Category: Health / Medical / First Aid
A Self-Heimlich Maneuver I’ve Never Seen Before
I’m mostly just passing this one along for your reference. It’s a short video of how to perform the Heimlich maneuver that I’ve never seen done before. Honestly, you may inadvertently perform this maneuver when you pass out! All kidding aside, most authorities recommend using a chair to perform the maneuver. You may also be…
How to Make a Medical Kit When You Have No Money
It’s been a while since I’ve shared one of ThePatriotNurse’s videos, but this is a good one because it focuses on the one area that I suspect most of us are falling short with: medical kits. Clearly, it’s easy to spend plenty of money on first aid items and supplies that never get used. The…
The Disaster Waiting to Happen Every Time You Eat – Why Choking Preparedness Matters
Most preparedness plans do a good job covering water, heat, light, weather, power outages, and basic first aid. Choking often gets less attention because it feels like a sudden freak accident instead of a planning problem. In reality, the first minute of a choking emergency is shaped by decisions made long before the meal starts:…
Medications Are a Huge Vulnerability, Even for Preppers
Most prepping conversations about disabilities focus on the physical stuff, like wheelchairs or CPAP machines, and that kind of thing. What gets less attention is how many ordinary people depend on daily medications just to function, like blood pressure pills, insulin, heart meds. I believe upwards of 90% of all seniors rely on medications to…
5 Critical Medical Supplies to Stockpile Due to Coming Oil Shock
If there’s one area of preparedness that I, admittedly, am woefully under-prepared for, it’s medical. Granted, my wife is a nurse, so I lean on her a lot for such things, but she’s busy and doesn’t stop to think about these things unless I ask her. And as much as I tend to focus on…
Food Shortages Incoming (and Global Supply Chain Disruptions)
On Monday, I talked about how the Middle East conflict is going to affect everything from higher gas prices to food prices, but there’s more to it than even what I talked about. With that in mind, there are two videos below. The first video echoes my statements, but also explains how food shortages will…
5 Must-Know Pet First Aid Skills
I know we, as preppers, spend a lot of time thinking about our two-legged family’s survival and preparedness, but our four-legged friends have needs too. And a disaster is a prime time for dogs and cats to suffer problems. Worse? There might not be any veterinarian help available. Thus, it’s wise to know what you…
How to Enhance Your Immunity: 9 Strategies
When disaster hits, your immune system is your first line of defense. Stockpiles and bug-out bags matter, but if you’re run down, your plans will stall fast. Whether you’re bracing for winter, traveling to a high-risk area or simply want to be at your best long-term, here’s how to build an immune system that’s as…
15 Years Expired Pain Pills Still Work?
My mother-in-law is the queen of saving stuff, especially medications and sometimes foodstuffs that I would’ve tossed a long time ago. This bottle of Ibuprofen is a prime example: As you can see, the expiration date is stamped November 2010, which is nearly fifteen years ago! My guess is that neither my mother-in-law nor my…
