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11/25/2018 / By Earl Garcia

How to disinfect a wound almost instantly

People are quick to dismiss wounds, especially if they do not appear threatening. Little do people know that open wounds, when left untreated, could lead to severe infections. According to the Wound Care Centers (WCC), infected wounds are caused when the body’s immune system is overwhelmed by bacterial growth. Data from the WCC revealed that up to […]

11/24/2018 / By Russel Davis

How to stop bleeding almost instantly

Profuse bleeding from various causes — such as gashes, cuts, and surgical wounds — are an awful sight. The use of different clotting agents such as hemostats, chitosan patches, and tourniquets help ease the uncontrolled bleeding. Hemostat and Chitosan for uncontrolled bleeding Hemostatic dressings and chitosan patches keep profuse bleeding at a minimum. Hemostatic dressings keep […]

11/09/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Natural painkillers you should have on hand in case SHTF

In a SHTF situation, it is important to avoid things that could cause injuries or diseases since these could significantly diminish your chances of survival. Although most health problems are not immediately fatal, they are often accompanied by pain, which adds to the pile of things that you should worry about. Without proper care and attention, pain can become […]

10/25/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Essential oils to treat wounds and scrapes when you’re off the grid

Many people have become extremely dependent on technology and other scientific advancements for almost everything in life. However, for those who are living off-grid, conveniences like treatments for cuts and bruises may not be accessible. Fortunately, nature can provide almost everything that’s needed to survive in this world; people just have to know where to look. […]

07/03/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Tourniquet practice proven to improve survival in civilian trauma victims

The military has done a lot to protect the country and its people – a lot of its methods and techniques have been adapted and used in civilian medicine. In particular, the use of tourniquets to immediately arrest bleeding in the arms and legs has been shown to greatly increase a trauma victim’s odds of […]

05/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Can you survive a gunshot wound? Ten things you need to know

When SHTF, there are many things that you have to prepare for. Aside from ensuring that you have access to enough food and water, you also need to know first aid for different kinds of medical emergencies. If society breaks down and your chances of getting shot increases, do you or your family members know how […]

04/19/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Warning signs that your wound might be infected with flesh-eating bacteria

Everybody gets a wound at some point in their life. Usually, all that’s needed to make it better is a bit of antibiotic cream and an adhesive bandage. This works for your run-of-the-mill scrape. However, in some unfortunate instances, that wound may actually be infected with flesh-eating bacteria. Just as the name implies, flesh-eating bacteria […]

03/17/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Compression bandages and other ways to stop bleeding when you’re off grid

Considering the fact that bleeding is the largest direct cause of death in most fatalities, it makes sense to include something in your bug out bag that you can use to close up wounds if you happen to get injured while off the grid. But what types of bandages are most effective? Are there certain […]

02/21/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Surviving a gunshot wound: What to do if you get shot

Knowing how to properly maintain, clean and shoot a firearm is good, but if you don’t know what to do in the event that you’re the one who ends up with a bullet lodged inside your arm, then you might want to learn sooner rather than later. It’s important to understand that gunshot wounds are […]

02/20/2018 / By Florence Garrington

Learn how to treat infections without antibiotics – using natural herbs and plants that exist all around you

Modern medicine has failed us. Instead of curing our diseases, antibiotics have given rise to a new breed of superbugs poised to wipe us out in time. While we can no longer rely on modern medicine to remedy our ills, we can still turn to ancient healing traditions. The best part is that they aren’t secret arts […]

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