Tag: 1st aid

10 Potent Plants That Kill Pain Fast

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 10 Potent Plants That Kill Pain Fast Thousands of people in today’s world rely on pain relieving medications. Learning the foods that can naturally assist in relieving pain is not only helpful in a disaster scenario  where the medication may not be available, but now in “normal” times as well. For some it …

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Preventing & Treating Heat Injuries

Preventing & Treating Heat Injuries The warmer months are here,  so the heat is upon us! People suffer every year from heat related injuries and illnesses. Not only is it important to plan how you and your family will stay comfortable during the heat to come, but also what to look for as an indication that someone may be experiencing a serious …

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Medical Uses for Garlic

Medical Uses for Garlic

Medical Uses for Garlic I came across this article from Garlic Central and thought I would share it with all of you because not only do I love it, but I do believe we can in many cases eat ourselves into an unhealthy physical state. I do not ever recommend using holistic or natural medicine over the advice …

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Using Activated Charcoal

Using Activated Charcoal

Using Activated Charcoal Activated charcoal powder is used medicinally as well as in air purifiers and water purifiers Its recorded use dates back to 1550 BC and in modern times is most widely used medicinally as a detoxifier and poison antidote. I always keep it on hand for spider bites, accidental ingestion of toxins or stomach bugs. …

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Medicinal Herbs to Grow at Home

Medicinal Herbs to Grow at Home Some of these herbs are the basis for todays medications! I have personally taken Echinacea in pill form for years when as soon as I feel an head cold, ear ache etc.. coming on. They are a wonderful natural antibiotic. So I must wonder if that works so well, …

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4 Wild Teas Preppers Should Know

4 Wild Teas Preppers Should Know These wild teas are a fantastic source of nutrients and can really help keep morale up if you find yourself stuck in the wilderness especially in the cooler nights. If you’re not sure about all this plant eating and foraging, don’t let a few bad plants scare you away …

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Potassium Iodide Does it Protect You From Radiation?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Potassium Iodide Does it Protect You From Radiation? In the wake of the nuclear plant meltdown in Japan and the leaks caused by the tsunami radiation has become a concern. The debris  washing up along the west coast of the USA  for months afterward.  Americans were buying up potassium iodide pills – also …

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Preparing a Gunshot Survival Kit

Preparing a Gunshot Survival Kit   To most of us suffering a gunshot post-SHTF is a terrifying possibility. Being shot at any time is not on the top of anyone’s to do list! But when medical care is not readily available it is even more frightening. Nothing can substitute having the real life saving skills …

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10 Herbs that heal

10 Herbs that heal

10 Herbs that heal All pharmaceuticals began as a natural supplement that has had it’s healing properties separated and condensed to its most potent form then mixed with additives to create the pill, capsule, or liquid medication you take today. If there is a long term crisis it may be some time before medical care is once …

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Be Your Own Nurse

Be Your Own Nurse Be  your own nurse first info-graph     This is an aggregated site. Please be aware some of the sites we link you to could have pop ups. We have no control over them. However, we will never link you to a site that requires you to make any purchase to view …

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