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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure for TEOTWAWKI, by K.M. in Ohio
Many SurvivalBlog contributors have discussed storable foods, nutrition, First Aid, health care supplies, supplements, aromatherapy and herbs over the years I’ve been reading SurvivalBlog. But, what will you do if obtaining vitamins and common first-aid ointments will be difficult or extremely expensive? (Think Weimar Germany) So you may have Echinacea growing in your yard. Do you know how to prepare it for use effectively? What is a common source of vitamin C to prevent the debilitating disease of Scurvy and how do you use it? In the middle of winter it will be difficult to find Plantain leaves to put on your scratches when they are buried under 2 feet of snow and dormant in the soil. What will you use if Neosporin is unavailable? How can you stop a dangerous bout with diarrhea that may be of a parasitic nature? These are just a few conditions that if left untreated in the early stages can become life-and-death situations very quickly. The old adage: ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’, should be in every prepared mind.
Disease prevention is easy and very essential in desperate times. Good nutrition and cleanliness, especially in Winter, are essential to ward off most illnesses. A small scratch or bite on the hand, or soreness in the teeth can quickly escalate to a life threatening situation that will require skills that not every person has. What’s worse is that you may not even know someone who has those needed skills and knowledge to help you or your loved one. So, this is another ‘plug’ for you to get to know your neighbors and community. Fill your brain with fresh learning. We don’t live long enough to accumulate all the knowledge there is for everything that can be encountered. Surround yourself with intelligent and industrious people who can help and support each other in times of need.
Dr. Chuck Fenwick said in the Medical Corps class that I took, “Wash every wound!” Using clean, fresh water is better than not cleaning a wound at all. Infection can start very quickly in a dirty wound. This is very important to remember.
Onward to addressing the ‘how-to’s of basic self care without a drugstore or internet clearinghouse to fulfill your needs.
The Disclaimer: The following is not to be considered “Medical Advice”. The author is NOT a “Medical Doctor” or “Health Care Professional”. Any use of this information is solely the responsibility of the Reader. [words in quotations owned by U.S. Federal Government.])
Regarding the use of Herbs: more is not better! Always use the recommended dosages and directed amounts from materials authored by qualified practitioners. These are already proven safe over many generations. Do not experiment unless you have studied herbalism.
Vitamins are a great stop-gap to slow down and turn around the effects of poor nutrition. But, they are very expensive and generally require extra resources from the body to digest- making absorption 50% or less and there are many manufacturers that use poor quality ingredients making many vitamins virtually indigestible.
Source: http://www.survivalblog.com/2013/12/an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure-for-teotwawki-by-km-in-ohio.html
