As the weather warms up and people begin to venture outdoors once more, they will be more susceptible to being bitten. Knowing the dangers that of ectoparasites and the diseases they carry will help take more preventative steps. This article will touch on wilderness-acquired diseases from insects, as well as provide information on treatments needed for them, along with the holistic approach where applicable.
Medical Emergencies
Emergency Wound Care: When All You Have is in Your Pantry
Honey and sugar have more uses than you think. In a dire emergency, these natural wound therapies can save your life.
(GRAPHIC Content) Knowing The Signs Of Blood Poisoning Could Save A Life!
Blood poisoning can be deadly and is not all that uncommon. Therefore, knowing the signs of blood poisoning can save a life, as one mother in the United Kingdom recently found out!
Make Your Own Natural QuikClot
This pepper has proven to be so effective because it equalizes the blood pressure and allows cuts—even deep cuts—to clot quickly. As well, it naturally promotes healing in tissues and is a natural pain killer.
SHTF Survival: First Response Packs for Medical Emergencies
We must prepare for the unexpected, and there are times when the unexpected will be time sensitive. Having medical response packs pre-assembled for those time crucial moments can help in better and more efficient medical care.
6 Natural Remedies for Sunburn That Aren’t Aloe Vera
As proactive as some of us are at trying to mitigate the harmful effects of the sun, sometimes those warm rays are just too much for our skin, and sunburns occur. While aloe vera is our first go-to product to start the healing process, there are a few other remedies to consider.
Bees, Wasps, and Hornets: They’re Back!
Hornets, bees and wasps are no joking matter. Should you be attacked by bees this summer, don’t panic, and follow these lifesaving tips.
Prepping for Women: Preparing For Pregnancy And Childbirth During An Emergency (Part 4)
Being pregnant when the SHTF or getting pregnant after could both be dangerous to the mother and the baby. But as women prepper’s we will need to take this into account if we are of childbearing age so we can protect ourselves and our unborn child.
Trauma Medicine: How to Use and Apply a Tourniquet
Tourniquets aren’t discussed often when it comes to prepping supplies; the focus seems to be on medical supplies such as antibiotics and simple first aid kit. But a tourniquet should be added to your gear, and there is one big life-saving reason why.
When There Is No Doctor: Caring for Head Trauma
Here’s the “head’s up” on head trauma and how to treat it, as well as some pointers on “using your noggin” to provide first aid to someone who suffers a head injury.
