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8 Reasons why you should add coconut oil to your survival stockpile

a month ago - adhesive bandage to keep it clean. (Related: Natural healing: Survival uses for coconut oil.)

Naturally soothes rashes

A coconut oil-based salve can help relieve the itchiness and redness of a rash.

A coconut oil salve can also support your body's natural healing process, thanks to its beneficial properties.

Excellent for salves and balms

Homemade salves and balms are usually made with essential oils and a carrier oil like coconut oil.

Coconut ...

RECYCLE: What to do with expired items that are still good

September 25, 2023 -

Trust your senses of sight and smell. If the color or texture has dramatically changed or if it smells bad or different from how it used to smell, go ahead and throw it in your compost pile.

Here are some useful tips for putting expired foods and items to good use.Mayonnaise

Shine stainless steel. Use your old mayonnaise to buff stainless steel appliances until fingerprints, marks and smudges are gone and the shine is restored.

Squeaky hinges. At the ...

Survival first aid: How to handle different trauma scenarios

May 10, 2023 -

To prepare for scenarios like this, learn basic first aid skills. Your skills might even save a life, especially when emergency medical services (EMS) are delayed or unavailable. (h/t to PreppersWill.com)Items for a trauma first aid kit

When preparing your bug-out bag or survival bag, make sure you also have a trauma first aid kit. This includes items different than the ones in your basic first aid kit:

Gunshot trauma

If you've received ...

Prevent urinary tract infections naturally with this antioxidant-rich superfood

August 07, 2023 -

Like their close cousin the blueberry, cranberries are considered "false berries" owing to the fact that they grow beneath flowers instead of from the flowers themselves. True berries, according to the traditional botanical definition, are seedy fruits that grow from a flower with a single ovary.

Despite not being true berries, both blueberries and cranberries are unbelievably nutritious and have been found to offer several health benefits. One of the most extensively ...

Common bandages contain alarming levels of cancer-causing PFAS, which leach directly into the blood

9 days ago -

According to the investigation, bandages from some of the most well-known brands, like Band-Aid and Curad, contain hazardous amounts of these “forever chemicals.” The testing revealed the presence of fluorine in more than two dozen bandages, which are widely available in medicine cabinets across the nation.

PFAS compounds are strong chemicals that can withstand being in the environment for many years because they have links between fluorine and carbon atoms. The compounds ...

Neuralink implant RUPTURED the brain of a female monkey, autopsy finds… what will happen when they are implanted into humans?

October 10, 2023 -

According to an Oct. 4 report by Wired magazine, the implant "deformed and ruptured" the brain of the test animal after an experiment caused severe cerebral swelling. The 2018 experiment done at the University of California, Davis' (UC Davis) California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) left the seven-year-old monkey with "severe neurological defects."

Researchers realized that the test animal was in a terminal state after noting the severity of its brain swelling....

MILLIONS die every year from superbug infections because the medical establishment won’t dare talk about CHLORINE DIOXIDE, which kills superbugs

August 04, 2023 -

Now one of the leading causes of death in America, superbugs have captured the attention of scientists who say they have no idea what to do about them, even though there are natural solutions that the establishment ignores.

(Related: Check out our recent coverage about how chlorine dioxide is a powerful remedy against MRSA and other hospital superbugs.)

"That resistance out there is actually now one of the leading causes of death in the world," says Dr. Chris Murray, ...

DARK SECRETS: Musk’s company Neuralink HIDES photos of DEAD animal subjects used to test brain implants

October 11, 2023 -

In one experiment, California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) staff observing a tan macaque via livestream recognized the signs of a "severe neurological defect." The monkey was seen sitting helpless as her brain began to swell.

She advised that the monkey must be put "to sleep," but the client, a Neuralink scientist whose experiment left the seven-year-old monkey's brain mutilated, told her to wait another day.

The attending staff observed as the suffering ...

Behind secrecy barriers, EPA begins removal of toxic materials in areas devastated by Maui wildfires

September 12, 2023 -

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has started a phased cleanup of toxic materials from areas affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.

Per the request of the state of Hawaii and Maui County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assigned the EPA to supervise the cleanup as the island community tries to move on after the disastrous wildfires.

According to a FEMA spokesman, the agency currently does not have "a cost estimate ...

Prepper first aid: 10 Must-haves for your natural medicine first aid kit

August 24, 2023 -

But before things go south, you can learn about natural remedies for common aches and pains. Keeping a fully stocked natural medicine kit at home ensures that you can handle situations demanding medical attention.

Knowing how to use a natural medicine kit can also help you get closer to a healthier and toxin-free lifestyle. Incorporating natural remedies like essential oils and herbs can help you minimize your exposure to artificial chemicals and additives often found ...

Survival essentials: How to prepare an efficient fishing kit

May 21, 2023 -

To improve your chances of catching fish, learn about fishing, practice fishing using survival fishing methods and include a carefully planned fishing kit in your survival gear.

While you can save time by purchasing a ready-made survival fishing kit, these products won't always have items that you will need when SHTF.

For best results, you should learn how to prepare an efficient fishing kit and pack the things yourself. (h/t to Survivopedia.com)Artificial baits ...

New biopolymer liquid bandage has received FDA approval

February 15, 2018 -

All of these and several other qualities have helped make it a true innovation as a liquid bandage. So much so that Liu has said that ElaSkin has the potential for applications outside of the medical. “We’ve found a lot of uses for this science, but the breadth and growth of the wound care market makes it a great place to start,” stated Liu. (Related: New “smart” bandages will dramatically cut healing time for wounds in chronic patients.)

The inspiration behind ElaSkin ...

Light-emitting bandage heralded as skin cancer treatment breakthrough

November 01, 2006 - naturalnews.com printable article

Light-emitting bandage heralded as skin cancer treatment breakthrough

The metallic, adhesive bandage was created by physicist Ifor Samuel of the University of St. Andrews and dermatologist James Ferguson of Ninewells Hospital Dundee, and contains its own light source connected to a small, portable battery. The patch uses an organic diode that emits lights when a low-voltage electric current passes through it, and is portable ...

Light-emitting bandage heralded as skin cancer treatment breakthrough

November 01, 2006 - Light-emitting bandage heralded as skin cancer treatment breakthrough

Wednesday, November 01, 2006 by: Jessica FraserTags: skin cancer, sun exposure, cancer therapiesThe metallic, adhesive bandage was created by physicist Ifor Samuel of the University of St. Andrews and dermatologist James Ferguson of Ninewells Hospital Dundee, and contains its own light source connected to a small, portable battery. The patch uses an organic diode that emits lights when ...

Gecko feet inspire scientists to create micro-fiber adhesive

August 23, 2006 - naturalnews.com printable article

Gecko feet inspire scientists to create micro-fiber adhesive

Six years ago, a team of researchers theorized that van der Waals forces helped geckos stick to walls and ceilings, since the millions of tiny hairs on their feet can form an intermolecular bond with any surface. This bond creates a force a thousand times stronger than what a gecko would need to adhere to a surface, the researchers said. Four years ago, members of the same team created ...

Gecko feet inspire scientists to create micro-fiber adhesive

August 23, 2006 - Gecko feet inspire scientists to create micro-fiber adhesive

Wednesday, August 23, 2006 by: NewsTargetTags: biomimicry, biomimetics, materials scienceSix years ago, a team of researchers theorized that van der Waals forces helped geckos stick to walls and ceilings, since the millions of tiny hairs on their feet can form an intermolecular bond with any surface. This bond creates a force a thousand times stronger than what a gecko would need to adhere to a surface, the researchers ...

Biomaterials used in novel injectable bandage that can be used in warfare

June 05, 2018 -

One of the leading causes of death among injured soldiers is the massive loss of blood due to deep or severe wounds. In particular, shrapnel from explosives like IEDs can inflict deeply-penetrating wounds that hemorrhage blood at a huge rate. Soldiers and medics need first aid materials that can stop such massive blood loss. Such materials need to be simple enough to apply, even by the wounded soldier himself. (Related: Researchers have recycled clothing waste into an “aerogel” ...

The prepper’s survival guide: What you need to know about the Israeli bandage

August 01, 2018 -

The Israeli bandage, also called the Emergency Bandage, is a special type of bandage used for traumatic injuries. These are physical injuries that are sudden, severe, and require immediate medical attention to ensure survival. Traumatic injuries pose the risk of causing shock, a condition characterized by extremely low blood pressure, among other symptoms. Shock is fatal when left untreated.

The Israeli bandage has three distinct features:

The Israeli ...

No more formaldehyde fumes: researchers create a toxin-free wood adhesive from soy

October 19, 2010 - naturalnews.com printable article

No more formaldehyde fumes: researchers create a toxin-free wood adhesive from soy

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Scientists create renewable, soy-based, non-toxic adhesive for use in food packaging

July 27, 2019 -

Researchers from Purdue University conducted the study, and the findings were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.Maillard chemistry and the discovery of a non-toxic soy-based adhesive

Jonathan Wilker, a Purdue researcher who created the new soy-based adhesive, believes that his invention could help solve various food construction problems like baking towering wedding cakes or other baked goods with unconventional shapes. But he added that other experts ...