Some preppers envision a homestead in a quiet location as their endgame. If you have the same goals, don’t let having a small patch of land stop you. If you wish to start small-scale homestead farming, you must be ready to work hard before you can see good results. Experienced homesteaders know that you don’t need to … Continue reading 6 Things to expect when you start a small-scale homestead
Massive U.S. food shortage coming – get a backup supply ready RIGHT NOW
The hunger-relief organization Feeding America estimates that our country will be short eight billion meals in the next four months. Their food banks put out three times the usual this year, due to Covid-19 joblessness and homelessness, totaling over 17 billion pounds of food. On average, at least 10 percent of Americans cannot afford food that contains … Continue reading Massive U.S. food shortage coming – get a backup supply ready RIGHT NOW
EMP survival: 4 Ways to protect your home from an EMP attack
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is an intense burst of electromagnetic energy that can shut down the power grid and disrupt electronics. It occurs naturally such as during solar storms but can also be generated artificially using nuclear weapons. A man-made EMP can easily push modern societies dependent on the power grid to the brink of collapse. For example, a successful EMP … Continue reading EMP survival: 4 Ways to protect your home from an EMP attack
13 Medicinal herbs for your survival garden
Growing your own medicine is an effective way to stay healthy during SHTF. When the disaster strikes and everyone is left to their own devices, you get to have peace of mind knowing that you have a survival garden filled with various healing herbs. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about pesticides and other toxins because you … Continue reading 13 Medicinal herbs for your survival garden
Survival medicine: Do you need epinephrine in your first aid kit?
Epinephrine is a hormone that plays an important part in your body’s ability to survive. Also called adrenaline, it triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response during dangerous or stressful situations. It relaxes the airways and tightens your blood vessels to increase blood flow to your muscles and give you a temporary boost of strength. But epinephrine is also a medicine. Called synthetic epinephrine, it acts in … Continue reading Survival medicine: Do you need epinephrine in your first aid kit?
Survival medicine basics: How to use sugar to treat wounds
Sugar isn’t known for a lot of health benefits, but they are quite useful as a home remedy. Before commercial antibiotic and antiseptic creams, it used to be a popular homemade treatment for wounds. Moreover, it can be applied on humans and animals alike. (h/t to AlphaSurvivalist.net) How does sugar treat wounds? Sugar has specific qualities … Continue reading Survival medicine basics: How to use sugar to treat wounds
Homesteading hacks: 15 Ways to feed your chickens (for free)
Homesteading is a rewarding way of life. But from home repairs to canning and gardening, you might find yourself at a loss when it comes to saving on certain expenses. If you raise livestock like chickens, you can save money by learning how to feed your animals for free! (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) Chickens need a balanced … Continue reading Homesteading hacks: 15 Ways to feed your chickens (for free)
Food supply 101: Can vinegar go bad?
Vinegar is a common pantry item used for a variety of things. It is used for cooking, pickling, removing stains, eliminating weeds and washing pets. Many people also use vinegar to shed weight and extend the life of ornamental flowers. With that many uses, homesteaders love to stock up on vinegar. But you might be wondering if you need … Continue reading Food supply 101: Can vinegar go bad?
Bug out survival planning: Prepping a bug-out bag in less than an hour
Before SHTF, a prepper should already have a plan A, plan B and plan C. But even the most experienced prepper can encounter various obstacles when disaster strikes. So what do you do if you’re in a foreign location and you lose your gear but you need to escape pursuers who wish to do you … Continue reading Bug out survival planning: Prepping a bug-out bag in less than an hour
Build a survival dental kit to maintain dental hygiene even when SHTF
Regularly check your supplies before SHTF. Do you have enough food and water for your whole family? What about medical supplies for different minor emergencies? Prepare a survival dental kit so you can take care of your oral health after disaster strikes. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Learning the basics of oral care means you can maintain your teeth … Continue reading Build a survival dental kit to maintain dental hygiene even when SHTF
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 