Protect People & The Planet! 

 

Plan For Good Health & Local Self-Reliance  (Always under construction. Updated Oct 21, 2025)

The Harsh Reality - Our government, businesses, and institutions have NOT protected the people nor the planet from many, if not most, avoidable toxins in our food and manufactured goods. And, that's because we live in a world based on making money, not making sense. The sad truth is that too many people are not involved in politics and holding their governments accountable. Good health today requires an aggressive political, local, and personal approach to healthy living. Embrace the good.  Avoid the bad.  We suggest that you learn about 'wild' foods (WildFoodies.org), grow your own food, or buy organic produce, pastured meats, wild fish, etc..  Avoid all processed food, supplements, vitamins, and most medicines because we'll never know what's in them. The same thing goes for most commercial products (personal, household, etc..) Learn to do without or make things yourself, so that you can be more confident that they are safe and not toxic.  Maximizing self-reliance is a great idea for everyone, every community, and every nation. A society can't be robust and resilient if it's people are heavily dependent on imports and manufactured products for the necessities of life. This is not an argument against trade and technology, but we should all be prepared to survive and thrive without them. Below is a list for things to avoid & safer substitutes.

Below is what I do, but I don't guarantee results or safety.  And I'm always experimenting. You should too!

Lynn Landes
www.LynnLandes.com

IN A NUTSHELL:

• Don't trust the government to protect you, but hold them accountable when they don't.

• Become personally, locally, and nationally as "self reliant" as possible.

• Use wild resources for food, fiber, medicine, & more (WildFoodies.org). 

• Do without or make it yourself, as much as possible.

• Always experiment!

DIET:  I generally (but not always because I'm not a saint!) avoid processed foods, commercial beverages, alcohol, caffeine (including chocolate), dairy, glutens, overly spicy foods, nightshade plants (which are inflammatory foods and may contribute to cancer, arthritis, acid reflux, etc.).

• GO WILD! - Wild Foodies.org

• MAKE DRINKS, COOK, & BAKE FROM SCRATCH

• FRUITS, ROOTS, & VEGGIES - fresh, dried, & various

• EGGS & POULTRY - pastured 

• MEAT - grass-fed

• FISH - wild caught

• NUTS - various, but some nuts  (ex: walnuts, pecans, brazil nuts) can cause an allergic reaction such as hives and mouth irritation.

• GRAINS - oats, rice, Einkorn wheat occasionally (admission: I need to add more non-gluten grains to my diet)

MEDICINE: https://www.wildfoodies.org/Medicinal.htm (more coming)

• PLANTAGO / PLANTAIN - The best general medicine (anti-toxin, antibiotic, anti-cancer, anti-radiation, anti-fungal, also for bug bites, stings, poison ivy, general infections, etc., but not for certain rashes. Note other important cautions > https://www.wildfoodies.org/Plantain,Broadleaf.htm).  It grows everywhere (both broad and narrow leaf species), but you can also buy it at herb stores.

• OAT FLOUR Poultice - for certain painful rashes, mix oat flour and water, let soak for an hour or until the flour is completely saturated, then apply to affected area.

PERSONAL CARE:  Your skin is your largest organ. Feed your body, don’t poison it. If you can’t put it in your mouth, don’t put it on your skin. Skin, hair, & nails absorb into the body & bloodstream anything that it comes in contact. Any commercial product can contain numerous toxic chemicals. It's better to be safe than sorry!  Try wild herbs, but first check first for allergic reactions.

How to avoid toxic hair salons? Cut your own hair, or use a Flowbee or similar product!

• HAND CLEANERS - Oat flour is good. Use buckwheat flour with oil for tough grime. Use pepper shakers as a container for the flour.

• BATHE & MOISTURIZE - Try bathing in Wild Violet leaf, Chamomile, Purslane, Prickly Pear, Sedum, or Mallow leaf (may be any species, but check). These plants can clean and also moisturize without blocking pores like oils or fats do. Put them in a blender with water, or steep them as with any tea, then sieve through a cotton handkerchief to remove all the leaf debris. Many websites recommend bathing once or twice a week. Daily baths are discouraged because they can be drying, damage beneficial bacteria, and expose you to toxic chemicals used by the local municipal water treatment plant.

• DEODORANT - plantain water, although organic white vinegar is much more effective IF I'm not eating glutens, which can increase body odor. The problem is that I'm not sure what's actually in the vinegar. So, I've also just started using an Oat flour poultice as an experiment.  This subject needs for more research!
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• OAT FLOUR -  gentle hand cleanser, in bath for skin, dog bath, body & baby powder, for rashes > https://www.dermatocare.com/10-benefits-of-using-oats-for-skin

• BUCKWHEAT FLOUR - for removing tough grime on hands etc, also add oil or fat

• BISON OR GRASS-FED BEEF TALLOW/FAT- to brush teeth and moisturize hair, but NOT for skin as it can clog your pores, so not for people with acne.

• APPLES, CARROTS, CELERY - cleans teeth, freshens breath

• NATURAL WOOD WITH BOAR BRISTLES - tooth & hair brushes (plastic can harbor bacteria)

• FOOT STOOL 4 TOILET - gets your feet up for easier bowel movements

• LINEN, COTTON, WILD FIBERS, ETC. - naturally antibacterial for fabric, clothes, coffee filter, beverage strainer, toilet paper, etc.. https://www.wildfoodies.org/Fiber.htm

HOUSE & GARDEN:

• OAT FLOUR -  wash dishes and clothes, deodorize sweaters with dry flour

• WHITE RICE FOUR - wash white clothes

• DUCK FAT - moisturizer for wood floors and other wood products, also waterproofs

• MINT WATER (peppermint or wild ground ivy) - for damp cleaning, mirrors, bathrooms, mopping, and insect/rodent repellent

• WALNUT OIL - moisturize wood bowls, other oils also work for cleaning tough dirt, kitchen grease, and to remove glue from labels on jars (other oils & fats also work) then clean off with buckwheat flour.

• BUCKWHEAT - mild abrasive, good for cleaning bottom of pots and glassware, great at removing grease.

• PLANTAGO / PLANTAIN WATER - herbicide & fungicide https://www.wildfoodies.org/Plantain,Broadleaf.htm

• ANY OIL - paint around doors and windows to prevent ants from crawling in

• POTTED PLANTS - air humidifiers and toxin removers -  https://plantpurify.com/nasa-approved-air-cleaning-plants

• STRAW - for home construction (straw bales) and weed control

• WILD FIBERS - baskets, carpets, ropes, paper, etc. (https://www.wildfoodies.org/Fiber.htm)

AVOID LIST:  (SEE: HealthAlertPhilly.org) Keep in mind that our drinking water is not filtered for many toxins, including "everyday drugs" and medicines.

• PROCESSED FOOD, GMOs, CULTIVATED, & CONVENTIONAL CROPS

• "EVERYDAY DRUGS" - caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, etc.. basically uppers & downers - makes your body produce too much female estrogen which is also carcinogenic, increases anxiety, plus disrupts human physical, mental, and sexual development

• MEDICATIONS, VACCINES, VITAMINS, & SUPPLEMENTS because we'll never really know what's in them.

• RADIATION - ULTRASOUNDS, MICROWAVES, WIRELESS, 5G, ETC

• PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS - cosmetics, nail polish, perfume, hair dyes, sunscreen, shaving lotion, etc..

• DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS - both paper and plastic, particularly coffee filters that may contain fiberglass filters and other harmful ingredients

• CONTAMINATED BUILDING MATERIALS - insulation, fiberboard, wallboard, concrete, tiles, etc.

• MINED MATERIALS as much as possible:

  • PETROCHEMICALS: (PLASTIC PRODUCTS HARBOR much more BACTERIA than natural products). See http://www.ourstolenfuture.org Warns against plastics and its effects on physical, mental, and sexual development

  • STICKLESS PANS

  • LEAD: in old paint, pipes, etc.. History of lead use: http://www.toxipedia.org/display/toxipedia/History+of+Lead+Use 

  • ALUMINUM: found in vaccines, allergy shots, salt and/or anti-caking agents, deodorants (also called alum), anti-acids, pickled products (alum), pots and pans (including stainless steel-clad), coffee strainers, dye fixers (mordants), and other kitchen equipment.

  • MERCURY: still found in vaccines, including flu shots, compact fluorescent bulbs, old thermometers, etc.

  • FLUORIDE: http://fluoridealert.org & http://www.nteu280.org/Issues/Fluoride/fluoridesummary.htm 

  • ASBESTOS & SIMILAR MATERIALS: fiberglass, asbestos, talc, vermiculite, perlite

  • ARSENIC

  • CHLORINE

  • FORMALDEHYDE

  • BAKING POWDER & SODA