USA, Europe Issues Lockdowns as Second COVID Wave Hits
There’s always a second wave. That’s what any medical scientist will tell you when it comes to a new disease. A pandemic happens, it gets real bad, then it gradually…
What You Need to Know About the Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines
We’re reaching what will hopefully be the end of the COVID pandemic as two pharmaceutical companies have managed to develop a vaccine with 95% effectiveness. But it’s still not as…
CT Qualifies Workers Comp for Essential Worker COVID Cases
In an unexpected turn of events, the State of Connecticut has announced that any essential worker that contracts COVID-19 will automatically qualify for Worker’s Compensation. Governor of Connecticut Ned Lamont…
How to Make an Improvised Tourniquet, and Why
One of the oldest and most common improvised emergency medical techniques is the tourniquet. As such, it’s become a staple of wilderness survival. But what exactly is a tourniquet? And…
Prescription Medicine Prices Are Rising Too Quickly
Part of what separates man from animal is our ability to create and survive using modern technology, such as modern medicine. But the medication of today is actually posing a…
Vehicle Deaths Are Rising, We Should Be Prepared
As any regular reader will know, I like to point out some of the less talked about ways that we could meet our untimely demise. What is prepping if we…
ZipStitch: An Alternative to Stitching Yourself Up
Not everyone likes getting stitches. Or even worse, not everyone is in a situation where you can get stitches easily. Fortunately for both of these people, there might be a…
Scurvy Is On The Rise Once Again
Scurvy is more than just a pirate word. It’s a life-threatening illness. And for some reason, it’s making a comeback. According to Vitamania, a documentary about vitamins, Eric Churchill, MD…
The Dangerous Truth About Essential Oils
It’s time to get more on the controversial side of things. No, nothing political or religious. I’m talking about the growing trend of essential oils. And how if you’re not…
How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Hypothermia
The winter season is cold. I know, big surprise. But with that cold comes a new slew of dangers that we need to be prepared for. There are countless cases…