Category Archives: Education

Educating yourself

Suturing a Wound – Part I

Rather than make my own video, I thought I’d save time and see if someone else had done the work for me. Luckily, they did!  Here’s the first in a series.  This doctor explains things quite well. Buy yourself a … Continue reading

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Nuclear War Survival Skills

Free online book: Nuclear War Survival Skills Has anyone read the whole thing?  I’ve added this free online book to my future reading list. (Thus far, my preparation regarding nuclear war survival skills has centered on coming to know my … Continue reading

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Week 4 – Question of the Week: What are the best foods for stockpiling?

Week 4:  2011-03-31   Today I’m asking our professionals to weigh in on the question:  from a medical perspective, what are the best foods for stockpiling, and why? You, too, are welcome to post your responses and questions below.  Check back soon … Continue reading

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Week 3 – Question of the Week: Should preppers get the rabies vaccine?

Week 3:  2011-03-24  { Above image – rabid dog } Today I’m asking our professionals to weigh in on the question:  should preppers get the rabies vaccine? (see Rabies and The End of the World) You, too, are welcome to post … Continue reading

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Week 2 – Question of the Week: Which herbal medicines do you believe in?

Week 2:  2011-03-17 People ask daily regarding herbal alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs. Today I’m asking our professionals:  which herbal preparations do you believe in?  Which are bogus? Which get the job done? Post your queries, answers, and suggestions below. Check back soon … Continue reading

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Protected: Japan Nuclear Threat – Fallout in the US?

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Week 1 – Question of the Week: Which 3 medicines matter most?

Week 1:  2011-03-10 A reader asks: Which 3 medicines matter most?  What 3 would you choose for a desert isle (or TEOTWAWKI)? I’m inviting our professional panel to weigh in on the question. Check back soon to read their comments below. – Doc Cindy

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Water in Adverse Environments (Part 3 of series)

Are you dying for a glass of water?  You may be if you don’t think ahead and prepare.  The following is third in a series by Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also … Continue reading

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What would you do if . . .

What would you do if . . . . . . a child approaches with a terrible-looking rash? . . . your wife is in labor and no help is available? . . . you develop chest pain and cannot breathe? … Continue reading

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Free Medical Downloads for Treating Yourself

If you’re worried you may end up where there is no doctor,  you’re not alone.  For Americans, this is largely a concern of the future.  For Third World countries, it’s a problem today. The Hesperian Foundation has several publications available for free download … Continue reading

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