Infections You Can Expect to Encounter in SHTF Situations Many infections that spread like wildfire are kept at bay due to basic sanitation standards that we have in place. However, during an SHTF situation, chances are that disruptions will occur that can cause a severe outbreak of numerous diseases that are rare. Here is …
The Most Deadliest Bacteria in the World Viruses get a lot of attention due to their ability to kill millions of people and the absence of cures. However, bacteria present an equally-challenging risk because they become resistant to known forms of treatment. In fact, some believe the bacterial infections could increase to the point where …
Why Syphilis is a Threat During a Survival Situation Not a lot of people talk about sexually transmitted diseases and survival preparedness in the same sentence. However, just like any other form of communicable diseases, STDs can be life-threatening if treatment is delayed, and this is particularly true of syphilis. Let’s take a look at …
How Heat Exposure Can Impact You Heat exposure is something that can sneak up on you very quickly, and the symptoms are not always obvious at first. It can also occur in conditions where temperatures are not extremely high. It is very important to know about some of the warning signs and contributing factors so …
4 Uses for Lip Balm in Survival Situations Lip balm is as almost as useful as duct tape in terms of its versatility and practicality. You will be amazed at how a little tube can end up making life easier when you don’t have access to other material. Take a look at the list …
How to Turn Bleach into a Safe Antiseptic Bleach by itself can be toxic if ingested and harmful to the skin. However, you can process ordinary household bleach into a safe and effective antiseptic solution that can kill germs, clean wounds and minimize the destruction of surrounding tissues and cells. Take a look at this …
Cyanide: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe Cyanide can be found in many forms to gases that have no color or smell to solids and liquids that have distinctive odors and features. It is something that is produced naturally in the environment, and manufactured cyanide is also heavily-used in industrial applications. Cyanide is …
How to Approach Treating Injuries to Your Pet in the Field Dogs and cats are particularly susceptible to getting injured during emergency situations. The good news is treating pets involves many techniques we use on our fellow humans as well. However, there are some things to consider before rendering aid to your sick or injured …
World Health Organization Releases List of Deadliest Pathogens The World Health Organization released a list of what they consider to be the deadliest pathogens along with guidelines on how to better prepare for an outbreak. Part of the reason that these pathogens were named is to encourage healthcare and emergency planning officials to take a …
Common Weeds that are Also Good Medicine You may want to think twice about killing some common and annoying garden weeds once you find out about some of their medicinal benefits. While many people endlessly debate the effectiveness of herbal remedies, it usually never hurts to try and see if they can be useful when …
