Tag: Preparedness

The Effective Survival Medic

Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Effective Survival Medic No wants to think they will need the group medic during a disaster scenario or after a major SHTF. No one wants to or plans to be hurt, especially if there isn’t access to our regular medical care providers. Not every group has their own …

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Hepatitis Post SHTF

Hepatitis Post SHTF I believe that hepatitis will become one of the most prevalent and dangerous illnesses we will face post SHTF. It’s an illness which in one of it’s many forms plagues our population even in today’s world. Questions include, what kind of hepatitis are we facing in a particular patient, how can we …

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Natural Painkiller Similar to Morphine in Your Backyard

Natural Painkiller Similar to Morphine in Your Backyard Post SHTF when there may not be accessibility to much needed medication this knowledge will be invaluable. What you need could be as close as your backyard. For Post SHTF only! Even then it is a remedy that I recommend you not use without professional medical advice …

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Are Underground Bunkers Suitable For The Long Term?

Are Underground Bunkers Suitable For The Long Term? Bunkers have actually been a part of the lives of our ancestors in many countries often from the very beginning of civilization from underground root cellars to the cold war era of backyard bunkers. Where ever the wind can be a destructive force there has been a …

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DIY Automatic Grey Water Recycler

DIY Automatic Grey Water Recycler This is one of the coolest DIY water systems I have ever seen. The idea is brilliant and is worthy of your time in today’s world where we are already experiencing water shortages and high-water costs. But post SHTF it will be invaluable for grey uses like watering the gardens …

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Herbal Teas for Medical Treatment

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Herbal Teas for Medical Treatment Most pharmaceuticals began as herbal remedies. So never assume just because it’s “natural” it’s safe. Always speak to your doctor or if need be, your pharmacist before using any herbal treatment. There can be unforeseen contradictions and drug interactions with medications or other herbs …

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Raising Backyard Quail: An Alternative to Raising Chickens

Raising Backyard Quail: An Alternative to Raising Chickens We all know the benefits of raising backyard chickens both for today and in the advent of a disaster. However, they are a lot of work and are banned by many cities and local HOAs. Quail for the most part are not banned because the reasons for …

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Heading for the Hills: Dealing with Mountain Sickness

Heading for the Hills: Dealing with Mountain Sickness Whether your plan A or B is to bug out, or if you should be driven out by a disaster, many folks who currently live at or below sea level will be moving up hill as fast as they can. This includes me! For most the higher …

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DIY Hidden Bookshelf Drawer

DIY Hidden Bookshelf Drawer Hidden bookshelf cubby holes are one of the oldest known hidden options for small goods we don’t want in open spaces but near to us for use if need be. Yes, they are one of the first places that would be checked by thieves, (right after your under-garment drawer and under …

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Tips For Surviving a House Fire

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tips For Surviving a House Fire House fire is one of those disasters that we all logically know can happen to any of us, but emotionally assume that it won’t happen to us.. until it does. Surviving it seems easy enough, smell smoke, see fire, get out, call for …

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