I am old enough to remember when a heaping tablespoon of castor oil was the cure all for everything. Constipated? A week overdue with that baby? Well, slurp down a tablespoon of castor oil and everything will slide right on out. Ugh. Luckily, there are ways to use castor oil that won't offend your taste buds, or keep you running to the john for hours. Here are … [Read more...] about Survival Uses For Castor Oil Nobody Told You About
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An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit
The Israeli Bandage was created by the Israeli Defense Force to save lives during combat. The pressure applicator on an Israeli Bandage exerts 30 pounds of pressure to a wound area, effectively treating the bleeding from a traumatic hemorrhagic wound. A sterile dressing that can be used for many kinds of wounds, it should be in every emergency kit. What Can The Israeli … [Read more...] about An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit
Activated Charcoal For Stomach Viruses And More
Activated charcoal is a fine, black powder that is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. It works by trapping toxins and chemicals in its millions of tiny pores. The porous surface of this charcoal has a negative electric charge that causes positive charged toxins and gas to bond with it. While I have used activated charcoal in my family, I'm NOT a doctor. Always consult YOUR … [Read more...] about Activated Charcoal For Stomach Viruses And More
Beginning Prepper’s Wish List: Christmas Gift Ideas For Emergency Preparedness
Our Beginning Prepper's Wish List is a great place to start shopping for someone new to prepping. Or perhaps you want to start getting your family's 72 Hour Kits together. You'll find our favorite stuff here on our Beginning Prepper's Wishlist! Heck, even experienced Preppers may discover some must have gear to make surviving Armageddon more fun. *this post contains … [Read more...] about Beginning Prepper’s Wish List: Christmas Gift Ideas For Emergency Preparedness