to pull out the best natural remedy to not only help friends and family get over the flu faster, but to help keep it out all together! The ingredients below create what is called the "perfect immunity blanket" for your body.
By Rootbound Homestead12 months ago in Longevity
My Grandmother's Herbal Cream For Scars, Scrapes, And Burns
My grandmother always had recipes for the most incredible delicacies, in addition to the many insightful things she taught us. The closet where she kept the pool towels was the same closet that held her herbal apothecary, and it was impressive. Over the years, we all began to take note of her recipes and just how important they were to save.
By Rootbound Homestead12 months ago in Blush
How to Prepare for Potential Election Unrest
Elections are just around the corner, and it's no secret stress and emotions are running high. Having a plan now is important. Making advance preparations can allow you to be ready to keep informed and guard your safety and well-being if need be. Here's a thorough guide on what you can do now, just in case anything happens at anytime:
By Rootbound Homesteadabout a year ago in The Swamp
Do You Know How Broken The Food System Is?
Boar's Head meats and Walmart apple juice are the most recent food recalls on the table. Romane has E. Coli. A North Carolina meat plant recalled over 35,000 pounds of ground beef due to a potential plastic particle contamination. Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in them.
By Rootbound Homesteadabout a year ago in Feast
Strange Things People Ate To Keep Themselves Alive During Historical Famine
So many times in our world's history have people endured famine. War, the environment, vermin, and people themselves can bring on a food drought. Not only did people have to fight off starvation, they had to get creative in order to be able to survive and stave off malnutrition.
By Rootbound Homesteadabout a year ago in History
