Category: Health / Medical / First Aid
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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…
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DIY Dental Care: Diet and Hygiene Tips
Going off the grid has its benefits, but there’s no denying it can also present barriers, especially when it comes to easily accessing standard healthcare services. But just because you’re moving somewhere remote or trying to be as off the grid as possible to prepare for emergency situations doesn’t mean you can’t take care of…
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Is the Next Pandemic Coming? What to Expect and How to Prepare
The COVID-19 pandemic proved that the world is vulnerable to contagious diseases despite advancements in medicine and technology. These viruses move quickly from person to person, so a world population of 8 billion will have difficulty stopping the spread of any contagion no matter how we respond as a nation. COVID-19 appears to be fading,…
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Fish Antibiotics Illegal June 1?
This was the first I’d heard about it, but apparently the powers that shouldn’t be are making it illegal to purchase fish antibiotics without a veterinarian prescription coming in June. You can find out more, including how to purchase them now, in the video below. Personally, I’ve purchased fish antibiotics from SHTFSource.com as recommended by…
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5 Essential Medical Supplies to Have as a Responsible Gun Owner
When planning an extended hunting trip that will be far off the beaten path, and it’s just you and nature, you’ll more than likely spend some time checking all the boxes before heading out. You’ve taken the time to break down and clean the upper receiver and inspected the AR15 lower yourself. Check. You’ve remembered…
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Treating Injuries in the Wild
When you’re a survivalist, injuries are imminent. It’s not a matter of “if” you’ll get hurt, it’s a matter of when. But, that’s the whole point of “surviving,” right? When you know how to properly treat an injury, you can keep moving forward and living off the land. Being prepared is important (we’ll cover that…
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Surviving a Venomous Bite in the Wild: 6 Strategies
Animals evolve the ability to secrete venom for a variety of reasons. Some use it for hunting and subduing their prey and may have evolved the ability to be venomous because of changes in the ecosystem. Others use it defensively as a means to protect themselves, securing their place in the food chain and keeping…
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14 Survival Exercises to Prepare for SHTF
When we think about preparing for the end of the world or even a survival situation, there are a lot of different things to consider. Most people focus on supplies — food, water, medical supplies, tools, etc. — and having a place to retreat to. One thing that you can’t afford to overlook is your…
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Simple Off-Grid Refrigeration for Medical Supplies
There are many ways to go about powering small equipment, refrigerators, chest freezers, and the like if the grid goes down temporarily. One of my favorite methods is to simply buy an 800-watt inverter and connect it to your vehicle’s battery, which should provide enough power to keep a standard refrigerator or chest freezer functioning…