Fit and ready: Self-defense tips for preppers

(Natural News) If you’re worried about your personal safety every time you leave your house, be proactive and learn self-defense. Staying fit and undergoing combat training can also teach you techniques that you can use to protect yourself if you need to confront an attacker. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) Situational awareness’ crucial role in self-defense The first… … Read more

Put some purple on your plate: Why you should eat more of these powerhouse veggies

(Natural News) You’ve probably heard that we should “eat a rainbow” if we want to be healthy, with the brightest-colored natural, whole foods often containing the most nutrients. When you put this advice in action, however, your plate probably leans more toward the red, orange, yellow and green parts of the spectrum given the number… … Read more

Reduce stress with these scientifically-proven adaptogenic herbs

(Natural News) Stress is woven right into the fabric of modern life. The Global Organization for Stress reveals some alarming statistics, including the fact that more than 50 percent of adults report that their stress levels have increased over the past year, 75 percent report moderate to high stress levels on an ongoing basis, and… … Read more

New purpose for old oil rigs: Researchers suggest transitioning them to human-made reefs

(Natural News) In recent years, an increasing number of decommissioned oil rigs underwent conversion into artificial reefs that became habitats for marine life. Researchers recently evaluated the practice to help California residents and policy-makers make informed decisions about other aging oil platforms off the coast. There are around 6,000 oil rigs around the world. As the floating facilities go about the work of extracting oil… … Read more

Here’s why you should eat more mangoes: 6 Health benefits

(Natural News) Mango is one of the most commonly eaten fruits in the world. This sweet, tropical fruit hailed the “king of fruits” is highly nutritious – containing over 20 vitamins and minerals – and is also fat-free, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free. Let’s look at the reasons why you should be eating more of this superfruit…. … Read more