Category Archives: Survival

Signs of Dehydration — Reasons You Must Have Water

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Kay

Humans can live without water for about three days, however the human body is not going to have the capacity to function properly during that time. Dehydration is defined as a circumstance that exists when your body starts to shed …

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Making a Tinder Nest

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Kay

greatly increases the incidence of successful fire building. When a flame is caught, a tinder nest is used to ignite a bigger fire. When crushed or bent, dry tinder will easily break. Sometimes, the surface area will feel dry, but …

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5 Methods to Get Along with a Difficult Person

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Kay

Many people are just much easier to work with than others. The ability to handle these types of associations may mean the difference between living and dying in a survival situation. Below are a few useful techniques: FIRST THIS IS …

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Who to Trust in a Survival Situation

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Kay

Prayer is known as a highly effective tool utilized by believers in order to remain calm and to seek guidance in an emergency. Here are a few further helps to ascertain the character of unknown people you encounter in a …

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Calculate Sunset by Hand

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Kay

Coping without electrical power or residing out of doors will mean that daylight becomes a very important resource. The sun’s light delivers illumination needed to accomplish important responsibilities. When you know how much daylight remains, you are better able to …

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Treating Swollen Hands Feet

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Kay

Mobility and ease of movement are significantly impeded by inflammation and swelling. In urgent circumstances, this is often perilous. When more fluids are transferred into an area than the lymphatic system can easily eliminate, swelling resulting symptom. Pressure from the …

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Thermoregulation — No Sweat Survival

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Kay

In an outdoor situation, the mastery of thermoregulation is quite valuable. Thermoregulation is the capability of keeping body temperature within specified boundaries, even though the ambient temperature is completely different. You begin practicing thermoregulation by just keeping calm. The urge …

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Dandelions: a Good Friend in Time of Need

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Kay

Dandelions are best-known because of their dazzling yellow blooms that are later replaced by a globular downy orb, dispatching seeds in the wind. Other people view this vegetation as being a persistent weed that may invade even an immaculate turf. …

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Releasing a Zip Tie

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Kay

an opportunity to escape. Because zip ties are nearly impossible to break and cost little, they are commonly used to restrain humans. When your hands are bound in front, you here is what you will need to do to break …

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Crickets for Survival

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Kay

Crickets live in shallow tunnels dug beneath stones or dirt or in clumps of plant matter. Males can often be heard calling females for mating at night when they are more active. Most species are found in grasslands and forest, …

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