It is crucial to understand when SHTF starts. I think it is one of the most important things, to recognize that, in some cases it is more important to recognize that event and correct moment than to be prepared for that, no matter how strange this sounds. I believe this is the truth because knowing … read on →

I did not have a pet when SHTF, I did not have it later, most of the people who had it when SHTF let them go or in some cases probably ate them. Just to clean up with some things I believe are myths. Dogs for protection did work but not that a dog guards … read on →

I can say fear was constant. Sometimes moved you and made decisions for you, sometimes was just as a reminder in back of your head. Fear from unknown, fear from pain, fear from minor things that can become disaster, things like cold or injury. Just like with most of the things there is no rules, … read on →

I work in medical field and last week we had emergency that reminded me of something I first learned in my SHTF time. It is lesson in survival even if it helps also with dying. So during my SHTF time. The night this happened started normal. I left my house right after dark. That night … read on →

JL is a female member of my survival course and she asked a lot of woman specific questions about my SHTF experience. I decided to interview women because of that. I can talk about my experience but women live often in different world of feelings and emotions. I spoke with first woman named Una, now … read on →

*Disclaimer: This is a guest post by Jay, the guy who created this website with Selco.* Right now the Feds are looking into warrantless cell phone surveillance after a surpeme court ruling made them turn off 3000 GPS tracking devices. That might have been the latest big news of a government slowly removing the rights … read on →

As some of you know I meet with some friends I have been with during that time. I describe my experiences in detail in my course but here is how a friend Elzi spent some of his time. He did not have choice and joined gang to fight. It was only way for him to … read on →

Looking at survival survey results it seems a lot of people have to see where they put their money. Into preps or have to spend it on things for everyday living. I know how this feels and live like that the last decades. After war I left city with two plastic bags full of random … read on →

We are really happy how many people participated in our survey. Over 1800 of you have answered the questions and I have spent the last few nights to whip all the responses into a presentable form. This is done now and I think it gives everyone a good idea what is on most people’s mind, … read on →

In our 45th week, we are talking about long-term food and water needs and ways to create back ups for your back ups.

Get Prepped is Ready Nutrition's weekly newsletter discussing ways you can get better prepared for life's unexpected emergencies. This week we are talking about long-term food and water needs and ways to create back ups for your back ups.

If you have done any research into medical preparedness you know that access to medical facilities and its staff will be greatly diminished during times of disaster. Read more here about how to efficiently set up triage stations in an emergency situation.

In our 44th week, we will be discussing various wealth preservation measures and TEOTWAWKI investment strategies.

Get Prepped is Ready Nutrition's weekly newsletter that is geared toward helping others get ready for life's unexpected emergencies. This week, we are discussing various wealth preservation measures and TEOTWAWKI investment strategies to consider for our long-term preparations. Mac Slavo of www.SHTFPlan.com is a guest writer.

When providing food for your family in a survival situation, think outside the box.

Learning how to make this fermented tea to provide your family with dietary wellness and a long-term health benefits during a long-term emergency.

Learn 5 different ways you can make a Faraday cage to protect your priority devices from an EMP strike or solar flare.

Get smart about how to use foods in your preparedness pantry, and learn these nifty tricks on how to fill up our stomachs at the same time.

My name is George and I wanted to share with people how I lost weight and kept it off. And I didn't spend a fortune doing it either. I don't believe in buying in to the Nutri System plan and all the other ongoing special foods purchases that are advertised.

If you just use common sense, stick to one real, honest plan, keep at it and don't give up, any one can lose the weight they want to. One fact I do know for sure. If you want to lose weight AND keep it off, you must lose the weight slowly over time. The fast weight loss fad diets do not work for the long term. Losing weight and keeping it off permanently is an eating style change, not just a diet to lose weight.

Before I go any further let me tell you a little about my self.

I'm not a doctor, nutrition specialist, dietician, diet guru, weight trainer or any other person in the medical or diet field. What I am is a guy with a degree in Finance and Accounting that has always worked in that field. And I want to just share what worked for me. Also, I don't like to spend money that I don't have to. I'm not cheap, I just don't like to waste money....

From the stresses of the workplace to the demands of family and never-ending chores, how can we keep up? And, to top it all off, how can we be happy and enjoy living in the moment while trying to cope with all of life's demands?

Stressed out. When you have trouble unwinding, find it hard to switch off and relax, try hypnosis for stress relief. Chronic stress wears us down and takes a significant toll on our bodies, leading to serious health risks such as heart disease and stroke.

While we can't eliminate the stresses of life, we can make them much easier to deal with. Hypnosis for stress management will provide you with the ability to handle all that comes your way in a calm and relaxed way. You can live happier, live in the moment and savor everyday moments. Enjoy more fulfilling relationships, both at work and with loved ones....

Vegetables contain so many vitamins, minerals and nutrients necessary to good health that it's important to ensure your baby is eating enough of them. Understandably, then, many parents become concerned when their little ones refuse to eat vegetables at all!

When starting solids, it's a good idea to try introducing veggies before fruits -- the thinking behind this is that babies will be less happy to accept vegetables after experiencing the sweetness of fruits. Despite this, though, some babies just don't seem to particularly enjoy vegetables -- so here are some ideas to help incorporate these nutritious foods into his diet:...

Many people resort to natural ways of preventing hair falling out mainly because it is non-invasive. Aside from this, they are ensured that they are getting pure and natural ingredients which won't harm their bodies.

There are many all-natural home remedies -- some brand new elixirs, some from ancient cultures. While no home remedy is guaranteed to work, there is certainly no reason not to give one or more a try.

1. Cleaning and moisturization are two major components of a proper hair care regimen for stimulating hair growth. However, the basics of hair care can differ a bit depending on the specific type of the hair. Usually, dry and curly hair is more difficult to manage and needs more moisturization than oily hair. However, irrespective of the hair type, the scalp has to be kept free of dirt and dead cells to stimulate hair growth....

We've all read books on self-improvement to learn what we need to know about success. However, the fact remains that books are only informational in nature; they can tell you what you need to know and momentarily raise your spirits, but they don't offer lasting change. Oftentimes these books are little more than a brief pick-me-up.

The same can be said for the myriad of diet books, pills, websites, gadgets, and exercise fads on the market. Most of them are complete foolishness and are aimed more at parting you from your money rather than true lifestyle change. So many people invest in such things, only to be disappointed. Some might actually be useful tools -- if you make them a part of your daily lifestyle. No fad or quick fix is going to make you look good or get fit.

Be honest: how many times have you read a book, tried a diet, or joined a gym only to fall off when things got tough? In order to achieve true fitness you need to involve both your mind and your body. You need to cultivate a lifestyle that celebrates a combined mind-body workout and make it a part of your daily routine!...

If you have a wider waistline than you would like and are finding it almost impossible to whittle it down again you may be suffering from a common condition known as 'metabolic syndrome'. This is a chemical imbalance in the body that puts stress on the metabolism which results in the metabolic rate and the rate fuel is burned being reduced.

This syndrome can be triggered by a reduction in glucose in the blood-stream over a period of time such as when carbohydrates are reduced when weight loss attempts are being made. The body slows its processes down requiring less energy to function as it worries that the food shortage is a going to be a long lasting event....

What do you get when you play a country and western song backwards? You get your truck back, you get your home back, you get your love life back. Just like reversing a country and western song, you can get your health back and stop diabetes symptoms from controlling your life.

Just to clarify, your body communicates with itself using chemical messengers called hormones. Several organs in the brain and body produce hormones that flow to other organs through the blood where these messages are received and the corresponding organ responds by producing another hormone that fixes a problem detected by sensors in your nervous system that alerted the brain in the first place....

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland situated under the pituitary gland does not produce the required amount of thyroid hormone. This hormone is necessary for proper functioning of the cells of our body and assist in metabolism. Any deficiency in this hormone would result in a host of problems in the human body.

There many people around the world with some form of hypothyroidism or thyroid dysfunction without even knowing that they have that disorder. Surgery, medications, iodine deficiency, dysfunction of the pituitary gland, and thyroid gland inflammation are some of the causes of hypothyroidism. The other causes of hypothyroidism could be chronic fatigue and weakness, weight gain or difficulty in losing weight, dry and rough skin, and abnormal menstrual cycles....

Statistics show that the average American drinks an estimated 56 gallons of soft drinks each year. Before you grab that next can of soda, consider this: a can of soda contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar, 150 calories, and 30 to 55 mg of caffeine. Moreover, it is loaded with artificial food colors and sulphites, which are preservatives that can trigger migraine and headaches and can cause heart palpitations and arrhythmia.

Some of the major components of soda are the following:...

Depression is one of the most common psychological and emotional problems American adults encounter. A study reports that about 13 to 20 percent of American adults have some form of depressive symptoms. Unfortunately, many severe cases of depression can ultimately lead to suicide.

Are there any solutions and treatments available to stem this unfortunate tide? Fortunately, the answer to this is yes. Unfortunately again, many of these treatments involves a soup of medicines that may have some form or side effect. As we discussed previously psychotherapy is another solution that is gaining popularity due to the favorable results they have exhibited....

Most often, people think that having a massage physiotherapy is expensive with a small number of advantages to a person's overall health condition. Definitely it is a false notion because it gives us major advantages such as in a form of relaxation or lessening the stress you have.

A lot of people seek for this kind of therapy in order to relax and get rid of stress. Our muscles do contract and relax in a given time according to our daily activities. Giving the right amount of tension to our muscle will give more comfort and good flow of blood in our body. It promotes better circulation inside our veins that prevents hypertension, plaque formations, blood viscosity and a lot more. If everything inside your body is functioning well, you will gain enough energy to fight against the external stressors you are facing each time of the day....

Was 20 a long time ago? You can't reverse time and go back to 20, but you can look and feel like 20 again…. And it's actually pretty simple to pull off. You'll look younger than your age if follow a few simple guidelines about a proper diet, an active lifestyle, and control of stress levels. A healthier body is just three steps away.

Here are some simple ways to make you look like 20 once again:

1. It's the berries

Kids love 'em. You should too. They're good for you. Most berries and fruits are loaded with the antioxidants that your body needs to neutralize free radicals. Because these free radicals cause most of the cell and tissue damage in your body. What we see as aging is primarily the damage caused by free radicals in your body....

Like the colon, the liver is begging for a cleanse.

First, start your morning with freshly squeezed lemon in warm water. This helps to cleanse the liver and promote detoxification. It also stimulates bile production, cleanses the stomach and stimulates bowel motion.

Here's a recipe for an amazing drink for the liver that I highly recommend:...

The situation: Jane and Anthony have differing ways of viewing the world. Jane is a pessimist (the glass is half-empty), while Anthony is an optimist (the glass is half-full). These outlooks influence how they experience similar situations.

Scene 1: Job loss. Jane is devastated, convincing herself that she is all washed up, she can never catch a break, it is useless for her to try to be successful, and she is never going to succeed at anything.

Anthony, however, has a healthier inner dialogue. He tells himself he may not have been good at that particular job, his skills and his company's needs did not mesh and being fired was only a temporary setback in his career....

(NaturalNews)The government's solution to almost every environmental, pest, and agricultural problem is to simply throw more chemicals at it. But this misguided -- and upon further review, sinister -- approach always fails to actually solve the underlying issue, as is once again...

(NaturalNews)One sprig of rosemary, the "dew of the sea", can grow into a burly, woody, shrubby plant. Its petite green leaves prove that great things come in small packages. Through the centuries, rosemary has adorned brides, laid beneath pillows as a sleep enhancer, been eaten...

This is one of the most fascinating interviews you'll ever hear about water, wild foods and cutting-edge health concepts. Daniel Vitalis is well known for his Deer Antler Velvet and colostrum products, and he's extremely well-informed about many cutting-edge topics.

Here's a rare interview with former Governor and bestselling author Jesse Ventura, the host of "Conspiracy Theory." A real eye opener!

A fascinating interview with a legend of the self-healing anti-cancer industry. Contains many fascinating bits of information about the cancer industry and natural cancer remedies and cures.

In this interview with health freedom champion Dr. Julian Whitaker, you'll learn about why conventional medicine is failing and how natural medicine holds the answers for lifelong health. Uncensored! Extremely interesting interview and a rare conversation with Dr. Whitaker.

An interview with Dr. Gabriel Cousens, author of "There is a cure for diabetes," talking about how to prevent and heal diabetes.

An exclusive interview with the wife of Greg Caton, an herbal formulator who has been illegally arrested and deported from Ecuador by U.S. authorities acting far outside the bounds of the law. A stunning report of a major international incident with huge implications for health freedom.

An interview with the legendary naturalist and anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall. Here, Dr. Goodall talks about educating and empowering the younger generation to make better-informed choices about sustainable life on our planet.

Suzanne Somers speaks out about the dangers of chemotherapy and real cancer cures being practiced right now by alternative medicine doctors. Hear this amazing interview with Suzanne Somers, authors of "Knockout: Interview with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer"

Alex Holland discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine, the structure of Chinese Medicine schools, holistic healing and much more.

Featuring Jonathan Landsman and the Health Ranger, this show features tips and strategies for protecting your kids from not only the swine flu itself, but also from the swine flu vaccine.