SHTF First Aid: Emergency Rescue Breathing An individual can have difficulty breathing for a number of reasons. They could be having a heart attack, suffering from respiratory disease or an allergic reaction, or they may have sustained an injury that has rendered them unconscious. No matter the cause, the most important thing is that the …
SHTF First Aid: Handling a Stroke A stroke is a blockage of blood flow to the brain, normally due to a blood clot. They range from minor to deadly depending on the degree and nature of the blockage. Symptoms of a stroke can also range from being obvious to nearly impossible to detect. Let’s …
SHTF First Aid: The Top 4 Effects of Too Much Sun There’s a lot more to sunburns than experiencing redness and discomfort, especially if you are exposed to too much sun during a survival situation. Let’s take a look at what happens to the body as well as how a sunburn can place demands on …
The Best Tips for Washing Clothes by Hand Did you know that washing machines don’t really clean clothes much better when compared to washing them by hand? There is no doubt that they make laundry a lot more convenient, but there are not essential. However, there are some simple things that you can do to …
Important Uses for Leaves in Survival Situations Leaves can provide an amazing array of benefits during a survival situation. They are abundant, easy to collect and fashion into applications that are practical and time-saving. Take a look at a few examples below and discover how you can incorporate them into your wilderness survival strategy.
4 Ways to Use Lip Balm as a Survival Tool Lip balm is as almost as useful as duct tape in terms of its versatility and practicality. You will be amazed at how a little tube can end up making life easier when you don’t have access to other material. Take a look at the …
The Most Overlooked Item in Emergency Preparedness! Hygiene is of the utmost importance during any survival situation. However, keeping yourself and your living area clean is easier said than done, especially when you lack basic resources that are available under normal circumstances. The good news is that it doesn’t take a lot to maintain a …
A Simple Two-Pronged Approach to Beating Lice There are over 5,000 known species of lice, and they can be found on any part of the body that has hair. Lice can also be found on bedding or clothing. The good news is that controlling lice is not an impossible task, and you don’t necessarily need …
The Secret to Making Bleach a Safe First-Aid Antiseptic Bleach by itself can be toxic if ingested and harmful to the skin. However, you can process ordinary household bleach into a safe and effective antiseptic solution that can kill germs, clean wounds and minimize the destruction of surrounding tissues and cells. Take a look at this …
Nature’s Secret to Beating the Common Cold! There is no shortage of cold remedies out there, and it’s worth keeping abreast of different options to have at your disposal. One simple, natural and potentially-effective remedy involves the use of ginger root and some other basic items. Take a look at the recipe below and see …
