Avoid Food Poisoning: How to Safely Handle Poultry The vast majority of food borne illnesses occur because of unsafe handling practices. In most cases, exposure to harmful bacteria that causes us to become sick can be reduced or eliminated by following some accepted guidelines. Let’s take a look at some simple steps that you can …
Top Natural Anti-Inflammatory Remedies to Keep Stocked You don’t need ibuprofen or aspirin to keep inflammation at bay, whether it comes from an injury or sore joints. There are a number of natural plants and herbs that are known to provide effective relief without the side-effects of over the counter medications. While they may work …
Teas that Can Help to Lower High Blood Pressure High blood pressure can be deadly, and it’s important to think about how to keep it under control if access to prescription medication is not available. Fortunately, blood pressure can often be regulated through diet and exercise along with some other minor lifestyle changes. You can …
Practical and Interesting Uses for Beeswax There are a number of uses for beeswax that extend beyond making candles, soap or using it as part of skin treatments. Knowing about a few of the more popular options can help to make life a little easier on the homestead. Take a look at some of the …
Top Leadership Qualities from People Who Know There are those who are born to lead and those who need to learn how. Any one of us can be thrust into a situation where we must take a leadership role and run with it, and these situations often come with little or no warning. Let’s take …
How to Remove Foreign Objects from the Ears It is not uncommon to get a foreign object stuck in the ear, and you would be surprised at what can crawl or get lodged in them. While most will find their way out on their own, objects can also cause damage to the ear canal, including …
How to Make a Rudimentary Slingshot out of PVC Pipe There are a lot of ways to make slingshots, but few are as easy as the one described below. If you have some PVC pipe, duct tape and thick rubber bands, you can make one in just a few minutes. Let’s take a look at …
Fast, Easy and Delicious Cranberry Canning and Storage Ideas Cranberries are surprisingly easy to prepare for long-term storage, and they have a pretty long shelf life. The easiest way to store cranberries without refrigeration, drying or freezing is to make a sauce that can be canned in a water bath. Let’s take a look at …
How to Rescue and Treat Electric Shock Victims One of the biggest hazards associated with a disaster involves downed power lines or exposure to electrical currents. It is very important that anyone who goes to rescue and attend to a shock victim takes precautions to protect themselves as well as the patient. Let’s look at …
How to Give a Patient an IV in an Emergency Starting an IV in patients during a medical emergency is common practice. Some fluids are used to rehydrate whereas others have to do with replacing essential nutrients when someone loses a lot of blood. Others are used to regulate heart rate. While the chances are …
