(Natural News) As shortages of critical medications continue throughout the nation, Tennessee ambulances are struggling to provide patients with much-needed care in the most efficient way. The president of the Tennessee ambulance service association, Rick Valentine, has warned that diabetics are particularly at risk. Many of the calls they receive are for diabetic patients who […]

(Natural News) First aid guidelines often recommend treating a minor burn by running the affected skin under cold water. But how long do you need to do this to relieve the pain? According to research by leading skin specialists, you should run the affected area under running water for at least 20 minutes. The study findings also […]

(Natural News) The typical first aid kit usually includes common basic supplies like adhesive bandages, gauze, iodine, scissors and sticky white tape. But preppers know you have to be adaptable, and this means knowing how to use medicinal herbs to treat common complaints like burns, cuts and small wounds. Before SHTF, learn how to make […]

(Natural News) If you are planning to bug out when SHTF, make sure that you have the right tools and gear already prepared and packed in your bug-out vehicle. You will need the basics like a car repair kit and a first aid kit that’s kept in your car for any unexpected medical emergencies while on […]

(Natural News) Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is commonly used to make warm, soothing baths. But when SHTF, you can also use Epsom salt for various medicinal applications. It is often used as a natural remedy for joint pain or skin conditions like athlete’s foot. (h/t to PrepSchoolDaily.Blogspot.com) What is Epsom salt? Magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound made […]

(Natural News) Having an SHTF first aid kit before disaster strikes helps ensure that you are prepared to treat different minor or major wounds. Check the lists below for ideas on what items you need in your first aid kit. (h/t to PreparednessAdvice.com) Prepping a first aid kit Organize all the items in your first aid […]

(Natural News) Former paramedic and Drumm Emergency Solutions founder Jake Drumm says that preparing for medical emergencies before SHTF should include more than just buying a ready-made first aid kit. At a self-reliance festival held in Tennessee on June 12, Drumm said that preppers need “to get training, learn how to use the equipment you have and have […]

(Natural News) A prepper understands the importance of stocking up on supplies before SHTF. While food and water are important, you also need to stock up on other items with many survival and medicinal uses like baking soda. (h/t to PrepSchoolDaily.Blogspot.com) Before disaster strikes, you should stock up on enough baking soda so that each […]

(Natural News) It’s practically impossible to prepare for all kinds of medical emergencies when SHTF. But as a prepper, you should prepare a first aid kit with items that can help you address most of these when disaster finally strikes. (h/t to Brighteon.com) Getting first aid training is optional, but if you have the time you […]

(Natural News) A first aid kit is a staple in every prepper’s survival plan. If your kit contains the right items, you can easily treat a small cut or wound. The same survival first aid kit will also be useful if someone gets hurts when the whole family has to bug out after SHTF. (h/t to JustPlainCooking.ca) […]