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11/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The most effective (and natural) ways to repel bugs

Bites from various bugs and insects can cause severe itching, skin irritation, or diseases. But if you want to avoid using store-bought insect repellents or pesticides that contain harmful chemicals, you can try some of the natural remedies listed below. (h/t to SHTFBlog.com.) Black pepper or cayenne pepper – Get rid of ants by sprinkling black pepper […]

09/16/2018 / By Ralph Flores

7 Essential oils to use for bee stings

Bee stings have a notorious reputation the world over, thanks to boxing legend Muhammad Ali: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Of course, getting stung by a bee and being at the receiving end of Ali’s punch are two different kinds of painful, but only a bee sting can hit you outside the boxing […]

05/02/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Always keep these 4 essential oils in your survival kit

Essential oils are gaining in popularity, finally beginning to get much-deserved recognition for their health benefits. But with so many options, it can be hard to narrow down which oils are the best fit for your needs. And when you’re prepping a survival kit, less is often more — especially when space is limited. So, […]

02/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Can you care for your sick or wounded animals? First aid basics for the barnyard

There are times when your farm animal is so ill or injured that you simply cannot wait for the veterinarian to arrive. Knowing how to treat sicknesses like colic, wounds, and mastitis can spell life or death, reported Survivopedia.com. The article advises that you stock up an animal first-aid kit that contains various medicines. You should also […]

02/06/2018 / By Janine Acero

Natural antiseptics to fight infections in a SHTF scenario

In any accident, be it minor like cuts and bruises or major ones such as burns, part of the treatment is preventing infection to spread further from the affected area, and antiseptics fulfill this role. Medical supplies sure are handy, but what happens when you’ve eventually run out? Luckily, there are some ways to sterilize […]

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