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Although self-defense is not normally listed as one of the top three survival priorities, in a way it supersedes them...

In times of great uncertainty, it is more important than ever to keep a close eye on your immune system....

While thorough hand washing with soap remains the frontline of defense against the bugs and viruses that are currently circling...

Editor's Note: Today’s article idea came from Left Coast Chuck, one of our most esteemed group members and commentators here...

The number of people infected with the Coronavirus keeps climbing all the time, with more and more cases showing up...

A few days ago the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a worldwide state of emergency. The main problem with this...

It didn’t take long after the coronavirus hit the world before medical masks sold out in the United States. I’m...

Some people believe that gardening is seasonal, especially in colder climates. But as a prepper, you probably already know that...

Why should you harvest seeds? Harvesting seeds can be tricky, requiring patience, practice and a good amount of knowledge. That...

When it comes to dealing with colds and the flu, most of us treat the symptoms and try to get...

Long ago I came to the conclusion that no matter how much I stockpile, it won’t be enough. That’s why...

Getting to your bug out location on foot is slow and strenuous, but it’s reliable. If an EMP has disabled...

There are several herbs and spices that can be used effectively for controlling blood sugar.  Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, turmeric, marjoram,...

Our bodies need cholesterol to function correctly. It is necessary for the brain, nervous system, cell walls, and to produce...

Inexperienced foragers might have trouble distinguishing between the healthy American Ginseng plant and the poisonous Virginia Creeper. The two plants...

The smartphone has become an integral part of our everyday lives. Since 1983, when the world’s first cell phone was...

Food poisoning is serious business; nothing to be trifled with. According to estimates by the Center for Disease Control and...

Jug line fishing is an easy method that has been around for a long time. First timers and seasonal fishermen...

As most preppers know, stockpiling foods with a decent shelf life can be a challenge, as well as redundant. Not...

Black Garlic is often referred to as fermented, however, the process is more like slow-roasting. Whole cloves of garlic are...

There may be no better group than us preppers to understand the importance of giving thanks. We understand what could...

Once fall arrives with its beautiful turning of the leaves, everyone knows what comes next … the cold chill of...

Mushrooms, ignored by many, have turned out to be one of the most important keys to humans’, animals’ and planet...

Milk thistle is one of the best-known herbal remedies, discovered about 2,000 years ago. It is one of those rare...

Plant oils have been present in human cuisine since the beginning of time. At first, humans probably used animal fat,...

Making clarified butter is a relatively simple process. But, if you haven’t ever worked with clarified butter, you might be...

We may be in the heat of summer, but wintertime isn’t all that far away. Before we know it, we’ll...

It is easy to save seeds from one year to the next if you know what you are doing. Every...

As the temperatures start to drop and colder months are approaching, you might be wondering when the first bout of...

Fishing is a very enjoyable hobby and a great way to spend time outside with family and friends. But when...