First, a disclaimer: These techniques should be used only for minor cuts and abrasions and even then, it is your call. If you have a severe cut, stop being so dang stubborn and go see a doc! If you do decide to go with Super Glue, follow these guidelines. Super Glue is a miracle on…
How to Relieve Pain Naturally During SHTF
If you have ever sustained an injury or illness and had no access to pain or fever management medications, you know how awful it can be. Even slight discomfort, in the best of circumstances, can be aggravating to the point of distraction. In the worst, a person can be completely immobilized and paralyzed with pain…
FDA Changes the Classification of Kratom, a Natural Pain Reliever
The fear of your kids or another loved one finding the latest recreational dug and partaking can be stressful. We get it. Even if it’s potentially safe in moderation, like marijuana, it is still a possible “starter drug” and – hey – it’s illegal (mostly)! However, there are plants out there that, while having the…
Properly Using Epinephrine in Vials
Standard Warning: As with anything medical that involves something that can kill you, please check with medical professionals before moving ahead with the advice in this article. As always, use common sense, get needed training if necessary and do all you can to avoid becoming a statistic. If you or a loved one suffers from…
How to Make it Through a Dental Emergency During Doomsday
We all know that dental health is not just an important aspect of how we appear – neglected, it literally can be a life threatening reality. This is true any day of the week, but particularly true if you are under the stress of a survival situation. Having a toothache or infection while you are…
The Comprehensive (Almost) First Aid Kit Every Survivalist Must Have!
Addressing illness or injury in a survival situation is key to keeping yourself and your loved ones healthy enough to make it through relatively unscathed. No matter the situation you face – lost in the wilderness, trapped in the aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster, stranded on a desert island – you name it,…
This Miracle-Working Substance Found in a Kitchen Has the Power to Stop Bleeding
When you get a cut or any type of wound, you probably automatically assume that it will take a while for the bleeding to stop. Depending on how serious the wound is, somewhat minor cuts can really take a while to heal. What if there was a way to stop the bleeding and heal your…
How to Stop Bleeding in a Pinch!
During and in the aftermath of a survival incident, or even if you are camping or just working in the backyard, there are literally dozens of ways you could end up cutting, scraping, hacking and even stabbing yourself. If the wound is severe enough, bleeding can become a major issue and potentially one that could…
Trench Foot: How to Handle it Before it Takes Over
Although it may not be an incredibly common condition, trench foot is a serious condition that can lead to infection and other conditions. If you’re unfamiliar with it, trench foot occurs when your feet are overly exposed to damp and unsanitary conditions. If you’re constantly having outdoor adventures and not taking proper care of your…
In Just 4 Steps, Anyone Can Make a Mud Cast in an Emergency. Here’s How:
Unless you are a trained paramedic, one of your greatest fears if SHTF is likely the question of what you’ll do if anyone in your survival party suffers a debilitating injury. For most of us, the question is not IF this will happen, but WHEN. When SHTF, there are any number of incidents which can…
Top Medical Supplies a Person Needs at Their Homestead
If you’re living the homestead life, you know that preparation is key. In a moment’s notice, you’ll need to be prepared for anything. Do you have all the supplies you need on hand? The advice on the next page on what’s needed at a homestead will guide you to make sure that you’ve got everything…
5 Emergency Procedures Every Person Should Know How to Perform During Doomsday
During any type of emergency, it’s always good to be prepared. Being able to perform necessary procedures that can help save lives is extremely valuable. Make sure you’ve got what it takes and go the extra mile to prepare! During doomsday or any other catastrophe, these 5 emergency procedures can really make a difference. Keep…
(Video) The Thing That May Kill a Prepper First is Shocking…
We prepare for everything, knowing there will be trials and tribulations once the SHTF, so we have protection for everything from the freezing cold to that squirrely guy down the street that seems far too interested in his neighbor’s knife collection. However, there may be some things we are not considering when it comes to…
Why a Prepper Should Consider Storing Fish Antibiotics for SHTF
When a collapse occurs, we will most likely have to bug out and live in a shelter we build or off the land. To do that, we will be using our tools to chop and cut the things that we need. We will also be building fires, During that time there’s always a possibility we…
The Most Effective Way to Deal With a Wound During a Collapse
Every survivalist will want to know how to properly handle a wound when a disruptive event occurs! When a collapse occurs, we are probably going to be safer leaving our homes and bugging out somewhere else. This likely means that we will be living off the land. And when building a shelter, or even building a…
(Video) How to Properly Store Medication for When SHTF
Surviving a collapse isn’t just about being able to make weapons or start fires. A lot of the times, it’s important to think about medications and how we can properly store them to ensure their potency as well as their effectiveness. When SHTF, you want to make sure that you salvage your medications for as…
(Video) Wild Teas That Can Help Survivalists Combat Illnesses and More When SHTF
When you are out in the wilderness, practicing survival for a SHTF scenario, you always pack the essentials. But for some, it’s what you do not pack that makes for a recent discovery or survival experience. If you are a big coffee or tea drinker, this is particularly the case. We had a friend who…
How to Properly Store Medications for SHTF
All preppers know that stockpiling food, water, tools, and medical supplies is crucial to surviving any disruptive event. If you have these supplies you will be ready for just about anything that may happen. However, if you don’t store medications the right way they can lose their effectiveness and won’t be helpful when you need…
First Aid Essentials: Making Sure Everything is There When it’s Needed
Have you ever had that moment when you cut your finger and need it bandaged badly… and you simply cannot find the Band-Aid box? If you put it in the same place every time you use it there should be no doubt where the Band-Aids can be found – unless you have small children but…
(Video) Lost in the Woods and in Pain? Here’s How to Make Aspirin.
The one thing we do not want, when caught in the middle of the wilderness, is to be in pain. It does not have to be a twisted ankle or bites from those pesky insects. Just a slowly developing headache can be a deterrent to having a pleasant hike or taking in a terrific natural…