What Kind of Carbs are You Using for Energy?
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…
What to do if You Encounter a Downed Power Line
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…
Simple Ways to Get Out of These Popular Survival-Scenarios
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,…
You Need to Know These Practical Survival Tips from Ex-Spies
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…
Indigestion? Baking Soda Works, But…
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. …
It’s Time to Start Taking Food Allergies Seriously
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…
How Good are You with Rationing Water?
Very few people have been in situations where access to water was limited. Sure, maybe they had a plumbing problem or municipal supplies may have been disrupted for a short…
Two Practical and Ingenious Uses for Debit and Credit Cards
Developing our capacity to be self-sufficient involves a lot of resourcefulness and thinking outside of the box. These two skills help us to re-purpose everyday items into useful resources, and…
Keep an Eye Open for These Signs of Diabetes
Diabetes is often called the silent killer because many of the symptoms are subtle, and people can be exposed to the effects for years before serious problems develop. However, there…
Are You Drinking Too Much Water?
Believe it or not, drinking too much water can cause a number of serious or even life-threatening medical conditions, and drinking in excess also wastes resources. In fact, the body…