Our mission is to share information on obtaining optimal health through diet and lifestyle, with an emphasis on nutrient dense foods and proper food preparation techniques. We strive to respect traditional cultures, ethnicity, humanity, national sovereignty and localized ecosystems.

The following topics make for lively discussion that helps stretch us all and move us forward in our transition into a more fulfilling, natural lifestyle.

Natural (alternative) living
Self-reliance
Eco friendly living and earth stewardship
Food politics as pertains to food choice freedom
Holistic lifestyle
Hospitality
Natural healing/home remedies
Frugality: Obtaining Real Food on a real budget
Gardening/farming
Sustainability
Food preservation through drying/canning/freezing
Cultured foods: The art of fermentation
Vaccinations
Herbs, supplements, body work, alternative practitioners
Natural Healing ‘Tool Kits’
Making our own herbal medicine-tinctures and salves
Effectively communicating our lifestyle choices to family, friends and others.

Recommended Reading:

-Learn How to Cook the Way Grandma Did by Abby Eagle
-Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Dr. Weston A. Price
-Be Your Own Doctor by Rachel Weaver
-Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig
-Milk: The Untold Story by Ron Schmid ND
-The Cholesterol Myths by Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD.

GUIDELINES:
No flaming or vulgarity allowed
Spam will get you instantly banned
Opinions may differ, but kindness and tact will rule the day