How to Save a Life in a Cardiac Emergency

You’re walking your dog in the neighborhood park and you see a man riding a bike up ahead suddenly collapse. Would you know what to do? The American Red Cross is now teaching Hands-Only CPR. Studies have shown performing Hands-Only CPR on someone who has...

Best Freeze Dried Foods for A Survival Adventure

Every survival adventurist understands that in order to survive the great outdoors, one must know how to replenish the energy spent on his or her long day on the trail. In short, a good meal is what your body needs to replace all the...

10 Medicinal Uses Of Alcohol You Can Benefit From Right Now

Alcohol has been consumed for thousands of years because of its recreational and therapeutic properties. As far back as 7000 BC, the ancient people of northern China started to ferment fruits and grains. Sure, people still liked to be able to kick back and...

6 Steps toward Financial Preparedness

We and many others before us, have thought long and hard about how to prepare our homes and families for the worst. We think about natural disasters, human-caused tragedies, and general emergencies. Just as important perhaps is the small disruptions to your personal life, not...

Survival Things You Shouldn’t Compromise On

Ok, ok, so you might ask yourself: what can you compromise on when it comes to survival and preparedness? A lot of things, particularly when it comes to using everyday items to solve problems or when you're solving redundancy issues. If you already have...

How To Make Aspirin From Willow Bark

Any time you open the medicine cabinet, you probably see the word 'Bayer' and it's most likely on a bottle of aspirin. Initially, the Bayer pharmaceutical corporation trademarked the term "aspirin" and first began selling it in 1899 as a synthetic version of the...