If you have a health condition like diabetes, before SHTF you need to take extra precautions to ensure that you stay safe even during a long-term survival scenario. And if you’re bugging in with loved ones, you should stock up on DIY lab kits you may need for common health concerns like food allergies. (h/t … Continue reading Survival essentials: 6 Store-bought lab tests for your medicine chest
Seed starting 101: 4 Good reasons to start seeds indoors
Though it’s possible to grow a vegetable garden by buying seedlings from your local garden center, it’s better to start your garden by growing seeds indoors. For one, it’s way cheaper than buying seedlings every time you want to grow something. Plus, you can buy seeds for more varieties than you will find for sale as … Continue reading Seed starting 101: 4 Good reasons to start seeds indoors
Survival medicine: How to disinfect your first aid tools and instruments
In a disaster scenario, knowing first aid is crucial to your survival. Even if you’re safe after SHTF, there’s no telling when someone else might need medical attention. Since it’s important to be readily available for medical emergencies, you should know how to clean and disinfect your first aid tools and instruments after using them … Continue reading Survival medicine: How to disinfect your first aid tools and instruments
Preppers weren’t overreacting: Americans were taken by SURPRISE because they didn’t take coronavirus seriously
Prepping is an unusual and work-intensive way of life, but many people who consider themselves preppers don’t regret their choices one bit. After all, prepping teaches you the value of self-sustainability and emergency preparedness. Now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been classified as a pandemic, preppers can rely on their stockpiles and many preps. But … Continue reading Preppers weren’t overreacting: Americans were taken by SURPRISE because they didn’t take coronavirus seriously
Why first aid training is a must for all preppers
When someone near you gets injured and the EMTs are still a few minutes away, you may have to step up and take charge. What you do can lead to the injured person’s survival or death. This situation rings even truer when SHTF and emergency medical services become unavailable. It’s important for you, your family and your … Continue reading Why first aid training is a must for all preppers
The 10 best egg-laying chickens for a prepper’s homestead
Keeping egg-laying chickens offers several benefits. They supply fresh eggs daily, eat insect pests, and make for a steady source of income by selling eggs or meat. For preppers who want – or need – to raise egg-laying poultry in their homestead, these 10 breeds make excellent choices for backyard chickens. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) Egg-laying chickens for the … Continue reading The 10 best egg-laying chickens for a prepper’s homestead
Tips for prepping on a backyard homestead
Don’t get stuck on the dream stage when thinking about your own homestead. With some planning and hard work, you can also set up a backyard homestead for all your prepping needs. (h/t to MDCreekmore.com) Getting started If you’re serious about homesteading, you need to understand one thing. Before you can relax on your porch and watch … Continue reading Tips for prepping on a backyard homestead
Knowledge is power: 31 Crucial skills for every homesteader
Homesteading is a lifestyle that promotes self-sufficiency. To become self-sufficient, it is important to learn most of the prepping and survival skills listed below. Animal breeding – Animal breeding is a reliable cash-generating skill.Aquaponics – Aquaponics incorporates gardening with a natural aquatic ecosystem.Baking – If you learn how to bake, you’ll never have to buy grocery store bread, … Continue reading Knowledge is power: 31 Crucial skills for every homesteader
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
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 