Post by woodyz on Mar 18, 2017 19:25:20 GMT -7
Medicines for WTSHTF
www.theprepperjournal.com/2017/02/21/top-7-medicines-for-wtshtf/
Let’s get right down to business. WTSHTF there will be no time to plan things out. There are no apps to give you notice for this event, so those who are prepared will be ready. Can TSHTF? And when will this happen? Obviously, no one knows and for God’s sake, we all hope that this day never comes. This is not fear-mongering; rather, a calculated risk that even the most conservative consider possible and someday inevitable. This thought was enough to motivate an old-school Primary Care Doc like me to do something! I created the Survivor Doc division of my medical practice. My objective was to make sure people have a personalized supply of medicines to protect them from common medical conditions that can lead to death, if not treated early and properly.
During my residency training years in New York and Hartford CT, my teachers would use a classic pearl during rounds: “Common things are common, so when you hear hoofbeats, think of horses not zebras”.
Let’s talk about horses. WTSHTF you better have the basics covered – that includes a supply of medications for common medical issues. Next, you better understand how to use them. From infectious diseases to deadly systemic reactions – you will need to be prepared. Flu to systemic allergic reactions, I will discuss common, yet potentially deadly medical conditions and Top 7 Medicines that can protect you from getting sick WTSHTF.
Starting from the crown. A common cold, AKA- upper respiratory infection can lead to bacterial bronchitis, which can end up as a deadly bacterial pneumonia. The flu can kill rapidly as it can lead to a viral pneumonia and overwhelm the immune system via a “cytokine storm”. Pneumonia is a common lung illness and rates are greatest in children younger than five and adults older than 75.
Anyone with heart or lung disease is at greater risk for pneumonia. The best protection against pneumonia is to get vaccinated if you are at risk and to receive early and appropriate medical treatment. Treating the flu with anti-viral medication within 48 hours in addition to treating a bad cold that has led to a bacterial bronchitis at the appropriate time can be truly live saving events. If in fact you end up with a pneumonia, you BETTER have a broad spectrum respiratory antibiotic at your fingertips!
WTSHTF and you or your honey are bumbling around the basement trying to secure the necessities to hunker down and suddenly discover that in all the chaos, you have a significant laceration on your lower leg. This simple cut can lead to a bacterial skin infection called cellulitis and over only a few days can lead to serious trouble.
This type of infection is seen every day in walk-in clinics throughout the United States and in most circumstances, does not pose any threat because of early and appropriate antibiotic treatment. First-line treatment for cellulitis is usually a beta-lactam antibiotic called a cephalosporin. Having the right type of anti-biotic is crucial and can definitely make the difference between life and death. Having a medication on hand based on a personal history with an expert Internist who understands and has experience with treating common medical conditions that can hurt you is key.
From true drug allergies to a thorough history of your medical conditions and even details regarding, if and how long you were hospitalized in the past are very important factors in deciding exactly what antibiotic you will need to treat this and other specific medical conditions WTSHTF. Remember, we are still talking horses.
These are very common medical conditions that can lead to death if not treated appropriately and EARLY.
If TSHTF and you find yourself in a region that has infectious agents that can cause diarrhea, you better have anti-diarrheal and anti-biotic medications on-hand and understand when and how to use them. Educating people on this is quite simple- when talking to an experience Internist.
Doctors at Travel Clinic’s around the world have been giving “travelers” prophylactic anti-biotics for potentially dangerous diarrhea for years. Why wouldn’t you have these live saving medicines in your armamentarium for WTSHTF? Again, having spent time reviewing your medical history, medications and drug allergies with an expert physician and having a personal supply of PERSONALIZED medications on hand, PRIOR to interfacing with any serious illness, is going to be your best chance of surviving WTSHTF.
A simple cut can lead to a bacterial skin infection called cellulitis and over only a few days can lead to serious trouble.
Are you or someone you love prone to urinary tract infections-UTIs? A simple UTI can be very uncomfortable and is easy to treat with a course of an appropriate anti-biotic. If not treated properly simple UTIs can lead to a bacterial infection of the kidney called Pyelonephritis.
If this is not treated aggressively in the early stages, it may have to be treated in a hospital setting with intravenous broad spectrum anti-biotics. When these bacterial infections of the kidney or even an aggressive UTI are not treated appropriately and early they can lead to Uro-Sepsis. An overwhelming bacterial infection in the blood that can be deadly in many cases. Again, treating a simple UTI early with a specific anti-biotic regimen, based on your past medical and allergy history will be crucial to saving your live WTSHTF.
Injuries and illness will be prevalent in a SHTF scenario.
Anyone who has asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-COPD knows that even a simple cold can be a nightmare. Treatment regimens for these conditions will require being prepared with anti-biotics in addition to rescue inhalers and in many instances a course of corticosteroids- Prednisone will be required.
I regularly provide my patients with enough of these medications, so that if they are unable to get to the pharmacy or to see another doctor, they have enough of these lifesaving medications to get through for at least a week.
In the end, there are many medical issues that can arise when you are off the grid and WTSHTF. From a severe case of poison ivy to a skin rash of unknown cause or any systemic reaction to an allergen, having a medication called Prednisone on hand can make the difference between having a better quality of life to saving your life.
Medical conditions that you will need a Rx:
• Upper respiratory infections– bacterial bronchitis and pneumonia that can lead to sepsis and will require an anti-biotic.
• Flu– can be deadly and can lead to life-threatening pneumonia. Early treatment with an ant-viral will be required.
• Skin infections from cuts, animal/snake bites or any break of the skin that is worsening – cellulitis will require an anti-biotic.
• Severe skin reactions like poison ivy that need a local or systemic corticosteroid (Prednisone)
• Severe diarrhea that requires an antibiotic – traveler’s diarrhea and bacterial food poisoning.
• Urinary tract infections– can lead to kidney infection and uro-sepsis will require an anti-biotic.
• Respiratory emergencies, e.g., asthma attacks and COPD that require a rescue inhaler and possible systemic corticosteroids
• Systemic Allergic reactions of any type that will require a corticosteroid (Prednisone)
Lifesaving Rx:
• Respiratory infection –personal antibiotic, rescue inhaler and systemic corticosteroid
• Flu – Tamiflu Rx
• Skin infection –personal antibiotic
• Skin rashes, contact dermatitis –Potent topical corticosteroid Rx and Prednisone
• Prednisone –multipurpose lifesaving medication for many emergency medical situations
• Traveler’s diarrhea antibiotic – personal antibiotic
• Urinary Tract Infection –personal antibiotic
• Systemic Allergic reaction –prednisone and Epi-pen
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The 7 medications for WTSHTF are based on a personal review with an expert physician and will cover:
1. Anti-biotic for a common bacterial bronchitis or community acquired pneumonia.Azithromycin would be a good example for someone without an allergy to this medication . A full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
2. Medicine for Flu. Typically, Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) is used. Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
3. Medicine for a Broad Spectrum anti-biotic for severe pneumonia, urinary tract infection, skin infection or gastrointestinal bacterial infection. Levaquin (Levofloxacin) is a great lifesaving anti-biotic for these medical situations. Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
4. Medicine for a simple urinary tract infection or simple skin infection-cellulitis. Keflex (Cephalexin) and Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) are 2 classic anti-biotics used regally for these medical conditions. Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
5. Rescue inhaler – a bronchodilator called Albuterol comes in a hand-held inhaler ready to use on the spot. Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
6. Epinephrine Auto-Injector called EpiPen is a must for any medical allergic emergency. Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
7. Taper dose of oral glucocorticoid steroid called Prednisone. This is one the most important and universal lifesaving medication known to man! Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
To summarize this article: There are a limited number of common medical issues that can lead to varying degrees of illness and death, if not treated early. Understanding these conditions and having these medications ON HAND BEFORE WTSHTF can definitely save your life! No one would argue this, so see an expert physician or The Survivor Doc before WTSHTF.
Stay Strong, healthy and prepared.
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10 Medical Resources You Can Get from Nature
By Guest Contributor on February 24, 2017@prepperjournal
Your list of home remedies is about to get even more interesting and spicier. Although these natural herbs are have been used hundreds of years, doctors and scientists are now recommending them to be used for healing purposes. These natural medical resources can be easily substituted as traditional methods of medication. The plants have capabilities to heal and reduce cholesterol, high blood pressure and arthritis pain to name a few. Some of the best healing herbs even have the ability to treat cancer cells and also help alcoholics to curb their drinking habit.
The natural medical resources or herbs and other natural remedies are as effective as traditional treatments. In some cases they are even more effective without any side effects. Here are some of the best medical resources that you can get from nature. These super-healers can be added into your natural medicine or herbal products cabinet along with your favorite recipes. Fitting a few of them in your daily routine can be beneficial for the body.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to southern Asia
Turmeric contains anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties. Who ever thought an ingredient used for taste in curry can help to relieve pain? This spice which is popular for its use in curry contains curcumin that helps to treat arthritis. Curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory and an important element that works just like Cox-2 inhibitors drugs to reduce the Cox-2 enzyme which results in the swelling of arthritis.
The herb is known for doing wonders. Another reason why turmeric is popular because it reduces precancerous lesions when taken with quercetin which is found in apples, onions and cabbage. Turmeric also helps to clear plaques in the brain that are important characteristic of the disease
Cinnamon
A recent study on type 2 diabetics showed that taking cinnamon extract everyday reduces the blood sugar level in the body by 10%. It reduces risks related to heart and slash cholesterol by about 13%.
1 g capsules of cinnamon extract everyday helps to tame blood sugar while 1 to 6 g capsules reduce cholesterol. However, a large amount of actual spice in not good for health. Thus, it’s better to stick to water-soluble extract.
Rosemary
Heterocyclic amines or HCAs are some vital carcinogens that are present in several types of cancers. These amines are created after grilling, frying and broiling meat at high temperatures. Rosemary extract which is a common powder mixed in beef after cooking reduces HCA levels in the body.
Rosemary extract also prevents carcinogens from binding with DNA and stops them from entering in the body. It is the first step of the formation of tumor and rosemary extracts helps to prevent cancer at an initial stage. Thus, taking rosemary extract will kill carcinogens before they turn into a tumor. This research has been only carried out on animals but the extract has a tendency to prevent cancer.
In order to reduce HCAs in the body, make sure that you add rosemary extract in any spice mix. It will also enhance the taste, making the dish stronger in flavors. You can mix the herb with oregano, parsley, thyme and onions for a perfect mix.
Ginger
Ginger can protect your stomach from various sources including motion sickness, pregnancy and chemotherapy. This is an old home remedy that we often hear from our mothers and grandmothers. They are right because it really works!
Ginger is a powerful anti-oxidant that blocks the effects of serotonin in the body. It is a chemical that the stomach and body produces when you feel nausea by stopping the production of free radicals which is also another cause of an upset stomach.
Garlic
High consumption of garlic have cured colorectal and ovarian cancers. People have also experienced reduction in the number and size of precancerous growths. The benefits of garlic are not only limited to lowering risks of cancer, but it also decreases high blood pressure. There are about 70 active phytochemicals in garlic including allicin that deceases blood pressure by 30 points.
Garlic in your diet slows down the arterial blockages and prevent strokes. Fresh and crushed garlic offers the best cancer-fighting and cardiovascular benefits. However, one should have at least five crushed garlic cloves to enjoy maximum benefits.
Holy Basil
Several animal studies back holy basil, a special variety of the plant you use in your pesto sauce, Holy basil is effective in reducing stress by increasing the noradrenaline and adrenaline along with decreasing serotonin in the body. The herb is also popular to relieve headaches and indigestion. Tea leaves of the holy basil is a great natural resource which is more effective than traditional methods of relieving pain.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera was used in traditional medicine for treating skin disease, constipation, infections, worm infestation and colic. In Chinese medicine, it is popular for treating various fungal diseases. In today’s modern times, the herb is used in various cosmetics to make skin softer.
Surprisingly, Aloe Vera consists of more than 78 active components. Studies have shown that the herb also contains antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. It builds up the immune system and does not cause any allergic reaction.
FeverFew
FeverFew is a natural herb that has been used over centuries to ease headaches, toothaches, stomach-ache, infertility, menstruation problems and labor during childbirth. The healing effect comes from a biochemical present in the herb known as parthenolides. It fights against the widening of blood vessels during migraines. The herb also prevents blood clots, dizziness, relieve allergies and reduces arthritis pain.
St. John’s Wort
St. Johns Wort herbs are not used to treat the physical symptoms but also used for relieving anxiety and mild to moderate depression. The best thing about it is it works effectively as any other drug without any side-effects.
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is used as a supplement consumed by men to treat prostate cancer. It also contributes to several health issues related to men such as hair loss, libido and enlarged prostate. Other than that, it is said to promote relaxation, treat respiratory conditions and boost immune function.
www.theprepperjournal.com/2017/02/24/10-medical-resources-can-get-nature/
I cut the plant pictures from this post so go to the link above if you don’t know what these plants look like. Find or plant them now before you need them. Just my .02
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HERBAL REMEDIES FOR DUMMIES CHEAT SHEET
From Herbal Remedies For Dummies
By Christopher Hobbs
To maintain your health and combat common conditions, try herbal remedies as an alternate to pharmaceutical drugs. To protect rare herbs, check out some easy substitutions for these endangered plants. Use a handy guide for herbal alternatives for common medications and, depending on the type of herbal remedy you’re taking, follow a recommended dosage guide.
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR COMMON CONDITIONS
If you’re looking for an alternative to over-the-counter or prescription drugs for some common conditions that eventually affect everyone, try these herbal remedies to ease symptoms and maintain a healthier you:
Symptom or Condition Herbal Remedy
Allergies (hay fever) Nettle herb, eyebright, cayenne, garlic, horseradish
Arthritis pain Meadowsweet, ginger, cayenne, black cohosh, yucca, devil’s claw
Bladder infections (cystitis) Cranberry juice, marshmallow root, pipsissewa, uva-ursi, echinacea, usnea
Burns, scrapes, rashes, bites Calendula cream, chamomile cream, St. John’s wort oil
Colds Cayenne, garlic, ginger, osha, sage, yerba mansa, elder flowers and berries
Congestion, sinus Cayenne, horseradish, eyebright, eucalyptus, ma huang
Coughs Sage leaf, loquat leaf, licorice root, wild cherry bark, marshmallow root
Fatigue American ginseng, red ginseng, rosemary, rehmannia, licorice,gentia
Gas, intestinal Peppermint, chamomile, cumin seed, caraway seed, fennel seed
Headaches Feverfew, wood betony, willow bark, meadowsweet
Infections of the skin Echinacea, tea tree oil
Insomnia Valerian, California poppy, chamomile, linden flower, kava
Memory (poor) Ginkgo, rosemary, gotu kola
Nervous tension Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng), valerian, California poppy, passion flower, hops
Sore throat Sage leaf, echinacea, licorice, marshmallow
Stomachache Ginger, peppermint, chamomile, gentian, centaury
Stress Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng), California poppy, ligustrum, ashwaganda, schisandra
A DOSAGE GUIDE FOR HERBAL REMEDIES
The following table gives you information on dosage recommendations for herbal remedies. This chart is to help you make informed choices and is not a substitute for expert medical advice or treatment, since each individual is unique.
Product Dose
Teas 1 cup, 3 to 4 times throughout the day
Powdered herbs 2 to 4 capsules, 2 to 3 times daily
Tinctures 2 to 5 droppersful, 2 to 3 times daily
Standardized extracts 1 tablet, 2 to 3 times daily
SUBSTITUTES FOR RARE AND ENDANGERED HERBS
Interest in herbal medicine has dramatically increased, and along with the destruction of habitat, encroaching development, and commercial overharvesting, some healing herbs have become endangered. You can help these rare plants survive by making some simple substitutions:
Herb How You Can Help
American ginseng Buy cultivated or woods-grown roots or products instead of wild American ginseng.
Black cohosh Substitute red clover products if you’re using black cohosh for its estrogenic effects. Substitute kava or cramp
bark if using this herb for muscle spasms. Substitute meadowsweet for arthritis.
Blue cohosh Substitute yarrow.
Echinacea Buy products containing Echinacea purpurea, which are cultivated organically, instead of wild-harvested E.
angustifolia. Both are equally effective. E. angustifolia is increasingly available as a cultivated herb.
Goldenseal Buy cultivated goldenseal or substitute Oregon grape root, barberry, or the Chinese herb coptis, all of which contain the same active ingredient, called berberine.
Pipsissewa Use uva ursi and marshmallow root together to soothe and help reduce bacteria for urinary tract infections.
Slippery elm Substitute marshmallow root, which has similar soothing properties to slippery elm and is a cultivated herb.
Wild yam Wild yam doesn’t have progesterone-like effects, according to studies and historical use. Use wild yam only for bowel cramps, spasms, colic, and nausea, or substitute chamomile flowers.
HERBAL SUBSTITUTES FOR COMMON MEDICATIONS
If you’re looking for an herbal remedy as an alternative for some common medications, take a look at this chart to see what can be substituted. See your doctor or herbalist about persistent, serious conditions.
Medication Herbal Alternative
Pain reliever White willow, meadowsweet
Daytime cold medication Echinacea, goldenseal
Nighttime cold medication Loquat syrup
Stomachache/gas reliever Black walnut, chamomile
Sleep aid Kava, valerian
Anxiety reliever California poppy, kava
Anti-depressant St. John’s wort
Antibiotic Usnea, goldenseal
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Let’s get right down to business. WTSHTF there will be no time to plan things out. There are no apps to give you notice for this event, so those who are prepared will be ready. Can TSHTF? And when will this happen? Obviously, no one knows and for God’s sake, we all hope that this day never comes. This is not fear-mongering; rather, a calculated risk that even the most conservative consider possible and someday inevitable. This thought was enough to motivate an old-school Primary Care Doc like me to do something! I created the Survivor Doc division of my medical practice. My objective was to make sure people have a personalized supply of medicines to protect them from common medical conditions that can lead to death, if not treated early and properly.
During my residency training years in New York and Hartford CT, my teachers would use a classic pearl during rounds: “Common things are common, so when you hear hoofbeats, think of horses not zebras”.
Let’s talk about horses. WTSHTF you better have the basics covered – that includes a supply of medications for common medical issues. Next, you better understand how to use them. From infectious diseases to deadly systemic reactions – you will need to be prepared. Flu to systemic allergic reactions, I will discuss common, yet potentially deadly medical conditions and Top 7 Medicines that can protect you from getting sick WTSHTF.
Starting from the crown. A common cold, AKA- upper respiratory infection can lead to bacterial bronchitis, which can end up as a deadly bacterial pneumonia. The flu can kill rapidly as it can lead to a viral pneumonia and overwhelm the immune system via a “cytokine storm”. Pneumonia is a common lung illness and rates are greatest in children younger than five and adults older than 75.
Anyone with heart or lung disease is at greater risk for pneumonia. The best protection against pneumonia is to get vaccinated if you are at risk and to receive early and appropriate medical treatment. Treating the flu with anti-viral medication within 48 hours in addition to treating a bad cold that has led to a bacterial bronchitis at the appropriate time can be truly live saving events. If in fact you end up with a pneumonia, you BETTER have a broad spectrum respiratory antibiotic at your fingertips!
WTSHTF and you or your honey are bumbling around the basement trying to secure the necessities to hunker down and suddenly discover that in all the chaos, you have a significant laceration on your lower leg. This simple cut can lead to a bacterial skin infection called cellulitis and over only a few days can lead to serious trouble.
This type of infection is seen every day in walk-in clinics throughout the United States and in most circumstances, does not pose any threat because of early and appropriate antibiotic treatment. First-line treatment for cellulitis is usually a beta-lactam antibiotic called a cephalosporin. Having the right type of anti-biotic is crucial and can definitely make the difference between life and death. Having a medication on hand based on a personal history with an expert Internist who understands and has experience with treating common medical conditions that can hurt you is key.
From true drug allergies to a thorough history of your medical conditions and even details regarding, if and how long you were hospitalized in the past are very important factors in deciding exactly what antibiotic you will need to treat this and other specific medical conditions WTSHTF. Remember, we are still talking horses.
These are very common medical conditions that can lead to death if not treated appropriately and EARLY.
If TSHTF and you find yourself in a region that has infectious agents that can cause diarrhea, you better have anti-diarrheal and anti-biotic medications on-hand and understand when and how to use them. Educating people on this is quite simple- when talking to an experience Internist.
Doctors at Travel Clinic’s around the world have been giving “travelers” prophylactic anti-biotics for potentially dangerous diarrhea for years. Why wouldn’t you have these live saving medicines in your armamentarium for WTSHTF? Again, having spent time reviewing your medical history, medications and drug allergies with an expert physician and having a personal supply of PERSONALIZED medications on hand, PRIOR to interfacing with any serious illness, is going to be your best chance of surviving WTSHTF.
A simple cut can lead to a bacterial skin infection called cellulitis and over only a few days can lead to serious trouble.
Are you or someone you love prone to urinary tract infections-UTIs? A simple UTI can be very uncomfortable and is easy to treat with a course of an appropriate anti-biotic. If not treated properly simple UTIs can lead to a bacterial infection of the kidney called Pyelonephritis.
If this is not treated aggressively in the early stages, it may have to be treated in a hospital setting with intravenous broad spectrum anti-biotics. When these bacterial infections of the kidney or even an aggressive UTI are not treated appropriately and early they can lead to Uro-Sepsis. An overwhelming bacterial infection in the blood that can be deadly in many cases. Again, treating a simple UTI early with a specific anti-biotic regimen, based on your past medical and allergy history will be crucial to saving your live WTSHTF.
Injuries and illness will be prevalent in a SHTF scenario.
Anyone who has asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-COPD knows that even a simple cold can be a nightmare. Treatment regimens for these conditions will require being prepared with anti-biotics in addition to rescue inhalers and in many instances a course of corticosteroids- Prednisone will be required.
I regularly provide my patients with enough of these medications, so that if they are unable to get to the pharmacy or to see another doctor, they have enough of these lifesaving medications to get through for at least a week.
In the end, there are many medical issues that can arise when you are off the grid and WTSHTF. From a severe case of poison ivy to a skin rash of unknown cause or any systemic reaction to an allergen, having a medication called Prednisone on hand can make the difference between having a better quality of life to saving your life.
Medical conditions that you will need a Rx:
• Upper respiratory infections– bacterial bronchitis and pneumonia that can lead to sepsis and will require an anti-biotic.
• Flu– can be deadly and can lead to life-threatening pneumonia. Early treatment with an ant-viral will be required.
• Skin infections from cuts, animal/snake bites or any break of the skin that is worsening – cellulitis will require an anti-biotic.
• Severe skin reactions like poison ivy that need a local or systemic corticosteroid (Prednisone)
• Severe diarrhea that requires an antibiotic – traveler’s diarrhea and bacterial food poisoning.
• Urinary tract infections– can lead to kidney infection and uro-sepsis will require an anti-biotic.
• Respiratory emergencies, e.g., asthma attacks and COPD that require a rescue inhaler and possible systemic corticosteroids
• Systemic Allergic reactions of any type that will require a corticosteroid (Prednisone)
Lifesaving Rx:
• Respiratory infection –personal antibiotic, rescue inhaler and systemic corticosteroid
• Flu – Tamiflu Rx
• Skin infection –personal antibiotic
• Skin rashes, contact dermatitis –Potent topical corticosteroid Rx and Prednisone
• Prednisone –multipurpose lifesaving medication for many emergency medical situations
• Traveler’s diarrhea antibiotic – personal antibiotic
• Urinary Tract Infection –personal antibiotic
• Systemic Allergic reaction –prednisone and Epi-pen
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The 7 medications for WTSHTF are based on a personal review with an expert physician and will cover:
1. Anti-biotic for a common bacterial bronchitis or community acquired pneumonia.Azithromycin would be a good example for someone without an allergy to this medication . A full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
2. Medicine for Flu. Typically, Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) is used. Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
3. Medicine for a Broad Spectrum anti-biotic for severe pneumonia, urinary tract infection, skin infection or gastrointestinal bacterial infection. Levaquin (Levofloxacin) is a great lifesaving anti-biotic for these medical situations. Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
4. Medicine for a simple urinary tract infection or simple skin infection-cellulitis. Keflex (Cephalexin) and Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) are 2 classic anti-biotics used regally for these medical conditions. Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
5. Rescue inhaler – a bronchodilator called Albuterol comes in a hand-held inhaler ready to use on the spot. Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
6. Epinephrine Auto-Injector called EpiPen is a must for any medical allergic emergency. Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
7. Taper dose of oral glucocorticoid steroid called Prednisone. This is one the most important and universal lifesaving medication known to man! Again, a full medical history and list of medications, including allergies to medications is mandatory.
To summarize this article: There are a limited number of common medical issues that can lead to varying degrees of illness and death, if not treated early. Understanding these conditions and having these medications ON HAND BEFORE WTSHTF can definitely save your life! No one would argue this, so see an expert physician or The Survivor Doc before WTSHTF.
Stay Strong, healthy and prepared.
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10 Medical Resources You Can Get from Nature
By Guest Contributor on February 24, 2017@prepperjournal
Your list of home remedies is about to get even more interesting and spicier. Although these natural herbs are have been used hundreds of years, doctors and scientists are now recommending them to be used for healing purposes. These natural medical resources can be easily substituted as traditional methods of medication. The plants have capabilities to heal and reduce cholesterol, high blood pressure and arthritis pain to name a few. Some of the best healing herbs even have the ability to treat cancer cells and also help alcoholics to curb their drinking habit.
The natural medical resources or herbs and other natural remedies are as effective as traditional treatments. In some cases they are even more effective without any side effects. Here are some of the best medical resources that you can get from nature. These super-healers can be added into your natural medicine or herbal products cabinet along with your favorite recipes. Fitting a few of them in your daily routine can be beneficial for the body.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to southern Asia
Turmeric contains anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties. Who ever thought an ingredient used for taste in curry can help to relieve pain? This spice which is popular for its use in curry contains curcumin that helps to treat arthritis. Curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory and an important element that works just like Cox-2 inhibitors drugs to reduce the Cox-2 enzyme which results in the swelling of arthritis.
The herb is known for doing wonders. Another reason why turmeric is popular because it reduces precancerous lesions when taken with quercetin which is found in apples, onions and cabbage. Turmeric also helps to clear plaques in the brain that are important characteristic of the disease
Cinnamon
A recent study on type 2 diabetics showed that taking cinnamon extract everyday reduces the blood sugar level in the body by 10%. It reduces risks related to heart and slash cholesterol by about 13%.
1 g capsules of cinnamon extract everyday helps to tame blood sugar while 1 to 6 g capsules reduce cholesterol. However, a large amount of actual spice in not good for health. Thus, it’s better to stick to water-soluble extract.
Rosemary
Heterocyclic amines or HCAs are some vital carcinogens that are present in several types of cancers. These amines are created after grilling, frying and broiling meat at high temperatures. Rosemary extract which is a common powder mixed in beef after cooking reduces HCA levels in the body.
Rosemary extract also prevents carcinogens from binding with DNA and stops them from entering in the body. It is the first step of the formation of tumor and rosemary extracts helps to prevent cancer at an initial stage. Thus, taking rosemary extract will kill carcinogens before they turn into a tumor. This research has been only carried out on animals but the extract has a tendency to prevent cancer.
In order to reduce HCAs in the body, make sure that you add rosemary extract in any spice mix. It will also enhance the taste, making the dish stronger in flavors. You can mix the herb with oregano, parsley, thyme and onions for a perfect mix.
Ginger
Ginger can protect your stomach from various sources including motion sickness, pregnancy and chemotherapy. This is an old home remedy that we often hear from our mothers and grandmothers. They are right because it really works!
Ginger is a powerful anti-oxidant that blocks the effects of serotonin in the body. It is a chemical that the stomach and body produces when you feel nausea by stopping the production of free radicals which is also another cause of an upset stomach.
Garlic
High consumption of garlic have cured colorectal and ovarian cancers. People have also experienced reduction in the number and size of precancerous growths. The benefits of garlic are not only limited to lowering risks of cancer, but it also decreases high blood pressure. There are about 70 active phytochemicals in garlic including allicin that deceases blood pressure by 30 points.
Garlic in your diet slows down the arterial blockages and prevent strokes. Fresh and crushed garlic offers the best cancer-fighting and cardiovascular benefits. However, one should have at least five crushed garlic cloves to enjoy maximum benefits.
Holy Basil
Several animal studies back holy basil, a special variety of the plant you use in your pesto sauce, Holy basil is effective in reducing stress by increasing the noradrenaline and adrenaline along with decreasing serotonin in the body. The herb is also popular to relieve headaches and indigestion. Tea leaves of the holy basil is a great natural resource which is more effective than traditional methods of relieving pain.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera was used in traditional medicine for treating skin disease, constipation, infections, worm infestation and colic. In Chinese medicine, it is popular for treating various fungal diseases. In today’s modern times, the herb is used in various cosmetics to make skin softer.
Surprisingly, Aloe Vera consists of more than 78 active components. Studies have shown that the herb also contains antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. It builds up the immune system and does not cause any allergic reaction.
FeverFew
FeverFew is a natural herb that has been used over centuries to ease headaches, toothaches, stomach-ache, infertility, menstruation problems and labor during childbirth. The healing effect comes from a biochemical present in the herb known as parthenolides. It fights against the widening of blood vessels during migraines. The herb also prevents blood clots, dizziness, relieve allergies and reduces arthritis pain.
St. John’s Wort
St. Johns Wort herbs are not used to treat the physical symptoms but also used for relieving anxiety and mild to moderate depression. The best thing about it is it works effectively as any other drug without any side-effects.
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is used as a supplement consumed by men to treat prostate cancer. It also contributes to several health issues related to men such as hair loss, libido and enlarged prostate. Other than that, it is said to promote relaxation, treat respiratory conditions and boost immune function.
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HERBAL REMEDIES FOR DUMMIES CHEAT SHEET
From Herbal Remedies For Dummies
By Christopher Hobbs
To maintain your health and combat common conditions, try herbal remedies as an alternate to pharmaceutical drugs. To protect rare herbs, check out some easy substitutions for these endangered plants. Use a handy guide for herbal alternatives for common medications and, depending on the type of herbal remedy you’re taking, follow a recommended dosage guide.
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR COMMON CONDITIONS
If you’re looking for an alternative to over-the-counter or prescription drugs for some common conditions that eventually affect everyone, try these herbal remedies to ease symptoms and maintain a healthier you:
Symptom or Condition Herbal Remedy
Allergies (hay fever) Nettle herb, eyebright, cayenne, garlic, horseradish
Arthritis pain Meadowsweet, ginger, cayenne, black cohosh, yucca, devil’s claw
Bladder infections (cystitis) Cranberry juice, marshmallow root, pipsissewa, uva-ursi, echinacea, usnea
Burns, scrapes, rashes, bites Calendula cream, chamomile cream, St. John’s wort oil
Colds Cayenne, garlic, ginger, osha, sage, yerba mansa, elder flowers and berries
Congestion, sinus Cayenne, horseradish, eyebright, eucalyptus, ma huang
Coughs Sage leaf, loquat leaf, licorice root, wild cherry bark, marshmallow root
Fatigue American ginseng, red ginseng, rosemary, rehmannia, licorice,gentia
Gas, intestinal Peppermint, chamomile, cumin seed, caraway seed, fennel seed
Headaches Feverfew, wood betony, willow bark, meadowsweet
Infections of the skin Echinacea, tea tree oil
Insomnia Valerian, California poppy, chamomile, linden flower, kava
Memory (poor) Ginkgo, rosemary, gotu kola
Nervous tension Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng), valerian, California poppy, passion flower, hops
Sore throat Sage leaf, echinacea, licorice, marshmallow
Stomachache Ginger, peppermint, chamomile, gentian, centaury
Stress Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng), California poppy, ligustrum, ashwaganda, schisandra
A DOSAGE GUIDE FOR HERBAL REMEDIES
The following table gives you information on dosage recommendations for herbal remedies. This chart is to help you make informed choices and is not a substitute for expert medical advice or treatment, since each individual is unique.
Product Dose
Teas 1 cup, 3 to 4 times throughout the day
Powdered herbs 2 to 4 capsules, 2 to 3 times daily
Tinctures 2 to 5 droppersful, 2 to 3 times daily
Standardized extracts 1 tablet, 2 to 3 times daily
SUBSTITUTES FOR RARE AND ENDANGERED HERBS
Interest in herbal medicine has dramatically increased, and along with the destruction of habitat, encroaching development, and commercial overharvesting, some healing herbs have become endangered. You can help these rare plants survive by making some simple substitutions:
Herb How You Can Help
American ginseng Buy cultivated or woods-grown roots or products instead of wild American ginseng.
Black cohosh Substitute red clover products if you’re using black cohosh for its estrogenic effects. Substitute kava or cramp
bark if using this herb for muscle spasms. Substitute meadowsweet for arthritis.
Blue cohosh Substitute yarrow.
Echinacea Buy products containing Echinacea purpurea, which are cultivated organically, instead of wild-harvested E.
angustifolia. Both are equally effective. E. angustifolia is increasingly available as a cultivated herb.
Goldenseal Buy cultivated goldenseal or substitute Oregon grape root, barberry, or the Chinese herb coptis, all of which contain the same active ingredient, called berberine.
Pipsissewa Use uva ursi and marshmallow root together to soothe and help reduce bacteria for urinary tract infections.
Slippery elm Substitute marshmallow root, which has similar soothing properties to slippery elm and is a cultivated herb.
Wild yam Wild yam doesn’t have progesterone-like effects, according to studies and historical use. Use wild yam only for bowel cramps, spasms, colic, and nausea, or substitute chamomile flowers.
HERBAL SUBSTITUTES FOR COMMON MEDICATIONS
If you’re looking for an herbal remedy as an alternative for some common medications, take a look at this chart to see what can be substituted. See your doctor or herbalist about persistent, serious conditions.
Medication Herbal Alternative
Pain reliever White willow, meadowsweet
Daytime cold medication Echinacea, goldenseal
Nighttime cold medication Loquat syrup
Stomachache/gas reliever Black walnut, chamomile
Sleep aid Kava, valerian
Anxiety reliever California poppy, kava
Anti-depressant St. John’s wort
Antibiotic Usnea, goldenseal
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