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03/13/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Home remedies for toothaches

Preppers, by nature, take into account a lot of things, so they’re ready when SHTF. For some people, however, their teeth are one of the things they overlook, which can lead to utter discomfort and pain once toothaches strike. Luckily, learning to treat a bad tooth is a skill that can easily be learned, especially […]

03/04/2019 / By Zoey Sky

10 herbs preppers can use to deal with anxiety

When SHTF, you need to stay calm and collected, so you can keep your family safe even when the people around you are panicking. Try these 10 effective and natural remedies if you want to ease your anxiety. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) What is anxiety? People experience anxiety in different ways. It can be triggered by certain […]

02/28/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Prepper secret: Cayenne pepper offers a natural way to improve blood circulation in your feet

Cayenne peppers (Capsicum annuum) have an impressive nutrient profile and they are often used to flavor various dishes. But did you know that preppers also use cayenne peppers to make an herbal salve that can help keep their feet warm? (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Keeping your feet warm is crucial to long-term foot health. But as you […]

12/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to use spider webs for survival

There is an innately beautiful and mysterious allure to spider webs. From Shakespeare weaving dreams using the substance in A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Stan Lee allowing Peter Parker to use it as a superpower, there is no doubt that Nature has designed a wonderful material that serves many purposes. Indeed, modern science is now […]

11/15/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

What grows where? A medicinal plant map for your survival kit

We present to you a medicinal plant map. The plants on this map depict one or two important species that are cultivated in certain states. The map was printed in 1932 by the National Wholesale Druggists’ Association used by pharmacists during a promotional campaign called Pharmacy Week. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) The medicinal plants that are famous in certain […]

11/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Natural pain-relieving remedies that every prudent prepper knows

As a prepper, one of the basic survival skills is to make use of everything that nature provides. When you are out in the wild and experience some kind of pain, you would have to make use of medicinal plants with pain-relieving effects. Here are some plants with natural pain-relieving properties to look out for. (h/t […]

11/07/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Prepper survival: A guide to preventing and treating snake bites

According to the CDC, around 7,000 to 8,000 people get bitten by a venomous snake in America each year. Of these, only five will die. Now, that number may seem very small to you but experts all agree that this figure would be much higher if these people did not seek immediate medical care. But […]

08/09/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Your SHTF medicinal herb kit should contain yarrow

Should SHTF, you may experience a much greater risk for physical injuries. This could be complicated by the possible lack of operational medical treatment facilities or medical supplies. You may, therefore, need to depend on nature’s boons to keep yourself safe from harm. Among the herbs you need for your emergency first aid kit, yarrow […]

05/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Here’s why you should add fish antibiotics to your survival stockpile

When society collapses after SHTF, medicines like antibiotics will be the first ones to go – making them expensive to come by. This can be terrible news, especially if you or a loved one becomes infected, and you don’t have any in stock or have nothing to trade them for. If that happens, you can use […]

04/13/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Survival basics: An easy guide to building your own apothecary

Water. Check. Storable food. Check. Medicinal herb garden. Wait, what? If you’re a “prepper” type who’s been stocking up on survival supplies in anticipation of a potential emergency scenario, perhaps you’ve overlooked the importance of developing your own personal “pharmacy” for when things hit the fan. Having bandages and aspirin on hand is one thing, […]

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