Protect People & The Planet!
Plan For Good Health & Local Self-Reliance
(Updated Aug 17, 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 other 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.
Please note that this is a work-in-progress. 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
DIET: I generally (but not always because I'm not a saint!) avoid processed foods, dairy, glutens (except Eikorn Wheat), overly spicy foods, nightshade plants (which are inflammatory foods and may contribute to cancer, arthritis, acid reflux, etc.). I also avoid seedy foods, or sieve them out because I have had flare ups of diverticulitis.
GO WILD! - Wild Foodies.org
MAKE DRINKS, COOK & BAKE FROM SCRATCH!
FRUITS, ROOTS, & VEGGIES - fresh, dried, & various
EGGS, POULTRY, & MEAT - pastured
FISH - wild caught
NUTS - various
GRAINS - oats, rice, Einkorn wheat (I need to add more grains in 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, etc. https://www.wildfoodies.org/Plantain,Broadleaf.htm
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 with. Any commercial products can contain numerous toxic chemicals.
PLANTAGO / PLANTAIN WATER - deodorant > https://www.wildfoodies.org/Plantain,Broadleaf.htm
OAT FLOUR - hand cleanser, in bath for skin, dog bath, body & baby powder > https://www.dermatocare.com/10-benefits-of-using-oats-for-skin
DUCK FAT - brush teeth, moisturizer for skin and hair > https://www.glooshi.com/duck-fat
EGG YOLK(S) - apply directly to wet hair, then soak both hair and body in "yolk" bath
EGG WHITE - for hair jell
APPLES, CARROTS, CELERY - cleans teeth, freshens breath
NATURAL BOAR BRISTLE - tooth & hair brushes
FOOT STOOL 4 TOILET - gets your feet up for easier bowel movements
LINEN, WILD FIBERS, ETC. - naturally antibacterial for fabric, clothes, toilet paper, etc.. https://www.wildfoodies.org/Fiber.htm
HOUSE & GARDEN:
OAT FLOUR - wash dishes, deodorize sweaters with dry flour
WHITE RICE FOUR - wash clothes
DUCK FAT - moisturizer for wood floors
MINT WATER (peppermint or wild ground ivy) - for damp cleaning, mirrors, bathrooms, mopping, and insect/rodent repellent
WALNUT OIL - cleaning tough dirt, kitchen grease, moisturize wood bowls etc, remove glue
BUCKWHEAT - mild abrasive, good for cleaning bottom of pots and glassware
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 humidifier 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.. everyday drugs: caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana - 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
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
CONTAMINATED BUILDING MATERIALS - insulation, fiberboard, wallboard, concrete, tiles, etc.
MINED MATERIALS as much as possible:
PETROCHEMICALS: (PLASTIC PRODUCTS HARBOR much more BACTERIA more 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