(Natural News) As a prepper, expanding your medical knowledge is important. However, there are some life-saving medical practices that are often overlooked. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) #1 Washing your hands thoroughly Washing your hands with soap and water is a simple practice that can save your life, but it is almost completely forgotten or neglected. How […]

(Natural News) When SHTF and society collapses, infectious diseases would make a comeback and take many lives. Preppers need to be ready for the deadly outbreaks of diarrhea, dysentery, enteric fever, malaria, and pneumonia that would spread across the U.S. during TEOTWAWKI. The collapse would shut down the laboratories that develop new therapies and the […]

(Natural News) The toothache tree goes by many names, such as prickly ash, tickle tongue, pepper bark, Hercules club, rabbit gum, and aceitillo. It can grow up to 18 feet tall, and its exterior is covered in distinctive spiky bumps that resemble tiny pyramids protruding from its bark. If you see this spiny shrub with its sharp and […]

(Natural News) The federal government is in a predictive programming frenzy concerning the potential for a nationwide biological attack, warning that there are no weapons in the current defense arsenal to stop a major pandemic from spreading like wildfire. Suggesting that it’s only a matter of time before something serious like ebola sweeps the country, […]

(Natural News) People who end up in the intensive care unit of a hospital can shorten their expensive and uncomfortable stay thanks to vitamin C. In a recent meta-analysis, Australian and Finnish researchers found that supplementing with two grams of the vitamin each day could speed up the recovery of patients by a considerable margin. […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, the last place you’d want to go to is a medical facility. Hospitals and clinics will be swarming with patients despite these places being severely understaffed. This is why it’s important to have a well-stocked emergency kit. It’s always a good idea to add one more item to a prepper’s emergency […]

(Natural News) Preppers get a bad rap for doing their part to make sure their homes are same when SHTF — sometimes, from both sides of the fence. Those who aren’t in the know dismiss these steps as a waste of time and money to prepare for something that might not even come. However, those […]

(Natural News) Burns should be addressed immediately to prevent infections and to offer relief to the injured individual. But when SHTF and you don’t have access to emergency medical services, you can treat mild or moderate burns using the home remedies detailed below. (h/t to DoomAndBloom.net) Burn wound treatment basics When treating burns after a […]

(Natural News) Herbs aren’t just used to enhance the flavor of food. When SHTF, preppers know which medicinal herbs can be used to address different health complaints like headaches or a sore throat. It’s easy to grow various kinds of medicinal herbs in your garden or on your patio. Even if you live in an […]

(Natural News) You can forget about taking a trip to your local pharmacy the next time you come down with a bad case of the flu or the common cold. Why spend money on flu medication when you can create your own DIY herbal remedies in the comfort of your own home? Here are some useful […]