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Unknown Survival Tricks

Tess Pennington
Ready Nutrition
October 2009

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Author: Tess Pennington
Web Site: http://www.readynutrition.com/
Date: October 17th, 2009
Related Categories: Health and Safety, Preparedness, Reserve Supplies
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Essential Items for a Long Term Food Supply


Tess Pennington
Ready Nutrition
February 2009

When preparing for a long term disaster, it is essential to have provisions in place to secure long term needs. That being said, beginning a food supply must begin with research. Finding out how many calories a person needs per day in order to survive, and knowing how much food to store for the long term is essential when beginning to prepare a long term food supply. Additionally, going to survival/prepping forums to read about what others are doing is another way of finding more research. Some suggested items for long term supplies are:
Long Term Supplies

Higher levels of food are needed to last 3+ years. Keep buying some of the short term items to compliment the long term:

• Water
• Larger Amounts of Short Term Supplies
• Vitamins
• Longer Term First Aid Supply
• MRE’s – susceptible for temperature and storage problems. good for more short term problems.
• Canned Goods – find some on sale and make sure of the expiration date. Most last 1-3 years.
• Drink Mixes/Teas/Coffee
• Oil
• #10 cans – Freeze Dried foods can last for 20-30 year shelf life. Buckets of mylar packaging material.
• Seeds of all kinds – Heirloom and Non-GMO seeds are better. Some to grow, and some to be used for sprouts (pumpkin, alfalfa, broccoli, lentil).
• Mylared Packaged Goods or Super pails of Goods - grains, rice, beans, oats, legumes, flour, corn meal, powdered milk, sugar, salt, baking powder.
• Spices
• Large Storage Containers
• Tools – Axes Shovels, Wrenches, Hammers, Multi Use Pliers, Farming Tools
• Wood – pre chopped
• Matches and Other Fire Starting Equipment
• Paper Plates, Plastic Eating Utensils – You dont want to waste water on washing dishes.
• Matches and Other Fire Starting Equipment
• Paper Plates, Plastic Eating Utensils – You dont want to waste water on washing dishes.
• Bleach
• Freeze Dried Foods
• Personal Hygiene (Paper, Towels, Toilet Paper, Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste)
• Clothing (Lots of Warm Clothing, and Items to Layer Under)
• Food For Pets
• Gasoline and Other Fuels (Keronsene, Lamp Oil)
• Candles (Camping Candles Burn Longer)
• Ziploc Bags
• Garbage Bags
• Batteries
• Weapons – Just in Case

Author: Tess Pennington
Web Site: http://www.readynutrition.com/
Date: February 15th, 2009
Related Categories: Emergency Checklists, Reserve Supplies

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The information provided is only to familiarize a person with the ideas of emergency medical response. This post is intended to give suggestions of things one may do in an emergency medical situation and should not be construed as medical advice. Getting someone to receive professional medical attention is by far the best thing to do.



Are You Ready Series: Emergency Medical Supply


Tess Pennington
Ready Nutrition
November 2009

In the midst of a disaster, be it natural or man made, there may come a time when a family member or neighbor will need medical attention. Are you prepared for this? What if the person needs stitches? Do you know the appropriate suturing technique? What about a dental emergency? There is a long list of medical situations that many are not prepared to do. When responding to a medical situation take the safety route by accessing the situation, environment and injured person. Take precautions and wear protective equipment if necessary such as eye goggles and survival gloves.
Having Medical Information On Hand May Help Save A Life

Emergency safety books can be purchased in book stores, Red Cross Organizations and even online. Having this information in your G.O.O.D Manual, 72 hour bag or survival supplies does not take up much space. In fact, having a wide array of knowledge sources in the survival supplies is a key point in surviving a disaster. Here are a few e-books that were found on this subject:

• First Aid Full Manual
• Emergency War Surgery
• First Aid for Dental Emergencies

Familiarize Yourself With The Solutions

Some people cannot stand the sight of blood. In the case of an emergency, they have no choice. If a person is bleeding and needs help, action must be taken. Sometimes, visibly seeing the process of what is involved can desensitize the person who would be administering the aid as well as teaching and preparing themselves more fully. Find websites online such as www.firstaid.about.com that deal with first aid care and go through each injury to see what medical instruments and items are needed. Make a list for supplies that can be added to the disaster medical supplies. Watching medical videos online can assist in learning about medical techniques as well as desensitizing someone to open wounds. For example, see the following links for a few medical demonstration videos found online.

• Different Types of Suturing
• Different Surgical Techniques

First Aid Kits
When preparing a medical first aid kit, research what the advanced kits have and purchase the items from that kit individually, if possible. This will create a unique kit that is individualized for the people that will need it, as well as save money in the process. Some kits are overloaded with items that may not be needed. Additionally, think about how many people may need first aid from the kit. If there are not enough medical supplies for everyone, it may be time to stock up on some additional items. First aid kits can be used for the home as well as the car. There are many websites online that carry the everyday first aid kit and advance up to the immediate response kits. Websites such as www.thereadystore.com is a great website to start at.

Emergency Response Medicines
When an emergency situation arises, one must act calming and decisively. In the case of a severe injury where there is a lot of blood loss, there must be supplies that can stop bleeding, cut the pain threshold and calm the patient if necessary.

Celox
Initially, if someone has an open wound, the first thing to do is to try and stop the bleeding. Emergency responders are now carrying Celox. Celox can instantly clot and stops bleeding in 30 seconds. Celox is made from a natural polymer extracted from shrimp shells called chitosan.

Celox bonds to the surface of red blood cells and platelets to produce a gel like clot or plug. It works independently of the body’s normal clotting machanism and can clot hypothermic or even heparinised blood.

Removing celox from a wound is as easy as it is to put in the wound. One can remove as much of the celox “plug” by hand and then irrigate it with water or a saline solution. This would be an effective tool to have in any first aid supply. This is something that could prolong a life long enough to save it. Celox is available at www.celox.com as well as available on www.amazon.com.

Lidocaine
When dealing with a painful injury, lidocaine can dull the area around the wound so that treatment can be made. Many doctors offices and dentists use lidocaine on their patients to numb the area they would be working on. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication) used topically on the skin or gums to reduce pain or discomfort. Additionally, many use lidocaine to care for scratches, painful bug bites, and painful skin irritations such as poison ivy. Use a small amount on the wound area as a little can go a long way. If one uses too much there are overdose symptoms such as uneven heartbeats, seizure, coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory breathing. There are different forms of using lidocaine such as pump sprays, gels, creams and powders. Many of these forms are available on www.amazon.com. Just do a little researching into the types that you would want.

As many are beginning to make lists to fully prepare for any number of emergency situations, questions are raised as to the how much one will need to be fully prepared. People may ask themselves, “What plans do I have in place in case a disaster happens?”, “Will I be have enough supplies to last through the disaster?” or “Will I have enough knowledge acquired to make a decisive action?” Taking the necessary steps to prepare for a disaster depends on how long the estimated time the disaster will last. Medical emergencies can occur at the drop of a hat, and having the necessary supplies can mean the difference between life and death.

The information provided is only to familiarize a person with the ideas of emergency medical response. This post is intended to give suggestions of things one may do in an emergency medical situation and should not be construed as medical advice. Getting someone to receive professional medical attention is by far the best thing to do.

Author: Tess Pennington
Web Site: http://www.readynutrition.com/
Date: November 9th, 2009
Related Categories: Are You Ready, Medical Emergencies

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Emergency Manual Information List

Tess Pennington
Ready Nutrition
October 2009

Having an emergency preparedness manual is the next step to fully preparing your family for an emergency. At this very moment you are already investing your time into reading what you should do to prepare. A G.O.O.D Manual (Get Out Of Dodge Manual) is an easy, non expensive way to have vital information nearby, when it is needed most. Keep this manual outline on hand while preparing your family’s manual. The benefit is everyone will be fully prepared and have a complete knowledge base on what is necessary to thrive as a family.
The information needed in the binder will need to be organized into different sections:

• Medical Information On All Family Members – Complete emergency medical information including immunization records, blood type, previous injuries, food or medical allergies can be very useful in case of an emergency. You do not want to waste time running around looking for this information. Have an “Additional Notes” section at the back of the section for later use.
• Contact Information For Next of Kin – Make sure the family knows who is next of kin and how to get in contact with them.
• Emergency Plans - It’s good to have an emergency plan in place and written down that anyone can turn to for direction. Emergencies come at the drop of a hat and can cause confusion for those that do not have a well defined emergency plan, back up plan or evac plan. All plans and details should be included in this section. Additionally, emergency routes to be taken should be placed in this section as well as maps that would be used.
• Complete Inventory List of Supplies - A supply/inventory list is a crucial item that everyone should have on hand. Itemized food, water rations, medical supplies, seeds, home canning equipment, books, etc should be included.
• What To Do In The Case Of A Medical Emergency – Think of low priority injuries such as sprained ankles, colds, poison ivy, etc and move on to high priority injuries such as broken bones, heart attack or stroke. This section is for you that have on hand and use as a quick referral. All family members must know where to find this information. I have a first aid book with illustrations for this section. Anything the family can look at to get direction.
• Survival Information- finding food, preserving food, purifying water, food storage, gardening, etc. Any information that you have found of use, put in down in this section. It is the basic How-To-Live section.
• Family Notes Section – This section should be used to organize and store important family information such as personal documents, financial information, insurance information, informative notes and listing responsibilities for each family member. How will they help out? Why is it important for them to contribute?
• Inspirational Messages To Keep The Faith – This is an important section to refer to when things start getting harder and children start asking lots of hard questions. This also teaches them the importance of positive thinking and holding onto their faiths. Reassurance is very important when it comes to cheering children up. Find bible verses, songs, poems or write them a letter letting them know why they are so special and how much you mean to them.
• Happy Section – Include of few favorite family stories (birth, funny moments, Holiday stories), a small family scrap book, favorite song lyrics, etc. This takes the entire family back to a simpler, less chaotic time. Not to mention a good way to spend some family time together cherishing old memories.
• Favorite Recipes – This is an instant moral booster. Having their favorite recipes on hand will cheer them up. If they are old enough, they can make these foods themselves to keep their minds off of negative thoughts.
• Miscellaneous – This is always a fallback section to use for organizing information for later use.

Author: Tess Pennington
Web Site: http://www.readynutrition.com/
Date: October 15th, 2009
Related Categories: Emergency Checklists

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Garlic Consumption Linked To Lower Levels Of Cancer - related Toxins

March 8, 2010 by Personal Liberty News Desk

Results of a newly released study have suggested that garlic consumed in large quantities may serve as a natural remedy to help ward off cancer.

United States researchers have developed a urine test capable of measuring the extent of a potential carcinogenic process, and found that a decreased risk of cancer development was directly proportionate to an increased intake of garlic.

In the study, researchers from Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center set out to measure garlic’s affect on the body’s level of cancer-causing agents known as nitrates. Groups of participants were treated with varying levels of garlic and then had their urine tested for toxins.

The results of the study showed that respondents who consumed garlic on a daily basis had lower concentrations of nitrate markers than did those who were given no garlic. Moreover, though the differences were slight, the highest consumption of the vegetable was associated with the lowest levels of toxins related to cancer development.

"The precise mechanism by which garlic and other compounds affect nitrosation is under extensive investigation, but is not clear at this time," said Earl Harrison, senior author of the study.

"What this research does suggest, however, is that garlic may play some role in inhibiting formation of these nitrogen-based toxic substances," he added.


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Study: Vitamin D Supplementation Improves Mood In The Winter Months

March 8, 2010 by Personal Liberty News Desk

According to a recent study, a daily dose of vitamin D may help people in northern climates better combat the long winter.

Researchers from Loyola University’s Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON) found that the nutrient can help lift mood during the winter months when days are short and access to sunlight is at a premium.

"Vitamin D deficiency continues to be a problem despite the nutrient’s widely reported health benefits," said Sue Penckofer, professor at MNSON. "[Northern] winters compound this issue when more people spend time away from sunlight, which is a natural source of vitamin D."

Loyola researchers plan to take their vitamin D study a step further by assessing whether supplementation with the nutrient can improve blood sugar and mood in women suffering from diabetes. They state that there is evidence to suggest that vitamin D may decrease insulin resistance, which has been linked to depression in previous studies.

It has been proven that women tend to have poorer blood sugar control and greater rates of anxiety than men with diabetes.

Recent studies have also found that vitamin D may provide protection from high blood pressure and several autoimmune diseases.


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Pine Bark Extract Helps Counteract Kidney Damage

March 15, 2010 by Personal Liberty News Desk


Results of a newly released study suggest that the antioxidant pycnogenol, a plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, is capable of counteracting kidney damage caused by high blood pressure, decreasing urinary problems and improving blood flow to the kidneys.

In the study, researchers from the Gabriele D’Annunzio University in Italy divided 55 hypertensive patients who showed early signs of impaired kidney function into two groups. Each faction was treated with the anti-hypertensive medication Ramipril, with one of the groups also receiving pycnogenol. All patients included in the study had an average urinary protein level of 89 mg per 24-hour period, considerably surpassing the 30 mg measure that is associated with healthy kidney function.

After six months of follow-up, the researchers found that the average protein level decreased to 64 mg per day, while the pycnogenol group had a mean of only 39 mg per 24-hour period.

"While Ramipril represents an effective treatment for hypertension and its interrelated effects on kidney function, pycnogenol as an adjunct to the medication produced significantly greater results, particularly for kidney function restoration," concluded lead researcher Gianni Belcaro.

An earlier study by the same research team found that pycnogenol also improves circulation, reduces swelling and boosts visual acuity in diabetic patients.


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Are You Ready Series: Emergency Water Supply

Tess Pennington
Ready Nutrition
November 2009

We use water for everything. From cooking, cleaning the dishes, cleaning our bodies, brushing our teeth and for drinking. In the event of a natural emergency such as a hurricane or tornado, water can be interrupted for days, even weeks. Water is one of the first items to disappear off the store shelves when a disaster threatens. Usually, before, during and after a disaster, stores will not be able to keep water stocked due to the high demand. Without water to drink, dehydration sets in, the body starts shutting down and then … well it isn’t good. A human can die in a few days without any water. Having safe drinking water is a top priority when it comes to storing supplies in the event of an emergency.
Drinking water is the best way to keep the body hydrated. Caffeinated beverages such as coffees and teas only make the body want for more water. Carbonated beverages are also not a good idea to drink as they dehydrate the body. Potable water is water safe for human consumption. It is free of disease causing microorganisms, poisonous substances, minerals, organic matter, chemical, biological and radioactive substances.
How Much Water Do I Need?

Disaster officials suggest having a 3 day water supply and further recommends having 1 gallon of water per person per day.
Source – www.fema.org

Play it safe and buy 2 gallons per person. The extra water can always be used for other purposes. If there are children, nursing mothers, elderly people or pets in your care, more water should be appropriately accounted for. Very hot temperatures can double the amount of water needed, so take this into account as well. If medical emergencies arise, water would be needed as well. Using disposable cups, plates and utensils will cut down on using water for cleaning.
Safely Storing Emergency Water

Keep your emergency water supply safe. When storing water follow these tips:

• Keep emergency water in a cool, dark place in your home, each vehicle, and your workplace.
• It’s best to use bottled water. Use water before the expiration or “use-by” date stamped on the container.
• It’s possible to keep water in food-grade containers intended for water storage. Containers must be thoroughly washed, sanitized, and rinsed. Only store clean, ready-to-drink water. Tap water will probably need to be purified. Ask public health authorities or your water provider whether tap water should be used and how to treat it. Do not use milk or juice containers for storing water. Even if you try to thoroughly clean these plastic containers, left over sugars and proteins provide perfect places for bacteria to grow.
• Plastic soft drink containers can be used in a pinch. Clean and sanitize containers before they are used.

Source – www.cdc.gov

Protect Your Water Sources

If there are reports of broken water or sewage lines or if local authorities advise you there is a problem, steps should be taken to protect your water sources.
To close the incoming water source, locate the incoming valve and turn it to the closed position. Be sure you and other family members know how to perform this important procedure.


How Do I Find More Water?

When water runs out, the race is on to find available and safe drinking water. There are places around the house where safe drinking water can be found.

Safe Sources

• Melted ice cubes
• Water drained from the water heater (if the water heater has not been damaged)
• Liquids from canned goods such as fruit or vegetable juices
• Water drained from pipes
• To use the water in your pipes, let air into the plumbing by turning on the faucet in your home at the highest level. A small amount of water will trickle out. Then obtain water from the lowest faucet in the home.
• To use the water in your hot-water tank, be sure the electricity or gas is off, and open the drain at the bottom of the tank. Start the water flowing by turning off the water intake valve at the tank and turning on the hot water faucet. Refill the tank before turning the gas or electricity back on. If the gas is turned off, a professional will be needed to turn it back on.

Unsafe Sources

• Radiators
• Hot water boilers (home heating system)
• Water beds (fungicides added to the water or chemicals in the vinyl may make water unsafe to use)
• Water from the toilet bowl or flush tank
• Swimming pools and spas (chemicals used to kill germs are too concentrated for safe drinking but can be used for personal hygiene, cleaning, and related uses)

Source – www.fema.gov

Rain, clean snow, lakes, ponds and other natural water sources are another type of water source to find drinking water. However, the water must be treated in order to drink. The U.S. EPA states that 90% of the world’s natural water supply is contaminated. Drink water that you know is not contaminated. If any water looks suspicious, put it aside and drink the good water first. If the suspicious looking water is going to be used, it should be treated.
When to Treat Water

Water is only as safe as it’s source. When their is any doubt about the quality of water to drink, treat it. It is better to be safe than to have the possiblity of ingesting unsafe drinking water. Treating the water will eliminate any microorganisms and the possibiliy of contaminants in the water. Microorganisms such as protozoas, bacteria and viruses can make a person very ill. Some cases of water contamination have even caused death. If someone suspects they have ingested contaminated drinking water, some of the symptoms include:

• Severe Gas
• Diarreah
• Vommiting
• Severe Abdominal Cramps
• Headache
• Weakness Due to The Above Symptoms

Epidemics such as Cholera and Typhoid have begun as a result of contaminated drinking water. Making sure the water is safe is not only safe for the person consuming it, but also for the people in your local area.
There are three types of treatments for water:

Boiling
Boiling is the easist and safest method of treating water. Boil the water to a rolling boil for 1 full minute, keeping in mind that some water will evaporate. Let the water cool before drinking. Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back into it by pouring the water back and forth between two clean containers. This also will improve the taste of stored water.

Distillation
Distillation involves boiling water and then collecting only the vapor that condenses. The condensed vapor will not include salt or most other impurities. To distill, fill a pot halfway with water. Tie a cup to the handle on the pot’s lid so that the cup will hang right-side-up when the lid is upside-down (make sure the cup is not dangling into the water) and boil the water for 20 minutes. The water that drips from the lid into the cup is distilled.

Here are a few youtube videos that would be helpful in creating a distiller for water:
Homemade Water Disstiller
Solar Powered Water Disstiller
Source – www.fema.gov

Chemical Treatment
If boiling water is not a possibility, then chemical disinfection is advised for water purity.
Using Bleach

• Filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee filter to remove solid particles.
• Bring it to a rolling boil for about one full minute.
• Let it cool at least 30 minutes. Water must be cool or the chlorine treatment described below will be useless.
• Add 16 drops of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water, or 8 drops per 2-liter bottle of water. Stir to mix. Sodium hypochlorite of the concentration of 5.25% to 6% should be the only active ingredient in the bleach. There should not be any added soap or fragrances. A major bleach manufacturer has also added Sodium Hydroxide as an active ingredient, which they state does not pose a health risk for water treatment. Make sure the bleach is fragrance free before it is used.
• Let stand 30 minutes.
• If it smells of chlorine. You can use it. If it does not smell of chlorine, add 16 more drops of chlorine bleach per gallon of water (or 8 drops per 2-liter bottle of water), let stand 30 minutes, and smell it again. If it smells of chlorine, you can use it. If it does not smell of chlorine, discard it and find another source of water.

Iodine tablets
Iodine must be stored in a dark container so that sunlight does not ruin the tablets. Iodine has been shown to be more effective than chlorine treatments and inactivate Giardia. Follow the recommended instructions suggested by the manufacturer. Beware, some people are allergic to iodine and would not be able to use this form of water purification. Persons with thyroid problems or on lithum, women over fifty, and pregnant women should consult their physician prior to using iodine for purification. Also, some people who are allergic to shellfish are also allergic to iodine. If someone cannot use iodine, use another method. Camping Trick: If a person adds a Vitamin C tablet to the water, the choline taste vanishes. Make sure the purification treatment has finished before adding the Vitamin C.
Chlorine tablets
Chlorine can be used for persons with iodine allergies or restrictions. Follow the instructions recommended by the manufacturer. Chlorine can be used for persons with iodine allergies or restrictions. Camping Trick: If a person adds a Vitamin C tablet to the water, the choline taste vanishes. Make sure the purification treatment has finished before adding the Vitamin C.
Micropur tablets
They are the only disinfection system effective against viruses, bacteria, cryptosporidium, and Giardia. Follow the instuctions recommended by the manufacturer. These tablets have no residual chemical taste. 1 tablet is used to purify 1 quart of water.

Wells and Aquifers

If there is time before the emergency disaster, attempt to plug or cap the well to reduce the potential for damage and contamination.
Water Wells – What To Do Before A Flood
After the disaster, go to the well or aquifer and check for thepossiblity of contamination and investigate the area to access the situation. Check the following:

• Surface water running into or collecting near the Well.
• A defective or improperly installed Well Casing, cover or pipe connection which would allow surface water, animals, insects or plant material to enter the Well. (Well casing not sealed).
• Nearby septic systems or manure piles, which as within 30M (100 ft) of the well.
• Openings in the well seal.
• Well casing not being deep enough.
• If any of these has occurred, treat any water that comes from the well.
• A source of contamination not related to the Well Construction.

Source – www.cdc.gov

Water Pumps and Filters

Anytime that water for the home has been interrupted, it is a good idea to use a good water pump to prevent from ingesting harmful parasites. If you are out in nature and need to purify water, try and find a running water source as opposed to a standing water source. Using a water purification tablets in conjunction with a water pump is a good way of making sure that water is potable and ready to drink. Water pumps have been known to not remove viruses and at times giardia cysts, therefore if at all possible, treat the water if there is any doubt.

Water pumps come in all shapes and sizes. The better the water pump, the better the water is not always the case. Here are some things to look for when purchasing a water filtration system.

• Find a filtration system that captures bacterias and have effective filters to capture cryptosporidium and giardia.
• Output or how long it takes to produce an amount of water and how how much physical effort is involved from pumping.
• Try and find a filter that can attach directly to your bottle.

Read about reviews of the different types of water filters to find the best one that fits your needs.

Water is essential to maintaining health and body regulation. Emergency experts suggest having a 3 day water supply in the case of an emergency. There may be times when the emergencies last longer than three days, so plan accordingly. Keep water stored in a dark area in food grade containers. Have a list of water sources in the home that can be used in the event that more safe water is needed. Using the three types of water treatment (boiling, distilling or chemically treating) can assist in eliminating any harmful organisms, bacterias or viruses. Treat any outside water source as if it is unsafe. Using a water pump or water filter can treat the water effectively to make it a safer water source. If these water suggestions are used appropriately, you and your family will have “some quality H2O.”

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AirborneSapper7, the last several posts have excellent supply lists for varying specifics.

Thank you.

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