The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI): Perhaps a few years ago we would have laughed at the preppers who insisted that a huge-scale disaster could be just around the corner. Most of us aren’t laughing anymore. The world, as we once knew it, is no more. It feels like we are surrounded … Continue reading A list of medical supplies you need to be stockpiling NOW before SHTF
Researchers have recycled clothing waste into an “aerogel” supermaterial that can help stop wound bleeding
Cotton-based fabric waste has a multitude of uses that range from being recycled into polishing and wiper clothes to automotive insulation. Though, as researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered and demonstrated, this type of waste could be turned into cotton aerogels that have their own practical applications. The cotton aerogels, which are comprised of … Continue reading Researchers have recycled clothing waste into an “aerogel” supermaterial that can help stop wound bleeding
Learn how to treat infections without antibiotics – using natural herbs and plants that exist all around you
Modern medicine has failed us. Instead of curing our diseases, antibiotics have given rise to a new breed of superbugs poised to wipe us out in time. While we can no longer rely on modern medicine to remedy our ills, we can still turn to ancient healing traditions. The best part is that they aren’t secret arts … Continue reading Learn how to treat infections without antibiotics – using natural herbs and plants that exist all around you
Survival first aid: How to stop excessive bleeding when you’re off-grid
You can’t assume that there will always be someone you can call for help. Even emergency services may not reach you fast enough, and you might have to improvise as quickly as possible. Knowing how to stop excessive bleeding can help minimize health risks. Listed below are some methods you can use to stop hemorrhaging: (h/t … Continue reading Survival first aid: How to stop excessive bleeding when you’re off-grid
Natural antiseptics to fight infections in a SHTF scenario
In any accident, be it minor like cuts and bruises or major ones such as burns, part of the treatment is preventing infection to spread further from the affected area, and antiseptics fulfill this role. Medical supplies sure are handy, but what happens when you’ve eventually run out? Luckily, there are some ways to sterilize … Continue reading Natural antiseptics to fight infections in a SHTF scenario
Natural first-aid treatments of old can help you survive off-grid emergencies
While you’re in civilization, modern medicine is always within arm’s reach thanks to pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals. But if you’re trapped in the wilderness for a couple of days or longer, you’re going to need more than a simple first aid kit. In other parts of the world, certain tribes and cultures still rely on … Continue reading Natural first-aid treatments of old can help you survive off-grid emergencies
Basic first-aid every prepper, survivalist, and camper should know
For any prepper, survivalist, and camper, a basic knowledge in first-aid is essential, since it increases his survival rate during emergency situations. To get you started on basic first aid, here are six skills that you need to know. (h/t to SHTFBlog.com) Learn how to do CPR – A person who knows cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is useful in many emergency … Continue reading Basic first-aid every prepper, survivalist, and camper should know
Iodine and Radiation – How it Works
Source: Iodine and Radiation – How it Works by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is often used to protect the thyroid from the effects of radiation[1] – as we were clearly reminded during the nuclear disaster at Fukushima in 2011. While iodine protects against radiation poisoning of the thyroid, its radioactive state has also proven a useful emergency medical tool. It is … Continue reading Iodine and Radiation – How it Works
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 