Category Archive: Medical & Health

May 14

Natural Remedies for Conjunctivitis

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We have had a few people asking for remedies for pink eye recently. Is there maybe a season for it? I am not sure but since we have had a few requests I found this article on Herbs love to know how.    We have a different post on the blog page but the remedies …

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May 14

How to Get Disaster Response Training: 5 FREE Resources

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Matador Network website shares five resources where you can find disaster response training. There are classes within different communities across the nation wanting people to come forward and learn how to be a asset in a disaster by helping others. There will always be more injured than medical rescue workers, that is if there are  …

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May 11

How to make injectable Lidocaine HCL

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I found this post for making a local anesthesia by Ralph P. on Modern survival online. He tells how in a shtf scenario when you would have to provide your own dental or medical treatment that you would probably want some to help with the pain.    I am no scientist nor am I a …

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May 07

Good Foods for GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

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If you suffer from Gerd Aliciac has some advice that may help. They tell you which foods might help and which you should avoid. They also suggest lifestyle changes that can help.   http://aliciac.hubpages.com/hub/Good-Foods-for-GERD-Gastroesophageal-Reflux-Disease    

May 06

Wilderness Medic- Improvised Leg Splint

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Robert from Sigma 3 survival school tells us how to deal with a fracture or broken leg. This info may come in handy if you are ever in that type of situation.

May 06

17 Naturally Soothing Sunburn Treatments

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Everyday Roots website shares naturally soothing sunburn treatments when you get too much extra sunshine. Yes, you should have worn sunblock but it is too late now and all you want is relief from the pain.  I hope you feel better soon ! Click here to read the article: http://everydayroots.com/sunburn-remedies . . Lily Of The …

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May 03

Fully Stocked GI Issue Medic First Aid Kit Bag – Elite

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The amount of serious trauma oriented materials in here will go well beyond your standard household emergency, but the price is very reasonable so why not have a kit like this ready ? Elite Large Fully Stocked GI First Aid Kit Contents: Pouch 1 QTY ITEM 10 5″x9″ ABD Pad 2 BleedStop Bandage 1 Multi-Trauma …

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Apr 27

Survival BABY Care -You Better Know!

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Good advice from The Patriot nurse on caring for babies in survival situations and in my opinion every day life as well. She talks about how to carry infants, breast feeding for a year, the 5 S’s of calming a baby, the rebozo and kangaroo care. All of her tips sounds easy to do and …

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Apr 24

SHTF First Aid: When small cuts kill

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Selco tells us a very frightening story of just how bad things can get when society has broken down and you are pretty much on your own.    No medical help available almost cost this man his life simply for lack of basic medical supplies. He didn’t need a surgeon, he needed iodine and antibiotic …

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Apr 23

How to Treat Gunshot & Knife Wounds Until Help Arrives Video

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This is the kind of knowledge that is better to know  and not have to use than not know and someone dies because of it. The world has become a crazy place and you never know when you may be called on to help others….friends, family or even strangers.

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