10 Food Items to Always Have In Storage

It’s always a great feeling to be prepared when it comes to the food in your home. Whether you are bracing for a potential natural disaster or simply readying yourself for a hungry toddler, having these 10 food items always on hand will make your life easier and your house a little bit more self sustaining.

1. Honey
The best thing about honey is that it never goes bad. It can actually withstand broad temperature variations, and you can use it to sweeten just about anything. If it crystallizes, just reheat it, and it’s good as new.

2. Sugar, Salt, & Pepper
Although these items can cake up, they won’t go bad. Plus, you can use them to flavor absolutely anything. The best part is that in a pinch (get it? A pinch?) you can use salt for curing and medicinally.

3. Nuts, Nut Butter, and Trail Mixes
We always try to have trail mix on hand in my house because it is a fantastic source of protein and fat. You don’t have to refrigerate it, and it’s a good source of healthy energy too.

4. Canned Meat
You can get canned tuna, chicken, salmon, and turkey. Although they are not the healthiest choices and do expire eventually, they are excellent if you really need them.

5. Bottled Water
Sure it’s more of a beverage than a food item, but you still need about 1 gallon per person per day both for drinking and to help you maintain proper hygiene. 6. Rice and Pastas
Rice and pasta are both great sources of carbohydrates. They are really easy to prepare and have a very long shelf life.

7. Canned Fruit & Vegetables
Similar to canned meat, these are not always the healthiest choice because they have a lot of added sugar. However, you can them alongside of meat to create a well balanced meal and get much needed vitamins and minerals in your diet.

8. Flour and Dried Grains
Oatmeal, wheat, and cornmeal can all be used for baking. They are easy to prepare and contain may essential nutrients that your body needs

9. Dried Milk
Dried milk is actually not as bad as it sounds, and it works really well if you can’t get fresh milk. It has a long shelf life and can be used to drink or in baking.

10. Powdered Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa

These have always been staples in people’s kitchens. After all, how many people do you know who can barely start the day without their cup of coffee? They don’t provide much nutritional value, but the psychological impact is important too! Of course, if you want to be fully prepared, don’t forget to stock a can opener, a small camping stove, and emergency food for your pets as well just in case you need it.

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Ten Essential OTC Medications to Stockpile | Preppers Anonymous

Ten Essential OTC Medications to Stockpile | Preppers Anonymous Are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs really worth stockpiling? As a family physician my answer is a resounding yes. Most of the following were actually prescription medications when first released. (In higher dosages, several still are.) Although other OTC drugs are worth considering, these ten have been selected due to their ready availability, affordability, safety in both adults and children, and multi-use potential. Used alone or in combination, they can effectively treat dozens of conditions including: headache, fever, sore throats, ear ache, menstrual cramps, heartburn, arthritis, ulcers, diarrhea, allergies, hives, congestion, dizziness, mild anxiety, nausea, vomiting, poison ivy, athlete’s foot, ringworm, eczema, insomnia, backache, gout, diaper rash, yeast infections, and many more common illnesses. 1. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)– Among the OTC anti-inflammatory medications, ibuprofen is probably the most versatile. Primarily indicated for pain and inflammation, it may also be used to relieve headaches, earaches, sore throats, sinus pain, stiff neck, muscle strains, menstrual cramps, arthritis including gout, and back pain. It is also effective at reducing fever and is generally safe for use in children. It is not advisable for most stomach-related pain, although may decrease the pain of kidney stones, kidney infections, and possibly bladder infections. The most common side effect is stomach irritation or heartburn. When combined with acetaminophen it is nearly as effective as codeine, tramadol, or hydrocodone in relieving more severe pain. 2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)– Acetaminophen is the only OTC pain-reliever that is not an anti-inflammatory drug. It will not irritate the stomach like ibuprofen, aspirin, or naproxen. It is useful for the same conditions as ibuprofen, though effectiveness varies according to patient. As mentioned above, it may be combined with ibuprofen in full doses for more severe pain. Side effects are very few, though in high dose, especially when combined with alcohol, it can lead to liver failure. It is available in several pediatric dosages, both for pain relief and fever reduction. 3. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)– An inexpensive antihistamine, diphenhydramine is primarily used for drainage due to respiratory infections and nasal allergies, in both adults and children. It is also indicated for hives and itching, including itchy rashes such as poison ivy. Although not all patients become drowsy when using diphenhydramine, many do so, making this medication useful for insomnia as well. Some people find the drug relieves nausea or mild anxiety. 4. Loperamide (Imodium)– The most effective OTC medication for diarrhea is loperamide, which is available both as tablet form and liquid for children. It is often useful for relieving intestinal cramping. 5. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)– Pseudoephedrine is effective at relieving congestion of both the upper and lower respiratory tract due to most common causes including infection, allergy, chemical irritation, and mild asthma or bronchitis. It frequently has a stimulatory effect, similar to caffeine. The most common side effects are those resembling a burst of adrenaline: rapid heart rate, palpitations, and increased blood pressure. Years ago this drug was used in young children, even babies, though now most pediatricians do not advise it in patients younger than about six years old. 6. Meclizine (Bonine, Dramamine)– This antiemetic drug is available both over the counter and by prescription. It relieves nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, and vertigo-like dizziness. For some patients it causes drowsiness, and therefore may be used as a sleep aid. It is related to medications for anxiety and may help with this as well. 7. Ranitidine (Zantac)– Although several medications are available OTC for the treatment of heartburn, ulcers, and other acid-reducing conditions, ranitidine is among the best-tolerated, is inexpensive, and is also useful for relieving hives. Doctors often advise an acid-reducing medication such as ranitidine for patients who experience stomach upset when taking ibuprofen, though this must be done with caution. 8. Hydrocortisone cream– The 1% version of hydrocortisone is the strongest steroid cream available over the counter. It is safe for use in both adults and children in treating inflamed and/or itchy rashes such as eczema, poison ivy, diaper rash, and other minor genital irritations. 9. Bacitracin ointment– This ointment is best used to prevent skin infections when the integrity of the skin has been breached, as by an abrasion, laceration, insect bite, or sting. It also may be used to treat a superficial skin infection such as a mildly infected wound or impetigo. It is less likely to produce a topical skin allergy than other topical antibiotic preparations that contain neomycin. It cannot be used to treat deeper infections, however, which generally require an antibiotic by mouth. 10. Clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin)The same antifungal medication, clotrimazole, is contained in both Lotrimin and Gyne-Lotrimin. Gyne-Lotrimin may be used to treat both female yeast infections and any other yeast or fungal infection that Lotrimin would treat, including athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, diaper rashes, and skin fold irritations. Conclusion For under $50 total a good supply of all of the above can be purchased. Several of these medications are also available at higher doses by prescription, and may actually be less expensive if obtained from a physician (ranitidine, meclizine, loperamide, and diphenhydramine), even paying full price.

101 Unique Items To Stock Before A Survival Situation

1. Shoe and boot laces – yes, you could use leather laces but why not stock some? 2. Fence posts – entirely too handy not just for fencing but for gardening 3. Barbed wire and chicken wire fencing 4. Cloth diapers – handy for so many things other than the obvious 5. Manual egg/batter beaters – whisks work, but the old-fashioned egg beater is hard to beat 6. Hoyle’s rule book for card games – lots and lots of entertainment in one simple book 7. Dice and dice games rulebooks – as above 8. Goggles – safety ones 9. A way to figure calendars into the future 10. Solar powered fencing – even if you don’t have livestock now, you may have it later. And it can be used as a “first line of defense” or used for parts for other uses 11. Canes – there will come a time when they are needed. Adjustable ones are better 12. Plant pots for starting seedlings. You’ll want various sizes 13. Metal rulers – because they last much longer. Different sizes 14. Rain gauge – for keeping track of rainfall 15. Barometer and something that tells you how to use it to get an idea of the weather 16. Candle molds and a double boiler for melting wax 17. Diaper pins – handy not only for the obvious but for securing lots of things 18. Kits to fix garden hoses – because you can stock 10 hoses but what happens when they break? 19. Cheesecloth – useful not just for cheese for all sorts of canning needs 20. Pea shellers, corn huskers, apple peelers and corers, etc. – all those “yankee tools” that our grandparents had but we no longer use. 21. Mimeograph machine and supplies – IF you can find one. 22. Chalk and blackboards. Blackboard paint isn’t a bad idea either 23. Goo remover aka Goo Gone 24. Eyeglass repair kits – they make handy little ones 25. Canoe – if you live near water or an inflatable raft if you’re not that close. If you get a canoe/raft, consider getting the big Duluth packs that outfitters use – they are waterproof (sorta) and good for packing 26. Oars/paddles – even if you don’t have one of the above, they can be handy for improvised rafts 27. Tire chains – if you live where it snows… 28. Swim goggles – not so much for recreational swimming, but for any time you might need to go into the water for whatever reason 29. Life preservers – if you need them, you need them 30. Reflectors and reflective tape 31. Pregnancy kits – I never see this on prepping lists, but it seems so basic… you want to know if you are so you can make sure to eat right, etc. 32. Neck and ankle braces 33. Canning funnel and jar lifter – often listed, but cannot have enough of these, in metal 34. Pack saddle for horses/mules 35. Liquid Smoke flavoring – my spouse swears by this stuff for nice flavoring 36. Powdered lemon and lime juice – an excellent way to store Vitamin C 37. Songbooks and simple instruments – for entertainment 38. Powdered buttermilk – useful for cooking 39. ClearJel canning starch – for canning pie fillings 40. Pet veterinary supplies – basic wound care is a must 41. Bottle corks of various sizes – for when you lose that bottle lid 42. Room thermometers 43. Bags/cloth to use to bag flowers for seed pollination 44. Clothesline and wooden clothespins 45. Clothes baskets that are actual baskets – they last longer and can be repaired 46. An inflatable kiddie pool – thousands of uses (okay, maybe I exaggerate, but useful nevertheless) 47. Lighter flints for refillable lighters 48. Fountain pens, inkwells and powdered ink – those Bic pens you stockpiled will run out eventually 49. UV window film – to help keep houses cool 50. Mailboxes – metal for all sorts of caches and other storage uses 51. Small paintbrushes – handy for many many things besides just painting 52. Pet carriers – one for each pet 53. Canvas shopping bags – handy for so many things 54. Posthole digger, manual – but try to get all your fencing done before … these things SUCK to use 55. Stovetop waffle makers 56. Wind vane 57. Spare glass bottles of various sizes 58. Mop wringer 59. Manual juicers – glass or metal will hold up better than the cheap plastic ones 60. Measuring cups – metal with engraved markings. Painted on markings will disappear with time 61. Measuring spoons – metal with engraved markings. The commonly used plastic ones with painted on markings will break and fade 62. Jar openers – the type that lets you get leverage on the lid 63. Stovetop popcorn popper – ‘cuz if the SHTF and the grid goes down, so does the microwave popcorn you have in the pantry 64. Leather punch and knife 65. Disposable ear plugs 66. Mechanical pencils and spare pencil lead – see above about pens. Pencil lead takes up a lot less space than traditional pencils 67. Folding cloth camping chairs – entirely too useful and easy to store 68. Microscope and slides 69. Old time photographic equipment – could be a new business! 70. Manual typewriter 71. Paper cutter 72. Manual hair clippers – human and animal 73. Steam juicers – stovetop variety 74. Slingshot and ammo 75. Hard hats 76. Sewing measuring tapes 77. Velcro 78. Sewing patterns – better to have them now … especially easy to sew shirts/pants/coats/outerwear 79. Window insulation foam – for keeping warm 80. Disguised safes – the “fake book” kinds 81. Nicorette gum and quit smoking supplies 82. Tomato powder – another good way to store Vitamin C 83. Citric acid, pectin, alum and Pickle Crisp for canning 84. Straight or safety razor for male shaving 85. Rennet tablets for cheese-making 86. Veterinary wrap – useful for not just animals, but people too 87. Autoclave or something that functions like one 88. Dental mirror 89. Walkers and toilet risers for the elderly and don’t forget bedpans 90. Carry yokes – the old fashioned water carrying yokes 91. CLR cleaner – or other lime/deposit/etc remover 92. Locks – combination, keyed, and other types as needed 93. Moth balls, cedar balls, and smelling salts 94. China markers/grease pencils – these are great for marking containers with what is in them 95. Safety vests 96. Fly paper – stores decently and is really handy. Researching a way to make this stuff is also probably a good idea 97. Foam camping pads for under sleeping bags 98. Winter scarves, gloves, mittens – its easy to forget these when it’s not winter 99. Wind up clocks – how else are you going to keep time if the grid goes down? 100. Tow strap for vehicles 101. Black and brown paint – useful for camoflage, hiding things, and making makeshift showers plus a myriad of other uses. 101 things that you probably already own but will not want to overlook in a SHTF situation. Some of these things you may own, but may not be “longlasting” varieties – perhaps you want to invest in ones that will last when you next purchase them? 1. Hot pads – Replace any worn out or not very thick ones. Mitts are probably best 2. Matches - 3. Playing cards 4. Scissors – heavy duty ones that can be re-sharpened would be best 5. Sewing needles, thread, thimbles, and pins – never ever have too many of these 6. Pet leashes – get good quality leather leashes and collars – easier to repair 7. Pet bowls – metal ones will last longer 8. Shoe laces 9. Garden hoses – good quality ones are best 10. Garden trowels and hand shovels – again – high quality metal ones are best 11. Hand axe 12. Ratchet set 13. Allen wrench 14. Spools of twine 15. Cargo straps 16. Duct tape – obviously you can’t have too much of this! 17. Hammer – is yours in good shape? 18. Screwdrivers – did you buy a cheap set or good quality drop forged steel ones? 19. Flyswatters 20. Bottle openers – thick metal is best 21. Manual can openers – don’t go cheap with this 22. Dish clothes – heavy cloth that will last is best 23. Corkscrew 24. Brooms – are yours good quality straw or cheap plastic? Are they in good shape? 25. Straws – they make glass reusable straws, these would not be bad to have on hand 26. Ice chests 27. Kitchen timers 28. Rubber bands 29. Safety pins 30. Magnifying glasses 31. Mortar and pestle 32. Staples and stapler 33. Life preservers 34. Garden hose nozzles – brass will last longest 35. Fingernail brushes – sanitation will be important 36. Key chains 37. Hair rubber bands and barrettes 38. Erasers 39. Garden sprayer 40. Outdoor thermometers 41. Folding chairs 42. Hangers – wire will last a lot longer than plastic. Wood is also good 43. Ice scrapers 44. Wall hooks 45. Windshield wiper blades 46. Aluminum foil 47. Safety pins – heavy duty 48. Eyedroppers of various sizes 49. Bobby pins 50. Rulers – metal will last longest 51. Three-in-one oil 52. Cargo straps 53. Nails, screws, bolts – making these by hand is a royal pain in the posterior. 54. Wheelbarrow – get a good quality metal or heavy duty plastic one 55. Twist ties – those bread/package ties will be useful – store them, don’t throw them away 56. Plastic bags – bread, ziplock, etc. 57. Maps – road atlases, road maps, etc. 58. Cotton balls – make excellent tinder as well as a thousand and one uses around the house 59. Note pads 60. Indelible markers (i.e. Sharpies) 61. Mechanical pencils 62. Dental floss 63. Pitchers – metal preferred 64. Goo remover (Goo-be-gone) 65. Scouring pads 66. Flower pots – various sizes 67. Vegetable peeler 68. Newspaper, old – keeping at least a couple of weeks old ones won’t ever hurt 69. Insect repellant 70. Sunscreen and aloe gel for when the sunscreen doesn’t work 71. Spare buttons 72. Nail clippers – both human and pet 73. Candle holders – metal or glass ones will last longer than plastic 74. Baby supplies – bottles, blankets, clothes, etc. If you’re like me, you still have baby stuff tucked away in your storerooms – even if you don’t have a baby after SHTF, you can always trade the stuff….. 75. Bicycles – are yours all set for hard use? 76. Metal garbage cans 77. Binoculars 78. Cloth napkins 79. Paper clips – not only useful for their normal function, but handy for other uses 80. Cold and hot packs – those lovely rubber bags 81. Lip balm 82. Utility knives – the kind that take the disposable blades or razor blades 83. Extension cords – indoor and outdoor 84. Air mattresses or cots – chances are good you’re going to have guests – where are they going to sleep? 85. Bay leaves – not just a spice, but useful to repel insects 86. Cellophane tape dispenser and tape – get a heavy duty one 87. Paper bags and manila envelopes – handy for storing things 88. Rubber boots 89. Knitting needles – learn to knit! It’s a great survival skill 90. Toothpicks 91. Kitchen utensils – you want metal ones or wooden, not plastic. 92. Barometer 93. Duffle bags – waterproof and with shoulder straps are best 94. Spare pill bottles – keep old prescription bottles 95. Tabasco sauce – along with other such condiments 96. All those takeout condiment packets – make great barter items as well as being generally handy 97. Bag clips - 98. Solar calculators 99. Board games 100. Dust pans – metal will last longer 101. Carmex (or other medicated lip balm) http://guideforpreppingandsurviving.com/101-unique-items-to-stock-before-a-survival-situation/

DOC K'S MEDICINE LIST (Very Exstensive List) The Best I've seen...

Thank you Doc K Posted on Self Reliant Network: April 11, 2012 The following posts are something I put together over the last few months in my (rare) spare time. I am often asked: What medicines should I have on hand at my house? Which medicines should I have for TEOTWAWKI? What medicines should I have that I can purchase without a prescription? What medicines should I have if I had access to any prescription medication? What I wanted to do was assemble a list of medications that are important in everyday life for me as a Family Medicine physician. Some are common. Some are not so common. Some are used to treat common problems. Some would only be used to treat rare problems. At this point all medicines listed are for adults. I will try and get to pediatric dosing next. I do not talk about life expectancy for any medication. The U.S. Military is currently conducting extensive testing with the FDA to examine the shelf life of medications. None of that data is public information. I have tried to gain access to the database for my own knowledge being in the military… I was denied. I think it is safe to say that most medications can be safely used after the expiration date. There are some notable exceptions that can be deadly. I do not know what all of these deadly exceptions are, so I will not elaborate. If in doubt, throw it out (or at least weigh the risks vs. benefits of using expired medications). This list is long but not exhaustive. I tried to be selective so as to not overwhelm someone trying to assemble a home pharmacy, but I also wanted to include commonly used (or commonly heard of) medications. Depending on where you live (in the USA or not), some medications may or may not be available or may be sold under a different trade name. I have medications listed by Major Category in each post. The medicines are listed by their generic name followed by the trade name if available or examples. The next line is the indication for the medicine (what it is supposed to be used for). Under this is the regular dosing of the medication and, if available, the maximum dose. **If you notice an error, please let me know so that I can check it and correct it if needed. If you notice a glaring absence of an important medication, please let me know so I can add it as well. KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS I tried to avoid using abbreviations as much as possible, but a few are so easy to use… PO = Per Oral (this means by mouth) OTC = Over The Counter (this means you can buy this without a prescription) OBLIGATORY COVER MY BUTT COMMENT: I have gone to school for many years and have trained for many years to prescribe medications. You most likely have not. This is not meant to insult, but to show the importance and potentially dangerous effects of using any and all medications. This list is only a list. This is not a prescription. This is not a diagnosis. I may have some errors in this list, although I have tried to be as accurate as possible. I am in no way responsible for the use or misuse of this list. This list should not be used in place of utilizing a properly trained healthcare practitioner. That would be foolish and potentially life-threatening. Use at your own risk. I do not knowingly own any stock or have any financial ties to any pharmaceutical or medication producing company that is or is not mentioned in this list. As always… Hope this helps, Doc K PAIN MEDICATIONS You should have the OTC meds at a minimum. If you have prescription strength pain meds, caution should always be used. Overdose is easy. I have included Migraine medications in this section as well. There are many Migraine meds out there; this is just a sampling. OVER THE COUNTER Acetominophen (Tylenol) Pain, Fever 500 mg - 1,000 mg PO every 3-6 hrs (max 4,000mg in 24 hrs) Ibuprofen (Motrin) Pain, Fever 400 mg - 800 mg PO every 4-8 hrs (max 3,200 mg in 24 hrs) Aspirin Pain, Fever 325 mg - 650 mg PO every 2-4 hrs (max 4,000 mg in 24 hrs); Heart attack: 325 mg chewed (edit: archer: added this from later in thread) Naproxen sodium (Aleve) Pain 200 mg PO every 8-12 hrs (max 600 mg per 24 hrs) PRESCRIPTION Naproxen (Naprosyn) Pain 500 mg PO initially, then 250 mg every 6-8 hrs (max 1250 mg per 24 hrs) Tramadol (Ultram) Pain 50 mg - 100 mg PO every 4-6 hrs (max 400 mg per 24 hrs; may need to titrate up) Tylenol-3 (acetaminophen 300 mg / codeine 30 mg) Pain 1-2 tabs PO every 4-6 hrs; with food (max 4,000 mg acetaminophen in 24 hrs) Percocet Pain Dosing varies Lortab Pain Dosing varies Darvocet N 100 (acetaminophen 650 mg / propoxyphene napsylate 100 mg) Pain 1 tab PO every 4 hrs (max 6 tabs per 24 hrs) Fentanyl Pain 50 mcg - 100 mcg IV/IM every 1-2 hrs Morphine sulfate Pain 2.5 mg - 10 mg SC/IM/IV every 2-6 hrs Ketorolac (Toradol) Pain 30-60 mg IM (max 120 mg per 24 hrs) Sumatriptan (Imitrex) - Oral Migraines Oral: 25-50 mg (with fluids); May repeat in 2 hours (max dose 200 mg in 24 hrs) Sumatriptan (Imitrex) - Intranasal Migraines Intranasal: 5-20 mg in one nostril; May repeat in 2 hours (max dose 40 mg in 24 hrs) Sumatriptan (Imitrex) - Sub Cutaneous Migraines SubQ: Up to 6 mg; May repeat in 1 hour (max dose 2 injections in 24 hrs) Rizatriptan (Maxalt) - Oral Tablet or Oral Dissolving Tablet Migraines 5-10 mg PO; May repeat in 2 hours (max dose 30 mg in 24 hrs) GI MEDICATIONS Lots of stuff in here from dehydration to heartburn to motion sickness. Note: Constipation is not a joke. It can make your life miserable and could lead to serious medical problems. If we ever have a TEOTWAWKI scenario, many people will get constipated from the drastic changes in everyday life. Be proactive and eat some fiber. 1-3 bowel movements a day is normal. 25-30 grams of fiber a day is your goal. Try to get there now… slowly. OVER THE COUNTER Oral Re-Hydration Salts (electrolyte replacement mix: Gatorade, etc.) Dehydration Use as directed on packaging Loperimide (Imodium) Diarrhea 4 mg PO x 1 dose; then 2 mg PO after each loose stool (max 16 mg in 24 hrs) Pepto Bismol Diarrhea CHEWABLE TABS: 2 tabs PO every 30-60 minutes (max 16 tabs in 24 hrs) Simethicone (Gas-X) Gas 1-2 tabs PO (max 6 tabs in 24 hrs) Calcium Carbonate (Tums, Rolaids, Maalox) Heartburn Tums: 2-4 tabs PO (Tums: Max 15 tabs per 24 hrs); Rolaids: 1-2 tabs PO (may repeat hourly if symptoms return) Ranitidine (Zantac) Heartburn/Reflux, Allergic Reactions 150 mg PO every 12-24 hrs (max 300 mg in 24 hrs) Famotidine (Pepcid AC) Heartburn/Reflux, Allergic Reactions 20-40 mg PO twice a day (max 80 mg in 24 hrs) Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia 400mg/5ml) Heartburn/Constipation LIQUID: Heartburn - 5-15 mL as needed up to 4 times/day; Constipation - 30-60 mL at bedtime Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia 311mg Tabs) Heartburn/Constipation TABLETS: Heartburn - 2-4 tablets needed up to 4 times/day; Constipation - 8 tablets at bedtime Docusate (Colace) Constipation 100 mg PO twice a day Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (Miralex) Constipation 17 g of powder (~1 heaping tablespoon) dissolved in 4-8 ounces of beverage, once daily; do not use for >2 weeks Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Constipation ORAL: 5-15 mg PO at bedtime (max 30 mg per 24 hrs); RECTAL: 10 mg rectally one time Enema kit Constipation Use as directed on packaging Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Nausea, Motion Sickness 50-100 mg PO every 4-6 hours (max: 400 mg in 24 hrs) Meclizine (Bonine) Nausea, Motion Sickness 25-50 mg PO (max 100 mg per 24 hrs) Prochlorperazine (Compazine) suppositories Nausea, Vomiting 25 mg rectally twice daily Promethazine (Phenergan) suppositories Nausea, Vomiting, Allergic reaction 12.5-25 mg rectally twice daily Activated charcoal Poisoning 25-100 g PO as a single dose Preparation H Hemorrhoids Use as directed on packaging PRESCRIPTION Esomeprazole (Nexium) Heartburn/Reflux 20 mg - 40 mg PO every 12-24 hrs; take 1 hr before meal (max 80 mg per 24 hrs) Ondansetron Oral dissolving tablet (Zofran ODT) Nausea 4-8 mg PO every 8 hrs (max 24 mg per 24 hrs) Scopolamine Patch (Transderm Scop) Motion Sickness Apply 1 patch behind the ear at least 4 hours prior to exposure and every 3 days as needed Dicyclomine (Bentyl) Abdominal Cramping / Irritable Bowel Syndrome 20-40 mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed for cramping (max 160 mg per 24 hours)« Last Edit: March 28, 2010, 06:01:17 PM by lvschant » Logged 'But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.' ALLERGY MEDICATIONS Allergies can range from annoying to life threatening. There have been other posts about alternatives to an Epi-Pen. I include Asthma medications in the Repiratory section. Also note that some of these medications are used for other purposes. Keep this in mind when stocking your pharmacy. If one drug can do more than one job, consider it strongly. OVER THE COUNTER Sinus Rinse (Neil Med) Allergies Use as directed on box (1-2 rinses per day) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Allergic Reactions, Motion Sickness, Insomnia 25 mg - 50 mg PO every 4-6 hrs (max 100 mg per dose; max 400 mg per 24 hrs) Loratidine (Claritin) Allergies, Allergic Reaction 10 mg PO every 24 hrs (max 20 mg per 24 hrs for a few days) Ceterizine (Zyrtec) Allergies, Allergic Reaction 5-10 mg PO every 24 hrs (max 10 mg per 24 hrs) Ranitidine (Zantac) Heartburn/Reflux, Allergic Reactions 150 mg PO every 12-24 hrs (max 300 mg in 24 hrs) Epinephrine Inhaled (Primatene Mist) Allergic Reaction, Asthma One inhalation, may repeat after one minute; wait 3 hours before using again PRESCRIPTION Epi-Pen Anaphylactic Reaction (respiratory compromise) 0.3 mg IM x 1 dose; May repeat Epi-Pen Jr Anaphylactic Reaction (respiratory compromise) 0.15 mg IM x 1 dose; May repeat Epinephrine vials with needles Anaphylactic Reaction 0.1-0.5 mg (1:1000 soln) SC/IM every 5-15 minutes (Max 1 mg per dose) Epinephrine vials with needles Severe Asthma Attack 0.1-0.5 mg (1:1000 soln) SC/IM every 20 minutes - 4 hrs (Max 1 mg per dose) Prednisone Severe Asthma Attack; Many other reasons 40-80 mg PO every 12-24 hrs (max 80 mg per 24 hrs) RESPIRATORY MEDICATIONS The OTC meds are mainly for common cold issues. The prescription meds are Asthma medications. Antibiotics are addressed below. OVER THE COUNTER Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Nasal congestion 30-60 mg every 4-6 hours (max 240 mg/24 hours) Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE) Nasal congestion 10-20 mg every 4 hours Oxymetazoline (Afrin) - Decongestant nasal spray Nasal congestion 2-3 sprays into each nostril twice daily (not to exceed 3 days) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Allergic Reactions, rhinorrhea 25 mg - 50 mg PO every 4-6 hrs (max 100 mg per dose; max 400 mg per 24 hrs) Loratidine (Claritin) Allergies, rhinorrhea 10 mg PO every 24 hrs (max 20 mg per 24 hrs for a few days) Guaifenesin (Mucinex) Cough, phlegm 600 mg tablets: 1-2 tabs PO every 12 hrs (Max 4 tabs per 24 hrs) Dextromethorphan (Robitussin) Cough 10-20 mg every 4 hours or 30 mg every 6-8 hours (max 120 mg/day) Cough Drops Cough varies Sore throat spray (Chloraseptic) Sore throat Use as directed on packaging Dayquil Cold/flu - combo of above meds Use as directed on packaging Nyquil Cold/flu/sleep - combo of above meds Use as directed on packaging PRESCRIPTION Albuterol Inhaled (Proventil HFA) Asthma wheezing (bronchospasm) 2 puffs inhaled every 4-6 hrs (max 12 puffs per day) Levalbuterol Inhaled (Xopenex) Asthma wheezing (bronchospasm) 2 puffs inhaled every 4-6 hrs (max 12 puffs per day)SLEEP MEDICATIONS I debated for some time about including sleep medications in this topic. However, I decided to put them in after all, because sleep is so important. Between simple things like travel and time zone changes, a person can easily lose focus and emotional stability without proper sleep. If you are not sleeping well, nothing seems right, and hope is low. So I included these medications. OVER THE COUNTER Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Insomnia - great place to start for insomnia 25 mg - 50 mg PO every 4-6 hrs (max 100 mg per dose; max 400 mg per 24 hrs) PRESCRIPTION Zolpidem (Ambien) Insomnia - best for sleep initiation problems 5-10 mg PO at bedtime (max 10 mg per 24 hrs) Zolpidem Continuous Release (Ambien CR) Insomnia - best for sleep maintenance problems 12.5 mg PO at bedtime (max 12.5 mg per 24 hrs) Eszopiclone (Lunesta) Insomnia - alternative to Ambien CR 2 mg PO at bedtime (max 3 mg per 24 hrs) Trazodone Insomnia 25-50 mg PO at bedtime (may gradually work up to max of 200 mg at bedtime) Tamazepam (Restoril) Insomnia - can be used with Ambien if needed 15-30 mg PO at bedtime Modafinil (Provigil) Fatigue / Narcolepsy 200-400 mg by mouth one time per day (max 400 mg per 24 hrs)TOPICAL SKIN MEDICATIONS There are a ton of medications for the skin. I only included ones that I commonly use or recommend. That doesn’t mean that others are not just as good. Specifically, I do want to mention the multiple antibiotic ointments (Polysporin, Neosporin). Recent research has shown that these are not as good as single antibiotic ointments (like Bacitracin). Also, Neosporin has a high rate of causing allergic-type skin reactions. OVER THE COUNTER Diaper Cream (Balmex, Desitin) Heat Rashes, Chaffing Apply topically to affected area 1-3 times per day Aloe Vera Burns, Sunburns Apply topically to affected area in thin layer 3-4 times per day Topical Benzocaine (Anbisol, Orajel) Cold sores, Stings, Burns, Sunburns Apply topically to affected area in thin layer 3-4 times per day Topical Lidocaine Sting/Burn Relief Sprays (Safetec, Solarcaine, etc.) Burns, Bites Use as directed on packaging Topical Antihistamines (Benadryl Cream) Itching Apply topically to affected area up to 3-4 times per day Hydrocortisone Topical Steroid 1% (Cortaid, Cortizone) Rash Apply topically to affected area 2-4 times per day Topical Antifungals (Tinactin, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Micotin) Ringworm, Athletes foot, Jock itch, etc. Apply topically to affected area 1-2 times per day Bacitracin (topical antibiotic) Topical antiseptic Apply topically to affected area 1-5 times per day Silver sulfadiazine 1% cream (Silvadene) Topical antiseptic, Burns Apply topically to affected area 1-2 times per day Zanfel Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac Scrub onto affected area for 15 seconds, rinse with water; May repeat until no itching remains PRESCRIPTION Mupirocin (Bactroban) Topical skin infections (e.g. Impetigo) Apply topically to affected area 3 times per day - watch closely for worsening Topical Steroid (Multiple Higher Potency Meds Available) Rash Apply topically to affected area 2-4 times per day MISCELLANEOUS MEDICATIONS Just a couple of things that didn’t fit easily into any other category. Ammonia Smelling Salts Passing out Use as directed on packaging Clotting Agents (QuikClot Combat Gauze) Massive hemorrhage (bleeding) Unroll gauze and pack in wound; hold with pressure - GET TO HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE ASAP! Acetazolamide (Diamox) Acute Mountain Sickness Prevention 250 mg PO twice a day (24-48 hrs before ascent, 48 hours after arrival at altitude)ENDOCRINE MEDICATIONS I included the thyroid protection medication here for the almost impossibly needed use after radiation exposure. If you have Diabetes or Thyroid problems, make sure you have plenty of medications on hand. A short term disaster (e.g. a hurricane) can cause a city to shut down for a week. This can lead to death if a person is not prepared. OVER THE COUNTER Potassium Iodide (ThyroSafe = 65 mg Tabs, ThyroShield=65 mg per mL) Thyroid protection after radiation event Adults 130 mg (2 tabs) PO per day until significant radiation exposure has passed; Childrens Dosing: <1 month: 16.5 mg PO every 24 hrs (1/4 tab) 1mo-3yrs: 32.5 mg PO every 24 hrs (1/2 tab) 3-12 yrs: 65 mg PO every 24 hrs (1 tab) PRESCRIPTION Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid) Thyroid hormone replacement Use as directed for Hypothyroidism Glucose tabs (many brands out there) Hypoglycemia 3-4 tablets PO as needed (Use as directed on packaging) Glucose paste (Glutose paste) Hypoglycemia Use as directed on packaging Insulin Diabetes glucose control Use as directed for Diabetes EYE MEDICATIONS Eye injuries and infections need to be evaluated quickly. If you are able, seek expert help. OVER THE COUNTER Rewetting Eye Drops Dry eyes, Eye irritation Use as directed on packaging PRESCRIPTION Erythromycin Ophthalmic 0.5% Ointment Bacterial eye infections Apply 1 cm ribbon of ointment to affected eye(s) 4-6x per day for 7-10 days Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Ointment Bacterial eye infections Apply 1 cm ribbon of ointment to affected eye(s) 3x per day for 2 days then twice a day for 5 days DENTAL MEDICATIONS Dental pain after a chipped tooth, cavity, or lost filling/cap can be very painful. These are great items to have on hand in a bug out bag as well as at home. OVER THE COUNTER Temporary Filling Material (Cavit) Loss of filling, crown, new cavity Clean tooth, dry tooth, pack with temporary filling as directed, seek higher level of care ASAP Temporary Filling Material (Intermediate Restorative Material) Loss of filling, crown, new cavity Clean tooth, dry tooth, pack with temporary filling as directed, seek higher level of care ASAP Temporary Filling Material (Express Putty) Loss of filling, crown, new cavity Clean tooth, dry tooth, pack with temporary filling as directed, seek higher level of care ASAP Zinc oxide powder Loss of filling, crown, new cavity Can mix with oil of cloves to make a paste to temporarily fill Paraffin (dental wax) stick Loss of filling, crown, new cavity Can muse to temporarily fill Oil of Cloves (Eugenol) Tooth pain from loss of filling, crown, or cavity Apply one drop of oil of cloves to affected tooth; cover with wax or temporary filling; Alternatively, soak a cotton ball with mixture of a few drops Oil of Cloves and cooking oil and place on tooth - Either one provides temporary tooth pain relief Kenalog in Orabase Oral ulcer or painful oral lesion Press a small dab (about 1/4 inch) to the lesion until a thin film develops - use only enough to coat the lesion with a thin film.ANTIVIRAL MEDICATION If there is going to be one huge worldwide event that leads to TEOTWAWKI, the most likely is a viral pandemic. There is not a lot you can do to treat a virus, but Elderberry has shown some promising results in recent research. I included treatment and prophylactic doses of the most common prescription anti-flu medications we have currently available. OVER THE COUNTER Elderberry Extract (Sambucol) Influenza prevention/treatment Use as directed on packaging PRESCRIPTION Zanamivir (Relenza) - TREATMENT Influenza Treatment Two inhalations (10 mg total) twice daily for 5 days. Doses should be spaced by ~12 hours. Begin within 48 hrs of signs or symptoms. Zanamivir (Relenza) - PROPHYLAXIS Influenza Prophylaxis Two inhalations (10 mg) once daily for 10 days. Begin within 36 hrs following onset of symptoms in index case; Community outbreak: Two inhalations (10 mg) once daily for 28 days. Begin within 5 days of outbreak. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) - TREATMENT Influenza Treatment 75 mg PO twice daily initiated within 2 days of onset of symptoms; duration of treatment: 5 days Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) - PROPHYLAXIS Influenza Prophylaxis 75 mg PO once daily; initiate treatment within 2 days of contact with an infected individual; duration of treatment: 10 days. Community outbreaks, dosing is 75 mg once daily. May be used for up to 6 weeksANTIFUNGAL MEDICATIONS “There is a fungus among us!” Keeping the area clean and dry goes a long way in prevention. OVER THE COUNTER Miconazole (Monistat) Vaginal yeast infections Suppository or Creams (Use as directed on packaging) Topical Antifungals (Tinactin, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Micotin) Ringworm, Athletes foot, Jock itch, etc. Apply topically to affected area 1-2 times per day PRESCRIPTION Nystatin (swish and swallow, cream, or powder) Thrush, Topical skin infections Oral Swish and Swallow formulation - 4 x per day; Cream - Apply topically to affected area 2-3 times per day; Use powder for moist areas Oral Antifungals Nail fungal infections, Severe fungal infections Use as directed (based on the medication); Should only be used if proper lab work is availableANTIBIOTIC MEDICATIONS I debated about putting this section in here. There are so many antibiotics on the market. Some are extremely expensive. All ones designed for humans are prescription only. I will not go into the use of antibiotics sold for animals… because I just don’t know enough about that to talk about it. I first list common infections and the antibiotics that can be used. The antibiotics are basically placed in order of preference/usefulness for that infection. Yes, you can treat many of these infections with other antibiotics. I tried to keep it simple, and I tried to keep it with oral antibiotics only. If you need IV antibiotics, you should be in a hospital or under the care of a professional. Following the list of infections, I have the actual antibiotics listed with the dosages following (for each specific infection type). Again, not all indications and dosages are listed. But this will give you a good start. INFECTIONS Strep Throat Penicillin V, Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Azithromycin Pneumonia (mild to moderate, uncomplicated) Azithromycin, Amoxicillin, Augmentiin, Doxycycline, Levofloxacin Pneumonia (severe, complicated) IV medication is needed Mild Skin Infections Cephalexin, Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin Moderate Skin Infections EITHER Clindamycin or Penicillin V potassium AND Doxycycline or Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Severe Skin Infections If it is an extensive infection or very rapidly spreading, IV medication is needed Erysipelas (Skin Infection) Mild: Penicillin V potassium or Amoxicillin; Severe: IV medication is needed Bite Wounds (Mild): Animal Bites Augmentin; Doxycyline or Trimeth.-sulfameth. or Penicillin VK PLUS Metronidazole or Clindamycin Bite Wounds (Mild): Human Bites Augmentin; Doxycyline or Trimeth.-sulfameth. or Penicillin VK or Cipro. PLUS Metronidazole or Clindamycin Bite Wounds: Infected IV medication is needed; Surgery is likely needed Bacterial Inner Ear Infections Amoxicillin, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Augmentin Bacterial Outer Ear Infections Cipro HC Otic (ear), Cortisporin Otic Suspension/Solution (ear) Bacterial Eye Infections Erythromycin Ophthalmic, Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Ointment Urinary Tract Infections Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Cephalexin, Doxycycline Kidney Infections Levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole PLUS Amoxicillin Travelers Diarrhea Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, Azithromycin, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Cholera Oral rehydration therapy and/or IV rehydration is first line; Doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin Giardia Metronidazole Serious GI Infections Many of these infections will need IV medications; Milder cases may benefit w/ Augmentin, Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole Tick-Borne Diseases Doxycycline Anthrax Doxycycline, Levofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Clindamycin Plague Doxycycline, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Tetracycline ANTIBIOTICS Amoxicillin (Amoxil) Community Acquired Pneumonia: 500-1,000 mg PO three times daily for 7-10 days Bacterial Inner Ear Infection: Mild-Mod: 500 mg PO twice daily or 250 mg PO three times daily; Severe: 875 mg PO twice daily or 500 mg PO three times daily Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (Augmentin) Bacterial Inner Ear Infection: 875 mg PO twice daily Acute bacterial sinus infection: Extended release Tablets: Two 1000 mg tablets PO twice daily for 10 days Community Acquired Pneumonia: Extended release Tablets: Two 1000 mg tablets PO twice daily for 7-10 days Skin abscess: 875 mg PO twice daily Bite Wounds (Human/animal): 875 mg PO twice daily or 500 mg PO three times daily Kidney Infection (uncomplicated): 875 mg PO twice daily or 500 mg PO three times daily Diverticulitis, Perirectal abscess: Extended release Tablets: Two 1000 mg tablets PO twice daily for 7-10 days Azithromycin (Zithromax) Mild-to-mod respiratory tract, skin, soft tissue infxns: 500 mg PO in a single loading dose on day 1 followed by 250 mg PO daily on days 2-5 Community Acquired Pneumonia: 500 mg IV daily for at least 2 days, then 500 mg PO daily to complete a 7- to 10-day course of therapy Bacterial Sinus Infection: 500 mg PO daily for 3 days Infectious Diarrhea - Traveler's Diarrhea: 500 mg PO daily for 1-3 days or 1 gram PO in a single dose STD Infections (Chlamydia, Chancroid, Gonorrhea): Chlamydia, Chancroid: 1 gram PO one time; Gonorrhea 2 grams PO one time Cephalexin (Keflex) Mild skin infection (small abscess, boils, etc.): 250 mg PO four times daily (max 4,000 mg in 24 hrs) Moderate skin infection (mastitis, cellulitis, etc.): 500 mg PO four times daily (max 4,000 mg in 24 hrs) Acute bacterial pharyngitis ("Strep throat"): 500 mg PO twice daily for 10 days Uncomplicated Urinary Tract (Bladder) Infections: 500 mg PO twice daily for 7-14 days Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Anthrax (inhalational - prophylaxis): 500 mg PO twice daily for 60 days or 400 mg IV twice daily for 60 days Anthrax (inhalational, GI, skin - treatment): 400 mg IV twice daily initially then transition to 500 mg PO twice daily for total of 60 days Bone/Joint Infection: Mild: 500-750 mg PO or 400 mg IV twice daily for 4-6 weeks; Severe: 400 mg IV three times daily for 4-6 weeks Skin Infections: Mild: 500-750 mg PO or 400 mg IV twice daily for 7-14 days; Severe: 400 mg IV three times daily for 7-14 days Infectious Diarrhea - Travelers Diarrhea: Mild: 750 mg PO x 1 dose; Severe: 500 mg PO twice daily for 3 days Infectious Diarrhea - Shigella or Salmonella: 500 mg PO twice daily for 3-7 days Infectious Diarrhea – Cholera: 1 gram PO x one dose Abdominal Infections (Diverticulitis, Abscess, etc.): 500 mg PO twice daily or 400 mg IV twice daily for 7-14 days Lung Infections: Mild: 500-750 mg PO or 400 mg IV twice daily for 7-14 days; Severe: 400 mg IV three times daily for 7-14 days Typhoid Fever: 500 mg PO twice daily for 10 days Bacterial Sinus Infection: 500 mg PO twice daily for 10 days Urinary Tract (Bladder) / Kidney Infection: Mild: 250 mg PO or 200 mg IV twice daily for 3 days; Severe: 500 mg PO twice daily or 400 mg IV twice daily for 7-14 days Clindamycin (Cleosin) Anthrax: 900 mg IV every 8 hours with ciprofloxacin or doxycycline Bite wounds (canine): 300 mg PO four times daily; take with a fluoroquinolone (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) Skin infections: 150-300 mg PO four times daily; Use with Doxycycline or Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) Severe nose/throat infections: 150-450 mg PO four times daily for at least 7 days (max 1,800 mg per 24 hrs) Doxycycline Tick borne diseases: 100 mg PO twice daily for 14-21 days Infectious Diarrhea – Cholera: 300 mg PO as a single dose STD, Urinary Infections: 100 mg PO/IV twice daily for 7-28 days Lung infections: 100 mg PO/IV twice daily for 7-14 days Anthrax (inhalational - prophylaxis): 100 mg PO/IV twice daily for 60 days (PO preferred) Anthrax (inhalational, GI, skin - treatment): 100 mg PO/IV twice daily for 60 days (IV for initial treatment, then switch to PO) Levofloxacin (Levaquin) Skin Infections: Uncomplicated: 500 mg PO daily for 7-10 days; Complicated: 750 mg PO daily for 7-14 days Lung Infections (community acquired pneumonia): 500 mg PO/IV daily for 7-14 days or 750 mg PO/IV daily for 5 days Lung Infections (serious lung infections/pneumonia): 750 mg PO/IV daily for 7-14 days Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections: 250 mg PO/IV daily for 3 days Complicated: Urinary Tract /Kidney Infections: 250 mg PO/IV daily for 10 days or 750 PO/IV daily for 5 days Anthrax (inhalational): 500 mg PO daily for 60 days beginning ASAP after exposure Metronidazole (Flagyl) Bacterial Vaginosis: 500 mg PO twice daily for 7 days Trichomonas Infection: 250 mg PO three times daily for 7 days or 2 grams PO as a single dose Anaerobic GI Infection (Diverticulitis, Abscess, etc.): 500 mg PO/IV every 6-8 hrs (max dose 4 grams daily) Giardia Infection: 500 mg PO twice daily for 5-7 days Amoeba Infection: 500-750 mg PO three times daily for 5-10 days Penicillin VK (Penicillin V potassium) Acute bacterial pharyngitis ("Strep throat"): 500 mg PO 3-4 times daily for 10 days Skin infections (Erysipelas): 500 mg PO four times daily Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) DOSING Single Strength (SS) Tablet: Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and trimethoprim 80 mg Double Strength (DS) Tablet is 2 SS tabs in one tablet USE Urinary Tract /Kidney Infections: 1 DS Tablet PO twice a day for 3-5 days (Mild); for 7-10 days (complicated); for 14 days (Kidney Infection) Infectious Diarrhea - Travelers Diarrhea/Shigella: 1 DS Tablet PO twice a day for 5 days Skin Infections (including MRSA): 1-2 DS Tablets PO twice a day http://selfreliantnetwork11.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/doc-ks-medicine-list-very-exstensive.html

How To Recharge (Single Use) Alkaline Batteries

I knew this was kind of possible; as a kid we used to leave dead alkaline batteries out in the sunshine for a few hours, and this seemed to recharge them a little bit, so we could get a bit more use out of them… What I didn’t realize is that you can actually purchase specific battery chargers which are designed to recharge dead single use alkaline batteries. Now maybe everyone else knew this, but I certainly didn’t! This means that once you have purchased a battery charger, such as the: Maximal Alkaline, RAM, Ni-MH, Ni-CD, AA, AAA, C, D, N, 9V BatteriesPower FC999 Universal Rapid Charger, you then effectively have free batteries for life. Our local authority recycles dead batteries, they pick them up with the garbage once a month. If I went out into the neighborhood that day, I could literally collect 1000s of free alkaline batteries which could then be recharged and reused. Even if your local authority doesn’t provide this service, you could still get all the free batteries you need, by asking friends and family to save their batteries for you. You could also ask local stores and commercial premises if they could save their batteries for you. Just to note – the Maximal Power FC999 Universal Rapid Charger doesn’t just charge alkaline batteries, it also charges: RAM, Ni-MH, Ni-CD, AA, AAA, C, D, N, and 9V batteries, so it’s got you covered for everything. Additionally, you might also want to purchase a battery tester, to check batteries are dead and check how well they have recharged; this SE BT20 9-Volt Battery Tester costs just $3 (with free delivery). Anyway, this might not be news to some of you, but hopefully it is useful information and saves some money for people that didn’t know. All our flashlights, remotes and radios etc take batteries; not to mention, if you have young kids, you get through a huge amount of batteries with all their toys and games. If nothing else, it is for more eco-friendly to reuse old batteries, rather than just throwing them in the trash… http://knowledgeweighsnothing.com/how-to-recharge-single-use-alkaline-batteries/

How To Make Butter From Milk (Couldn’t Be Easier!)

by Knowledge Weighs Nothing - Yesterday I did the post: Make Mozzarella From Milk In Just 30 Minutes which was extremely popular! Given that so many of you liked the idea of making cheese out of milk, I am assuming that you will also like to know how to make totally delicious butter!This one I’ve got, as making butter from milk is easy! It’s even easier to make butter from cream, but I have said how to make butter from milk, so let’s stick with that for now.
How To Make Butter From Milk
■First things first – pour one gallon of fresh full-cream milk into a container with which has a mouth wide enough for you to be able to skim the cream from the top of the milk when it forms.
■Now put your container of milk into the refrigerator for 12 hours or so, overnight will do. ■Next carefully skim off the cream that has formed on the top of the milk. Once you get down through the main cream and it starts to get thinner and more milk like, stop!
■Now leave your cream (covered) out on the side, until the temperature is approximately 75 degrees and it starts to smell a bit off.
■Add the cream to a large jar, making sure not to fill it more than 40% full. Put the lid on tightly and shake vigorously for between 10-30 minutes, depending on how vigorous you are! Once you start to notice a distinct separation, with the beginning of the butter clumping together within the butter milk, slow the shaking right down, but keep going; within a minute or two your butter should start to turn yellow.
■Now strain the butter from the buttermilk through a colander (save the buttermilk for pancakes!) and rinse under the tap. Shake off as much water as possible and add the butter solids to a bowl and mix them together to form one large mass, if there is still excess water in the bowl, pour this out.
■Now it’s simply up to you to add some salt to your butter (to your taste), mix it all together, put the butter to a container with a lid, refrigerate and enjoy! There you go – you’ve turned milk into butter! As said, it is much quicker if you are already starting off with cream, but now you can pretty much make butter from either cream or milk. READ MORE HERE: http://knowledgeweighsnothing.com/how-to-make-butter-from-milk-couldnt-be-easier/

United We Fall - Full Film by Dan Dicks & Bryan Law

A film by Bryan Law and Dan Dicks "United We Fall" is a documentary about the North American Union that is being developed right now between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. For years this topic has been debated in the news and in political circles as being a possible future for North America. In recent years, the mood has shifted and a rift is developing between those who want a Deeply Integrated North American Community, and those who wish to retain their national sovereignty. This film takes a look at both sides by interviewing both insiders and activists who have been at the heart of this heated debate. The film also looks to the broader agenda of building a world government and its implications. Featured Interviews: Robert Pastor (Council on Foreign Relations) Allan Gotlieb (Trilateral Commission, Bilderberg) Herbert Grubel (Creator of the "Amero") John Manley (President of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives) Luke Rudkowski (We Are Change) Dan Dicks (Press For Truth) Vijay Sarma (Political Activist, Independent Journalist) Dr. Andrew Moulden (Canadian Action Party) Richard Syrett (Talk Radio Host) United We Fall Three Nations. Two Sides. One Union. Directed by Bryan Law Produced by Dan Dicks & Bryan Law Music by Dan Dicks United We Fall on DVD includes over two hours of special features such as deleted scenes, Director/Producer commentary, behind the music and more. Own your copy on DVD and then make copies and give them to your friends, family members and complete strangers. For more information visit: http://www.pressfortruth.ca/dvd_dtls....