Book reviews – homesteading books, real food books, gardening books, recipe books, herbalism books, preparedness books.
In “Common Sense Health: Detox, Diet and Physical Activities“, I’ve shared ideas for things you can do to remove toxins from your life (Detox); strategies for simple, healthy eating (Diet); and physical activities beyond exercise that have been used by holistic practitioners, such as oil pulling and barefoot therapy. No big investment or complicated format,…
In Rebuild from Depression: A Nutrient Guide including Depression in Pregnancy and Postpartum, Amanda Rose shares the story of her battle with depression and how she found healing through nutrition, detox and alternative therapies. I can’t help but think that if more people read this book and followed the suggestions, we wouldn’t have one in…
The Weekend Homesteader: A Twelve-Month Guide to Self-Sufficiency by Anna Hess is an inexpensive guide to get you started with homesteading. Loaded with color photos, this book would make a good “coffee table” book, conversation starter or idea brewer.
Building Soils Naturally: Innovative Methods for Organic Gardeners by Phil Nauta (AKA The Smiling Gardener) is all about helping you to grow the best quality food possible, starting from the ground up. It all starts with healthy soil. With living, balanced soil, plants are healthier, more pest and disease resistant, there are less weed problems,…
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fermenting Foods by Wardeh Harmon is an excellent resource for both new and experienced fermenters. For those new to the topic, Wardeh provides detailed explanations. She walks you through the process from beginning to end, discussing the “why” as well as the “how”. For experienced fermenters, there are LOTS of…