by suburban | Jan 23, 2024 | first aid, Health, Medical, Medicinal, Personal, Preparedness, Prepping, Psychology, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Survival Gear, Urban Survival
Introduction The concept of Every Day Carry (EDC) has become synonymous with readiness and the ability to respond to unexpected challenges. EDC is not just about the items we carry; it’s a mindset, a philosophy that underscores the importance of... Read more
by Cameron | Apr 18, 2015 | Bushcraft, first aid, Health, Hygiene, Medical, Pandemic
You may have heard in the news recently about the tick borne virus, Powasson, being spread in the north east and the great lakes region. Warnings released from several health officials have prompted news outlets to pick up the story… but the headlines, and... Read more
by suburban | Nov 14, 2011 | first aid, Health, Hydraton, Medical, suburban survival, Urban Survival, Water
One of the common mistakes that people make is to treat a dehydrated child in the same manner as a dehydrated adult. For a child that is severely dehydrated this will most likely mean death. I have been an ER nurse since the 1990’s and I cannot tell you... Read more
by suburban | Nov 10, 2011 | first aid, Health, Hydraton, suburban survival, Urban Survival, Water
We have all heard the phrase “hydrate or die.” unfortunately most Americans fail to heed this advice. When I was working the Arizona desert I noticed an increase in the incidence of pulmonary embolisms. So I did a small study and found that every... Read more
by Prepperjim | Nov 9, 2011 | Barter, Books, Civil Unrest, Crime, Economy, first aid, Gold and Silver, Guns & Weapons, Health, Knives, Levels of Awareness, Physical Fitness, Psychology
I recently heard of a man called Fernando “Ferfal” Aguirre from Jack Spirko over at The Survival Podcast. Ferfal is from Argentina and has lived through their economic crash from December 2001 until today. He wrote a booked about his experience... Read more
by suburban | Nov 4, 2011 | first aid, Preparedness
NOTE: Shanethenurse is a gentleman I consider a friend, is a prepper, and someone I met on Facebook of all places well over a year ago. We continue to be in touch, chat from time to time, and he offered a few posts around first aid, medicine, etc.... Read more
