Author: vieditor

There are a number of things that we shouldn’t be doing on an empty stomach for various reasons.  They can cause digestive discomfort, they may need liquids or stomach acids…

It’s important to avoid taking survival shows or movies too seriously, and while many have interesting scenarios, they don’t necessarily reflect what life can be really like during a crisis. …

Sloppy Joe isn’t just a tasty comfort meal, but it also contains high levels of protein, carbs and minerals per serving, and this is why it is such a great…

The latest E. coli outbreak has impacted 25 states and sent nearly 200 people to the hospital.  Indications are that romaine lettuce is the culprit, but investigators are still trying…

Don’t allow yourself to be tempted to think that carbohydrates are bad for us.  Carbs are where we get our energy from, and they also contribute to our overall health…

Downed power lines represent a universal threat that can we can encounter at any time without warning.  While we tend to associate them with natural disasters or large storms, something…

A big part of survival is being able to think quickly and react appropriately to unexpected problems, and there is no shortage of threats that fall into this category.  Fortunately,…

Some of the most-valuable survival skills that we can possess are also some of the easiest to remember and put into practice.  Spies are notorious for finding simple, yet ingenious…

One of the most rewarding aspects of prepping is learning how to make or improvise things, particularly home-remedies for common ailments.  One example is using baking soda as an antacid. …

Some estimates suggest that up to 15% of the population suffers from food allergies, and peanut allergies represent about 30% of the total.  However, food allergies are not always seen…