Sanitation 3: The Latrine!
Sanitation and Personal Cleanliness Part 3. The Latrine
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In this episode of Reality Check, we are continuing with part 2 of sanitation, literally. On this show our number 1 focus is on number 2. Everyone knows it by the same name whether latrine, loo, out house, head, water closet, privy, potty, or toilet. It is something that we are all going to have to do once it hits the fan. Dealing with human waste is a very touchy subject, but one we all will have to deal with. Ignoring proper bathroom sanitation can lead to disease, sickness, and death. Did you know that a single gram of poop could contain over 10 million viruses, bacteria, cysts, and parasitic eggs? Can you say barf? Read more “Sanitation 3: The Latrine!”
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This week on Reality Check we are continuing where we left off last week in discussing sanitation and what to do when nature calls. Last week EK covered a lot of topics on what to do when you are grid down and Mother Nature comes knocking. EK covered the importance of having clean water to rinse off and bath even though it was without soap. 
Fire safety is something that we and our children learned or are currently learning in school. Stop, Drop and Roll. A simple phrase that we all remember. What to do if the house catches on fire. Know where all the exits are. Stay low to minimize smoke inhalation. But not this show, we will be discussing fires outside the home. So, what do Farmers or land owners need to know for a control burn, or field prep. Do you know how easy it is for a fire to actually get out of hand. Even the smallest plot or field area can easily get out of hand and away from you. But how do you prevent or minimize an out of control burn. 
Flies, Lice, and Coyotes. In this show, you will be guaranteed to have your skin crawling and feel itchy all over. Be prepared to be grossed out and terrified. Flies have always been viewed as nasty, but after this show you will think much worse of them. Lice is quite a terrible thing. Especially if you have children. And then we have Coyotes, this creature has more to it than just an elusive, solitary animal. The facts that I have for you, are both fascinating and disgusting. This show is going to bring the series to a whole new spot. We will continue to go over species facts, ways of avoidance, deterrents, and what to do when you do encounter such creatures. 
In our own lives we face serious illness and injuries and it turns out that most of the time we have what we need to recover. We either have it on hand or we can quickly go get some. What happens when we are living in a world where resources are limited?
We will continue this journey of more insects and animals that like to either bite or sting. In part 2 we will be going further in depth, on two well know insects for any country living individual. The dreaded tick and even some of the dangerous diseases they carry. We also have the chigger. This tiny little mite that terrorizes anybody that it comes into contact with.
Your out on a trip with your family and the unthinkable happens, someone in your group gets hurt. What if that someone is you? Do you know what to do? Do your children know what to do? If your bleeding or serious injury, what do you do next? This is a situation that no one wants to be in. Unfortunately, it does happen. Do you want to give your family an advantage that most do not have? Well then this show is just the one for you. 
They bite, sting and some may be lethal others even make your skin itch and crawl.
Respect your Elders, the Elderberry! Pretty sure nearly all of us have heard that command at one time or the other, and in reality it’s good advice! And as much as I do respect my elders they aren’t what or who this weeks show is about. I’ll be talking about elder’s for sure not just human ones. Join me on this show when I’ll be respecting the Elder, the Elder Berry tree. It’s said that when you want to harvest the flowers or the berries that you must first ask the Elder Mother Tree permission. The Danish believed that the elder plant was protected by Hyldemor, the Elder Mother. It was important to ask for permission before cutting an elderberry tree or else it could bring you bad luck and misfortune. 
Ever spent your entire day outside, maybe you went on a hike, or even just doing some yard work. Then all of a sudden you have an awful rash and itchiness, or known someone who has.
Have you ever been in a Stressful or frightening situation, Well REMAIN CALM. We will go further in depth of techniques and ways a keeping your head when the moment at hand begs to differ. This advice will cover information on adults, kids and even our pets. Yes, even your pets can get stressed out and panic. Some of the simplest techniques could help you save lives. Breath, focus, distraction, physical contact and comfort are just a few things that can be used in any situation. When Fight or flight kicks in make sure your the one with the upper hand. How you react can make all the difference. 
