Most Recent Health and Safety Articles

Scurvy…Coming To a Town Near You Post Collapse

Incidences of scurvy could dramatically increase during a post-collapse situation. Should that crisis continue for a period of years however, and access to fresh fruit and vegetables has not been secured, then it is more likely than not that there will be a resurgence of cases of this debilitating, and if untreated, fatal condition.

Pellagra: Curse Of The Unprepared

Vitamin deficiencies could become more prevalent during a long term emergency. The unprepared, especially will come face to face with medical ailments stemming from vitamin deficiencies. Learn more about the symptoms and how to avoid it.

CDC EStimates Over 200,000 Will Be Hospitalized By H3N2 Influenza Outbreak

This flu season is on target for being one of the worst seasons on record. Learn all about H3N2 here, plus learn about natural ways you can beat this nasty flu strain.

The Skinny: 6 Everyday Uses for Dry Milk

Powdered milk is a prepper must-have! It’s versatility and nutritional value alone are worth it’s weight in gold. Learn tips on preparation, storage and valuable recipes to add to your emergency binder!

14 Holiday Safety Concerns for Your Pet

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday season with these 14 safety tips.

The Anatomy of a Breakdown

When you take the time to understand how a breakdown behaves and how it progresses, only then can you truly prepare for it.

5 Quick Tips to Beat the Flu Season

Keeping your body in balance and following the five listed tips can assist you in keeping your immune system strong during the months it is under attack.

How to Protect Your Food Supply During Power Disruptions

Natural emergencies not only disrupt our lives but our food supplies as well. Learn how to protect your perishable food supply during power disruptions and how to maintain basic sanitation practices during emergencies.

Winter Warmth When the Grid is Down

When the grid goes down during the frigid months of the year, and you are ill-equipped to maintain warmth in your home, you have a major survival situation on your hands. Keep reading to learn ways one mom from the North keeps her family nice and toasty when the grid goes down.

Survival Cross Training – It’s Not Just For The Gym: 17 Skills Everyone In Your Family Should Learn

Cross-training – it’s not just for the gym! Ensure that your family doesn’t rely too much on any one person by having everyone pitch in to learn the different tasks necessary for survival.