I’ve been around for a little over half a century. I remember the civil rights movement of the sixties, the energy crisis and the Vietnam War in the seventies, the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, the crash of Wall Street in the eighties, and the rash of hurricanes and earthquakes in the nineties. In 2000 many thought that Y2K would start the new century off with an implosion of technology but the crashing of the airplanes into the Twin Towers on 9/11 turned out to be much more impactful; launching us into wars and rumors of wars that still go on twenty years later. In 2008 I saw the economy crash into a major recession. The first decade of the 21st century also brought us a number of terrible Tsunamis.
During all of these years, I’ve watched as some people prepare for the worst. Many of these “preppers” seemed sure, at some of these historical points, that this country was on the brink of an apocalyptic, economic or social collapse. I have always been preparedness-minded and would occasionally buy a few more cases of food or another rocket stove after watching the news, but by and large I thought the likelihood of things going badly was pretty slim.
Now, in 2020, I find myself less sure in my confidence that everything will be fine as soon as the current hiccup is over. The Covid-19 virus global pandemic, and the government’s response in shutting down the economy were historic events. Our cities are in flames with riots and civil unrest, often with the blessing and support of local politicians. It seems that many in government see social polarity and hatred as a boon to their campaigns rather than as a symptom of a divide that could destroy this country.
The Coronavirus is on the rise again, and we are facing a national election that is all but guaranteed to escalate tensions, protests and chaos regardless of who is elected. It seems that the dominos have been lined up and are just waiting for the lightest touch to set off a cascade of events that could cause us all some real troubles.
So, what should we do?
Well, we can do what we should have been doing all along. We can listen to each other. We can find common ground to solve common problems. We can throw away the pom-poms we’ve been waving so hard that they’re obscuring our view of our own team’s corruption and failures. We can elect people of principle to represent us; people who will do what’s right instead of doing what’s popular or what will enrich them personally.
So, will those things work? No, probably not. But we should do ’em anyway.
So what can we do?
We can get our houses in order and get personally prepared with the knowledge and resources we need to provide for our families if things get tough. If you’ve never been a “prepper” I humbly suggest that it’s probably time that you get on that wagon and get to work. This winter, a toilet paper shortage may be the least of your worries.
A few months back, in the midst of the Covid craziness, I created a program called When There Is No Doctor. It’s contains 14 lessons on everything from respiratory illness to major wounds and fractures. It teaches you how to make herbal medicines, how to deal with emotional and mental health challenges when medications aren’t available, how to render first aid using herbs and how to collect and preserve medicinal plants. There is even a 2 1/2 hour plant walk video introducing you to countless medicinal plants you can grow and find yourself.
If you’re really committed to being a resource rather than a liability, I suggest you enroll in the HomeGrown Herbalist School. It will take you to a whole new level of herbal understanding, mentored by a man that has been in the trenches as a veterinarian and naturopath curing disease, managing pain and healing wounds with plants for decades.
We also offer a number of herb kits that would be good to have on hand. One of those is the Respiratory Preparedness Kit. In late 2019, I felt the need to put together this kit and to produce prodigious quantities of the formulas it contains. Then Covid-19 came along and, even with our inexplicable preparedness for just such an eventuality, we could barely keep up with demand. The reports we have had on the blessings that kit has brought to people’s lives have been amazing this year. Maybe it’d be a good idea to have one of those kits on hand this winter. We also have a number of other kits for everything from wounds to stress to pain etc…
What we’re doing
To facilitate the preparedness of the people of this great country, I’m going to run a special every week until the end of 2020. These special discounts will allow you to stock up on your emergency supplies, and bone up on your herbal knowledge so that you will be prepared should tough times come to your family.
I hope you’ll take a little time for reflection and make sure that you have a few extra groceries and other necessities and that you’ll take this opportunity to increase your knowledge and get some herbal medicines on hand as well.
A wise man once said “If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear“. I think that’s a pretty good way to live.
Best,
Doc Jones
HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine
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Hello Doc Jones! Amen to what you say. I have been very fortunate to having a great life for going on 68 years. I grew up on a farm, my father and grandfathers were farmers. My grandparents only bought things they could pay for. It is unfortunate most of that philosophy is gone. It is extremely scary that the majority of the people in this country do not know how to survive other than stealing and killing.
I have thanked you before, but thank you very much for all of the grest things you have done and do!
I am proud too say I have been learning many great things about herbs, etc from you!
Please stay healthy and safe!
Best, Arnie Juelfs
I was recently in a gathering where the topic of conversation moved to the recent death of a nice old 80+ guy in the community. One of the men present said “I always worry when those old guys die. They knew how to do stuff.” I think our society is on the fast track to losing basic skills and knowledge that people have relied on for millennia. The normalcy bias of the 21st century is amazing. I hope it doesn’t get us into trouble.
I’m saving up for your Respiratory Preparedness Kit. I think this plandemic has caused a lot of loss and the future is one to be looked at closely. Hope all are getting prepared.
Absolutely enjoy all your information as I for one, don’t like the whole pharmaceutical thing and have never been big on their pills. Till I ended up with high bp a year ago. Keep up the excellent work Doc and I hope you will still be able to get out information to us all during these trying times.
The pharamceutical industry does a lot of good in the world but doesn’t have all the answers. We’ve sure heard some remarkable stories from folks with the Respiratory Preparedness kits.
Thanks for your words of unity, there’s definitely not enough of that encouragement coming from most sources today. I just referred you to a friend whose dogs has pancreatitis, but were told you’re not doing consults at the moment. We have no holistic vets here in Alaska and I hope you’ll be doing consults again soon. Can you tell me if your 2 for 1 herbalism school offering is still available? I’d like to talk my friend into taking advantage of that if so Thanks for the work you do!
There are two options for the school, single student or two students. :0)
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I appreciate the information. Today I got an email from a neighbor (closest is five miles away). Her 17 year old daughter had an bad ear infection. Our nearest hospital is about 80 miles away. There is a federal clinic about 25 miles away. They don’t have insurance. I told her about your treatment of onion oil. I am retired and on limited income. However I plan to take several of your courses. I already have one of your books and DVD. I have two cleansing kits and another DVD on its way. I want to do more home care since there is no cure for my husband disease and regular medicine is of no use.
Hi Mette,
Yup. The strained juice from a ground onion is wonderful for earaches. I’m glad you’re enjoying the material. :0)
When a doctor tells you there is no cure, that just means the medical system doesn’t know the cure. A retired doctor said that most doctors IQ is no higher than your plumbers. I’ve worked with some and I agree. ‘;D
I have a lot of respect for plumbers. As a surgeon that has tried my hand at plumbing a number of times, I’ve learned that unlike plumbers, surgeons only need to get thing Mostly right. The body is much more adept at plugging its own leaks and making the surgeon look good than your house pipes are. :0)
Hi Doc Jones! Great blog. I have a question. I’m enrolled in your Herbalist Program and hope to get caught up now that my garden is not an issue 🙁 . Should I also enroll in the When There is No Doctor? Or is that information covered in the herbalist program? Thanks!! Best to you and your family.
Hi Ann
The When There is No Doctor material is included in the full course. It’s all on Canvas.
Hi Doc Jones:
I’m not sure if this is one course or different courses you’re talking about.
I live in an apartment on the east coast. I’m limited in space and don’t exactly know what and how to grow.
There are two courses mentioned in this article the When There is No Doctor course is part of, and included in, the full HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine
My hubby and I enrolled in the 2’fer full course a few months ago and I’m here to tell the value of the knowledge we have gained is worth FAR more than what the tuition cost…and the tuition is the most reasonable I’ve seen….and the most valuable.
We live in a very rural community in the Ozarks, and the pandemic has hit people here very hard, so we already have people asking what herbs they can use (and grow) for the time when there is no doctor. We always refer them to Doc Jones program, as well as try to help them to know what to grow and how it’s used. A Nurse Practitioner even asked if she could keep our contact info and said she feels it won’t be long until she will need our skills because hers wont be available to the public.
Thank you Doc Jones for providing this life saving information at such an affordable cost. And thank you to your crew who is always there to assist when needed. Everyone who can should enroll in this course asap. You won’t be sorry.
Paula
Paula I’m so glad you’re enjoying the course. People often ask me why our course is so much less expensive than others which actually offer less information. My answer has always been that for the same money, I’d rather make ten herbalists than one.
I think your nurse practitioner friend may turn out to be right. I see a day when doctors without medicines will be working hand in hand with herbalists contributing their diagnostic skills to the herbalists’ talents for making natural medicines. Good for you for making those connections.
I hope folks all over this country will learn what they can about these amazing plants because, regardless of how tough things get, the plants aren’t going anywhere. :0)
Doc Jones
HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine
A wise man once said:
“There is a portent of stormy weather ahead to which we had better give heed…No one knows when emergencies will strike…Set your houses in order. If you have paid your debts, if you have a reserve, even though it be small, then should storms howl about your head, you will have shelter for your wife and children and peace in your hearts.”
Words to live by Eddie.
Beautiful words about our society, preparedness and the world’s woes! I take echinacea and elderberry extract nearly everyday to keep my immune system tuned up. As a physician, I can say that not many pharmaceuticals, if any, do that. Keep up the great work! You are making a difference in the world on many levels!
Your brother Barry
I enjoyed your story about Charlie the poor dog, as well.
Thanks Barry.
I looked at the syllabus for the course and it looks fantastic and would love to take the course but alas I have been struck hard by the Covid -19 pandemic and am wiped out financially. I feel like a gerbil in a cage trying to catch up on my bills. Whew, in all my 68 years I never expected this.
This year has been full of unexpected surprises. I hope things settle down for you Theresa. :0)