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11/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Natural pain-relieving remedies that every prudent prepper knows

As a prepper, one of the basic survival skills is to make use of everything that nature provides. When you are out in the wild and experience some kind of pain, you would have to make use of medicinal plants with pain-relieving effects. Here are some plants with natural pain-relieving properties to look out for. (h/t […]

10/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How to make your garlic supply last longer

Garlic is one of the most popular superfoods out there. Here are some tips on how to properly store garlic to make it last longer. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com.) Store it at room temperature Garlic lasts the longest when stored at 60-65 F and in moderate humidity. With this temperature, your garlic supply can even last throughout the […]

10/15/2018 / By Russel Davis

Natural remedies for frostbite

People living in areas with an extremely cold climate might have experienced frostbite at one point in their lives. Frostbite is a nasty condition that occurs when the skin is exposed to temperatures way below its freezing point. Tissue hypoxia, or oxygen deficiency, is the reason behind frostbite. When the body endures extreme cold, it signals a […]

09/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to grow ginger at home

Ginger is a superfood that is packed with nutrients and other healthy compounds that are beneficial to both your physical and mental health. Most of its medicinal properties come from the rhizome — the underground part of the stem, which is commonly mislabeled as the root. Ginger can be used fresh, powdered, dried, or even as […]

09/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Another herb for the survivalist prepper: Amazonian mint can be used to treat cutaneous infections and promote wound healing

The Amazonian mint (Ocimum micranthum) is another herb that a survivalist prepper should take note of. Research has shown that this herbal plant could be used to treat cutaneous infections and speed up wound healing. In the study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities of […]

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 […]

08/20/2018 / By Mike Adams

Five websites you need to be checking daily for breaking news on health cures, survival gear and techno tyranny

Are you ready for the insanity and chaos that’s already escalating across society? We can all see it clearly now: The mass mental illness of the lunatic Left; the techno-tyranny of the technology giants; the rising cultural disagreements that threaten to tear apart the fabric of civil society. To stay informed and fully prepared, there […]

06/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

5 More reasons why apple cider vinegar is the prepper’s best-kept secret

Apple cider vinegar isn’t just a trend: It’s a prepping essential. There are many uses for apple cider vinegar in a survival scenario. So much so that the word “versatile” doesn’t even begin to describe it. Any prepper worth their salt knows just how much mileage they’ll get out of apple cider vinegar. But if […]

06/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Wild violets are useful plants that can help the smart prepper survive

When you see weeds in your lawn or garden, your initial reaction would usually be to eliminate all of them. But did you know that certain weeds, like beautiful wild violets, have various survival uses? (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com.) Take note that you should learn how to differentiate between wild violets and African violets. While the former […]

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, […]

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