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02/28/2019
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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 […]
02/26/2019
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By Mary Miller
How to stop a bleeding wound, even in the middle of nowhere
Imagine being in the middle of nowhere. Perhaps you were hiking in the woods, or you might be alone in your remote homestead, far away from civilization. Imagine that for some reason or another, you are injured and your wound won’t stop bleeding. What are you going to do now? Learn how to stop a […]
02/24/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Arnica salve is an herbal medicine that smart preppers keep in their emergency kits
Knowing about various medicinal plants can help you survive in a post-SHTF world. Preppers often use arnica or wolf’s bane, an herb with anti-inflammatory properties, to create natural remedies for pain relief. (h/t to SHTFPlan.com) What is arnica? Arnica is an herb with potent healing properties. You can use this plant to make an arnica […]
02/22/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Herbal teas that fight the flu (especially if you’re off the grid)
The flu is contagious and when SHTF, the last thing you need is your survival group getting sick and weak. Thankfully, preppers are familiar with some herbal tea recipes that can help you beat the flu. (h/t to PrepperWebsite.com) Soothing coconut oil tea recipe Flu medicine may cause diarrhea, dizziness, headaches, or vomiting. To avoid these side effects, try […]
02/22/2019
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By Mary Miller
A beginner’s guide to growing grains in your own backyard
Grains are a staple food that are excellent sources of nutrients, including carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fibers. You can always buy your own supply of grain, but you can never truly know what kind of toxic pesticides and harmful chemicals could have been used to grow them. Unless you are sure that your grains came […]
02/19/2019
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By Mary Miller
A survival guide on how to render lard
Lard should be an essential part of your survival pantry. It can be useful for cooking, baking, frying, and preserving other food items. Lard can also be used as a cost-efficient alternative to margarine and cooking oil. Learn how to render lard for your SHTF stockpile by following this simple guide. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) Lard is rendered pork fat […]
02/16/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Crucial first aid skills you need to learn before going off grid
A prepper who lives off grid knows how important first aid skills are, especially if someone gets injured in a remote area and you don’t have access to emergency medical services. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) Listed below are crucial skills that you need to learn so you can address common medical emergencies. Applying a tourniquet Use […]
02/09/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Why super glue is a crucial survival supply in a first aid kit
Super glue may seem out of place in a first aid kit but if you know how to use it, this item could be the most important tool in your survival gear. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Take note that the information provided here should only be used when you have no access to medical care. Super glue will bond to almost […]
02/08/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Unusual foods that you can pickle now, for use in an emergency
Pickling is a handy skill to have, especially when SHTF – and you don’t need expensive equipment or a large work area to start pickling. Pickling can easily extend the shelf life of many perishable food items like fruits or vegetables. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) Pickling, one of the oldest methods of food preservation, involves submerging your food of choice in […]
02/02/2019
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By Mary Miller
Prepping advice: Invest in a 500-gallon water tank
Having a reliable source of clean, drinking water should be one of your priorities when it comes to survival. When SHTF, your plumbing and water services might fail due to damaged infrastructure. Not only will you still need water for drinking, you will also need it for bathing, washing, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining basic hygiene. […]
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