A Basic Self-Reliance Approach To Self Aid: Part 1
Josh “7P’s of Survival”
This week we will be talking about all things first aid or self aid; whichever, you prefer in a woodland environment. I have been a first responder since I was sixteen and have served in a variety of capacities including wilderness First Responder and Continue reading Self Aid
Head Wound & Concussion Care!
Host: Dr Bones & Nurse Amy “Survival Medicine Hour”
In this episode of the Doom and Bloom(tm) join Dr. Bones and T. D. Bird, the African Gray Parrot (T. D. stands for “That Darn”) as he discusses head wound injuries and some new research on concussions, the open head wound, and issues related to gastric reflux. Also, the FDA does an about-face Continue reading Head Wound & Concussion Care
A couple of months ago, our smoke detectors went off. I didn’t think much about it at first, as they had only ever done that when one of their batteries was near dead. Then the doorbell rang, and the elderly man who lives on the first floor Continue reading House Fire, smoke inhalation and burn care!
Cold Weather Injuries
Host: Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live”
This week on Herbal Prepper Live we’re covering cold weather injuries. It is that time of year again. The temperatures are dropping. We have wrapped up our beehives to keep them warm for the winter. Its only the middle of November, and we have had our second light snow of the year in New England, and more is sure to be on the way. This means skiing, sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, and maybe even some time out on a snowmobile. It is also hunting season right now. Continue reading Cold Weather Injuries
Accidents Happen
Host: Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live”
Scenario 1
You’re strong, fit, capable of lifting heavy trash bins overhead into dumpsters in a single swoop. What’s this? Shooting pain? You twisted your spine in just such a way that you have managed to injure a disk. It’s now bulging, and your dealing with shooting nerve pain and painful muscle spasms. Every step you take causes you pain. You can’t even get comfortable while sitting. Continue reading Accidents Happen
The KISS Kit: A Complete Herbal First Aid Kit with only Ten Remedies
Host: Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live”
So, you want to put an herbal first aid kit together. Great! A solid, herbal first aid kit provides effective natural medicine for the most common injuries, aches, and infections. However, there are so many wonderful herbs out there to choose from, that putting an herbal first aid kit together can feel overwhelming if you’re new to herbalism. And for those more experienced with herbs, it’s tempting to try to pack your entire collection into your kit. Continue reading The KISS Kit: Complete Herbal First Aid
