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01/29/2019 / By Russel Davis

10 toxic plants to stay away from when hiking

Hiking is an enjoyable activity that gives you the chance to commune with nature and see its exotic beauty. However, careful planning and adequate knowledge of plants may be required for hiking as various trails — such as mountains, forests and even deserts — are home to a wide array of poisonous plants that may cause severe medical emergencies. […]

11/28/2018 / By Ethan Huff

When SHTF, America will see a resurgence of diseases long thought to have been eradicated… most deaths will happen through sickness, not violence

While pro-vaccine fanatics would have us all believe that chemical-laced jabs are responsible for eliminating many of the world’s worst disease scourges, the truth is that things like clean water and improved sanitation are the real victors on this front. And that’s why, when society collapses and pretty much everything we take for granted is […]

10/28/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Why you should learn about herbs in your area: Wild edibles and medicinal plants can offer food security

Food insecurity caused by drought, war, poverty and high rates of population growth has left around 800 million – or one in nine – people chronically hungry and unable to derive the necessary nutrition from their daily food supply. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) explains that since 80 percent of people in the most affected countries […]

10/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Wilderness survival: Plants that you can eat (and those you shouldn’t)

If you find yourself stuck in the wild, you have to survive and make use of what you have. One of the essential survival skills that you would need is knowing which plants are edible and which ones could kill you. As a starter, here are 10 common wild plants that you can eat. (h/t […]

10/09/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Don’t make these 10 mistakes when bugging out in the countryside

One of the last places you want to find yourself during a major societal upheaval is in a large, densely packed city. But even if your “bug-out” location is way out in the boonies, you could still run into some serious problems if you’re not truly as prepared as you think you are for countryside […]

09/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

Hungry in the wild? Take these 15 plants into consideration the next time you venture out

Out and about in the field? Why not bring home some exotic goodies – Canada’s countryside is chock-full of wild edibles, with more than 350 different species of plants and root crop to choose from. However, if this is your first time foraging, it is wise to refrain from touching or picking anything you are […]

07/22/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Making medicine after a disaster: North American’s top medicinal plants

Nature is a wonderful source of food, but did you know that you can count on it for medicine too? North America is rife with medicinal plants. Some can speed up the healing process of cuts and bruises, while others can help you get through a bad cold. Either way, we’re surrounded by plants essential […]

07/20/2018 / By Janine Acero

19 Common plants that are edible and can help you survive in the wild

To be stranded in the wilderness is probably one of the worst things that could happen to anyone. It’s easily conceivable that you’ll go around in circles looking for the nearest settlement, all the while running out of strength and food. But the wilderness isn’t so barren after all – we know plants and animals […]

04/26/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

8 Household items you can use to treat cuts and wounds at home

You’ll never know when disaster will strike. When it does, though, are you medically prepared to handle any type of situation? In 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and caused intense flooding, communication failures, and damage to buildings and roads. Affected residents found it hard to get medicine to ease their aches and pains. This […]

04/13/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Survival basics: An easy guide to building your own apothecary

Water. Check. Storable food. Check. Medicinal herb garden. Wait, what? If you’re a “prepper” type who’s been stocking up on survival supplies in anticipation of a potential emergency scenario, perhaps you’ve overlooked the importance of developing your own personal “pharmacy” for when things hit the fan. Having bandages and aspirin on hand is one thing, […]

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