first aid

Compression elastic bandages are easy to find in pharmacies, and at least one should be kept in every first aid kit. However, having one and…

It’s incredibly important that you know how to dress a wound. This can be the difference between life and death – literally. Whether the wound…

Zip ties, also known as cable ties, are those brightly colored bits of plastic that can be used to tie wires and cords together, hold…

A first aid kit is something that every survivalist, prepper, or hunter should have with him or her. You should keep one in your vehicle,…

When you are in the wilderness, far away from clinics or hospitals, and injury can quickly become deadly. While broken bones are certainly one of…

When you are out there just trying to survive, you need to take care of yourself. Your mind and your body are the most important…

When you are out in the wild and trying to survive, dehydration has a terrible way of sneaking up on you. Before you know it,…

Pneumonia is a seriously troubling illness, and can be life-threatening. Small children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised are particularly at risk if they contract pneumonia.…

Mint is an incredibly easy plant to grow and has a multitude of medicinal benefits. It is probably one of the very best medicines to…

When people are prepping, and preparing to survive in case the SHTF, they always want to travel as lightly as possible. They often look for…

When most people imagine themselves in survival situations, they think about what they believe are the essentials to staying alive and staying healthy. They want…

A highly drug-resistant fungal infection that doctors have been fearing has been found in nearly three dozen people in the US. Federal health officials warned…

I wrote an article awhile back on first aid for a gunshot wound. I covered some bare-bones basics, but recently found this great infographic on…

You may have heard that iodine is an important item to stock up on for survival, but what is it exactly, and what do you use it…

CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is one of those crucial skills that everyone should know how to do. I thought about writing an article, but I…

Loperamide, commonly sold under the names Imodium, Imodium A-D, Anti-Diarrheal, Diamode, is an essential survival medicine that you should probably pretty much always have with…

You may have heard that, in a pinch, you can use super glue to seal up cuts if you do not have access to a…

When preparing for medical needs, oftentimes preppers will just make sure to have the standard first aid kit items on hand and assume that’s good.…

Garlic is touted as both a delicious ingredient good for almost all savory cooking and a potent natural medicine. Honey, too, is both a sweet…

In a survival situation, even small wounds can be deadly. If not kept clean, your body can go septic, which is difficult to treat without…

There is an adage in the pro-Second Amendment community, “a gun in your hand is better than a cop on the phone.” The reasoning is…

  Covering uneven ground, in varying weather, and while carrying a pack, can easily lead to a stumble or a slip.  And when falling on…

  If you are like me, you might be a little skeptical when you first hear that sugar can be used medicinally, but I’m not…

  Generally speaking, it’s sound advice for survival to stay healthy, avoiding drinking, smoking, and drugs.  But, there are times that you might want to…

If you’ve spent any time running, jogging, or hiking, then you understand blisters can be a real pain. In today’s modern world, if you get…

The last thing you need when already fighting for survival in the wilderness is to have your strength and abilities diminished by illness or infection. …

Chances are, you’ve already got a big jar of petroleum jelly in your bathroom.  But did you know that you should have one in your…

You know how important it is to have a good first aid kit in a survival scenario. However, you might not simply want to buy…

Neosporin is a great first aid product and ideal for your survival stash. It kills bacteria and keeps wounds protected and soothed for quicker healing.…

Plastic bags are cheap, easy-to-find and also have a number of awesome survival uses. Probably the most life-saving are the first aid applications. To choose…

It can be overwhelming to pick among the many options for first aid kits and medical stockpiles, especially if you’d prefer natural, holistic remedies over…

Heat exhaustion is more than just fatigue. It’s a serious condition that could very easily lead to heat stroke. Fortunately, if you know what to…

Raw honey is absolutely amazing. It should be a staple in any kitchen or natural medicine chest. Like raw milk or cheese, raw honey is…