New Normal Big Life Podcast host, Antoinette Berrafato, foraging for fiddleheads - Ostrich Ferns for nature therapy

Foraging and Wildcrafting: A Beginner’s Guide

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Are you looking for greater food security? Feeling overwhelmed by the fast-paced, tech-driven world? Imagine stepping into nature, harvesting your own food and medicine, and finding peace in the process. Foraging and wildcrafting are your gateways to a simpler, more grounded lifestyle, and it’s easier to learn than you think. Our foraging and wildcrafting guide for beginners is here to help turn your backyard, city park, or backcountry adventure into a free shopping experience for greater food and medicine security.
HMPV symptoms illustrated by the Cleveland Clinic

HMPV Outbreak: Prepare for the Respiratory Virus

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While there’s no cause for panic, awareness, preparedness and natural preventive measures are your best defense against HMPV. As winter settles in, the United States is bracing for a potential rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. And the potential for future “pandemic lockdowns.” As of this writing, the affected regions are China 7,500, Malaysia 327, Kyrgyzstan 50, and Australia 1,168.
Woman in bed with a cold

Building Natural Immunity: A Future Pandemic Guide

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Natural immunity is the body’s natural ability to fight infections without external help, thanks to a strong immune system. This article focuses on natural ways to enhance natural immunity, which is crucial for strengthening our health defenses against potential future pandemics, known as ‘Disease X.’ Or when recovering from past pandemics and life events like military and first responder service.