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
Tincture basics: Recipe for making home remedies
Tinctures are liquid extracts made from medicinal plants. Because they are made from natural ingredients, tinctures are able to alleviate various symptoms of certain diseases with little to no side effects. Most people buy their tinctures from their local herbal store but what many don’t realize is that they are actually quite easy to make. … Continue reading Tincture basics: Recipe for making home remedies
What’s in YOUR bug out bag? 10 must-have multipurpose survival tools
A well-packed bug out bag (BOB) must contain the basics so you can survive a disaster-related evacuation for at least 72 hours. With a BOB, moving out will be safe and easy. (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) Make sure your BOB has “basic survival and first aid emergency” gear and that it only contains necessary items like drinking water and food. … Continue reading What’s in YOUR bug out bag? 10 must-have multipurpose survival tools
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
Prepping your home with essential survival supplies
As a prepper, it’s important to have survival gear ready for your family because you never know when a disaster might strike. Make sure your bug out bag contains some or all of the items listed below so you’re ready whenever SHTF. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com.) Coats and boots — Prepare for cold weather or flooding with some heavy-duty raincoats, winter coats, hiking boots, and … Continue reading Prepping your home with essential survival supplies
Foraging wild edibles: Berry basics to help identify what’s safe and what isn’t
Preparing for any emergency increases your chances of survival, and knowing how to forage in the wild is one of the most useful skills to have. If you find yourself forced to survive in the woods, it is important to know which plants could be your next meal and which ones could be your last. Edible berries … Continue reading Foraging wild edibles: Berry basics to help identify what’s safe and what isn’t
Don’t forget your toothbrush when SHTF: Off-grid oral hygiene
Teeth cleaning has been so commercialized — what, with all the different kinds of toothpaste and toothbrushes found in the market, and all the oral cosmetic services offered to nearly everyone. Little do we know that there are various ways in which we can clean our teeth and protect our oral health, even without the help of … Continue reading Don’t forget your toothbrush when SHTF: Off-grid oral hygiene
Curing and preserving meat in the wild: 5 different techniques
It’s always a good idea to brush up on your survival skills. You never know when your knowledge of fire making or foraging is going to come in handy. If you’re new to hunting and meat preservation, this article can give you tips on how to cure and preserve meant when you’re outdoors. The first food … Continue reading Curing and preserving meat in the wild: 5 different techniques
Is it edible? 3 easy steps to determine if you’ve found something edible in the wild
Preppers have a well-rounded set of skills and if they’re stuck in the wilderness, they have the know-how to survive for a couple of weeks or even longer. Do you know how to identify edibles if you’re lost while hiking or camping? Once you’re in a safe zone, triage your needs immediately. Remember the top 3 priorities for … Continue reading Is it edible? 3 easy steps to determine if you’ve found something edible in the wild
Prepper medicine: 7 natural pain-relieving plants
There is no such thing as being too prepared in times of emergency. Stocking up on necessities such as medications will be valuable; there will come a time when medicines will be scarce, and you won’t always have them at your disposal. Luckily, there are a myriad of medicinal herbs and plants that are just … Continue reading Prepper medicine: 7 natural pain-relieving plants
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 