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5 Survival myths that can get you killed and what to do instead

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Myth: Rubbing a body part affected with frostbite will accelerate its thawing

If you ever find yourself stuck outside in a very cold climate, one of the biggest risks to your safety is frostbite – an injury caused by the freezing of your skin and its underlying tissues. It starts like a painful, red patch, cold skin and a prickling feeling – referred to as "frostnip."

If left untreated, this condition will progress and your skin will stiffen, feel numb or ...

Kyiv is running out of ammunition as Western aid packages hit roadblocks

February 15, 2024 - frostbite. They are running out," Alexander added. "The front is cracking. The front is crumbling." Meanwhile, a 41-year-old platoon commander fighting in Avdeevka said most of his men are over 40 and are beginning to feel the strain. "You can feel it; people are exhausted both morally and physically," he said.

Zelensky announced in December that Ukraine would need to mobilize another 500,000 troops, indirectly admitting a far higher death toll than Kyiv has officially ...

Natural remedies for frostbite

October 15, 2018 -

Natural remedies for frostbite

As serious as frostbite might be, your kitchen or garden can have just the right remedy to combat the condition. Here is a list of natural frostbite treatments:

Frostbite fast facts: Symptoms, stages and causes

Frostbite symptoms include numbness in the exposed area, pain and itchiness, or pricking sensation. More severe symptoms ...

Heat, shelter and survival: 22 Winter safety tips for preppers

October 03, 2022 -

If you want to survive when SHTF in winter, prepare ahead. Winterize your home and property and stock up on supplies. You should also learn how to spot the signs of hypothermia, frostbite and other cold-related injuries. (h/t to Mind4Survival.com)

Detailed below are 22 winter safety tips for preppers so you can enjoy winter without risking your health and safety.Monitor the weather forecast and make the necessary preparations

Cold weather hazards can ...

Drug trial victim permanently disabled while drug companies continue to use humans as guinea pigs

June 28, 2006 - naturalnews.com printable article

Drug trial victim permanently disabled while drug companies continue to use humans as guinea pigs

Wilson had a severe reaction within moments of being injected with the experimental drug TGN1412 -- meant to treat rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia and multiple sclerosis. He spent four months in an intensive care unit and suffered through heart, kidney and liver failure, as well as pneumonia and septicemia -- a severe blood infection. He also suffered ...

A basic list of winter survival items you should carry in your car

January 24, 2019 - frostbite if you don't keep your hands warm and protected. Cover your hands with winter gloves and use hand warmers to prevent frostbite.Traction mats

Your tires can often get stuck in slippery ice or snow. You can use a traction mat near or underneath your tires to keep them from spinning and gain traction.Shovels

A small or collapsible shovel can be useful at any time of the year, but even more so during the winter months. If the road is blocked, ...

Drug trial victim permanently disabled while drug companies continue to use humans as guinea pigs

June 28, 2006 - frostbite-like symptoms, which turned his toes and some of his fingers black, requiring amputation.Wilson has given up on being a plumber and must now rely on a wheelchair. After his amputation surgery, he will require months of physical therapy to learn to walk without toes. "I wouldn't want anyone else to go through this -- even people that I'd call enemies," Wilson said. "It's undignified."The six drug trial victims -- all of whom have been released from ...

Next generation of green cement to be made from CARROTS

January 17, 2019 - frostbite. Long-term exposure to CO2 may result in changes in bone calcium and changes in body metabolism.

You can read more articles about ongoing research on carrot fibers and other sustainable building materials at Environ.news.

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Reuters.com

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The skies are blue again in Beijing as pollution crackdown takes effect, but are polluters just migrating?

March 17, 2018 - frostbite while others tried to stay warm by studying outdoors under the sun.

Like Myllyrvirta, Wu is also concerned about environmental damage in areas far from Beijing's much publicized skies. Overall, though, he's pleased with the progress his country has made.

You can find more articles about the fight against pollution at Pollution.news.

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

February 25, 2018 - frostbite, which brings its friend infection along for the ride.

Make sure that your milk animal's udder avoids injury. You can reduce chapping by applying bag balm, udder butter, or similar udder cream. If mastitis develops, use anti-bacterial essential oils such as tea tree oil, peppermint oil, or oregano oil. Mix these oils with a base like coconut oil and apply to the infected teat.

Keep the infected teat clean and stripped of milk. Bolster the sick ...

Democratic governor of Colorado finally decides it’s time to go with the REAL science and end foolish, ineffective COVID lockdowns and mask mandates

December 13, 2021 - frostbite, it’s their own darn fault.

“If you haven’t been vaccinated, that’s your choice. I respect that. But it’s your fault when you’re in the hospital with COVID,” he said.

The governor went on to say he believes there is an “alternate misinformation universe” feeding into those who have decided against taking the vaccine.

“There are people that believe you and I are part of some massive conspiracy, Ryan,” he said to “Colorado Matters” host Ryan ...

Preppers, staying fit to fight in cold weather is a challenge – but you must do it

October 29, 2017 - frostbite on unprotected parts of our body – ears, hands, and feet, mostly. For another, extreme fitness workouts in cold weather will still make you sweat, and sweating in cold weather dramatically increases your chance of succumbing to cold weather exposure.

Also, notes the Mayo Clinic, “Exercise is safe for almost everyone, even in cold weather. But if you have certain conditions, such as asthma, heart problems or Raynaud's disease, check with your doctor first ...

This is going to be a winter like no other

October 19, 2022 - frostbite, hypothermia, pneumonia, stroke and heart attack will likely increase among Ukrainians who are living “precariously,” whether in substandard shelters, without access to heating or by regularly moving to different locations.

I got the chills just reading those two paragraphs.

It is starting to get cold here in the United States as well.  In fact, some cities near the Great Lakes just received more than a foot of snow…

More than 13 inches of snowfall ...

Quit NICOTINE naturally for the New Year and reclaim your brain health, lung health, memory, focus, taste and sense of smell

December 10, 2020 - frostbite or something, but the nicotine cuts off circulation of oxygen to the capillaries. It's an "end result" and it gets ugly fast. What to do?

Dopamine is a natural feel good chemical our body produces, so why not BOOST it naturally, instead of with a drug?

Dopamine is the feel good chemical our bodies create naturally for reward and motivation. In a clinical study at Baylor Medical College in Texas, researchers discovered low dopamine levels are the main ...

A Spoonful of Ginger : Irresistible Health-Giving Recipes from Asian Kitchens

a long time ago - frostbite.

And lovers of fine food need not despair--medical advice is kept brief, presumably to make room for more delicious recipes. For example, Steamed Fish with Black Mushrooms and Prosciutto makes no claims to cure anything but hunger. And any volume on health food that features a substantial section on pork (check out Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Leeks and Fennel) can hardly be called austere or old-fashioned. With tastes from all over Asia represented, from Indian ...