jordo acorn

howdy,

had my first gout attack last week, horrible pain.

anyways, have been doing lots of research about it.
a few things I keep running into is that gout is common in vegetarians and vegans as well as meat eaters.

so the theory that meat (purines) cause gout seems strange.





   First of all, there’s the problem of vegetables. Even though most vegetables are low in purines, a few (like spinach, for example) have a significant amount. But in the NEJM study linked above and in this one (completely different authors and population), purine-rich vegetables weren’t associated with gout at all.

   Then there’s the fact that only about 1/3 of uric acid in the body comes from dietary purines; the other 2/3 is produced by the body itself. In other words, no matter how many purines you eat or don’t eat, the majority of uric acid is coming from somewhere else anyway.


from https://paleoleap.com/gout-forget-purines-skip-sugar/


most of the research I am doing is on paleo/keto relations to gout as thats the diet I feel best on.


I believe for me years of alcohol, sugar spikes and dehydration lead to gout?

just throwing it out there,
any imput?

just starting making salt,
here (nova scotia) I gather salt from the bay of fundy during really cold weather in big buckets, let it freeze overnight and skim the ice off,
the water freezes and most of the salt goes to the bottom, i do this until its about 1/2 or 1/3 the original volume. it gets quite salty by the end of this process.
then I burn it down on the woodstove because a fire is going anyways.

I also started infusing chaga while I am boiling it down and straining out before it gets to low. this results in a beautiful dark brown/black salt, that smells vanilla like.

its a fun winter project when theres not much foraging to be done.

My partner and I are living in rural nova scotia, we do a monthlywild food and herb CSA type box.

Check out my partners blog for some cool wild food recipes and interesting info on the medicinal uses of wild plants in eastern canada.

https://hobocrowweb.wordpress.com/blog/

Bumping this post back,

Just putting a call out for areas/properties for sale in NS.
Me and my partner do a wildfood/herbal csa and have been living in a community on the south shore for a year and a bit but are now looking to get out own place. We both have connections with the valley/north mountain and are looking in that area. Trying to find a place and finally start getting set up. Just shooting a wild shot to see if anyone has any leads, ideally in a less than 50,000 price range or rent to own sorta way. Water is the most important part, stream, pond, lake or something. ?

I am currently designing a 300 sq ft cob cottage. I am wondering about building a rubble trench, my concern lies around how wet the soil is. The whole property is clay soil, with marshy plants. The site I am looking at os sloped facing south east. It is the rainy/wet season and when I dug test holes (4 feetish) they fill with water almost 2 thirds of the way and don't drain at all. Basically I am wondering if a rubble trench as well as french drains along the roof overhang will be enough to make moisture less of am issue. I am hoping to have an earthen floor on a bed of gravel a foot or so thick, wondering of the moisture would come up. Basically I am wondering if its a bad idea to build here and if i am just going to waste my time.

thanks for the imput,

Matu Collins wrote:How many people are in your family and what are the ages? How long of an arrangement are you looking for?

We are, 2 soon to be 3. Aged 23 and 26. Not sure how long were looking for, at least a year, but it depends on the situation.

We are a young family seeking unused land and/or garden space, an alternative rural living arrangement or low rental opportunity. Willing to discuss work exchange (could grow you food in exchange for a place to live, or open to other options). Looking for a rustic living space, old cabin, etc (off-grid is fine), or a place to put up a yurt. Access to running water would be a bonus. We are responsible, respectful and hard-working people, and will have a young baby come spring. Interests include: herbalism, permaculture, alternative building, mushrooms, wildcrafting, small-scale livestock, food (growing and cooking) & playing music. We both have experience with gardening, livestock & animals, labor, woods work, cooking etc. We are currently looking for land of our own, but need a place to land in the meantime. We are not unaccustomed to rustic living, and are very open to discuss many different possibilities and opportunities for living arrangements, but would be appreciative of a private living space of our own. If you think you might be interested in a mutually beneficial relationship, or have unused space, please contact us.

suppose I could add a bit more than that.

Growing on an acadian forest clear cut, all over. small little ground plant with shallow roots.

Curious as to what this may be, any help?