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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Survival Antibiotics – Can You Use Fish Antibiotics for Humans? Certainly, in times where doctors and hospitals are available to us, we should always consult with a physician prior to taking any kind of medication. In times of disaster, when no one else is there for you, it is up to you and your family to …
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Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke – Causes, Warning Signs, and Treatment Being outdoors in the heat brings with it the risk of two different hyperthermia-related injuries, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion is the lesser of the two injuries with heat stroke being a life-threatening event that needs immediate medical attention. Table of Contents Heat …
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Diseases in a SHTF or Post Collapse Environment Many people prepare for all kinds of situations, but the one thing they don’t prepare for is how to deal with a disease after a SHTF event. Diseases after SHTF will be deadlier than any band of marauders. That’s why I always recommend focusing on things like …
The Global Antibiotic Shortage is a National Security Threat to the U.S. Many don’t understand just how much the destruction in Peurto Rico has impacted drug manufacturing. Peurto Rico produces more than 10% of the drugs used in the U.S. and even more of the I.V. solution used here. There are 49 pharmaceutical companies on …
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Should You Use Steri-Strips or Sutures? Skip ahead to learn how to apply Steri-Strips. Using steri-strips is pretty straightforward, but when do you need to toss the steri-strips to the side and go for something more involved? Wound closure is done to minimize infection so the sooner the wound is closed the better. The choice really …
Forgotten Diseases Are Reappearing in Venezuela Venezuela as a whole is suffering. As much as we wish that the people of Venezuela didn’t have to suffer, it doesn’t mean that it has to be in vain. There are countries across the world that we can learn from when it comes to preparedness. In this case, …
Make Sure You Have a Dental Kit in Your Bug Out Bag Having a dental kit in your bug out bag is something a lot of us don’t consider when we put together a first aid kit or bug out bag. The dental kit that they put together over at theorganicprepper.com is cheap, relatively compact, and …
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Medicinal Herbs You Can Grow On Your Homestead Several months ago I was asked to put together a list of plants that have medicinal qualities and I just haven’t had time to get to it. Luckily, BeSurvival.com has put together a great list of medicinal herbs that you can grow on your homestead. It isn’t an …
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How to Avoid Catching the Flu on an Airplane? This year has been one of the worst years for the flu in recent history. Some experts are even suggesting that we may be headed into epidemic territory. With this in mind, it only makes sense that we should look at ways to limit the transfer …
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