Be sure to read Part 1: The Truth About Vitamins: Are You Getting What Your Body Needs? As preppers, we know the importance of planning ahead, and this includes nutritional preparedness. The modern food supply isn’t enough to sustain optimal health, especially in long-term crises. Supplementing with the right kind Read more…
In a world where vitamin and mineral supplements line store shelves with promises of better health, it’s shocking to learn how little most people—including sellers—know about what they’re buying or selling. The vitamin industry is a billion-dollar juggernaut, but not all supplements are created equal. Are you taking a synthetic Read more…
Let’s set the stage: It’s a regular Tuesday. You’re cruising along in your car, the fuel gauge flirting dangerously close to the big E. But hey, you’ve been there before. You’ll just swing by the gas station on your way home. No biggie, right? Now fast forward to a crisis. Read more…
Picture this: your cat’s doing backflips, bunny kicks, and the worm all at once—high as a kite on a tiny green herb. But here’s the kicker: catnip isn’t just a feline fiesta starter. This humble little plant is a secret weapon for humans, too, offering medicinal perks and survival tricks Read more…
Hidden beneath the soil of the American Midwest lies one of the most dangerous and unpredictable geological features in the country: the New Madrid Fault Zone. Stretching across parts of Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Illinois, this fault is no small crack in the ground. It’s a sprawling network of Read more…
Spider webs may seem like nature’s flypaper, but they’re also one of the most fascinating tools in survival medicine. Used for centuries as a natural wound dressing, these silken threads are much more than meets the eye. From their antiseptic properties to their role in clotting, spider webs are a Read more…
Survival by the Clock: Why Time Management is a Critical Prepper Skill When you think about preparedness, you probably picture stockpiles of food, water filters, and maybe even a bunker with more canned beans than you’ll ever eat. But there’s one tool every prepper needs that rarely gets talked about: Read more…
When it comes to picking the right gun for self-defense, there’s a popular myth floating around that bigger is always better. You’ve heard it before: “Anything less than a .45 ACP is just a waste of time,” or, “If it doesn’t kick like a mule, you’re not doing it right.” Read more…
Ever wonder why medieval villagers seemed to have their act together during a crisis while we can barely organize a neighborhood potluck? Turns out, our ancestors might have been onto something with their community-based survival strategies. And no, I’m not suggesting we start wearing chainmail to HOA meetings – though Read more…
In the grand theater of technological advancement, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the star that’s stealing the show. From chatbots that draft emails faster than you can say “Dear Sir or Madam” to algorithms predicting what’s for dinner, AI has become a trusty sidekick in our daily lives. But, like a Read more…