The Most Likely Infections We Will Battle Post SHTF Poor hygiene, a lack of safe water, poor cooking methods, hurried burials, and less than adequate medical care will all lead to a plethora of infections that will plague the survivors of any major disaster. History tells us that the number of casualties after a disaster …
The Edible and Medical Weed : Shepard’s Purse (2 links) Whether you call it a weed or a wild flower. this plant is incredible! Not only does it medicinally stop both external and internal bleeding when used in a tincture. It can also be eaten raw or cooked with it’s most popular food use being …
Introducing the Bioscarf A pretty neat new layer of protection is just coming onto the market. The bioscarf website talks a lot about protection from daily pollution. As preppers we are concerned with air pollution like every other citizen of this planet. But our needs can be a bit broader. I am seeing this as …
Health Hazards After The Flood Now that the hurricanes have passed a large portion of our countries resources are dealing with the aftermath of the winds, but also in the form of flooding. And this year flooding has not been contained to those areas usually hit by hurricanes. But in the middle of our farming country. …
Treating Soft Tissue Injuries with the R.I.C.E Method Too often in today’s world we underestimate the damage and pain that can come from soft tissue injuries like pulled muscles and sprains. These injuries if not treated properly when they occur can cause permanent damage to the body. These types of injuries will be very common …
Prepping For Sleep Apnea If you don’t know what sleep apnea is you are fortunate enough to not to have it nor know anyone with it. It is a condition that causes the sufferer to stop breathing during their sleep. Often times many times an hour each night. This of course is scary not only …
Grow Your Own First Aid Kit The first rule of using herbal medicine is to never replace your doctor’s advice with such remedies. Then insure that any herb used is cleared by your physician to avoid side effects or drug interactions. Just because it’s herbal doesn’t mean it’s safe. Our modern day medicines are often …
MIY Marigold Extract Another of nature’s gifts to us is the simple marigold. Used for a number of herbal remedies. Not hard to make into your own extract either! First see its benefits and uses linked below Marigold/Calendula Benefits Then see how to MIY (make it yourself) linked below from Ask a Prepper How To …
25 Remarkable Uses for Dandelions Often the lowly dandelion is seen as a weed to be gotten rid of! Actually dandelions are one of natures most abundant gifts to us. Foods, wines, home remedies and health benefits are just a few of their uses. Even better yet you really really have to work hard to …
Prepper Books Worth Buying I believe strongly that knowledge is power. We have all heard the prepper’s adage that knowledge is the lightest thing you carry with you. I believe in this strongly enough that daily on our Facebook page I locate and offer you a kindle book that is at that time available for …
