(Natural News) The United States has experienced an energy crisis before. In the 1970s, the country experienced two disastrous energy crises – one in 1973 and another in 1979 – due to instability in the Middle East. This kind of disaster can happen anywhere and at any time, and as such, it is important that you start […]

(Natural News) Taking shelter in your own home will only be possible if your property is ready for TEOTWAWKI. This can be done by fortifying your home to make it easier to peacefully live there and by stocking up on the supplies you will need to possibly outlast the disaster. Fortifying your home In a TEOTWAWKI […]

(Natural News) Apple cider vinegar is a highly versatile kitchen product with powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It contains potassium, the fiber pectin, malic acid and acetic acid, which gives it its strong, sour flavor. In times of crisis, valuable products and medicines may be out of reach, while you are more exposed to threats. Having apple cider […]

(Natural News) Many preppers may not realize that the greatest threat to their survival isn’t a natural disaster or malevolent humans. It is an unhealthy diet, the leading cause of early death and chronic diseases. Researchers from The Global Burden of Disease Study evaluated the risk factors for premature deaths. They observed the diets of […]

(Natural News) Tooth abscesses can become deadly if you don’t have access to specialized dental care. Preppers and homesteaders must learn about the warning signs of a dental abscess, how to prevent it, and how to treat this dental emergency when it happens off-grid. An infection produces pus, which accumulates into an abscess. In tooth infections, the pus pools […]

(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) Some preppers set their sights on living off-grid to be truly free from the hustle and bustle of city life. But before you go totally off-grid, consider the pros and cons of certain housing situations like living in cabins, on boats, or in recreational vehicles (RVs). (h/t to OffgridSurvival.com) Cabins When you talk […]

(Natural News) More and more people are adopting the preparedness lifestyle, but not every place is suitable for this kind of living. Before you hit the road and go off-grid, learn which states are the most prepper-friendly. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) Considerations for choosing a state for the prepper lifestyle When you live a preparedness lifestyle, you are […]

(Natural News) Tapping maple trees for their syrup makes for a fun family activity, and is a safe and sustainable way of gaining benefits from nature without hurting the ecosystem. Maple trees start to produce sap at the break of spring between mid-February and mid-March. The sap flows best during this specific period, when daytime temperature […]