Post SHTF Dentistry Needles and dentists are two things that frighten me. Dentists with needles are among the most scary people on the planet in my opinion! If you have ever had a bad dentist or a bad tooth without easy access to a dentist I know you understand. After a SHTF event that scenario could become true for …
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Id & Treat Heat Exhaustion or Stroke
Id & Treat Heat Exhaustion or Stroke Hiking, camping, bugging out, doing lawn work, gardening, or just enjoying a day out in the warm weather all put you at risk for developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Many people believe that if you stay in the shade, you have adequately protected yourself from these heat related illnesses. …
Stocking Fish Antibiotics for SHTF
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Stocking Fish Antibiotics for SHTF I have seen a lot of survival and prepping sites discuss the use of fish medications for humans after along term SHTF event that leaves us without appropriate medical care. I use herbal treatments myself and I am still undecided if aquarium medications are wise. I know …
DIY Emergency Medical IV
DIY Emergency Medical IV I don’t like needles. I can handle the blood and gore of accidents but those needles get me every time! However, when I saw this article from SHTF Dad I had mixed reactions. 1st was man what a good skill to have in an emergency situation where medical care isn’t available …
Ebola – It’s Not Over Yet
Ebola – It’s Not Over Yet Now that the news media has moved on to other disasters and news stories we are hearing less about the ebola out break. Unfortunately this doesn’t mean the epidemic is over. Not even close to being contained. We all rejoice that the 2 infected Americans survived and have been considered …
Healthy Herbs You Can Grow Yourself
Healthy Herbs You Can Grow Yourself If you don’t have Garden space, or it’s late in the year, you will find that it’s not that hard to grow healthy herbs in your home. In addition to flavoring up your favorite dishes, herbs are filled with antioxidants and essential nutrients. “Half of the nutritional value of …
Survival Medical Supplies to Stock
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Survival Medical Supplies to Stock During a time of crisis whether it be short or long term medical care will be difficult to locate and obtain. That makes you and I the first responders and the only medical help available to those around us during that time. We need …
Brown Recluse Danger Increasing
Brown Recluse Danger Increasing Since 2014 reports are that the incidents of bites from the brown recluse spider are increasing. This is one bite that you need to avoid by just about any means possible. But the doctors are seeing more of them every year and are asking that you please don’t try to treat it at home. …
Learning From the Diet of the Past
Learning From the Diet of the Past Saturated fats, Genetically modified foods, unknown additives etc.. all part of the modern diet. No matter how hard we try to avoid them, the truth in labeling has a lot of leeway. We can eat ourselves sick and I believe we can eat ourselves healthy as well. Our …
Ebola Riots Hasten the Spread
Ebola Riots Hasten the Spread Literally what the picture above depicts is the beginning of the end of West Point Liberia. These people think they are saving themselves and those who were quarantined from a government fraud. I can not speak to the honesty of the Liberian government and even if I could in this …