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WASTE & GET HEALTHY! (Updated Jul
29,
2026)
Good health today requires an aggressive political and personal approach. 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, which are vital to our survival against an attack, manmade or natural, but we should also be prepared to live without them.
Lynn Landes
www.LynnLandes.com
CAUTION: I am not a doctor or accredited scientist. Below is a list for things to avoid & safer substitutes for you to consider. It is what I am doing currently, but I don't guarantee results or safety.
I'm always experimenting and so should you!
IN A NUTSHELL:
Don't trust the government to protect you, but hold them politically accountable when they don't.
Become personally, locally, and nationally as "self reliant" as possible.
Learn to use wild resources for food, fiber, medicine, & more.
Do without or make it yourself as much as possible.
Always keep an open mind and experiment!
MY DIET: Aug 2026 - See The Perfect Human Diet. I don't follow this diet perfectly, but the information is illuminating and profound. Basically, humans were far healthier before the introduction of agriculture, grains, and other unhealthy crops. This subject can get confusing due to the fact that the Food & Drug Administration has been the complete captive of the business community until recently. It's always good to keep researching and share your experiences with others to learn more. I've be low dairy and gluten for many years, but ate lots of oats, so the "no grain" at all part of this diet is taking some getting used to, both physically and mentally. So, go slow in adopting this diet. The results so far appear to be very good: my body & bowel odor is down to almost nothing; eating more meats and their fats slows down digestion, so I'm not getting gas from eating beans and other foods like I used to; I don't crave sugars and carbs as much, feel more calm, have less skin and nail issues, and have lost about 5 pounds, so am at 117 lbs, almost at my goal weight of 115 at 5'2" and 74 years of age.
I EAT:
KEEP HYDRATED throughout the day with filtered room temperature water with a dash of mined salt; it's the last thing I drink before I go to bed at night and the first thing in the morning, then I wait 30 minutes before eating anything. That gives my bowels a chance to evacuate before I start shoveling more food down my gut. We use an osmosis filter since Philly water is fluoridated.
WILD & ORGANIC FOOD - as much as possible
MEAT & FATS - pastured, lightly cooked, and I eat the skin on poultry and plenty of fat
FISH & FATS - wild caught, lightly cooked, and again, I eat the skinVEGGIES - cucumbers and lettuce raw, minimum garlic and onions (raw and cooked), but must boil cruciferous veggies and amaranth family veggies (spinach, lamb's quarters, and amaranth) for 10 minutes and throw off the water before eating to minimize anti-nutrients.
EGGS
OILS - right now I'm limiting myself to Walnut and Sunflower oils
SEEDS & NUTS - Nuts are an easy way to add calories and protein. However, the shelled nuts and seeds are often contaminated with grains, dairy, and other foods, but they can be washed. Seeds and nuts need processing, due to phytic acid, an anti-nutrient. And many nuts—particularly walnuts, peanuts, cashews, and almonds—contain high levels of the amino acid L-Arginine, which is known to fuel the replication of the herpes simplex virus (cold sores) and has been linked to the development of canker sores in sensitive individuals, (1) which I have experienced, particularly when eating walnuts and pecans, but on this diet they don't seem to bother me.
FRUIT - very little.
HONEY - very rarely and for the preservation of fruit, but not normally
SALT - mostly mined salt rather than harvested sea salt that can be more easily contaminated
BEANS - (may be eliminating these from my diet) an anti-nutrient, so soak for 12 hours, drain and rinse, with fresh water thoroughly boil for 10 minutes uncovered, throw out the water and rinse, with fresh water return to boil and simmer for 90 minutes. Or use a pressure cooker for quicker cooking, cooking pre-soaked beans for 20 minutes.
I AVOID:
ALL PROCESSED FOODS & DRINKS - because we can never know what they're made of and how they're made
CAFFEINE - increases anxiety, cancer risk (found in coffee, tea, green tea, some sodas, and chocolate)
ALCOHOL - increases anxiety, cancer risk, & no amount is healthy
NICOTINE, MARIJUANA, and all other psycho reactive drugs
VEGAN DIETS - I am firmly against any diet that avoids meat, fish, and eggs as extremely harmful to human health. (1) (2)
DAIRY - my research and personal experience points to dairy causing cancer so I avoid it.
GRAINS - introduce too many carbohydrates into the body, increases digestive issues, diabetes, cancer risk, hard on liver, brain fog, etc.
SUGAR - ditto
ROOT VEGGIES - ditto
NIGHTSHADE PLANTS - tomato, potato, eggplant, bell peppers, etc., too inflammatory
AVOCADOS & OTHER VEGETABLE OILS - I appear to be sensitive to them
VINEGAR - can be made with grains and contaminated with other ingredients
HERBAL TEAS - I avoid drinking too many herbal teas because they can cause problems, such as mint which can make me feel arthritic, and chamomile which may have caused me to get hand tremors due to long-term use, plus it wakes me up at night because it is a diuretic.
COOKING IMPLEMENTS: aluminum, stickless pans, and anything plastic!
MEDICINE:
https://www.wildfoodies.org/Medicinal.htm
PLANTAGO / PLANTAIN - The best most abundant and versatile medicine in the world (anti-toxin, antibiotic, anti-cancer, anti-radiation, anti-fungal, also for bug bites, stings, poison ivy, general infections, nose wash, etc.), but not for everything, like "hot rashes" for which 'oat flour' baths appears to be better. It grows everywhere (both broad and narrow leaf species), so you can use it fresh or dry it, but you can also buy it at herb stores. To make plantain water, you can either prepare it like any hot tea, or put it in a blender with cold water and then sieve it through a handkerchief. * ALWAYS CHECK FOR ALLERGIES BEFORE YOU USE NEW HERBS. https://www.wildfoodies.org/Plantain,Broadleaf.htm).
PERSONAL CARE: (duck fat, egg yolks, plantain, Flowbee, etc.)
* ALWAYS CHECK FOR ALLERGIES
BEFORE YOU USE NEW HERBS.
MY RULE IS: Don’t put it on your skin what you wouldn't put in your mouth!
Your skin is your largest organ. So, feed your body, don’t poison it! Skin, hair, & nails can absorb into the body & bloodstream everything that it comes in contact. Any commercial product can contain numerous toxic chemicals and they are not approved by any federal agency! So, it's better to be safe than sorry!
HAIR SALONS - They can be very toxic. I cut my hair using a Flowbee and then trim here and there with my scissors. It doesn't give the best cut, but I have more control over the end product, plus it spares me from going into toxic "beauty" salons.
HAND CLEANERS - Water works most of the time. Lemon water is also fine. For tough grime, use duck fat or other fats or oils to loosen grime.
BATH & HAIR -
Egg Yolks are a great hair and skin cleanser and conditioner in your bath, but beware of allergies and salmonella. Egg yolks make your hair silky smooth, but you lose some body and control. Wet hair, slap an egg yolk or two or three, depending on your hair, work in for five minutes and then rinse in bath water because it's good for your skin, and then do a final rinse. After your hair is dry, if you want more body, control, and shine, then add a dab of duck fat to your hands and rub over your hair.
Walnut Oil or Duck Fat - 1 teaspoon works well in the bath for both my skin and hair at the same time, then rinse in the shower (or you can rinse first, then bathe). Check for allergies with Walnut Oil, but it is very good for skin health.
Herbal Baths - Google AI says that Plantago and Chamomile make an exceptional combinations, although I have only done a pinch of both herbs, and your hair can feel a bit sticky. According to reports, you can also try bathing in many other types of plants (check for allergies), including: Mallow leaf or root, Purslane, Prickly Pear, or Sedum. Reportedly, these plants can also 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 handkerchief or fabric to remove all the leaf debris. (Always check for allergies)
Many websites recommend bathing only 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.
Hot & painful rashes: Chamomile & oat flour in tepid bathwater worked in my personal experience, but it took weeks to completely heal.
SKIN & HAIR MOISTURIZERS - A good diet is the best thing you can do for your skin and hair. Walnut oil and duck fat are also good hair and skin moisturizers. Egg yolk facemasks may also help. Beef fat (tallow) is highly recommended for the skin, but it also goes on thicker, which could be good for oily skin, but can block pores which is not good for acne. And chicken fat is too greasy, but may be good for people with really dry skin & hair. Also, try to render fat from animals that are "pastured" or "grassfed", which should make the fat far healthier.
HAIR DRYERS - Dry out your hair! Duh! So, let it dry naturally or don't dry it thoroughly.
HAIR STYLING - Duck fat, egg white, plantain water, and mucilaginous herbs might also work, such as Wild Violet leaf, Mallow leaf or root, Purslane, Prickly Pear, or Sedum.
DEODORANT - Body odor is directly connected to what you're eating. Since I eliminated grains, the only things that makes me stink are garlic and onions, which I now avoid or minimize. Otherwise, you can try concentrated plantain water, or for a stronger option - use undiluted organic white vinegar. But, the problem with commercial vinegar is that it can't overcome a grain-heavy diet, plus we can't every really know what's in it, as with any commercial product.
TOOTHPASTE - I'm brushing with walnut oil... at the moment.
TOOTHBRUSHES - Use natural boar bristles because plastic can harbor bacteria.
MOUTHWASH / BREATH FRESHENER - Drinking "parsley" water help, as well as eating lettuce.
TOILET TISSUE - Use linen square to wipe and avoid toxic toilet paper.
TOILET ISSUES - Use a foot stool, gets your feet up for easier bowel movements.
HOUSE & GARDEN: (walnut oil, duck fat, peppermint, plantain, linen, etc.)
DAMP DUSTING AND MOPPING - Walnut oil water (1/2 tsp in gallon) works great for damp cleaning, mirrors, bathrooms, and mopping, plus has a mild antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Or you can use peppermint or wild ground ivy, which is very abundant in the wild, but constant contact with mint water cqn be inflammatory and might cause arthritic symptoms.
MOISTURIZE WOOD FLOORS & WOODEN KITCHEN STUFF - Duck fat is good for wood floors and provides some waterproofing. Walnut oil also works.
TOUGH GRIME - Walnut oil
DISH WASHING - Rinse off well first, then hand wash with Wild Violet Leaf dish water. Just put the leaves in a blender with water (filter or not) and use. Sometimes a steel scrubber is necessary. For tough grime or glue on jars, use any kind of oil first, then rinse off with hot water. Repeat if necessary.
WASHING CLOTHES (2 teaspoons in cup of water) - Oat flour is good for towels and items that you want to be soft. White rice flour cleans & starches - good for whites and shirts, pants, sheets, etc.. For stains, use white rice flour and egg white, rub in all directions with a wooden utensil, also soak & rub with hot or boiling water, cold water or ice, or both, depending on the stain.
HERBICIDE & FUNGICIDE - Strong solution of Plantain water (water should look dark green)
WEED CONTROL IN GARDEN BEDS AND FARMS - Use straw, etc, but never use plastic that can leach toxins into the soil (which too many "organic farmers" do)
INSECT INFESTATION - Use any oil to paint around doors and windows to prevent insects from crawling in.
MICE - Place peppermint tea bags (or use dried Creeping Charlie) in corners of rooms, sills, cupboards, and drawers.
CLOTHING, PAPER PRODUCTS, ETC. - Go organic with natural or wild fibers, which are naturally antibacterial, for fabric, clothes, coffee filter, beverage strainer, toilet paper, etc.. See: https://www.wildfoodies.org/Fiber.htm
AIR HUMIDIFIERS AND TOXIN REMOVERS - https://plantpurify.com/nasa-approved-air-cleaning-plants
AVOID LIST as much as possible: Keep in mind that our drinking water is not filtered for many toxins, including "everyday drugs" and medicines. Basically, we're all connected. And what we do to ourselves, we're doing to everyone else - both good and bad.
See DIET above
"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
PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS - I don't use any cosmetics, nail polish, perfume, hair dyes, sunscreen, shaving lotion, etc..
HOUSE & GARDEN PRODUCTS - lawn & garden chemicals, commercial fertilizer, etc.
MEDICATIONS, VACCINES, VITAMINS, & SUPPLEMENTS unless necessary, because we'll never really know what's in them.
RADIATION - ULTRASOUNDS, MICROWAVES, WIRELESS, 5G, 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 & SYNTHETIC 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
PFAS - forever chemicals - https://time.com/6281242/pfas-forever-chemicals-home-beauty-body-products/
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