Homeless Survival Tips

Introduction:

Homelessness can be unexpected or expected you might even choose to be homeless because of going into hiding. I will share my story of being homeless and offer some tips to survive being homeless.

My Story of Homelessness

This story tells you how I became homeless. What it took to survive on a daily bases? What I did to get prepared because my homelessness was because I lost my home, car and job so I was able to prepare a little bit for what was to come!

Some Tips and Tricks

Anybody can be homeless. I don't care who you are who your family is or what your last name is. You can have the best job and still be homeless. Look around millions of people are laid off and big wheel companies and business are cutting back, clamming bankruptcy, nothing is a sure thing.

Prepare and Educate Yourself

I might have survived being homeless but I wish I new what I know now! When I was homeless I went hungry many of nights didn't know how I was going to get my next meal. The challenges I faced was very real and I had to stay focused and think ahead before I made any decisions. To avoid ever being hungry go to eattheweeds.com you will see several you tube videos that educate you on what plants or weeds that are edible. These video are well illustrated and you will learn what parts of the plants you can eat and the best way to prepare them to eat. I recommend all his videos. Personally I keep watching the same videos over and over again to ensure I don't forget what I have learned from Green Deane and I also plan on foraging and apply what I learned from the Green Deanes videos.

Make a Homeless Water Distiller

If your not close to a water source you can take some simple steps to make your own safe purifies drinking water. If your in a area where there is no water source you might consider moving as soon as possible because you need a source in which to bathe and cook.

Shelter and Other Survival Methods

Here is just one link on how to make a basic homeless shelter. There are many other sites with great ideas for building your own homeless shelter. You can also look at videos on you tube or other video resources for homeless shelter ideas. There is some great homeless shelter ideas but you might want to put in the search box survival shelters.

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 Prepare and Educate Yourself

Shelter Other Survival Methods

Survival Water Distiller

Homeless Tips and Tricks

My Story of Homelessness

Hibiscus Plant Uses

Introduction:

Hibiscus (Malvaceae) There is 200-220 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae they live in subtropical and tropical regions. They are commonly called hibiscus flowers. They are one of the most popular plants for landscapes. Hibiscus flowers is also a primary ingredient in many herbal teas in today's stores.

Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabin Us)

The Kenaf is the main stem and branches and the stems and branches have many uses such as making paper, weaving cloth for clothes. Kenaf is a great insulation. Kenaf is also used to make cordage like rope. The bark of the hibiscus contains strong fibers which is used to make grass skirts like you see in Hawaii. The hibiscus makes for a great survival plant.

(Hibiscus Sabdariffa)

(Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable and to make herbal teas and jams. Used in Mexico, for a drink known as agua de Jamaica and is quite popular for its color, it tastes just like cranberry juice. Dieters or people with kidney problems often take it without adding sugar for its beneficial properties and as a natural diuretic. It is made by boiling the dehydrated flowers once it boils, allowed to cool then drink with ice. Find recipes in the resource section of this article.

White Hibiscus Flowers

Used as medicine: Still to this day in many countries Ayurveda.is a type of diet for preparations and surgical procedures for the treatment of various ailments for example, use of herbs, massage, and specialized diets.

Red Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis)

Use for hair care purposes the red flower and leaves, extract are a simple application that involves soaking the leaves and the flowers in water. Then grinded while wet to make a thick paste to make a natural shampoo. The flower petals are used to cure fever while the roots are used to cure cough
which can be applied on hair to tackle dandruff on the scalp. It is used to make hair-protective oils much like modern day hair conditioners.

In the Philippines, Gumamela the Local Name For Hibiscus

Is used by children for making bubbles the flowers and leaves are crushed until the sticky juices come out then straws or bubble sticks are used for blowing bubbles.

Supporting Links

  
Healthy Home Gardening

Hibiscus Recipes