(Natural News) Beans may not grow into a massive beanstalk that reaches the land of the giants up in the sky, but they are amazing superfoods for people with diabetes as they help keep blood sugar levels in check. These legumes top the list of diabetic superfoods recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Their antioxidant, […]

(Natural News) Preppers with diabetes mellitus face the additional challenge of managing their diabetes during SHTF conditions. They must keep specific concerns in mind. If kept refrigerated and unopened, insulin will last for two to three years. Once opened, it will expire in slightly more than a month. Unfortunately, insulin is impossible to stockpile. Not only […]

(Natural News) Basic hygiene practices such as washing hands with soap and water are taught from childhood. On top of washing, many people also use antiseptics to better get rid of germs. Rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine are some common antiseptics found in most homes. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Which is which: antiseptics, disinfectants, and […]

(Natural News) Non-prescription drugs are a vital part of any prepping stockpile or bug-out bag. As a prepper, when selecting over-the-counter drugs, you must consider potential drug interactions; decide between branded and generic products; evaluate herbal alternatives; and keep track of expiration dates. Taking more than one drug at the same time may lead to harmful interactions between the […]

(Natural News) Because there are many medical devices available, it can get confusing to choose which ones to invest in. To help you out, here are six medical devices that may be important to have when SHTF. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) #1 Advisory external defibrillators (AEDs) Having an AED on hand could save lives, especially in […]

(Natural News) Bandages that generate electricity have been used for a while to speed up wound healing. However, the mechanism that enables these electrical bandages to work the way they do has not been fully understood – until recently. Researchers from Ohio State University (OSU) found new clues on how they work, which could result in […]

(Natural News) Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a medicinal herb that belongs to the mint family. It has many health benefits, and it can be used to treat fevers or make soothing lemon balm tea. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Despite what Big Pharma would have you believe, prescription drugs have been shown to worsen the health conditions […]

(Natural News) Processed sugar is bad for the health when consumed in sugary foods or sweetened beverages. However, it can potentially save lives when applied to wounds as a disinfectant and healing ingredient. In ancient times, Egyptian healers used sugar to speed up the healing of injuries. During the Napoleonic wars, soldiers stuffed sugar into wounds […]

(Natural News) You can always grow your own medicinal herbs or source them from the wild. But if you could only have one medicinal herb in your survival bag, it should probably be cayenne pepper. Cayenne peppers are a type of chili pepper that belongs to the nightshade family of flowering plants. Originally grown in […]

(Natural News) Knowledge is power for a prepper. While it is important to keep a well-stocked cabinet of medicine, it also helps to be knowledgeable about natural remedies that can be rummaged out in the wild. Enter wild lettuce, a potent plant that has a variety of medical uses. Wild lettuce is common in the […]