(Natural News) Preparing for disasters is about more than just grabbing as many supplies as you can. While making sure your survival storage is well-stocked and having all the gear you need is great, there’s one thing that you still need to work on: Preparing your body. Maintaining physical fitness is an important part of being […]

(Natural News) Cooking over an open flame shouldn’t be regarded as a novelty, especially for preppers. Learning how to build a campfire with some tinder, kindling and firewood is an invaluable skill, especially if you’re out camping. During these moments, the communal campfire will be the only thing around you that can reliably cook food […]

(Natural News) A mountain of research is giving near-conclusive evidence to the idea that exposing yourself to nature improves your physical and mental health, and the effects go beyond just giving your mood a temporary boost. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that spending at least two hours a week immersing yourself in nature is enough to positively affect […]

(Natural News) Getting bitten by a snake is a scary event. And unlike the depiction in the movies, the only way to treat a venomous snake bite is through antivenom. Forget about sucking out the venom or applying tourniquet – those actions will only make things worse. (h/t to LiveScience.com) A common mistake is that […]

(Natural News) Ticks are commonly found in animals, but they can attach to humans as well. They are well-known carriers of various diseases and infections, and it is best to ward them off once you spot them. This is especially the case during the summer when ticks are in full swing. To prevent a tick from […]

(Natural News) When dealing with an injury, the first thing you need to do is stop the bleeding. If you’re in the city, you can expect medical help to arrive sooner. If you’re in a rural area, however, you may be looking at significantly longer response times. In a medical emergency, time isn’t on your […]

(Natural News) Aluminum is a toxic element linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological problems. But as an industrial metal, aluminum is incredibly strong for its weight, making it an ideal metal for use in camping cookware products such as portable stoves, cups and various cooking vessels. (Read Aluminum.news for more science news reports on […]

(Natural News) If you’re planning a trip anywhere near the Great Lakes, you might want to reconsider. In 2017, warnings have been issued about the region and the east coast due to “an emerging tick-transmitted illness:” the Powassan virus. There have been reported cases of Powassan virus in the past and while these are few and […]

(Natural News) Being knowledgeable about medicinal plants is important for every prepper. Medicinal plants are safer and more effective than drug medications. Here are some of the medicinal wildflowers you may encounter when hiking, so harvest them: Evening primrose: Every part of the evening primrose plant can be used for medicinal purposes. The seeds of […]

(Natural News) Breast cancer survivors will not only benefit physically from exercise, but also mentally. In a study published in the Journal of Cancer Science & Therapy, researchers discovered that long hikes can sustainably improve the mental health, level of physical activity, and quality of life of breast cancer survivors. The researchers, who were from […]