Health & First Aid

As a prepper you know the necessity of stocking up on all essentials and this goes beyond food and water. We all get sick and …

Managing traumatic injuries requires a fair amount of skill. It also requires specific tools. Anyone can improvise these tools. Improvisation often leads to less success, …

Accidents happen. That’s why we prepare. Small accidents happen a lot! That’s why we carry first aid kits. As preppers, we like to be ready …

Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by a virus, but they can also be caused by a bacterial infection. The streptococci bacteria that cause tonsillitis …

A concern that is high on the list for many preppers is how to stop bleeding in an emergency when they or family members are …

In times of uncertainty, we humans like to stockpile and hoard.  We seek information that will keep us safe and provide for our well-being.  It’s …

All of the methods are natural and you probably have them lying around the house. I am lucky, I have never had a cold sore, …

Dentists are scary places to visit; even as adults, they cause you pain and can cost a fortune if you don’t have dental insurance. In …

There are lots of statistics floating around the dental professional community, but the one that seems to stick out like a sore tongue is the …

Have you ever had a really bad toothache? I’m not talking about the kind you can dull with a few pain pills.  I’m talking about …

Organisms that can cause illness are all around us—in our food, water, and air.  They are in the bodies of animals and other people as …

Water is vital towards life – it’s that simple. You absolutely need water to survive, and without it you would be subjected to dehydration and …

If you are suffering from serious back pain you can forget about prepping. That is because back pain can be debilitating. It’s an ugly and …

From minor wounds to setting broken bones, you need to have a good guide on how to survive field injuries. There are many injuries that are …

Before you read on and start trying these wonderful alternative herbs please consult a medical professional also I would consult an herbal medicine guide or herbalist …

Let’s take a moment and be very honest about the importance of first aid in modern society. Like so many other things, we are pretty …

As preppers, we need to be prepared for anything, including being able to alleviate infections during an emergency. Of course, there are times when seeing …

On the grand scale of threats we face on a regular basis, spiders are pretty low on the list. In fact, they are pretty helpful …

At SHTF Preparedness, we are not medical professionals, we do not staff any or have any writers who are either. We can not give legitimate …

In a survival or collapse situation, you are going to see a number of different injuries. These injuries could range from minor to severe and …