We have a tendency to forget how an innocent tooth issue can quickly exacerbate into a life-threatening emergency. Tooth care is paramount during a long term-disasters and is just as life-threatening as other dangerous issues we would face.
Order by 11:00am central time for same-day shipping!
Medical Emergencies
Understanding How Your Blood Reacts To Cold Is A Lifesaver
Do you remember your mother shouting: “Don’t forget your hat, scarf and gloves or you’ll catch your death”? She had a point.
10 Diseases That Will Become Far More Common After The Collapse
Here are ten diseases that will make their presence felt after a major, long term,disaster be it war, societal collapse or in some cases even an economic downturn.
Why Good Hygiene and Sanitation Keeps You Safer After an Emergency
The lack of sanitation facilities following a major disaster can bring serious health risks.
Frostbite: How To Survive Winter’s Unrelenting Brutality
Frostbite can be life-threatening and understanding how to prevent and treat it would save your life when dealing with exposure. This primer will teach you all you need to know on shunting, the stages of frostbite and the treatments available.
A Crash Course in Preparedness – Week 2 – Medicine, Sanitation, and Surviving Disaster Diseases
In our newest Crash Course guide, we are placing focus on the issue of what happens after the disaster has passed – sanitation, medicinal emergencies and disaster-related diseases. Simply put, in order to truly live through the disaster, you must understand the dangers that lay in the aftermath. This week 2 guide will help you maneuver through these types of emergencies and prepare for them.
Five Scary Signs That Your Health May Be Rapidly Declining
In the real wold, the signs that indicate poor health often aren’t very obvious.
The Dirty Dozen: The Hidden Dangers That Lurk in Soil
Dirt holds many hidden dangers that can cause serious health problems if you do not thoroughly wash your hands. In order to prevent these health-related issues, it is important to understand the hidden dangers of dirt and what you can do to prevent illnesses.
Dog Bites: A SHTF Medical Emergency You Haven’t Considered
The threat of feral dog packs presently exist and will only increase from the poor economic downturn our country is experiencing. Learn about wound care from dogs and the infections that exist.
The Dirty Dozen: The Hidden Dangers That Lurk in Soil
Dirt holds many hidden dangers that can cause serious health problems if you do not thoroughly wash your hands. In order to prevent these health-related issues, it is important to understand the hidden dangers of dirt and what you can do to prevent illnesses.
Dog Bites: A SHTF Medical Emergency You Haven’t Considered
The threat of feral dog packs presently exist and will only increase from the poor economic downturn our country is experiencing. Learn about wound care from dogs and the infections that exist.
Every Natural Medicine Chest Should Have These 3 Herbs
In a long-term disaster, you will need to have an understanding of herbal medicine and how to use them. The following are three must-have herbs every natural medicine kit should have.
The 5 Most Common Dental Emergencies
Familiarizing yourself with the most common types of dental emergencies, and knowing what dental supplies would be best to invest in will hep you be more efficient in your preparations.
How To Survive the Financial Cost of a Medical Emergency
Medical emergencies often come out of the blue and can be devastating to not only your mental well-being but your finances. Because of the nature of these unexpected burdens, we’ve put together some steps that can be taken to survive the financial strain of an unforeseen medical emergency.
Road Side Medical Care Kit
Leaving home means venturing away from the safety of your home where necessary items are waiting to be used. If an emergency occurs while in the vehicle, having the necessary items in place can save essential time, money and provide relief.
A Green Beret’s Introduction to Trauma Medicine
Medical preparedness is an essential shtf skill to have. In this exclusive Ready Nutrition medical series, we are going to go over some medical basics: some courses you may wish to take and a brief introduction to a primary survey.
Preppers – Foot Care is a Top Priority
Whether you’re thinking about preps for your bug-out or your feet are putting in a hard day’s work, having the proper support for them and quality footwear is a must.
SHTF Dental Care: 6 Alternatives to Toothpaste
Without dentists being readily available to us during a long-term emergency, we will have to fall upon more natural approaches to dental health.
5 Overlooked First Aid Items You Should Add to Your Kit
Band-aids and alcohol wipes are nice, and they’re adequate for most minor scrapes and cuts, but they’re simply not enough for any severe injury.
POPULAR IN HOME PREPAREDNESS
Beefing Up Your Prepper Pantry with Jerky
With meat prices steadily increasing at the grocery store, many are turning to purchasing bulk beef to save their budgets, and at the same time, bulk up their pantries for rainy days. This quick guide will teach you everything you need to know about making beef jerky and storing it for later use.
A Family’s Survival Story: Hurricane Katrina, (Part I)
Almost 10 years have passed, now, and although we weren’t unprepared, we learned a lot of lessons. Katrina tested us as a team and gave us the cohesive drive to prepare for any disaster in the years following it. This is our story.
The Prepared Workplace: Lifesaving Supplies You Need Before the Emergency
Chances are, if a sudden disaster occurs at your workplace and you are forced to shelter in place for a given time, many coworkers (including yourself) could be unprepared.
Bugging In? 5 Great Tools for Staying in Shape in Your Own Home
I don’t have to tell you that staying inside all day will put you on the fast track to flab town (I should know. I stay inside all day writing articles like this. You’re welcome).
How To Get Free Maps For Your Prepping Supplies
There are several different sources for these maps on the free or on the cheap, and it’s good for you to be aware of them to prepare your supply of them for the times to come.
10 Cheap Yet Effective Home Security Tips
Check out these cheap yet effective home security tips to keep your home safe and secure while making sure you have as much of your budget as possible to use for your prep.
12 Ways to Keep Cool In A Crisis
In a crisis situation there’s a good chance the grid is going to be down. The refrigerator and air conditioning will not be working and excessive heat can be dangerous for the elderly, the very young and for many with chronic medical conditions.
Off-Grid Travel: The DIY Survival Bike
The bike can get you through tough times, as well as providing you with exercise and enjoyment prior to the SHTF. You’ll find it a challenge, but that’s what makes it worth it in the long run.
A Green Beret’s Guide to Hurricane Season Preparedness
The key to preparing for a hurricane is being organized with your supplies at the ready and the knowledge of how to use them and when you will use them.
DIY: Make Your Own Biodiesel
The current world is at it’s peak as far as consumption is concerned. With our finite resources, it’s time we begin exploring alternatives.
