First Aid / Medical

It was revealed late this week by researchers at the University of Hong Kong that the H7N9 bird flu virus which has infected 131 people (and killed 36) can be transmitted not only by close contact but by airborne exposure. Their study, published this week in the journal Science, indicates ferrets were passing the virus cage to cage. Additionally, inoculated ferrets were infected before the appearance of most clinical symptoms, demonstrating there may be more cases than have been detected or reported.

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest by Harold M My wife and I started prepping a little over a year ago. I felt like I was starting late in the game and had to hurry and catch up. To what I was not really sure but I felt completely

We now know that the Boston Marathon bombings were caused by pressure cookers filled with nails and other shrapnel. There were 2 bombs; this is not uncommon as a tactic of terrorists. It is my suspicion that the idea was that the larger bomb was supposed to go off first, then followed by a second bomb to get the first responders. It didn’t turn out that way, but many of those who came to help might have been killed if the bombs went off in the manner I’m describing.

Given the horrific events, we all have to realize that we are not safe, and may never be in today’s world. This article is part 2 of 2 of what you, the non-medical professional, need to know when you face the worst case scenario.

This is a guest post by Bam Bam I started writing this article as a mind mapping exercise. I had written, “This is a test. This is only a test.” I wrote out the day’s developments of H7N9 and my dh got concerned. As you will read below, the CDC has placed U.S. hospitals on

The health benefits and healing power of honey Letter and provided links from Denise H. Here is a list of articles on remedies and health benefits of alternative medicine, the top several are specifically on honey. There is also one on sore throats and pepper. Thought you might want to post these links… as a

You have a years worth of food, water, ammo, and batteries. You have a well stocked first aide kit including sutures. Are you ready for something else that happens within a year? Are you prepared for childbirth? Babies don’t wait for anybody or anything. They arrive on their own time table despite what is happening around you. Knowledge about prenatal, birth and postpartum are important topics to either make you a wise consumer of services or to give you the tools to cope with an emergency situation .Do you know what to do if your midwife doesn’t get there in time or you end up birthing a baby on the side of the road on the way to the hospital? Do you feel confident that if the SHTF you will have the skills and supplies to handle birth in your bunker?

Guest post by Kate S Why wear shooting ear plugs It is no secret that a gunshot can create an immensely loud noise. In fact, a single gunshot creates the same volume of noise as that of a firework display listened to only three feet away. One shot can be measured at 150dB, 65 decibels

I will write this article with the benefit of hindsight, so you have the opportunity to benefit from my learning curve. Among my different jobs, I have worked in the medical field, but I am not licensed… Nor do I wish to be. The medical community has my respect. If you need medical care and it IS possible to get to a health care professional, I urge you to get there, as soon as possible. The delaying of required treatment costs humans,… and animals much pain, money, and often costs those we love, their life. Give yourself the best treatment you can everyday, there is only one you, and others depend on you to be your best.

This guest post by MountainSurvivor and entry in our non-fiction writing contest. This contest will end on February 16 2013  – prizes include: First Place winner will receive Two cases of MRE’s courtesy of Camping Survival, A Wonder Junior Deluxe hand-mill courtesy of Kitchen Kneads, $150 gift certificate for Fiocchi Ammo courtesy of LuckyGunner Ammo, A Big Berkey Water Filter

This guest post is by  Scott G and entry in our non-fiction writing contest . This is an issue that has consumed me for some time and it took a while to finally find something that actually works. I’ve tried many of the natural herbs for pain control, and while I did get just a bit of relief, I

Letter from Erica H In all the blogs I’ve read I havent seen a lot address feminine needs when there is no more store to go to. Sure people can stock pile, but what happens when that stock pile runs out? There are several products which can meet the needs for women monthly. Menstruation cup:

Submitted by Ta Louise in responce to The Tactical Closet Epsom Salts is it is a cheap source of magnesium sulfate. We are chronically short of magnesium unless you’re a raw food juicer. A half teaspoon at night with a glass of water to chase that sour stuff down is how i often use it.