Obtaining Pharmaceuticals Through Alternative Means We all know about the importance of having a reliable supply of medications on hand during a survival situation. However, it’s also a well-known fact that getting extra meds from our doctors can be a challenge. This is especially true as the government exerts more and more regulatory pressure on …
What is Scurvy and How to Avoid the Disease There are fewer people who are suffering from scurvy nowadays than in the past. However, this is still a problem that affects people of all ages, and anyone who loses access to a steady supply of vitamin C is at risk. Let’s take a look at …
How to Treat Injuries Involving Impalement in the Field Wounds from impaled objects are some of the nastiest and most difficult to treat for a number of reasons. It is essential to follow some basic steps when rendering first aid to an impalement victim in order to minimize serious and potentially fatal injuries. Let’s take …
Stop Bleeding by Pinching These Universal Pressure Points Every human body has a series of pressure points that can be pinched in order to stop severe bleeding following an injury. Pressure points are essentially places where veins or arteries can be pinched like a hose in order to slow the rate of blood flow …
How to Make A Duct Tape Stretcher One of the most amazing, practical and under-utilized uses for duct tape is as a makeshift stretcher. Not only is surprisingly effective, but a few strips of this wonder material can provide substantial stability and strength. However, this trick sounds easier than it really is, and there are …
Prescription Medications and SHTF Situations Individuals who are dependent on medication to control chronic medical and mental health conditions need to pay particular attention to maintaining a stable supply. This involves careful planning and consultation with doctors to ensure that all needs are covered in the event of any situation that will prevent access to …
Potent, All Natural Antibiotic and Medicinal Recipe Spices come from plants, and many of those plants have strong medicinal properties that are known to fight infections and support our overall health. One of the most powerful spice-medicines is turmeric. Let’s take a look at easy it is to make a potent medicinal recipe with …
Simple Steps for Tick Protection Lyme disease impacts more than 300,000 people per year in the United States, and tick bites are the prime route of exposure. Ticks are found all across the country, and people in the west are just as vulnerable to being bitten as those in the east. Lyme disease produces a …
How to Help Someone Who is Choking Choking victims require immediate intervention in order to minimize the loss of oxygen to the bloodstream. It only takes between four and six minutes of oxygen deprivation for the brain, organs and biological systems within the body to become damaged. However, it’s also important that victims are properly …
Survival Medical Supplies you will need Here’s my list of Survival and Collapse medical supplies with natural remedies included. We include natural remedies for first use or back up to save on items that won’t be produced in an austere setting. Dr.Bones and I spend a lot of time and energy researching “back-up” plans for …
