Category: Health / Medical / First Aid
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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…
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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…
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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…
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20 Common Ailments Post-Disaster (and how to treat them)
Below are twenty ailments that might arise during a disaster scenario where access to hospitals or doctors is limited. The treatment plans focus on basic, feasible interventions using common over-the-counter (OTC) medications, home remedies, and simple first-aid techniques. [WARNING: This information is not a substitute for professional medical care but may provide guidance when no…
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When Home Canned Foods Go Bad
I feel like I spend so much energy on showing you how to do things right that to sometimes forget to show when things go wrong. Clearly, it’s crucial to share that knowledge and experience so that others, like you, know what to watch out for. Thus, I’m sharing the following video on a problem…
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20 Common Ailments Requiring Antibiotics
Below is a list of 20 common outpatient bacterial infections that frequently require antibiotic treatment. They are presented in approximate order of how often antibiotics are prescribed in an outpatient setting. For each condition, common signs and symptoms, first-line antibiotic choice (with dose and duration), and alternatives (with dose and duration) are provided. Note that…
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15 Natural Remedies for Common Ailments
Having knowledge of natural remedies using common household items can be invaluable for treating minor ailments, especially when times get tough. Although I suspect you already know most of these, it never hurts to have a reminder. Here’s 15 common ailments and ways to treat them at home. Of course, seek appropriate medical care if…
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Sanitation and Hygiene During Emergencies
In times of emergency, maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene can be as critical to your survival as food, water, and shelter. When infrastructure collapses, waste management systems fail, and clean water becomes scarce, knowing how to manage hygiene and sanitation becomes essential to keeping yourself and your family safe from disease and illness. This blog…
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Online Pharmacy for Preparedness?
I’ve been hearing that sometimes people are having difficulty getting their prescription medications, including antibiotics like amoxicillin, from local pharmacies for one reason or another. I’ve been thinking about this for a while now. The thing is that most preppers only focus on antibiotics as the necessary medications to get your hands on during an…