Wound Healing Plants There may come a time in anyone’s life where you become wounded but do not have immediate access to a hospital or some sort of medical attention. Perhaps you are out hiking and the trail back is long and arduous, maybe a remote rock climbing expedition has gone horribly wrong and help …
Diseases in an SHTF Many people prepare for all kinds of situations, but the one thing they don’t prepare for is how to deal with Diseases in an SHTF event. Diseases after SHTF will be deadlier than any band of marauders. That’s why I always recommend focusing on things like food preservation, water filtration and …
Garlic Tincture Modern antibiotics and medicines are one of the most effective ways of curing illnesses and infections, but that wasn’t always the case. For a long time, garlic was one of the main medicinal herbs used by doctors. Today, garlic tincture is still an effective means to get rid of some types of ailments. …
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Wild Lettuce Wild lettuce is one of the most important plants to understand if you’re in a survival situation. Wild lettuce is a plant that’s used to make various medications. It’s known for its calming, relaxing, and pain-relieving effects. Wild lettuce is also known as Acrid Lettuce, Bitter Lettuce, German Lactucarium, Green Endive, Lactuca virosa, …
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Do First Aid Kits Expire? First aid kits are an important part of being prepared for an emergency. In fact, there are very few things that are more important, but can you just relax once you have one? First aid kits expire between 3 – 5 years from the date that they’re manufactured. You should …
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What Should You Look for in a Suture Removal Kit? Have you ever had stitches and wondered if it was okay for you to remove them yourself? What would you need to take them out? A suture removal kit is a set of sterile tools used to remove sutures after a wound has healed. They …
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Hiking Blisters Getting hiking blisters is very common, but how you deal with them can make or break the rest of your trip. While many people think that blisters are simply an annoyance that can be ignored until you get back to the car or your home, they actually require immediate treatment. Knowing how to …
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Dakin’s Solution One of the marvels of modern medicine came with the discovery of antiseptics, like Dakin’s solution, to treat wounds and eliminate pathogens. This has greatly reduced the rates of mortality, especially from infected open wounds. For the bulk of human history, we have been at the mercy of bacteria and viruses, and this …
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Home Remedies for Spider Bites Love them or hate them, spiders can be found in just about every home out there. As long as it’s not a black widow or a brown recluse, the dangers shouldn’t be that serious. Even so, spider bites can lead to discomfort and irritation. Fortunately, there are plenty of home …
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How to Stop Bleeding Learning how to stop bleeding is one of those things that can overwhelm people. There are all kinds of acronyms and other memory joggers out there that try to help you remember what you’re supposed to do. I have a hard time remembering things like that under normal conditions, let alone …
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