Pretty much every survival site has lots of articles about the importance of owning guns for self-defense after the SHTF. Heck, we just published one the other day. But it's important to remember that preppers aren't the only people stockpiling guns. Bad guys like guns, too. And after a widespread disaster, you can … [Read more...]
50 Lost Remedies from The Old Days
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Long before big box stores with their shelves of medicines, and long before the age of instant information, there … [Read more...]
15 Survival Uses for Triangular Bandages
A triangular bandage is one of the most common types of bandages, and for good reason. Basically, it's a large piece of cloth in the shape of a triangle with a right angle, like this. It can then be folded into a long narrow band called a cravat. One of the most popular ways to use a triangular bandage is not as a … [Read more...]
5 Medical Uses for Raw Honey
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. I've written about the health benefits of honey, but it also has many other uses, particularly in survival … [Read more...]
10 Critical Principles Of Tourniquet Use
A tourniquet is a crucial medical item that should be in every prepper's first aid kit. If someone has a major wound, applying pressure might not be enough. You may need to use a tourniquet if you want to save their life. But how exactly do you use a tourniquet? Like most first aid items, there's more to it than … [Read more...]
How to Build a Gunshot Wound Kit
What type of injury do you think will be most common after the SHTF? There are many good answers, but it really depends on the nature of the disaster. Obviously, earthquakes will lead to injuries from falling objects whereas floods will lead to hypothermia and lacerations. But there is one type of injury that … [Read more...]
7 Important Tips for Emergency Wound Care
Emergency wound care is one of the primary building blocks of survival. Do you know how to treat a sprain, a fracture, an open wound, or a severe burn? These are things we believe everyone--not just those interested in survivalism--should know. Here are some tips for some of the most common types of emergency wound … [Read more...]
Homemade Penicillin To Survive When SHTF
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. In a way, outside threats are easier to deal with. You can beef up home security, get weapons for self-defense, … [Read more...]
13 First Aid Myths That Could Get Someone Hurt (Or Worse)
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Hollywood and Dr. Google have made everyday people into self-proclaimed medical experts. People with no experience … [Read more...]
10 Common Injuries And How To Treat Them
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Many people are intimidated by first aid treatment methods. Because it's associated with doctors, who are some of … [Read more...]
9 Most Important First Aid Skills To Learn
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. After a major disaster, your survival is going to hinge on your skill set. While having a cache of food, water, and … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Stopping Someone From Bleeding To Death
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. During a major disaster, hospitals are likely to be overcrowded or closed, which means you shouldn't count on a … [Read more...]
