By Melissa Souza

Sometimes when I drive into town I look around and think to myself, “One day this could all be different.” There have been countless zombie apocalypse, EMP blackout, and alien invasion television shows, but it’s doubtful that something like that would really happen.… Read the rest

By Linda Zimnick

It began with the prick of a thorn. Within a few days, the 35-year-old man from South India had an abscess swelling from the fleshy mound on his right palm at the base of his thumb, a raging fever, was exceptionally drowsy, and was having difficulty breathing.… Read the rest

By Melissa Souza

When we planted our golden plum tree last year, we got three plums. But this year when the tree bloomed, we never dreamed that every tiny blossom would become a golden plum.… Read the rest

By Jackie Clay-Atkinson

One of the costliest parts of growing your own food is buying garden seeds each spring. These days, a single packet of seeds can cost $5.99 or more.… Read the rest

By Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP

 Home canning is a great way to have good things to eat, even in the coldest of winters, and more and more people are learning this useful skill.… Read the rest

By Jason Akers

There is a common misconception that the evolution of hunting weapons moved from spears directly to bow and arrow. However, most people are surprised to learn that between these two instruments, a “missing link” exists.… Read the rest

By Linda Gabris

Grains are a rich source of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are vital for good health and well-being. Diets rich in grains help prevent strokes and chronic ailments.… Read the rest