Vital Elements Needed for Proper Prepping both conventionally and naturally

Food, Water, Medicine, "Personal Hygiene Products"

Look at this list backwards; 

In Brief:

Lack of personal hygiene = "Bacteria(s) 2. Bacteria(s) = illness' which need medicine to heal or repair or eliminate. 3. Illness' need medicine but also nutritional supplementation(s).  In order to provide true nutrition to ALL our main systems we need Good Food and a Pure Water Source to maintain overall hydration health for this to gets applied to all our main systemsRemoving one element from the necessary elements to survive will effect all the main systems of the human body; Respiratory, Circulatory, Central Nervous System as del as the skeletal and muscular systems. 

If there is a lack of:

Personal Hygiene products 

what will happen? 

Bacteria(s) become present

Your immune system gets effected, by the added stress from the bacteria(s)

illness sets in.

Medicine(s)?  will be needed to counter and defeat the ill effects of the bacteria(s)

furthermore with the high expenses of western medicine  what would happen if doctors could no longer afford to practice not only because of financial reasons but government regulations. what will you also do for dental care and maint. or …

How about pain management,and diseases and virus’  and other aliments?

There are natural medicines and are abundant to wildcraft to list a few.

Ginger. to help with inflammation and nausea and has anti viral properties

Dandelion a natural detox / blood purifier

Lawn daisies good for cold flus’ bronchitis

Pine needles  powerful antiseptic

Cinnamon another powerful antiseptic

Burdock a powerhouse of a detox/ blood purifier 

Ginseng all natural form of energy

Willow bark a natural form of pain management with an aspirin like effect

Slippery elm bark for nutritional support, colds, flus’ and to make poultices for bone breaks or sprains.

Wild cherry bark. a natural solution for acid reflux and for caught

Napal great solution for diabetes

Cattail root the natural starch in the white part of the root is a natural form of energy/food

Skullcap a nervine to help calm the central nervous system, a natural solution for anxiety.

Juniper. a powerful antiseptic for urinary tract infections

Elder berries a powerhouse for severe colds flus’ bronchitis and pneumonia and as well as an everyday health tonic to maintain your immune system particularly when taken with rose hips. a powerhouse form of vitamin C.

Wild strawberry leaves Good to regulate irregular sugar levels with diabetics.

Mullein a powerful antiviral will kill any virus on contact.

Chicory a powerful detox for the respiratory system

Spearmint after only 3 day of oral care use will prohibit any plaque growth.

Lavender used for skincare and light topical pain management a nervine that calms the central nervous system

Goldenseal a powerful and pure antiseptic.can be used as an eyewash to help pink eye.

Others that can be bought at local supermarket as spices (ORGANIC)

Black strap molasses Good to help heal cracked, broken or bruised ribs.

Turmeric a natural and powerful anti-inflammatory and good liver cleanser good for diabetics.

Ginger powder another powerful anti inflammatory and with anti viral properties.

Flax seeds a good source of Fiber and omega3 fatty acids for nutritional and heart support and has more Ligans than most other plants

Thyme a powerful antibiotic with antiviral and anti bacterial properties.

Basil

Cilantro this is goos to swat raw for it provides chlorophyl which delivers oxogen to the blood for further delivery to all your main systems and your brain.

Oregano a powerful antibiotic with antiviral and antibacterial properties

Clove bud an all natural anesthetic with antiviral and antibacterial properties

Cinnamon a powerful antiseptic that will also help with better blood circulation particularly to nerve endings this is due to its antiseptic properties and used topically with a well diluted essential oil.

Garlic a powerful  anti biotic with anti viral properties

Water:  Proper hydration is vitally important so that proper absorption levels of vitamins and minerals are maintained. Also water assists in the delivery of oxogen to your main systems at a molecular level through the blood stream and digestive strict. particularly targeting the Central Nervous System. this will directly aid in the maintenance of healthy neurotransmitters for healthy brain activity and all main system optimal functionality.

There is a natural Solution also to purify water using an essential Oil “NIAOLI”

Secondly,On a water system I highly recommend and have myself is the Mini Works MSR micro filter . This is issued to the US marines. Also note others due to wear from the dirty water supplies need to be replaced yes, (the Whole Filtering System) this unit has a maintenance kit that is very inexpensive and is comparable and if not bet than the other models out there I also cary a spare filter with my system.

Food: 

Food preparations  are great but what happened when they run out there are many types of Solutions for this: and to list a few…

1. Long Term Food Storage Preps  Freeze dried this process retains more nutritional

 value

Canning For moderate Term Self Life( Read our Post on natural Solutions for Botulism)

Gardening: Use open pollinator Non GMA seeds for best crop yield. also get involved with seed banks.

Hunting and trapping; for a fresh meat source.

Natural Solutions:

Wild Berries

Slippery Elm Bark will provide all nutritional support one would need, but even with this there will be a need to fill your stomach with roughage so that you feel a full effect.

Bee pollen this is classified as a supper food and is loaded with mineral and vitamins particularly b complex.

Spiruilina This to another superfood provide vital nutrition to your main systems as well as promoting healthy oxygen levels in the blood.

Chlorella Yet another supper food that will help provide nutrient to all your main systems for survival.

Wild Catails the cattail itself can be roasted and the root can be eaten as a starch for food supplementation as well as a natural source of energy.

Burdock eat the leave stems for a good source of vitamin b6

In Conclusion , People  must work together and not try to delegate all survival tasks and resources to themselves but with realistic and reliable individuals also remember we should also take glare of the disabled and the elderly regardlessly. and above all we MUST put GOD FIRST and include him in all we do plan and learn. Go to the post Hope Herbs and the graces off God and after you read it watch the short training video at the end and you will be amazed what you just learned and pass it around.

Refferences:

Vital Survival Herbs:

Making a Powerful Survival Tonic: 

3 Superfood’s that will help you survive a food shortage:

Preparing for a seasonal Change "Slippery Elm Bark"

Preparing for a seasonal change "BEE POLLEN":

There are also Video sections for beginners on my site for building a bug out, good, and inch bag(s)

The Wonders of Slippery Elm

The Wonders of Slippery Elm

Traditional Use

Slippery elm was one of the most useful medicinal plants of the American wilderness. Native Americans from the Missouri River Valley used a tea of the fresh inner bark to make a soothing laxative. Among the Creek, a poultice of the bark was a toothache remedy. The Osage and other groups applied bark poultices to extract thorns and gunshot balls. Surgeons during the American Revolution used bark poultices as their primary treatment for gunshot wounds, and a soldier, separated from his company, survived for ten days in the wilderness on slippery elm and sassafras barks. During the War of 1812, when food was scarce, British soldiers fed their horses on slippery elm bark. Nineteenth-century physicians recommended slippery elm broth as a wholesome and nutritious food for infants and invalids, and the tea has long been the herbal treatment of choice for acute stomach ulcers and colitis.

How to make a "moc" chocolate milk drink with slippery Elm.

The Recipe:

Take 10 oz. Hot Milk 

2 tblspns Slippery Elm Bark Powder

1 tspn spoon honey

This can be added to fruit juices and create a freshness / earthy flavor. It adds a healthiness to a good quality fruit juice or add it to a freshly juiced juice e.g. apple celery carrot  or sprinkles some throughout your cereals hot or cold. Watch the difference!!!

So why is it so Great !!!

Slippery Elm was also used by native americans to remove the gamey taste out of their meats. It was also used to gel certain kinds of foods. this is because slippery Elm will absorb almost 20 times its volume and becomes like a liquid oatmeal ( this is also known as a gruel).

In case of famine slippery Elm can be used as a food. Because it also provides nourishment throughout the body and organs. it is the only herb that will, as it goes throughout the entire organ system of the body locate an ulcer  or cancerous sore;  stay within them and provide nourishment to the ulcer or sore and flush out the cancer , bacteria's thus aiding in the healing of the sores over time

How safe is Slippery Elm Bark. It is so safe it can be given to an infant in replacement of formula.

Note: due to slippery elms demuculant properties and it High absorption do not take this with any medication because it may effect the absorption of certain pharma drugs and will slow the absorption rate thus altering med levels.

Slippery Em is also great for cronic diarrhea especially for babies. 

In my personal opinion no home should be without this herb. The gruel can be taken hot or cold 

Using a high grade tincture in 8 oz. of hot water make a good nourishing Slippery Elm Tea.

Nutritional Foods and Super foods for Preppers

Nutritional foods and Super foods  for Preppers

Target: Nutrition

Survival: Food

"Read our other posts on "

Natural Superfood's 

Bee Pollen

Slippery Elm Bark

“Nutritional Foods”

These Herbs,Foods and Superfood's provide an abundance of minerals,vitamins and amino acids vital to all the main systems. This is always crucial during a 

bug out situation. added stress' can effect your way of thinking rationally and realistically. It it vital to keep all our main systems nutritionally healthy so that a healthy and maintained immune system remains in tact. and always in optimal readiness.

1. Central Nervous System Foods:

Yellow Corn has all the minerals and Vitamins to retain a healthy Central Nervous System. Such as Vitamin A, K, Magnesium. Manganese, B6, B12

Peanut Butter:

Spinach: A great Source of IRON Vitamins C,A,K,E, Panthothenic Acid, B1,B2,B6,

Niacin

Celery: a Natural Recovery drink ( celery juice) VERY POWERFUL. Will recover lost sodium levels naturally and safely.

Red Kidney Beans: Iron, Calcium, Vitamin C

Sweet Potatoes and Yams: High in Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, vitamins A,K,E, B1, B6, Niacin, and more

2. Circulatory System Foods:

Beets: Vitamins A, C, K, E, B1, B6,Niacin,

Broccoli , Bell Peppers and eggplant with help maintain healthy vascular walls.

Pees: Vitamins A, C, K, E, Niacin, Folate, Vitamin B1, B2, B6, Panthothenic Acid

Carrots: Vitamins A, C,K,E, B1,B2,Folate, Niacin, 

Asparagus Vitamins A, K, C, E, B1,B2, B6, Folate,Panthothenic Acid

3. Respiratory System Foods:
Onions, Garlic, Pumpkin, Butternut squash, Acorn squash, Figs, Black currants, Pineapple, Apples, Yams,Honey, Hazelnuts, Almonds, Dates,Yellow and Green Bell Peppers, green Chile peppers, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes snow Peas, mustard greens,Mushrooms Pomegranates, Red Cabbage

4. Muscular Skeletal System: yellow corn, Bee pollen, apples, apple cider vinegar, honey, butternut squash, acorn squash, bananas, watercress, raw spinach, organic milk, dark chocolate, dried figs
A powerhouse of a herb for the muscular skeletal system is OATS STRAW it is rich in vitamins A,K, B1-B11,  Calcium, and traces of magnesium


Herbal and Nutritional  Superfood's (Se our post on super foods)

Spirulina: Vitamins A, C, K, E, Niacin, B1, B2, B6, Folate, Panthothenic Acid, 

Slippery Elm Bark ( Se our post on slippery elm bark)

Bee Pollen ( see our be pollen post)

Chlorella: