Mustard Miracle

So here's one I've been hesitant to share but it works too good not to. So I've worked the last ten years in occupations that involve walking, from missionary to military, and I suffer from athletes foot. I've tried all the over-the-counter stuff with no permanent fixes and all the while searched for a natural solution to no avail. That is until I tried mustard. Regular table mustard applied to the irritated area seems to give just as much or more relief as over the counter medicines and it costs practically nothing. To anyone who's battled with athletes foot I hope it works as well for you because to me it is heaven sent. Good old American mustard!!!

A Primitive Water Filter

This is a photo of a water filter/drinking straw I made from a hollow section of a dead plant, and a piece of charcoal from my campfire. I sucked water from the river and into my mouth all day with it. Charcoal is the great natural filter. In fact even most filters you attach to your kitchen sink contain charcoal.

Life Giving Aluminum Foil

Did you know that a simple piece of Aluminum Foil could save your life?  Let's say you get stranded somewhere and you need to signal for help.  Use the shiny side of the foil to reflect the sun to get people's attention.  What if you have a fire but only rancid water to drink?  Fold the foil into a bowl and you can boil and drink it.  What if you grow extremely cold but only have some batteries from your flashlight or radio?  Wrap the batteries in the foil one at a time and squeeze the ends so the foil presses tightly to the - and + ends and they will heat up just like a hand warmer.

Substitute Hygene Items. Save $. Save the Planet

Here are some substitutions for personal hygiene items that are 100% planet friendly:

Shampoo/Body Wash: Baking Soda and Vinegar (mix together to make a paste)
Facial Wash: Honey
Toothpaste: Baking Soda
Deodorant: Baking Soda
Hand Soap: Apple Sauce and Baking Soda
Hair Gel: Concentrated Lemon Juice

The Secret to Staying Awake

I've looked for an all natural substance to help me stay awake for a long time and finally discovered a great combination. I've found that sipping orange juice increases my blood sugar, which wakes me up and doesn't drop me like cane sugar (If I take anything containing regular sugar, 5 min later I'm asleep) Then I supplement the orange juice with peanut butter. This helps neutralize all the acid in the orange juice and it gives me protein. I've had lots of time to test this since I pull approx. 2 all-nighters a week.

The Many Uses of a Cheap Flashlight

A cheap flashlight can be used for it's light but also the parabolic lens can be used to start fires, the batteries can be used with steel wool to ignite fires or overheated by connecting the ends with wire to make hand warmers. The plastic case can be modified and stuffed with charcoal to make a survival straw for water purifying and the spring can be used as a fish hook.

Cattails Could Save Your Life

Cattails are one of the best survival resource you can find. All parts of a cattail are edible, raw or cooked. The roots are very starchy and taste like a potato on steroids. The fluff in the head of a cattail can be used as fire tinder, diaper fluff, or flour.