Category: Medical

Is The Global Antibiotic Shortage a National Security Threat to the U.S.?

Is The Global Antibiotic Shortage a National Security Threat to the U.S.?

Is The Global Antibiotic Shortage a National Security Threat to the U.S.? Preppers have been concerned about the availability of antibiotics during and after a major SHTF event for as long as the term “prepper” has been applied. We’ve discussed the feasibility of stockpiling or even using Veterinary grade drugs in a pinch. Now it …

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Is the World vulnerable to biological terrorism?

Could Highly infectious Diseases be Weaponized?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Is the World vulnerable to biological terrorism? Planes are already an uncomfortable place to be. We are not in control of the vehicle, they tend to be crammed full making them claustrophobic locations, and we can’t control who travels with us either. Could these factors make air travel the …

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Old Man’s Beard, Medicinal Herb of the Forest

Old Man's Beard, Medicinal Herb of the Forest

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Old Man’s Beard, Medicinal Herb of the Forest Usnea, commonly called old man’s beard among other nicknames is a powerful natural antibiotic. It’s been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Talked about in ancient texts dating back to 1600 BC. Never use a natural remedy without full knowledge of …

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The Stop The Bleed Campaign

The Stop The Bleed Campaign

The Stop The Bleed Campaign There was a time in this country that a mass shooting was so rare and unusual that the day of and for years after they were unforgettable. Now they happen often enough that it is hard to recall them all. As frequent now as some natural disasters. We need to …

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MIY All Natural Tiger Balm

MIY All Natural Tiger Balm

MIY All Natural Tiger Balm Tiger balm is well known as a topical solution for pain relief of sore muscles, joints and arthritis. A century old remedy that you can now MIY (make it yourself). Most likely a god send in a SHTF scenario when everyone will be tense, walking, lifting, and moving more than ordinary …

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Asian Pear And Honey Cough Remedy

Asian Pear And Honey Cough Remedy

Asian Pear And Honey Cough Remedy Uhgg it’s that time of year again. Colds, flues, and for some allergies. It’s not usually a serious issue, but a real bothersome condition. It can ruin your whole day when all you find yourself doing is coughing. It’s not wonderful for those around you either! We have a …

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12 First Aid Tricks That Really Work

12 First Aid Tricks That Really Work

12 First Aid Tricks That Really Work First aid is a skill that should be known by just about everyone at a level that is compatible with their age and abilities. But we aren’t doctors! So other than CPR what more can we learn, have the tools to preform, and can quickly and easily remember …

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Uses for Corn Silk With Recipes

Uses for Corn Silk With Recipes

Uses for Corn Silk With Recipes (3 links) I love making use that we would ordinarily throw out! Corn silk is the hair that is between the corn husk and the corn kernels. It can be annoyingly difficult to remove. I have spent hours of my life picking corn silk off freshly husked corn. Until …

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CDC Instructions for Properly Removing Ticks

CDC Instructions for Properly Removing a Tick

CDC Instructions for Properly Removing Ticks When you spend a lot of time in wooded or grassy areas or in some regions of the country just spending any time in your own lawn ticks will be an issue. Most of us have heard a bunch of rumored ways to safely remove them from the skin. …

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John Hopkins ran a simulation pandemic in 2018. How did we do?

John Hopkins ran a simulation pandemic. How did we do?

John Hopkins ran a simulation pandemic 2018. How did we do? John Hopkins Hospital is one of the most well known research hospitals in the United States. They created a simulation of a pandemic based upon a new factious disease they called Clade X which was classified as an influence type virus. Then they followed the …

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