(Natural News) Don’t believe the expiration dates on the bottles of your vitamins and supplements; many of these important products remain effective long after the date has passed. As long as the product is stored in a cool, dry place, it will retain its effectiveness for many years, long past its expiration date. So you […]

(Natural News) Natural disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. Devastating earthquakes often occur without warning. Or do they? Stories of animals displaying strange behaviors before earthquakes have existed for centuries, but can they detect natural disasters before they strike? (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) The earth sometimes sends out subtle signals before disasters occur that are too imperceptible […]

(Natural News) Like crafters who are always on the lookout for interesting crafting ideas, preppers are also eager to try new and useful DIY projects, especially makeshift tools that can make your life easier during a disaster scenario. (h/t to GrayWolfSurvival.com.) Some common DIY prepping projects include improvised fishing rods or DIY oil lamps. This […]

(Natural News) You need to familiarize yourself with various kinds of herbal remedies. By learning about medicinal flowers and herbs today, you’ll know where to find natural cures for most medicinal complaints even in a disaster scenario. (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com.) This knowledge is crucial, especially if your family includes the elderly or very young kids […]

(Natural News) A toothache may seem like a minor inconvenience, but when SHTF, this can affect your ability to gather survival supplies for your family. To avoid this kind of scenario, you can learn about natural remedies for toothaches and other dental emergencies that you may face in a post-SHTF world. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net) 10 […]

(Natural News) Profuse bleeding from various causes — such as gashes, cuts, and surgical wounds — are an awful sight. The use of different clotting agents such as hemostats, chitosan patches, and tourniquets help ease the uncontrolled bleeding. Hemostat and Chitosan for uncontrolled bleeding Hemostatic dressings and chitosan patches keep profuse bleeding at a minimum. Hemostatic […]

(Natural News) Bites from various bugs and insects can cause severe itching, skin irritation, or diseases. But if you want to avoid using store-bought insect repellents or pesticides that contain harmful chemicals, you can try some of the natural remedies listed below. (h/t to SHTFBlog.com.) Black pepper or cayenne pepper – Get rid of ants by sprinkling […]

(Natural News) Preppers know that hydration is crucial to your survival, especially when you’re outdoors. In a worst-case scenario, you can die from dehydration. On average, you can survive without water for about three to five days, depending on the environment you’re in, but there are reports of people who have died after only several […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, it’s important to know which items can be used as multipurpose tools when SHTF. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) Folding knives and multi-tools are handy, but the five items below have some obvious and not so obvious uses, which makes them the perfect supplies to have during an emergency. Grocery store vegetable […]

(Natural News) Outdoor activities can be fun and exciting, but it also means that you may have to deal with pesky bugs. On the other hand, during a survival scenario the last thing you want to do is look for ways to get rid of various insects that bite and sting. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) To […]