(Natural News) Preppers are resourceful people. They are also knowledgeable and can recognize the usefulness of certain plants, even one as unassuming as yarrow. Despite looking like a useless weed, yarrow has plenty of beneficial properties. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) What is yarrow? Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a potent natural astringent. It is also known as devil’s nettle, […]

(Natural News) Herbal tinctures are liquid herbal extracts that confer protective effects against infections and diseases better than capsules or supplements. This is because tinctures best preserve the active constituents of the medicinal plants. Liquid extracts also enter the bloodstream faster and are absorbed better. When SHTF, knowing how to make tinctures, and the right ones […]

(Natural News) If a family member burns himself with boiling water, you need to know how to treat their injury to avoid serious complications like shock or infections. Boiling water burns and how to prevent them A boiling water burn or a scald is caused by direct contact with very hot water or steam. When your skin is scalded, […]

(Natural News) It’s important to learn different skills that can help you survive when SHTF. From firestarting to gardening, the list is endless. If you want to start now, read up on medical skills like maintaining proper hygiene, recognizing early symptoms of various health issues and how to identify mental health conditions. Even if you’re not […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, you probably already know how to address problems like natural disasters, social unrest or a long-term power outage. But do you know how to help someone experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning? (h/t to PreppersWill.com)  What causes carbon monoxide poisoning? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas. CO is found […]

(Natural News) A bug-out bag (BOB) lets you carry all the items you’ll need to survive for 72 hours after SHTF. But if you’re looking for something lighter or if you need a backup plan, try making pocket survival kits (PSKs) to cover basic needs like self-defense, first-aid and signaling. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Escape and self-defense […]

(Natural News) In a disaster scenario, knowing first aid is crucial to your survival. Even if you’re safe after SHTF, there’s no telling when someone else might need medical attention. Since it’s important to be readily available for medical emergencies, you should know how to clean and disinfect your first aid tools and instruments after […]

(Natural News) With the recent rise in violent criminal activity, it is more important than ever before to keep a first aid kit on hand at all times. If you’re planning on building your own kit, take note of the seven items that make up the foundation of an adequate first aid kit. (h/t to SurvivalSchool.us) […]

(Natural News) Preppers know that when SHTF, safety is a priority. Before you bug in at home or head to your emergency hideout in your bug-out vehicle, you must first decide which will be the safer option: Mobility or defense. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) On a normal day, you’d be planning vacations months in advance to get […]

(Natural News) Some preppers might think that a basic first aid kit is enough to treat any and all potential injuries in a survival situation, but first aid kits can only do so much. When it comes to truly life-threatening medical emergencies, what you need is a trauma kit. Since you never know what might happen when […]