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Should You Avoid Corn Sugars in Foods?

March is National Nutrition Month. In today’s guest post we look at whether we should avoid corn sugars in our diet as well as food storage. Should You Avoid Corn Sugars in Foods? Written by Dan Vale All kinds of sugars, especially High-Fructose Corn Syrup, when consumed in excess, can cause tooth decay, obesity, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, a fatty liver, and inflammation. In addition, excessive sugar consumption also can cause mental problems such as depression, anxiety, and […]

Money Mondays: Are Your Finances Ready for a Quarantine?

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Every day, we hear about more and more cases of the Wuhan coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 in many countries around the world, including the U.S. The CDC has warned there could be significant disruptions to everyday life here in the U.S. It is not so far-fetched to imagine there may cases in your own city that are yet unknown. Besides the health and human cost, there is also a financial cost. What […]

Store Shelves Stripped by Panic Buying Customers

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Just a quick post today, as I wanted to share reports that stores in some areas are being emptied due to panic buying by customers fearing supply disruptions due to the coronavirus. What is causing panic buying? A lot happened this week with regards to the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus. Here are some of the highlights: A CDC official said that “Disruption in everyday life may be severe.” Health officials in California […]

Protect your Health Against Colds, Flu and Coronavirus with a Strong Immune System

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(Editor’s note: As of this posting, the first coronavirus case of unknown origin has been confirmed by the CDC. The patient is in Northern California and has never traveled to China and has no known contact with anyone with coronavirus. The CDC maintains the risk of catching the coronavirus in the U.S. remains low and the precautions recommended are similar to avoiding colds and flu. In today’s article, we look at ways to strengthen the immune system.) Protect your Health […]

Doc from China has Advise on Protecting Your Home from Coronavirus and other Germs

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Just a quick post today; I just wanted to share some good information posted by a doctor from China about protecting your home from coronavirus and other germs. We’ll discuss the information shared, as well as what I am doing in my own home. Take off outerwear Upon entering your home, take off your jacket, scarf or any outerwear. What I’m doing: I’ve made it a habit to change immediately from outside clothes […]

What You Need to Know about the Wuhan Coronavirus

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(Editor’s note: As of this writing, a tourist visiting Hawaii was later diagnosed with coronavirus after he left the islands. One resident has been contacted and has self-quarantined. Everyday, new information is revealed about the Wuhan coronavirus, and it changes over time. Here’s what’s known today. We urge you to do your own research for the most up to date information. ) What You Need to Know about the Wuhan Coronavirus Written by Ron Brown © 2020 What’s the Correct […]

How to Limit Your Exposure to Colds, Flu and Coronavirus

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(Full disclosure: This article has affiliate links. This means that if you purchase via a link, I may receive a small percentage. This doesn’t cost you anything extra but helps the blog out. Of course it is always your choice if you want to click through any of my links.) This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A lot of people are concerned about minimizing their risks of catching germs from colds, flus and possibly the Wuhan coronavirus. As someone […]

The Most Dangerous Type of Plague Has Reappeared

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A third case of the plague has been reported in China. I thought I’d share the story with you, not to cause a panic but to spread awareness. Being prepared means paying attention to what’s going on, and how it can potentially affect us. What happened? According to NPR, the first two cases was a married couple from Inner Mongolia went to a municipal hospital to be treated for plague. One patient is […]

Can You Rely on the Government to Take Care of You?

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I came across this interesting video and wanted to share it with you. It seems the Food Pyramid recommended by the government has some flawed advice. How this happened is so interesting and is explained in this video: What do you think about all this? Can you rely on the government to take care of you? Please comment below! If you found value in the article, please help us keep […]

What You Need to Know About Brain-Eating Amoebas

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Now that we are in the height of summer, water parks, lakes and rivers are popular spots to spend time with the family and cool off. Recently, a brain-eating amoeba claimed the life of a man who visited a water park in North Carolina. Statistically, the number of victims may be low, but that does not help the victim. It’s good to aware of this threat so everyone can take steps to […]