Medical
Surviving Food Poisoning
The title probably sounds a bit alarmist, and over the top. Most everyone has had a touch of food poisoning at some point in our lives, and it hasn’t killed us. In fact, in this modern age- food poisoning is treated largely like the common cold; a mere inconvenience. For the most part, food poisoning […]
Using Antibiotics When The SHTF: Knowing This May Save Your Life
Every prepper can agree upon the importance of a properly stocked first-aid kid in a SHTF scenario. With that said, not many go beyond a few bandages, gauze, painkillers, and antibiotic ointment. Those things will work for a scrape or headache, but failure to treat a serious infection during a disaster could result in your […]
Hypothermia and Frostbite: Prevention and Treatment
No matter how tough you think you are, nature will always be tougher. This applies in all conditions: extreme heat, extreme cold, wind, rain, and snow. Ideally, the human body operates at a core temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit and requires a certain set of conditions to maintain that level. Attempt to brave Mother Nature’s […]
