Setting Broken Bones with a Emergency Splint In the event of an emergency where you have suddenly become the first or only responder there are some basic medical procedures, we all should know. CPR being the first and most likely to be needed by the average person. But after a disaster of any kind where …
A-Z Herbal Remedies In times of poverty one of the things that goes first into the luxury category is over the counter treatments. It is also one of the first resources eaten up by a disaster situation and this can be a scenario as close as the community down the street from you or in …
Duct Tape Uses A very common phrase in my home is if it is suppose to move and doesn’t use WD-40 and if it isn’t suppose to move and does, break out the duct tape! Duct tape has become so popular for so many crafts and on the fly fixes it now comes in all colors and lots …
Preparing The Golden Antibiotic The ingredients in the golden antibiotic are all individually very helpful as an antibiotic and actually help some people prevent illness and assist with other illnesses traditionally treated by an antibiotic. I use Echinacea as a preventive and when I am stricken with a mild infection and honey always helps me with …
DIY Tooth Extraction I actually own a tool like the one in this picture and the sight of it makes me quake in my boots! But I have had plenty of dental problems and realize there could come a time in a long term SHTF scenario where professional dental care isn’t available. My best advice is …
Medicinal Plant MAP I love this map! Even if you are good with plants and know those surrounding you, In a crisis situation you could be forced out of your own area. Those displaced by super storms can tell you the confusion and angst of trying to figure out day to day life in normal …
Civilian Medical Aid – How To Help When there is a disaster, we all want to help if we can. But we also don’t want to be in the way of first responders! After Hurricane Katrina people sent literally tons of clothing, toys, and household supplies which sat for months unsorted and unused in containers. …
Elderberry Tonic Benefits and Recipe I am a big fan of natural remedies. Especially for prevention. Seeing your doctor for small things that can be handled naturally wasn’t done when I was growing up. We quickly learned that If you can prevent the problem all together it is only wise to do so! Seeing the doctor …
Quickly Stop Bleeding Nothing scares a parent more than an injured and bleeding child. It is equally as scary when someone is bleeding profusely, and you are the only other person there to assist while waiting for first responders to arrive. Even those trained to deal with medical trauma find large amounts of blood flowing …
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