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A step-by-step guide to making your own #10 can oven
05/06/2018 // Zoey Sky // 13.1K Views
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When it comes to prepping, every item, like the humble #10 can, has several uses. For one, you can even use a #10 can to make a versatile can oven. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net)Making your own #10 can oven
If you're looking for a way to recycle and at the same time save some cash, the #10 can oven is right up your alley. The #10 can oven is perfect if you want to learn how to make SHTF food-ready items using your wood-burning stove.
To turn the can into a makeshift oven, follow the steps below:
- Stoke the fire in your wood-burning stove ahead of time so it's nice and hot once you're done preparing the can oven.
- Remove the lid/top of the #10 can, then carefully trim at least 1/4 of an inch from it. You can use the trimmed lid later as a cooking plate with the empty can inverted on top of it.
- For a trivet you can use a 7.5-oz salmon or tuna can.
- Put a couple of tablespoons of water on the 7.5-oz can trivet, then place the can on top of your wood-burning stove.
- Cover the cooking plate with foil, place your pre-made dough on it, then balance the cooking plate on the trivet. Slowly place the inverted #10 can over the trivet and cooking plate.
- Wait for about 15 minutes, give or take, then your mini bread loaf should be done. If you have enough dough left over, refill the water in your can trivet, grease the lid cooking plate, and start a second batch of bread.
- This second batch will probably take faster than 15 minutes since your #10 can oven will still be warm from your first batch of mini bread loaf.https://www.naturalnews.com/images/B...hLiveShows.jpg
Take note that if you forget to refill the water in your can trivet, the bread may turn a bit tough. Experiment with recipes for bread, potatoes, or mini-pizzas, and factor in the smaller cooking space that you'll have with your #10 can oven when measuring the ingredients. (Related: How to make a nutritious superfood for survival that lasts decades.)
You can start with a basic bread recipe, then adjust the measurements as you bake until you get the perfect measurements suited to the #10 can oven. Since you're steaming the bread as it bakes, the final product will have a consistency similar to both a bagel and a muffin.
If you're a fan of flatbread and you own two same-sized skillets, you can also cook on a makeshift Dutch oven. Just set one skillet on your stove, then invert the other one on top of the first skillet. Now you can start making your own flatbread and small pizzas.
Because you're recycling #10 can and a 7.5-oz can for this oven, you won't have to spend a single dime. Using the money you save by baking your own bread, you can buy more food for your stockpile or other survival gear that you might still need.
With your creativity, you can turn anything into whatever you need, as preppers often do.
Other uses for #10 cans
If you have spare #10 cans, you can also use them for other survival purposes, such as:
- A cooking pot – If you're cooking over an open flame, you can use a #10 tin can as a handy cooking pot. With a wire handle, you can hang the can over the fire if you need to boil some water.
- Secret storage – Using the can, scoop some dirt out of a hole big enough to put the can in. Plant the can in the ground and use it to hide an extra set of keys or some emergency cash, then cover it using the can lid or some plastic. Hide the can with some soil or a big enough rock, but don't forget to mark it secretly so you can come back to it if you need to.
- A scoop shovel – An empty can without a lid is a suitable makeshift scoop shovel. It's not the best digging tool, but it will do in a pinch.
- A water filter – When SHTF, you can use a tin can as an emergency water filter. It's not the ideal filter, but it will do in a survival situation. Turn your can into a water filter by puncturing some holes in the bottom and filling it halfway with layers of gravel, sand, and pebbles. When you need to drink, pour water over the filter so you can gather filtered water for boiling.
To read more articles about other multipurpose survival items, visit Preparedness.news.
Sources include:
TheSurvivalistBlog.net
AskAPrepper.com
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Powerful survival food: How to make your own Bannock, a leavened bread made with oats and flour
09/10/2018 // Ethan Huff // 11.6K Views
Tags: bannock, bannuc, dried fruit, emergency food, Food storage, glyphosate, goodfood, historic food, leavened bread, nutrients, nutrition, oats, Roundup, shelf life, storable food, survival, survival food, survival gear, vitamin C
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Grocery shelves these days are filled with every type of protein bar, granola bar, and snack food bearing claims that they provide energy, sustenance, and prolonged nourishment. But many of these items are loaded with sugar and processed ingredients, not to mention the fact that they also tend to be grossly overpriced for what you're actually getting.It's far easier and more cost-effective to make "survival" foods like this at home, it turns out. And in this article, we're going to resurrect a historical survival food known as a "bannock," or "bannuc," that's very easy to make, impressively affordable, and loaded with high-quality nutrition.
Dating as far back as the 8th century, a bannock is a type of leavened bread made with either oats or wheat flour that's traditionally baked on a hot stone placed directly into a fire. Since most people today don't use this type of cooking method, bannocks can also be made using an everyday kitchen oven.
It's a simple recipe that includes flour, salt, baking soda, sugar (or other comparable sweetener), dried fruit, and buttermilk or sour milk. The full recipe and instructions for making bannocks are available at AskAPrepper.com.
Especially when baked with dried fruit, bannocks contain high levels of vitamin C, a powerful immune-boosting nutrient of which many Americans are deficient. Oats, assuming they're not contaminated with glyphosate (Roundup), are also highly nutritious, containing high levels of antioxidants and other healing compounds.
Similar to modern-day fruitcake, a dried fruit bannock is a rich, hearty, and highly-nutritious survival food with a long shelf life and plenty of great flavor.
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Some additional tips for making the highest quality and most nutritious type of bannocks for long-term survival
Since some recipes for bannocks include ingredients like all-purpose flour and regular milk, it's important to customize these ingredients to make them healthier. Whatever flour you use, either oat or wheat, should preferably be organic and free of toxic glyphosate, for instance. One great option is organic Jovial Einkorn wheat flour, an heirloom variety with low gluten content.
Real organic, cultured buttermilk is also a better option than run-of-the-mill buttermilk or conventional milk combined with lemon juice or vinegar (this being one way of mimicking the effect and outcome of using buttermilk). Paying attention to where your bannock ingredients come from to make sure they're from "clean" sources is critical.
Limiting the amount of refined sugar added to your recipe, or replacing it with something like coconut crystals, will further make your bannocks more glycemic friendly while increasing the health benefits.
One of the great things about bannocks is that they can be made anywhere, even during a power outage or other emergency event. Since they're traditionally cooked over an open fire anyway, they're a great camping food that can be whipped up in an instant for quick and lasting nourishment.
"By using dry milk, instead of buttermilk, you can also pack all the ingredients to make Bannock[s] and just use water to make the dough. This is a great method for cooking bannock at the campsite, over the fire," explains AskAPrepper.com.
"This allows you to change bannock from being a trail food to something that you can whip up at the end of a hike," the page notes, adding that a bannock, made the right way, can actually be more nourishing than something like beef jerky, despite having less protein. And should a bannock that's been stored for a while start to grow mold, salvaging it is as simple as just cutting off the bad part and eating the rest.
For more tips on how to survive a worst-case scenario emergency event, visit Survival.news.
Sources for this article include:
AskAPrepper.com
NaturalNews.com
Healthline.com
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5 Must-have radios for survival in a grid-down situation
09/10/2018 // Amy Goodrich // 11.6K Views
Tags: bug out, chaos, Collapse, communications gear, disaster, emergency, emergency kit, emergency radio, prepping, prepping kit, survival, survival gear
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With so many threats on the horizon, learning ways to prepare yourself and your family for survival might save your life one day. Whether it is an economic collapse, natural disaster, or chemical attack, don’t count on governments to come to your aid.Riots, looting, and disasters can unfold anytime. Being prepared for these emergency events will give you a head start and a much better chance of survival. If you are new to prepping, it may seem like a daunting task. Have you ever taken the time to consider what makes the best survival tools for an emergency?
Sure you’ve thought of the basic essentials such as a Big Berkey gravity water filter, first aid kit, power supply, emergency lighting, and survival food. But whether you’re a seasoned prepper or someone who just started out, emergency radios are one of the most overlooked survival tools missing from many prepper kits.
In today’s world, many people rely on their smartphone or tablet. These communications methods, however, are unreliable. During any catastrophic event, a complete power outage is usually the first thing that happens. Even if the electricity grid is still operational, when thousands of people are dialing for help at the same time the mobile networks simply clog up.
Whether the outage is caused by heightened call volume (which happened during the Boston attack and the San Francisco Earthquake in 2007) or a physical destruction of the mobile network infrastructure (which occurred during Superstorm Sandy), cell phones aren’t the best survival communication devices out there.
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In a time of disaster, there is nothing more important than to check up on your loved ones and get a clear understanding of what’s happening out there, so you can make the critical decision whether you should bug out or not. Instead of relying on modern communication technology when the grid goes black, use one of these five emergency radios that will work when standard equipment fails.
NOAA Emergency Radio equipped with Specific Area Messaging Encoder (S.A.M.E.)
If you don’t have a S.A.M.E. radio in your basic survival kit, it is recommended that you get one as soon as possible. This device can save your life by sending an alert to your home or business when a disaster strikes in your area. With so many weather radios out there it is important to choose one that also offers individual alerts for your county and surroundings.
A battery powered AM/FM radio or MP3 player
A small compact radio powered by batteries will not only provide you with essential information, but a little bit of music can also uplift the spirits during times of disaster. Don’t forget to store some new batteries alongside it.
Scanner radio
For real-time information, a police/fire scanner is what you need. It can help you make better decisions whether to bug our or not. Since some agencies have converted to digital systems, we recommend doing your research to see whether scanner radios are usable in your area.
Short-range handheld 2-way radios
To stay in touch with the rest of your survival group, GMRS, CB, MURS or eXRS are a must. They are very popular, cheap, and can be used everywhere.
Portable shortwave radio
While this is the least important of all survival radios, when the conditions are right, shortwave radios can help you monitor the disaster Ham radio frequencies.
Stay informed about the best survival gear and prepping strategies at Survival.news.
Sources include:
SurvivalLife.com
ThePrepared.com
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How to prep even if you don’t have a lot of money to spare
09/01/2018 // Frances Bloomfield // 10K Views
Tags: budget prepping, budgeting, bugout, prepping, prepping guide, survival, survival gear
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Survival prepping can appear incredibly daunting, especially when people look at its cost. Many people are under the impression that in order to be a prepper you need to have fat stacks of cash at your disposal. However, this simply isn’t true. Prepping on a budget isn’t just possible but manageable too. All it takes is a lot of careful planning and a bit of self-control.Develop better money habits
Before you can become a survival prepper, you need to be a smarter spender first. This is especially true if you have very limited funds. Whatever you have, you need to maximize it to the fullest, and here’s how:
- Whenever you have money in hand, always set a little bit aside. You can start off with five percent and then gradually increase the amount as time goes on. The money you accumulate can then be used as your prepping budget. It may take some time, but this ensures that you aren’t financially depriving yourself.
- Avoid paying with debit or credit cards. They’re convenient, yes, but it’s easier to lose track of your finances this way. Paying with physical money, on the other hand, will give you a clearer idea of how much you’ve got. Plus, seeing your cash fly out of your wallet may just encourage you to be more prudent with your spending.
- Distinguish between needs and wants. Before you buy anything, ask yourself if it’s a need or a want. Needs are important; wants, not so much. You need water to survive, but you can enjoy soda at another time. Curbing your desire to spend on wants will definitely benefit you in the long run.https://www.naturalnews.com/images/B...hLiveShows.jpg
- Live within your means. This goes without saying, but sometimes it’s easy to forget. Don’t overspend, lest you find yourself strapped for cash and unable to prep as you would like.
Stock up on one-dollar prep items
Did you know that there are over a hundred, if not dozens upon dozens, of prep items that you can buy for a dollar or even less? It’s true, according to TheOrganicPrepper.com. When you combine this fact with good spending habits, then you’ll have an impressive emergency supply within a year or possibly even less.
Say, for example, you’ve got 20 dollars on you right now. That’s 20 dollars you can use to buy 20 prep items for the month. Next month, you’ve got another 20 dollars that can go towards another 20 prep items for your supply. You’ve just managed to amass 40 prepping essentials in two months on 40 dollars. Keep this up for another three months, and you’ll have well over 100 items in just five months. All while spending no more than 100 dollars. Of course, you can save even more if you buy secondhand items rather than brand-new ones. (Related: Prepping for the unexpected on the go: 10 must-haves for your glove box)
And if you need a place to start, consider these wallet-friendly, prepper must-haves:
- Soap
- Cotton swabs
- Bandaids
- Batteries
- Matches
- Salt
- Scissors
- Rubbing alcohol
- Needles
- Thread
Just like that, you’ve taken the first few steps towards becoming a prepper. Remember that prepping is all about getting yourself ready for emergencies and crises. It doesn’t entail spending big bucks on fancy survival tools and equipment. So no matter your budget, you too can be a prepper.
And if you’d like to read more prepping tips and tricks, then feel free to go to Survival.news today.
Sources include:
TheOrganicPrepper.com
HappyPreppers.com
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Calcium chloride is your best friend during survival situations
08/30/2018 // Edsel Cook // 8.6K Views
Tags: bug out, bugout, bugout bags, calcium chloride, electrolytes, Food Preservation, ice melt, long term storage, Preppers, prepping, salt, storage tips, survival, survival gear, survival supplies
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The calcium chloride you use to clear the ice from your frozen driveway or raise bread dough can be used in many different ways. An article on Ask A Prepper shows how to get the most out of this useful salt in a survival situation.Ice melt is very valuable in areas that experience cold winters. So in addition to the supply of calcium chloride that you will use to keep your home or bugout shelter from freezing, gather a separate stock for trading with people who didn't think to stock up on ice melt.
As its name implies, calcium chloride contains calcium, an important mineral required by the body that can only be gained from food. This salt can be used as a supplement if you are short on foods that naturally contain calcium.
While calcium chloride is safe for consumption by humans, you must add the right amount of the stuff to your food. The NHI's Office of Dietary Supplements has a table of the Food and Nutrition Board's recommended dietary allowances of calcium for people of various ages and conditions. (Related: Making medicine after a disaster: North American’s top medicinal plants.)
Add calcium chloride to your canned food, electrolyte mixes, and home-made cheese
Speaking of consuming calcium chloride, the salt is also used as a food additive to give a salty taste without causing the high blood pressure that comes with high sodium levels. If you know how to can and preserve food, you can add calcium chloride to the process, thereby improving the taste and the nutritional value of the canned food.
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Calcium chloride can serve as a source of electrolytes that prevent dehydration and keep salt levels up. Several sports drinks use it instead for much the same reason food makers use it in food products with "less salt," salt here being sodium chloride that can cause high blood pressure.
You can make an electrolyte mix for your bugout bag in case you have to bug out during hot weather. Combine calcium chloride with other electrolytes to improve the effectiveness of your electrolyte mix. Magnesium is one such electrolyte mineral that works well with calcium chloride.
The salt is also used in cheese making. Calcium chloride absorbs the moisture in milk curds, which lets the curds bind into a solid mass that cheese makers can turn into different kinds of products. People who make cheese at homes, artisan cheese makers, and commercial cheese companies all use calcium chloride to improve their products.
Using calcium chloride to protect your supplies and survival gear
Finally, calcium chloride's ability to absorb moisture makes it an excellent dessicant. Dessicants are invaluable for long-term storage of potentially degradable materials.
Pantries, survival caches, and safes will be much more efficient at preserving their contents if they also contain desiccants. The food, guns, ammunition, and other items in these storage spaces are vital to a prepper's survival and success, so they need the best possible protection from moisture.
Desiccants should also be placed inside bugout bags and other portable containers. Preppers are likely to touch those bags only when they need them or when they want to check on the contents. A desiccant-like calcium chloride can help protect the valuable supplies inside those bags.
In summary, calcium chloride is a very useful compound that can preserve items and help maintain healthy bodily functions. Preppers are advised to stockpile as much of the salt as they can, even if they don't live in an area with freezing winters.
Interested in more self-sufficiency tips for your homestead? Visit Homesteading.news today.
Sources include:
AskAPrepper.com
ODS.OD.NIH.gov
Blog.CheeseMaking.com
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Prepping basics: How to wash your clothes without electricity
08/27/2018 // Zoey Sky // 9.8K Views
Tags: clothesline, homesteading, Laundry, mini washing machine, mobile washer, off grid, Power Outage, preparedness, prepper, prepping, self-reliance, SHTF, survival, survival gear, survival skills, survival tools, washboard, washing machines
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When SHTF, how are you going to keep your clothes clean? What will you do if you lose power right this minute and you have a full load of clothes in a washing machine that won't turn on?It's not limited to power outage; you can also use the options listed below if you're bugging out somewhere without any electricity. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com.)
Before you can start washing your clothes, keep in mind that you'll need agitation, soap, and water to do the laundry. If you don't have any soap, you can still wash your clothes with water and by agitating the articles of clothing.
Before you decide on any of the options below, you'll need several large basins. You can do with one, but it's better to have two basins so you can use the other for rinsing once you're done washing the clothes.
If you don't have basins, you can use five-gallon buckets in a pinch. However, these buckets are narrow and they're not big enough to fit that many clothes.
Another option is to wash clothes in a body of water, such as a stream, but make sure you use an environment-friendly soap so you don't pollute the water.
Portable clothes washing machine
A Breathing Mobile Washer is the next best thing if you own a modern washing machine but there's a power outage in your area. This unique handheld washer looks like a plunger with a "breather" and you can use this to wash your clothes.
The Breathing Mobile Washer works by "pushing and pulling" water through your clothes. Raising the plunger a couple of inches lets air through the top portion called the "breather." (Related: How to make your own DIY washing machine.)
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Galvanized washboard
The galvanized washboard is a golden oldie. Back when people didn't have washing machines yet, washboards helped people keep their clothes clean via hand-washing.
If you don't know how to use a washboard, here's a simple guide:
- Set a bar of laundry soap on the wooden area near the top of the washboard, then put your clothes in a tub of water with some detergent. Swirl the clothes around.
- Wet the metal surface of the washboard and rub it with the bar of soap. Rub each piece of clothing on the soapy surface of the washboard.
- Scrub any stained areas to clean them properly and re-soap the washboard surface when you need to.
- When you're done scrubbing all of the clothes, swish them around the tub. Drain the water, wring out the clean clothes, then refill the tub with rinse water.
- Swish the clothes around one last time, drain them, then wring them out. You can rinse the clothes again for a second time if you want.
Portable compact mini washing machine
The WonderWash Mini Washing Machine is a portable hand crank washing machine. Simply turn it at least one revolution per second. If you only fill the WonderWash Mini Washing Machine halfway, it's easier to crank.
For cleaner clothes, spin the washing machine slowly. This way, the clothes will fall from top to bottom during every revolution and they will be slammed down the hot and soapy water at least 60 times per minute. If you crank the clothes slowly for two minutes, they'll go through the water 120 times and they'll be very clean once you're done.
Spinning the crank faster means centrifugal force will keep the clothes on only one end of the washer, and the clothes won’t get cleaned properly.
A clothesline
To make a clothesline, all you'll need is a length of strong rope, sturdy posts, and some clothes/laundry pegs. If you don't want to ruin your lawn, secure the rope to sturdy trees instead.
Recipe for homemade laundry detergent
Follow the recipe below for a natural and homemade laundry detergent that doesn't have any harsh chemicals.
Ingredients:
- Sal's Suds – 1/2 cup
- Super Washing Soda – 7 oz. (2/3 cups)
- Water – 4 cups, divided
Steps:
- Bring the four cups of water to a boil.
- Pour the washing soda into a large glass bowl, then slowly stir in two cups of boiling water until the washing soda is completely dissolved.
- Stir in the half cup of Sal’s Suds. Once the washing soda and Sal's Suds is mixed well, slowly stir in the last two cups of boiling water.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature then store it in a glass bottle. Add ¼ cup of the liquid detergent per load.
This homemade laundry detergent liquid produces 14 loads of non-toxic laundry detergent for only $3.oo.
Tips:
- Dissolve the washing soda completely when mixing or the detergent will turn out gritty.
- If the detergent remains unused for a along time, the ingredients may slightly separate. Just shake the contained to combine them again.
Visit Preparedness.news for other articles with tips on how you can wash your clothes even without electricity.
Sources include:
ModernSurvivalBlog.com
BrenDid.com
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4 things you’ll definitely need to temporarily live “off grid” if SHTF
11/23/2018 // Derek Henry // 12.8K Views
Tags: essential oils, gardening supplies, Gear, home gardening, homesteading, medical kit, off grid, Off Grid living, preparedness, prepping, self-sufficient, SHTF, storable organics, survival, survival gear
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In times of uncertainty, it may be time to reflect on what would happen if civil unrest erupted and service distribution was disrupted or halted. Would you feel comfortable with limited to no supply of food or water in stores, or having no access to hospitals or medical professionals for weeks? What if the power grid failed and you had no way to cook food, and any food you did have was spoiling and going to waste? This is not a scenario many have had to deal with, but it does happen, and could happen given the current political climate and social strife bubbling these days.In a case like this, you can't be too prepared. If SHTF, it will be too late to consider your options. This is why you need a self-created insurance policy to make sure you're covered in such an event, and these four things will be essential.
Storable organics
It never hurts to have extra food kicking around the house, especially big cans of freeze-dried food that can stay fresh for long periods of time. Even better, when it is organic, nutritious, and filling, it can meet your needs on any level when in an emergency situation. This type of food won't require power to keep fresh, is easily transportable when stored in big cans, and will ensure you always have something to eat if all hell breaks loose.
Some great storable organics include lentils, quinoa, peas, corn, chia, miso, goji berries, and blueberries. All are highly nutritious and will help satisfy your hunger for longer periods of time, so you can ride out any disaster or disruption to food related services.
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Gardening supplies
If there is one critical skill that will help you be largely independent of the food industry, it's learning how to grow your own food. This is not only a survival skill, but a life skill that will serve you and your family's health extremely well.
The cool part of learning how to garden is that there are so many convenient ways to grow your own food now, without needing a huge plot of land. You can use garden towers, grow boxes, and even buckets to grow all kinds of food. This is not only important to get the most nutritious foods you can get your hands on, but if there is an emergency situation of any kind, you can rest knowing you are growing your own food and can preserve a lot of it in case you need an indefinite supply or if the food distribution network meets any hiccups.
Getting seeds for fruit, vegetables, and medicinal herbs is your first step, then some quality fertilizer and a growing medium. You can grow outside if possible, but if not, go for a system that can be indoors or self contained on a deck. You'll NEVER regret the ability to grow your own fresh and organic food, especially in an emergency situation.
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Medical kit
Unfortunately, we have become all too dependent on medical professionals to handle even the most solvable health concerns, and that is seriously risky if any natural disaster or civil unrest breaks out. The conventional medical system is already bogged down with unnecessary visits and semi-permanent residents, and any significant influx could leave them completely incapacitated.
This is why being able to solve the most basic health concerns at home is critical. You don't want to be in a scenario where someone is sick, you can't get assistance for days or even weeks from medical professionals, and you don't have any recourse due to lack of resources.
First of all, a basic medical kit is strongly encouraged. One with gauze pads, adhesive tape, bandages, bandaids, scissors, tweezers, safety pins, latex gloves, antiseptic wipes, blanket, thermometer, and instant ice packs.
Secondly, having some of nature's medicine bottled up so it can be used in a variety of situations is very important. In this case, it's tough to beat essential oils. They can be used to reduce your stress (so you can stay calm and clear headed), improve sleep, promote wound healing, prevent bacterial or viral infections, or freshen the indoor air. Use lavender for stress and sleep, tea tree for wound healing, oregano for bacterial and vial infections, and eucalyptus or cinnamon for cleansing your indoor environment.
Lastly, make and store a big tincture bottle of the Antibiotic Tonic. This powerful concoction has incredible versatility and can darn near kill anything it comes in contact with. Once you've seen how well it works, you'll never go without it.
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Survival gear
Finally, if stuff really hits the fan, having a wide variety of survival tools is paramount. The nice part about having these around is not only do you have the basics for a real survival situation, but you'll also have some really neat camping gear.
To stay functional and self-reliant, and have gear that can be easily transported on foot, you'll need some multi-functional tools that are highly portable. Items like a hammer, knife, saw, cordage, whistles, magnesium rod ignition, flint, screwdriver, tourniquet, wire cutters, wrenches, watch, compass and can openers are just a few of the most handy and practical items to have in your survival gear kit. An outdoor camping stove, kettle, and some basic utensils are also important.
So if you are a survivalist, or simply like to camp, this type of survival gear will make sure you are adequately outfitted. Get geared up with the essentials for up to 54% off here, by shopping part 3 of the Health Ranger's Black Friday Sale here, which ends November 24th at 12:00 pm CST.
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With the political climate the way it is now, it pays to be prepared. Don't think your "leaders" will be looking out for you in an emergency situation, as they will be too busy saving themselves and their friends (including other politicians) and family. Making sure you have your storable food, gardening supplies, survival gear (multifunctional tools), essentials oils, and even your iodine is incredibly important. Getting yourself prepared just became that much easier and cheaper, with part 3 of the Health Ranger's Black Friday Sale, which ends November 24th at 12:00 pm CST.
Be independent. Be safe. Be resilient.
Learn more survival tips at Preparedness.news.
Sources include:
Naturalnews.com
Healingthebody.ca
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How to use essential oils to increase your odds of survival in almost any situation
11/18/2018 // Ellaine Castillo // 14.1K Views
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Your body is continuously fighting for your survival even if you're just living your normal life. However, it will get tired at some point if you don't give it the support it needs. So why not give it a helping hand every once in a while? To ensure that the body remains strong, especially when SHTF, you can use essential oils to increase your chances of survival.Essential oils are concentrated extracts derived from plants. They contain various compounds that contribute to its distinct scent and flavor. But aside from these characteristics, many people also use them for their therapeutic properties in a practice called aromatherapy. In this form of alternative medicine, essential oils can be used in different ways. They can be directly applied to the skin, where it can then be absorbed into the body. However, it is important to dilute them in a carrier oil to prevent irritation. You can also enjoy the benefits of essential oils by simply inhaling them or putting them in a diffuser to fill the room with their aroma. If neither appeals to you, then you can also choose to add the oil into your bath or use it during a massage session.
Benefits of essential oils
By using essential oils for aromatherapy, you can enjoy the following benefits that can improve your immune system and your chances of survival:
- Reducing chronic stress and anxiety -- Healthy amounts of stress are good for the body. However, too much of it will negatively affect your immune system. This is because of excessive amounts of the stress hormone cortisol, which can suppress immune responses. Keeping your stress levels in check can be difficult especially with the different stressors in daily life. Luckily, lavender, bergamot, lemongrass, clary sage, ylang-ylang, orange, chamomile, and frankincense essential oils can effectively reduce stress when inhaled.https://www.naturalnews.com/images/B...hLiveShows.jpg
- Maintaining hormone balance -- Aside from cortisol, it is also important to maintain the balance of other hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. When there's too little of these hormones, it can lead to the suppression of the immune response for estrogen or overactivity for the other two. To help keep your hormone levels in check, you can try using clary sage, thyme, or rose essential oils.
- Improving sleep -- Sleep is crucial for survival since this gives the body time to repair itself so that it's ready to face the next day. Unfortunately, more than 50 million Americans don't get sufficient amounts of sleep because of sleep disorders. Some of the essential oils that can induce slumber and relaxation include lavender, Roman chamomile, ylang-ylang, valerian, neroli, cedarwood, and frankincense.
- Promoting wound healing -- The skin is the body's first line of defense against the outside world. However, it is still susceptible to damage that can make you more vulnerable to life-threatening infections. Fortunately, there are many essential oils with antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties to eliminate the cause of possible infections and even hasten wound healing. These essential oils include tea tree, lavender, and calendula.
- Preventing colds or flu -- Now that winter is fast approaching, it's even more important to keep the immune system in top shape since cold viruses love cool temperatures. If you've been feeling rather weak it might be time for essential oils to come to the rescue. Some of the best oils for boosting the immune system are eucalyptus, thyme, and peppermint. These are known for having potent antiviral and antibacterial activity but aside from these, they can also relieve congestion and free the airways.
- Eliminating bacteria from your home -- No matter how hard you clean yourself, you are still constantly exposed to pathogens from your surroundings. So aside from using essential oils for personal hygiene, you can also use them as household cleaning agents, especially for bathrooms and kitchens where germs thrive. Moreover, you can also use them for your laundry, cooking utensils, and medical equipment to ensure their cleanliness. Thyme, oregano, and eucalyptus essential oils are known for their potent antimicrobial activities so you can try these out to enjoy a cleaner and more fragrant home.
With the help of essential oils, you can have higher chances of survival whether it be in everyday life or when SHTF. (Related: How essential oils can replace overused antibiotics and stop drug-resistant superbugs.)
For more articles about the benefits of essential oils, visit EssentialOils.news
Sources include:
BackdoorSurvival.com
EssentialOilHaven.com
TodaysDietitian.com
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How to grind grains to make your own flour when SHTF
11/15/2018 // Zoey Sky // 9.1K Views
Tags: backyard gardening, clean foods, corn, crops, emergency food, food safety, Food storage, food supply, grains, green living, harvest, home gardening, homemade flour, homesteading, oats, off grid, organics, preparedness, prepping, preserving food, survival, survival food, survival gear, sustainable living, wheat
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Even if things are relatively quiet, you can still benefit from knowing how to make flour from various kinds of grains. After all, food security is crucial for every prepper. Knowing how to make your own flour also gives you access to a final product that's more nutritious and flavorful than store-bought flour. (h/t to BioPrepper.com)Homemade flour basics
By milling grains at home, you can blend unique flours so you can make baked goods with "distinctive flavor, nutritional, and texture profiles." The process is simple and won't take too much of your time.
To grind grains, you'll need equipment like:
- A food processor or a high-quality blender – These will do for most kinds of grains.
- A flour mill – Some grains will require heavier equipment like a flour mill.
- Mortar and pestle – This will require a bit more effort, but it's good to have a backup.
- Spice mills or manual/electric coffee grinders – These alternatives will do if you don't have a food processor.
- Small electric grinders – This kind of grinder is made specifically for home milling.
Choosing grains for homemade flour
Traditional flours are often made from barley, rye, or wheat. Corn is also a popular grain used to make flour, especially if you want to make cornbread or corn tortillas.
If you want to make other kinds of flour, you can also mill ingredients like beans, nuts, rice, roots, or seeds. These alternatives will produce flour with unique flavors and textures. These substitutes are also good for people who want to avoid the gluten in barley, rye, or wheat.
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However, if you're using gluten-free substitutes, the flour you make will behave differently. Gluten is the protein that gives most kinds of flour elasticity, and it also helps them bind and rise. You can add xanthan gum or guar gum to other flours to mimic gluten, otherwise, their texture won’t be the same.
Here are some of the products that you can grind or mill to make flour at home:
- Arrowroot
- Barley – This will produce bitter flour, so combine barley with another ingredient or grain.
- Buckwheat
- Coconut
- Corn
- Millet
- Nuts – Your options include almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, and walnuts.
- Oats
- Potatoes
- Quinoa
- Rye
- Seeds – You can make flour from amaranth, flax, hemp, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds.
- Soybean
- Spelt – Spelt (Triticum spelta) is a grain that's closely related to wheat. Spelt and wheat have similar nutritional profiles and they both have gluten.
- Tapioca
- Wheat
You can also make flour from other grains and ingredients, but how you grind them will depend on how hard they are. Unlike some beans, the options above can all be milled using a coffee grinder or food processor.
How to grind your own grains
Make the necessary preparations so you can keep making your own flour even after SHTF. Stockpile a manual coffee grinder or two, which you can find at flea markets, yard sales, or stores at an affordable price. Don't forget to buy the necessary spare parts as well.
Don't feel complacent just because you have a stockpile. It's better to raise grains or alternatives like nuts or seeds so you can keep your family fed even during a disaster. Other crop options include corn, pumpkins, soybeans, and pecan or walnut trees. (Related: It’s not as difficult as you think: How to grow grains in your own backyard.)
Once you have your corn, grains, or seeds for grinding, mill them just as they are. You can also toast nuts or seeds to enhance the flavor of the flour.
Steps:
- Sift your product carefully, and make sure the product is clean and dry. Don't start grinding until you're sure the product is free from bugs, rocks, or other debris which can ruin your grinder.
- Fill your grinder or food processor only ? or ½ full. This way, the product will reach the blades and be ground equally.
- Grind until you produce smooth and fluffy flour.
- Open your grinder and pick out larger chunks. Keep grinding, or pick out all of the chunks then grind them in a separate batch.
- Repeat all of the steps until you've made enough flour.
- This step is optional, but you can sift the flour to get rid of the remaining chunks.
- Store the flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, like the freezer or fridge. While homemade flour is fresh and free from various preservatives, it won't last long so it must be stored properly.
Additional flour-making tips
If your grinder sounds like something's blocking it, grains, nuts, or seeds could be stuck under the blades. Once you remove any blockages and it's still making the same sounds, try to pour out some grain from the grinder before you start grinding again.
Clean your equipment regularly. Freshly-milled flour will go rancid quickly. You don't want to make a fresh batch of flour if there's old flour stuck in your grinder that will taint a new batch.
Don’t over-grind nuts. Doing so will produce nut butter instead of flour. When milling nuts, carefully pulse them until you produce nut flour.
Commercial white flour contains almost no fiber and nutrients. Learn how to make fresh, fiber-rich, and nutritious flour today so you can have access to homemade flour even after SHTF.
You can read more articles about the best kinds of survival food to store in your stockpile at FoodSupply.news.
Sources include:
BioPrepper.com
Healthline.com
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