(Natural News) People wearing prescription glasses have to consider how they will take care of their eyewear during an emergency. When SHTF, losing or breaking your glasses can be a serious liability and affect your chances of survival. To avoid this scenario, make sure to include extra prescription glasses in your preps. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) […]

(Natural News) Not everyone would be prepared when SHTF. This means looters may come rushing to your home to steal your supplies. Outdoor gardens are especially vulnerable. You can install security systems all around your property to dissuade potential thieves, but even the most desperate ones may figure out a way around them. One of the […]

(Natural News) Every time you turn on the news, there always seems to be a new deadly disease on the loose. These reports should be taken seriously. A pandemic can occur at any time and when it does, people’s lives will drastically change. People often interchange pandemic and epidemic, but they’re not quite the same. […]

(Natural News) Getting bitten by a snake is a scary event. And unlike the depiction in the movies, the only way to treat a venomous snake bite is through antivenom. Forget about sucking out the venom or applying tourniquet – those actions will only make things worse. (h/t to LiveScience.com) A common mistake is that […]

(Natural News) Oleoresin capsicum (OC) is an oily liquid extracted from hot peppers. When this substance makes contact with bare skin, it can cause a severe burning sensation that can incapacitate an attacker without resulting in any permanent tissue damage. Because of this, OC is used as an active ingredient in pepper spray, making it an excellent […]

(Natural News) When you’re in the wild, the usual food sources may no longer be available. You’ll need to find your own food through hunting or foraging. These skills rely greatly on your knowledge of which foods you can eat. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Aside from catchig fish and hunting wild animals, there are also wild plants […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, you’ll be placed under a lot of mental and physical stress, and dealing with that requires a strong mind and body. However, most people aren’t physically active. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only one in four American adults and one in five high school students meet the recommended […]

(Natural News) Prepping isn’t exactly an easy task, especially for a rookie. A lot of newbies often rush into things and get caught up with the idea of prepping without taking the time to plan out their actions, leading to plenty of mistakes in the long run. But making mistakes isn’t exclusive to beginners – […]

(Natural News) A power outage is one of the most challenging situations any homeowner may face. Society has grown to be heavily dependent on technology and electricity, with the latter becoming almost a necessity. Losing access to electricity can lead to adverse effects on everyday life. What’s even more unfortunate is that you don’t usually […]

(Natural News) Ticks are commonly found in animals, but they can attach to humans as well. They are well-known carriers of various diseases and infections, and it is best to ward them off once you spot them. This is especially the case during the summer when ticks are in full swing. To prevent a tick from […]