When SHTF, whether due to societal collapse or a large-scale natural disaster, you will realize that going on a quick trip to the nearest store or pharmacy to stock up on supplies won’t always be an option. Visiting a doctor ...

An essential component when it comes to building your preparedness arsenal is stocking up on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that effectively address a wide range of medical issues – from alleviating allergies and pain, managing respiratory and intestinal infections and tackling various ...

Herbalist Jan Berry, soap maker and author of “The Big Book of Homemade Products,” shares the following natural cleaning recipes that have been tested and proven to work well, clean better and help you save money. (h/t TheNerdyFarmWife.com) Prepare your ingredients ...

Personal hygiene may be the last thing on your mind when facing a survival situation, but it is more than just looking nice and smelling fresh. Maintaining proper hygiene is important because it helps prevent infections and the spread of diseases. ...

There are thousands of medicinal plants out there, but the nine herbs listed below can provide most of what you need to create a backyard pharmacy. If you grow these herbs in your backyard, you won’t have to go out foraging for ...

Many hand sanitizers sold on the market contain harmful ingredients like triclosan that contribute to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Gaye Levy of Backdoor Survival shares her recipe for an everyday non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer – a moisturizing gel that will not only clean ...

Your physical and mental health constitute your overall well-being. As a prepper, some projects can help enhance the value of your property and also help boost your mental health, like starting a home garden. (h/t to ThePreparedNinja.com) As studies have shown, ...

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is commonly used to make warm, soothing baths. But when SHTF, you can also use Epsom salt for various medicinal applications. It is often used as a natural remedy for joint pain or skin conditions like athlete’s ...

Knowing how to use herbal remedies is an important prepping skill, but you also need to learn about an herb’s pros and cons so you can use it safely and properly. (h/t to PrepSchoolDaily.Blogspot.com) Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is a plant ...

Oral health is a crucial part of your preps. When SHTF, you’ll be grateful that you took proper care of your teeth and gums. Cavities and broken teeth can be painful and even dangerous. In a survival scenario, you won’t ...