20 ways to become more self-sufficient before ‘the crunch’ arrives

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by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
Editor of NaturalNews.com

(NaturalNews) One thing you don’t want to be during the coming “crunch” — a polite word for “collapse” — is dependent on the system. The more you can take care of yourself, the better off you’ll be physically, financially, emotionally and even spiritually. Here are 20 ways to become more self-sufficient while you still can:

1) Get a small solar system that can be used to run a laptop or recharge batteries

2) Drill a water well and install a hand pump or solar-powered DC pump

3) Set up a rainwater collection system or barrel

4) Stash some cash: stock away some green dollar bills and lots of U.S. nickels

5) Own and learn how to use a handgun, rifle and shotgun

6) Store some ammunition

7) Own and know how to use a water filter

8) Start a garden this spring and acquire more food production skills

9) Save garden seeds so you can plant the next generation of food

10) Acquire a wood-burning stove for heat and cooking

11) Possess a large quantity of stored food; enough for at least 90 days

12) Get to know your local farmers and ranchers

13) Store up valuable barter items that are relatively cheap today: Alcohol, coffee, ammo, matches, etc.

14) Safely store extra vehicle fuel (gasoline, diesel) at your home or ranch
Be sure to use fuel stabilizers to extend their life.

15) Learn emergency first aid skills and own first aid supplies
This could save a life or possibly save a trip to the emergency room.

16) Start growing your own medicine
Plant and grow aloe vera, oregano, garlic, cayenne pepper and other medicinal herbs that can replace a surprisingly large number of prescription drugs. Oregano, for example, is a potent antibiotic. Aloe vera treats cuts, scrapes and burns.

17) Own emergency hand-cranked radios so you can tune in to news and announcements
My #1 recommended brand is Freeplay.

18) Boost your immune system with vitamin D and superfoods

19) Increase your level of physical fitness

20) Learn how to raise animals such as rabbits, chickens, goats or cows.

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Over 6,000 years have passed since the Egyptians referred to the common houseplant Aloe vera as the “plant of immortality,” antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and antioxidant Aloe is beneficial in many ways.

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30 great reasons to make home remedies from Aloe vera – the legendary healing plant of the Egyptians, Greeks and Native Americans

by: JB Bardot

 

(NaturalNews) Over 6,000 years have passed since the Egyptians referred to the common houseplant Aloe vera as the “plant of immortality,” due to its myriad of uses for everything from acne to baldness, insomnia, digestive upsets, sepsis and cancer.

Aloe vera plants produce a variety of substances with antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and antioxidant properties; earning it a spot in the pantheon of superfoods and super herbs alongside companions such as echinacea, garlic, turmeric and ginger. If you intend to take Aloe vera orally, always choose an organic product or grow your own.

The plant provides high amounts of vitamins and minerals. Regular consumption of Aloe vera juice supplies the eight essential amino acids not made by the body plus a wide range of enzymes.

Skin treatments

· Legendary healing properties repair skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rosacea
· Apply to cuts, sores, boils and other skin infections to take advantage of its antibacterial healing properties
· Rub the inner sides of a cut leaf on skin for a biodegradable shower scrub
· Exfoliate dry skin by mixing two TBS each Aloe vera gel and organic brown sugar with two tsp. lemon juice
· For a more vigorous scrub, mix one cup each of Aloe gel and coconut oil with two cups sea salt and two TBS raw honey
· Mix equal parts of Aloe gel with lemon juice to decrease freckles, dark spots and brighten skin
· Apply straight Aloe vera gel to skin to eliminate warts, reduce age lines, remove scars and stretch marks
· Moisturize skin and remove eye makeup with Aloe gel
· Relieve itching from allergies and rashes; soothe burns, poison ivy, and blisters
· Heal herpes orally and genitally; relieve athlete’s foot and topical yeast infections
· Exfoliate feet, knees and elbows with a mixture of 1/2 cup each oatmeal and organic corn meal, four TBS Aloe vera gel, and 1/2 cup coconut oil
· Make a kitchen mixture to treat minor burns by mixing 1/4 cup each Aloe vera gel and non-alcoholic liquid Calendula with a few drops of vitamin E oil. Store in an airtight jar in the cupboard.
· Stimulate hair growth by applying Aloe gel to scalp after washing. Leave on for 30 minutes and rinse.
· Tame frizzy hair by rinsing after shampooing with aloe juice
· Replace shaving cream and use Aloe vera gel; soothe razor burn

Internal uses for Aloe vera

· Drink Aloe juice to relieve indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, bloating, flatulence, peptic ulcers and constipation
· Apply externally and drink juice to relieve hemorrhoids
· Soothe IBS, colitis, and other ailments of the colon
· Eliminate UTI and prostate problems by drinking aloe vera
· Use as a personal lubricant; it’s pH balanced and condom-safe
· Add to your douche for vaginal irritations and yeast infections
· Aloe reduces inflammation throughout the body, especially in the joints and muscles, and restores tissue to its original state
· Stabilizes blood sugar; reduces triglycerides
· Relieves diabetic and peripheral neuropathy
· Swish and gargle to promote healthy gums and mouth
· Add aloe leaves to hot water and boil, inhaling steam to relieve chest congestion, asthma, and sinus problems
· Aloe acts to protect the body’s immune system, destroying bacteria and slowing down the aging process
· Helps activate white blood cells and promotes the growth of healthy, non-cancerous cells in cancer patients
· Oxygenates the blood and promotes healthy circulatory system, strengthening the heart
· Drinking aloe juice is an excellent general detoxifier for the entire system that helps establish a healthy, alkaline pH

Sources for this article include:

http://www.gardensablaze.com/HerbAloeMed.htm
http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/amazing-aloe-vera.htm
http://nomoredirtylooks.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera?
http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/aloe-vera.shtml?
http://www.naturalnews.com/021858_aloe_vera_gel.html
http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-aloe-vera.html
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About the author:
READ MORE OF JEAN (JB) BARDOT’S ARTICLES HERE: http://www.naturalnews.com/Author1686.html

JB Bardot is trained in herbal medicine and homeopathy, and has a post graduate degree in holistic nutrition. Bardot cares for both people and animals, using alternative approaches to health care and lifestyle. She writes about wellness, green living, alternative medicine, holistic nutrition, homeopathy, herbs and naturopathic medicine. You can find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001364941208&ref=tn_tnmnor on Twitter at jbbardot23 https://twitter.com/#!/jbbardot23

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