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Episode-837- Matthew Stein on Prepping, Herbals, Self Reliance and More

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
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Mat Stein - Author of When Disaster Strikes

Mat Stein - Author of When Disaster Strikes

Matthew Stein is the author of When Disaster Strikes: A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Planning and Crisis Survival (Chelsea Green 11/16/2011). This book has received excellent advance praise from experts on survival and disaster preparedness. Stein is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he majored in Mechanical Engineering.

As the owner of Stein Design & Construction, he has built hurricane resistant, energy efficient and environmentally friendly homes.  The mechanical engineering side of his firm specializes in product design and development. Among other things, Mat has designed consumer water filtration devices, solar PV roofing panels, medical bacterial filters, emergency chemical drench systems, computer disk drives, and portable fiberglass buildings.

He joins us today to discuss a variety of topics such as…

  • 2012 all hype, pretty much but a frightening time anway
  • Growing your own food
  • Herbal remedies you really want to know about
  • Colloidal silver the good and the mythology
  • What a financial collapse might look like
  • The skills you want to develop prior to a collapse situation
  • What we can learn from Cuba vs. North Korea about self sufficiency
  • The “pit of the stomach” exercise
  • The threat of emerging antibiotic resistant diseases like new strains of TB
  • The best case scenario for a pandemic and how bad even that would be
  • Simple steps to get on to a path of self sufficiency

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Matthew Stein’s Links

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Episode-698- Cooking with the Five Horseman of the Herb Garden

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Modern Survival| 14 Comments
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Note – Today’s audio won’t be as high quality as it usually is, chalk it up to remote recording and the hotel rooms air conditioner.

There are five herbs that I feel should be in every garden.  Weather you have a massive homestead garden that feeds the whole family or just a few pots on the back yard, everyone should be growing these five herbs.

All of them are well know, dried out old versions fill most spice racks, recipes call for a pinch here, a teaspoon there or sprinkle in a marinade.

Yet most modern Americans have no idea what real food cooked with healthy amounts of them tastes like

These Five Herbs are…

  • Parsley
  • Oregano
  • Dill
  • Basil
  • Rosemary

Additionally Garlic is a plant that everyone should grow but I feel most people are familiar with using it, it will however, come into play a lot in today’s episode.

Today will not just be a list of recipes using these herbs though, we will cover a ton of information on 5 herbs you thought were nothing but some dried up leaves in your spice drawer.

Today we will discuss…

  • The 10 medicinal actions all the “Five Horseman” share
    • Antioxidant
    • Antibiotic
    • Anti-microbial
    • Antiviral
    • Hepatic
    • Tonic
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Carminative
    • Vasolidator
    • Stomachic
  • Cooking with and using Basil
    • Simply in salad
    • Bruschetta
    • Pesto
  • Cooking with dill
    • Anything and everything fish
    • Clam dip
    • Yogurt Dill Dressing
  • Cooking with oregano
    • Oregano, Basil, Garlic Grilling Oil
    • Making bland spaghetti sauce awesome
    • All soups try Zucchini-Sausage Soup
  • Cooking with Rosemary
    • Awesome breads
    • Amazing Roasted Potatoes
    • Rosemary Pepper Lamb
  • Cooking with Parsley
    • Soups and Stews – Use the stems
    • Pancetta and Ricotta Stuffed Chicken
    • The famous “Spirko Chicken”
  • Some other herbs you should grow/cook with
    • Cilantro
    • Mint
    • Sage
    • Chives
  • Keeping it simple, fun and without rules

 

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Episode-689- Dr. Kyle Christensen on Herbal and Alternative Remedies

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Modern Survival| 14 Comments
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Join me today as I welcome Dr. Kyle Christensen who is one of the people behind our sponsor Western Botanicals.  Kyle is a Doctor of Chriopractic (D.C.), a Master Herbalist (M.H.) and a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.).

Today we will be discussing treating common and acute problems with herbal and natural remedies.  We will also discuss abuses in modern medicine and by the FDA along with our individual responsibilities to care for ourselves and demand more from our conventional doctors.

Dr. Christensen created Western Botanicals with a sincere desire to establish “an herbalist in every home”.   Western Botanicals assist’s people in this effort through the workshops, herbal formulas and remedies they manufacture and the Herb Kits.

Self-reliance and interdependence is the goal at Western Botanicals which is why I so enjoy the opportunity to share this interview with the audience.

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Episode-594- Herbal Actions Part 4

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Modern Survival| 3 Comments
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Today we wrap up the four part series on Herbal Actions.   An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs.

On this episode of The Survival Podcast we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will wrap up our 4-part series.

Today we cover the following ten herbal actions alterative, anticatarrhal, anti-oxidant, astringent, demulcent, emollient, febrifuge, glactagogue, hypnotic and stomachic.

Join Me As We Discuss the Follow Actions and Corresponding Herbs

  • Alterative – Gradually restores health and vitality to the body by helping the body assimilate nutrients, eliminate waste and restore proper function.
    • Some alterative herbs – Nettle, Garlic and Chickweed
  • Anticatarrhal – Counteracts the build-up of excess mucus and inflammation in the sinus and other upper respiratory parts.
    • Red Clover, Elderberry, Wild Cherry, Ginger, Garlic
  • Anti-oxidant – Protects the body against free radical damage.  Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that bind to and destroy other molecules.
    • Goji (Wolf) Berry, Sage, Black Pepper, Oregano and many more
  • Astringent – Contracts, firms and strengthens body tissues by precipitating proteins and an reduce excess secretions and discharge.
    • Calendula, Plantain, Sea Buckthorn
  • Demulcent – Mucilaginous herbs which relax, soothe and protect tissue.
    • Comfrey, Marshmallow, Slippery Elm, Sea Buckthorn
  • Emollient – Applied to the skin to soften, soothe and protect
    • Almond, Violet, Sea Buckthorn, Chamomile
  • Febrifuge – Assists the body to reduce fever
    • White Willow, Peppermint, Dandelion
  • Galactagogue – Increases the flow of mothers milk
    • Basil, Dill and Garlic
  • Hypnotic – Has a powerful relaxant and sedative action and helps to to induce sleep.
    • California Poppy, Chamomile, Passion Flower
  • Stomachic – Stimulative tonic to the stomach
    • Basil, Lemon Balm and Rose

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Episode-590- Herbal Actions- Part Three

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Modern Survival| 5 Comments
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Today we will be doing the third of a four part series on “herbal actions”.  An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs.

On this episode of The Survival Podcast we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will take us 75% through the series.

Today we cover the following ten herbal actions adaptogen, antacid, anti-microbial, cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, lymphatic, rubefacient and styptic.

Join in today to learn about these actions and corresponding herbs…

  • Adaptogen – Increase the body’s resistance and endurance to a wide variety of adverse influences from physical, chemical and biological stressors, assisting the body’s ability to cope and adapt.
    • Some adaptogen herbs – Ginseng (American and Asian), Reishi Mushroom, Valerian
  • Antacid – Neutralizes excess acid in the stomach and intestinal tract.
    • Some antacid herbs – Dandelion, Fennel, Catnip
  • Anti-microbial (aka anti-bacterial or anti viral) – Helps the body’s immune system destroy or resist the proliferation of pathogenic micro-organisms.
    • Some anti-microbial herbs – Parsley, Thyme, Oregano, Basil and Garlic
  • Antiseptic – Prevents or eliminates sepsis (infectious destructive condition of tissue)
    • Some antiseptic herbs – Calendula, Sage, St. John’s Wort and Comfrey
  • Cholagogue – Promotes the discharge and flow of bile from the gallbladder (gogue means to “flow”)
    • Some cholagogue herbs – Dandelion, Tumeric, Rosemary
  • Diaphoretic – Induces increased perspiration, dilates capillaries, increasing elimination of toxins through the skin.
    • Some diaphoretic herbs – Chamomile, Lavender and Lemon Balm
  • Diuretic – Increases the flow of urine
    • Some diuretic herbs – Hibiscus, Lovage, Black Pepper
  • Lymphatic – Support the health and activity of the lymphatic system
    • Some lymphatic herbs – Red Clover, Echinacea, Plantain
  • Rubefacient – Generates a localized increase in blood flow when applied to the skin.   Often used to warm the skin and ease the pain and swelling of joints.
    • Some rubefacient herbs Oils of Peppermint, Spearmint, Pine
  • Styptic – Reduces or stops external bleeding by astringent action.
    • Some styptic herbs – Plantain, Blackberry, St. John’s Wort (oil)

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Episode-585- Herbal Actions – Part Two

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Modern Survival| 24 Comments
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Today we will be doing the second of a four part series on “herbal actions”.  An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs.

Today we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will take us half way through the series.

Today we cover the following ten herbal actions antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, bitter, hypotensive, hepatic, immune stimulant, refrigerant, sedative, stimulant and tonic.

Join in today to learn about these actions and corresponding herbs…

  • Antidepressant – Helps relieve or prevent depressed states of mind
    • Some antidepressant herbs – St. John’s Wort, Saffron and Basil
  • Anti-inflammatory – Combats excessive or overly painful inflammation
    • Some anti-inflammatory herbs – Chamomile, Calendula and Rose
  • Bitter – Stimulates the normal secretion of digestive fluids to aid digestion.  Also stimulates liver activity and can help to improve depression.
    • Dandelion, Mugwort and Rue
  • Hypotensive – Reduces elevated blood pressure
    • Garlic, Lavender and Lemon Balm
  • Hepatic – Tonifies and strengthens the liver.
    • Rosemary, Turmeric and Chicory
  • Immune stimulant – Helps stimulate immune response and fight infections.
    • Echinacea, Ginseng and Pomegranate
  • Refrigerant – Cooling agents which lower body temperature and relieve thirst.
    • Peppermint, Tarragon and Plantain
  • Sedative – Calms the nervous system by reducing stress and nervous irritation throughout the body
    • Chamomile, Lavender and Hops
  • Stimulant – Warms the body, quickens circulation, breaks up obstructions and congestion.
    • Black Pepper, Coffee and Garlic
  • Tonic – Increases tone and vitality of skin, other organs or body systems.  Improves nutrient absorption.
    • Dandelion, Goji Berry, Garlic and Anise

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Episode-584- The Patriot Nurse Joins Us on TSP

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Modern Survival| 23 Comments
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Today we are joined on TSP by The Patriot Nurse.  The Patriot Nurse largely known for her great YouTube Channel where she discusses “No- Nonsense, Straight talk about Medical Prepping for SHTF and everyday stuff too”.

In a major collapse or even a natural event that cuts off access to care such as an ice storm you may be on your own to provide care to yourself of your loved ones.  Today we discuss how you can prepare for these events.

We also discuss the limitations of modern medicine, the importance of nutrition, steps you can take in advance to improve your chances if a collapse occurs.  This episode may be one of the most important episodes of The Survival Podcast we have ever done.

Join us today as we discuss…

  • Beyond the band-aids, building the personal first aid kit (FAK)
  • The two leading causes of death in areas without modern care
  • The biggest emerging health threats
  • Thoughts on drug resistant MSRA and tuberculous
  • Inexpensive over the counter medications you should store
  • Alternative therapies as a first choice for many conditions
  • Limitations of civilian care
  • Limitations of professional care in the field
  • Suggested training for the civilian such as CPR and EMT
  • Why 10-20% of society may be dead with in weeks of a total system collapse
  • The importance of nutrition to our health
  • Storing proper nutrition beyond rice and beans

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Episode-580- Herbal Actions – Part One

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Modern Survival| 15 Comments
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Today we will be doing the first of a four part series on “herbal actions”.  An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs.

Today we will review 10 of 40 primary herbal actions, the next three shows will be spread out over each week to give you time to absorb and retain the information.

Today we cover the first ten herbal actions, analgesic, anti-emetic, aperient, carminative, expectorant, hemostatic, nervine, vasodlitor and vulnerary.  Along with a few common herbs that exhibit each action and how they can be used.

Join in today to learn about these actions and corresponding herbs…

  • Analgesic (anodyne) – Relieves pain either orally or externally
    • Some analgesic herbs – aloe – bee balm – ginger – white willow
  • Anti-emetic – Relieves nausea and vomiting
    • Some anti-emetic herbs – anise – peppermint – clove – ginger
  • Aperient – Gentle stimulant to digestion and mild laxative action
    • Some aperient herbs – flax – rose hips – dandelion
  • Carminative – Soothes the stomach, promotes digestion, prevents or helps expel gas
    • Some carminative herbs -  basil – chamomile – cumin
  • Expectorant – Supports the respiratory system by expelling excess mucus
    • Some expectorant herbs – garlic – borage – spearmint
  • Hemostatic – Arrests bleeding – promotes blood clotting
    • Some hemostatic herbs – rose – blackberry – geranium
  • Nervine - Affects the nervous system by relaxing or stimulation it and/or a tonic effect
    • Some nervine herbs – coffee – lavender – st. john’s wort
  • Vasodilator - expands blood vessels for increased circulation
    • Some vasodlitor herbs – cayenne – parsley – ginger
  • Vulnerary – Assist the body to heal wounds, used externally
    • some vulnerary herbs – calendula – comfrey – plantain

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Episode-453- Listener Phone Calls 6-11-10

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Modern Survival| 4 Comments
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So it is another call in Friday despite the fact that the ass clowns doing directional boring shut down the neighborhoods power for a few hours.  Today the show was delayed, though I could have broadcasted on back up power it would have been hard to do a listener call show with out firing up the generator and waking up my night shift working neighbor.

Anyway we are back and ready to go, the final three calls by the way came in just this AM after I posted an alert on our Face Book Fan Page, if you are not our fan on Facebook, you should consider joining to get alerts like this via facebook.

Join me today as I take your calls on…

  • The effect of monetary policy on the American Revolution
  • Using coffee to deal with an allergic reaction
  • Using plantain as a drawing agent for infections of venomous bites
  • The eventual effect of the oil leak on gas prices
  • How to bug out to the forest if you must
  • Using gray water for irrigation and dealing with black water
  • How the Icelandic Volcano effected cardiac patients in the U.S.
  • What is the best choice for a “jump pack” for back up power
  • What are my top related books for new perspective preppers (check my book list)
  • How do you calculate what really equals a 30 or 60 day supply of food
  • Thoughts on container growing for the person who will be moving soon

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Episode-352 Call in Friday 1-08-10

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Modern Survival| 11 Comments
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Today will be the first official “Call In Friday” where I answer you questions and comments called in to 866-65-THINK.  You can call this number anytime and leave a BRIEF (2 minutes or less) question and you might hear yourself on the air.

Join Me Today as I Discuss…

  • How do you find a good job in the country
  • If you move to a rural area are kids more likely to get in more trouble than in the city
  • What makes a quality pressure canner
  • How do you recondition batteries
  • How do you create an herbal extract
  • Why do you need commercial extracts with certain herbs
  • How can you use and keep O2 absorbers effective when they come in large quantities
  • What gun cleaning supplies should be in your BOB and at your BOL or just part of your preps
  • Does buying a Class 3 weapon mean you give up your rights?  (No)
  • What are some creative ideas for teaching self reliance to Cub Scouts

Resources for today’s show…

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