2 aspirators
eyedroppers
2 enema buckets
6-8 rubber receiving blankets (about 3'x3')
12 dark-colored towels
tops of old socks
2 dozen thick washclothes (or more)
4 2-liter bottles (for ice packs or hot bottles)
stainless steel diaper pins
lg. rice bag
2 sm. rice bags
cotton twine (can soak in isopropyl alcohol or sterilize in the sunshine)
fracture pan (like a bed pan, angled on one side)
sterilized sheets in a brown paper bag
suture kit (cotton-wrapped thread for suturing)
cayenne (store cool, dark, airtight)
ginger
garlic (powder or dried)
comfrey
mustard (powder)
apple cider vinegar (must be organic- not just colored)
white distilled vinegar
epson salt
regular salt
hydrogen peroxide
cornstarch
baking soda
eucalyptus
lg. plastic-lined sheet (i had to wonder if a blanket coupled with a vinyl tablecloth would work in a pinch)
stethoscope
blood pressure cuff (just an inexpensive one)
ear light
other items necessary for your personal situation
...and a first aid manual
Saturday, February 17, 2007
homemade fridge
LaVay's dad built a wooden box, covered with burlap on which a washdish was placed and yet another layer of burlap. the kid's were commissioned to keep the wash dish full of water. through condensation, the food inside the box (under a tree) was kept nice and cold.
home nursing basics
when assisting the sick, remember these basics:
1- do not feed the patient (eating takes energy needed for healing)
2- cleanse the bowels
3- touch is healing (warm hands)
4- administer a stimulant and relaxant simultaneously (ie.: lobelia & cayenne)
1- do not feed the patient (eating takes energy needed for healing)
2- cleanse the bowels
3- touch is healing (warm hands)
4- administer a stimulant and relaxant simultaneously (ie.: lobelia & cayenne)
Friday, February 16, 2007
two survival buckets for two people
1st bucket:
5 c. jasmine rice
4 c. quinoa
4 c. millet
5 c. buckwheat
5 bags- 4 c. each: 1*barley, 2*rye, 3*oats, 4*kamut
real salt
wash cloth/bag for sprouting
yerba mate' with stevia
2- 1# bag beans
1- 1# bag lentils
5 c. life sprouts
2- 4 c. flax seeds
5 c. sesame seeds
5 c. sunflower seeds or pumpkin
4 c. mixed nuts
olive oil or coconut oil
honey
5 c. oatmeal
postum
seasoning for pulse
ion
castile toothpaste
lotion
lip salve
shampoo
cream rinse
floss & 2 toothbrushes
2nd bucket:
sweetened walnuts
2 c. tomato powder
2 c. barley green
2 c. carrot powder
2 c. beet powder
5 bags dried fruit
banana chips
for soup mix-5 c. mixed veggies and 5 c. garden veggies
recipes
seasonings-
1. spike 3/4 c.
2. dill 1 Tbsp.
3. oregano 2 Tbsp.
4. marjoram 1 Tbsp.
5. parsley 3/4 c.
6. cumin 1 Tbsp.
7. chili powder 3/4 c.
8. bay leaves 10
9. thyme 2 Tbsp.
10. peppercorn 1 Tbsp.
11. garlic 3/4 c.
12. basil 3/4 c.
13. onions 2 c.
14. ? anti-plague
15. ? masks
16. ? gloves
5 c. jasmine rice
4 c. quinoa
4 c. millet
5 c. buckwheat
5 bags- 4 c. each: 1*barley, 2*rye, 3*oats, 4*kamut
real salt
wash cloth/bag for sprouting
yerba mate' with stevia
2- 1# bag beans
1- 1# bag lentils
5 c. life sprouts
2- 4 c. flax seeds
5 c. sesame seeds
5 c. sunflower seeds or pumpkin
4 c. mixed nuts
olive oil or coconut oil
honey
5 c. oatmeal
postum
seasoning for pulse
ion
castile toothpaste
lotion
lip salve
shampoo
cream rinse
floss & 2 toothbrushes
2nd bucket:
sweetened walnuts
2 c. tomato powder
2 c. barley green
2 c. carrot powder
2 c. beet powder
5 bags dried fruit
banana chips
for soup mix-5 c. mixed veggies and 5 c. garden veggies
recipes
seasonings-
1. spike 3/4 c.
2. dill 1 Tbsp.
3. oregano 2 Tbsp.
4. marjoram 1 Tbsp.
5. parsley 3/4 c.
6. cumin 1 Tbsp.
7. chili powder 3/4 c.
8. bay leaves 10
9. thyme 2 Tbsp.
10. peppercorn 1 Tbsp.
11. garlic 3/4 c.
12. basil 3/4 c.
13. onions 2 c.
14. ? anti-plague
15. ? masks
16. ? gloves
pulse- swedish limpa
1 c. oats
1 c. barley
1 c. rye
*soak 16 hours all together, rinse and drain a couple of times. sprout at least 24 hours or two days.
1 c. sunflower seeds
*soak 8 hours.
3 c. dried fruit (example: raisins always, dates, apples, wlofberries, cherries)
1 tsp. fennel- *soak 4 to 8 hours; save soak water.
1 tsp. carraway seed
zest of 1 lemon or orange
2 Tbsp. carob powder
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 c. coconut
after soaking and sprouting, mix all together. store extra in refrigerator.
you can use any mixture of grains.
also you can add any kind of seasoning like: banana, walnut, cinnamon.
1 c. barley
1 c. rye
*soak 16 hours all together, rinse and drain a couple of times. sprout at least 24 hours or two days.
1 c. sunflower seeds
*soak 8 hours.
3 c. dried fruit (example: raisins always, dates, apples, wlofberries, cherries)
1 tsp. fennel- *soak 4 to 8 hours; save soak water.
1 tsp. carraway seed
zest of 1 lemon or orange
2 Tbsp. carob powder
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 c. coconut
after soaking and sprouting, mix all together. store extra in refrigerator.
you can use any mixture of grains.
also you can add any kind of seasoning like: banana, walnut, cinnamon.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
fruit balls
8 dates (pitted)
3 dried pineapple rings
3 spears of dried papaya
4 dried mangoes
2 handfuls of macadamia nuts
2 handfuls of brazil nuts
pulse/blend in food processor until dough starts to form balls. roll into bite-sized balls and roll in coconut.
3 dried pineapple rings
3 spears of dried papaya
4 dried mangoes
2 handfuls of macadamia nuts
2 handfuls of brazil nuts
pulse/blend in food processor until dough starts to form balls. roll into bite-sized balls and roll in coconut.
carob cream pie
crust (fake cake crust)
2 c. almonds
2 c. dates
on a cutting board, chop the almonds and dates thoroughly. knead the nuts and date together and then form into a 9" pie plate or you can mix in a food processor.
pie filling (ez pudding)
1 c. maple syrup or 1 1/2 c. dates (soaked)
2 medium avocados
1/2 c. carob powder
blend ingredients well. you may have to stop the blender and scrape down sides. if you use dates, rather than maple syrup, add a little orange juice to the blender or soak the dates in orange juice before using.
pour into pie crust.
cream
1 c. pecans or cashews soaked 30 minutes
1 c. dates soaked 1 hour
1 tsp. vanilla
blend until creamy. spread evenly or just dollop on top of pie.
2 c. almonds
2 c. dates
on a cutting board, chop the almonds and dates thoroughly. knead the nuts and date together and then form into a 9" pie plate or you can mix in a food processor.
pie filling (ez pudding)
1 c. maple syrup or 1 1/2 c. dates (soaked)
2 medium avocados
1/2 c. carob powder
blend ingredients well. you may have to stop the blender and scrape down sides. if you use dates, rather than maple syrup, add a little orange juice to the blender or soak the dates in orange juice before using.
pour into pie crust.
cream
1 c. pecans or cashews soaked 30 minutes
1 c. dates soaked 1 hour
1 tsp. vanilla
blend until creamy. spread evenly or just dollop on top of pie.
grain preparation
grain- brown rice
*mix 1 part grain to 2 1/4 parts liquid for 45 minutes
grain- white rice
*mix 1 part rice to 2 parts liquid for 35 minutes
grain- millet
*mix 1 part millet to 2 parts liquid for 20 minutes
grain- p. barley
*mix 1 part p. barley to 3 parts liquid for 35-45 minutes
grain- quinoa
*mix 1 part quinoa to 2 parts liquid for 12-15 minutes
(there's a note here: 'must be rinsed well')
grain- wheat
*mix 1 part wheat to 6 parts liquid for 50-90 minutes
grain- wild rice
*mix 1 part wild rice to 3 1/2 parts liquid for 45-50 minutes
*mix 1 part grain to 2 1/4 parts liquid for 45 minutes
grain- white rice
*mix 1 part rice to 2 parts liquid for 35 minutes
grain- millet
*mix 1 part millet to 2 parts liquid for 20 minutes
grain- p. barley
*mix 1 part p. barley to 3 parts liquid for 35-45 minutes
grain- quinoa
*mix 1 part quinoa to 2 parts liquid for 12-15 minutes
(there's a note here: 'must be rinsed well')
grain- wheat
*mix 1 part wheat to 6 parts liquid for 50-90 minutes
grain- wild rice
*mix 1 part wild rice to 3 1/2 parts liquid for 45-50 minutes
gardening indoors
i have a grow-light for starting plants... but just recently learned that it has to be within a couple inches of the plants to prevent them from being stringy. it also helps to have an oscillating fan near-by to simulate wind and make the plants stronger.
as a reminder, the best seeds -in our opinion- are open-pollinated, non-hybrid seeds. reason: they can be harvested and re-planted. (something about retaining the integrity of the original seed and not cross-pollinating to make cantaloupe looking zucchini).
as a reminder, the best seeds -in our opinion- are open-pollinated, non-hybrid seeds. reason: they can be harvested and re-planted. (something about retaining the integrity of the original seed and not cross-pollinating to make cantaloupe looking zucchini).
potty or not potty
alright- i guess we have to tackle the dirty stuff too. we've mentioned sanitation kits that gather all the cleaning supplies into a bucket with a potty-seat lid. we've found them at cost (for info, e-mail me at rogneva@cut.net)
however... if you're stuck in a superdome without adequate toilet facilities or your handy dandy porta-potty - here are a few survival tips for the prepared at heart: builder's lime (also for dead bodies) is a great anti-odor perfume. just sprinkle liberally. if you don't want this to spread all over your backpack, you can double-bag it first. or option #2: dirt. okay, who wants to carry a zippy bag of dirt in a survival pack? not me. so... maybe just look for a nice spot to bury it (no non-biodegradable items, please.)
however... if you're stuck in a superdome without adequate toilet facilities or your handy dandy porta-potty - here are a few survival tips for the prepared at heart: builder's lime (also for dead bodies) is a great anti-odor perfume. just sprinkle liberally. if you don't want this to spread all over your backpack, you can double-bag it first. or option #2: dirt. okay, who wants to carry a zippy bag of dirt in a survival pack? not me. so... maybe just look for a nice spot to bury it (no non-biodegradable items, please.)
dehydrated garden food
dry fruit/vegetables for 24 hours - leave in plastic bags (open for thorough drying). hint: for oranges/lemons, slice very thin with rind on.
can toss into the blender to make powder. (why would we want to have carrot powder?)
can toss into the blender to make powder. (why would we want to have carrot powder?)
Sunday, February 11, 2007
taking care of dead bodies
what to do with a dead body (possibly toxic from contagious disease)...
rule #1 - do NOT touch.
1) put VICKS VAPORUB in nostrils to protect from odor.
2) wrap shoes in plastic.
3) suit up! wear medical/kitchen gloves (we like nitrile gloves from costco), plastic apron, hat, goggles, mask (filter to 2 micron- find in pharmacy by sanitation gloves or at Peterson Medical).
4) put plastic down to protect the floor.
5) collect and write as much personal information about the deceased.
6) make a body bag- NOT PLASTIC BAG- *black 6 ml plastic, seal with duct tape, then tie. *do not cremate, bury if possible.
7) take everything off: gloves last.. bury with the body.
8) strip off your clothes and disinfect with clorox or vinegar/hydrogen peroxide.
rule #1 - do NOT touch.
1) put VICKS VAPORUB in nostrils to protect from odor.
2) wrap shoes in plastic.
3) suit up! wear medical/kitchen gloves (we like nitrile gloves from costco), plastic apron, hat, goggles, mask (filter to 2 micron- find in pharmacy by sanitation gloves or at Peterson Medical).
4) put plastic down to protect the floor.
5) collect and write as much personal information about the deceased.
6) make a body bag- NOT PLASTIC BAG- *black 6 ml plastic, seal with duct tape, then tie. *do not cremate, bury if possible.
7) take everything off: gloves last.. bury with the body.
8) strip off your clothes and disinfect with clorox or vinegar/hydrogen peroxide.
extreme cold weather
what would you do in the case of extreme cold, no utilities and a bad storm?
some suggestions:
1) turn water off (to protect the pipes from freezing and bursting)
2) drain all faucets - store the water
3) remember, if you turn off the gas.. the utility company has to turn it back on again.
4) ventilate if cooking inside.
5) conserve heat inside the house.
window warmth
*sandwich the following materials: cardboard, quilt batting and mylar (emergency blankets) for each window opening.
*using firring strips (thin strips of wood), staple thick plastic into the window opening.
*other suggestions- fiberglass insulation in a wood frame, styrofoam insulation cut to fit each window, blankets...
cold weather clothing (made with dense foam batting) - instructions in the Boy Scout field book.
*wear next to the skin (like long john's); then normal clothes over the top.
*synthetic fabric inner layer (tricot works great), then 1/2" soft foam (indoors) or 1" soft foam (outdoors), outside fabric/shell should be breathable, wind-tight, not waterproof.
*bring paper next week if you would like the pattern for wrap 'n stuff.
galoshes made from canvas and connected to the sole of an old boot with a sewing awl and heavy-weight thread (several sizes too big to accomodate 1 1/2" medium weight foam boot liners).
some suggestions:
1) turn water off (to protect the pipes from freezing and bursting)
2) drain all faucets - store the water
3) remember, if you turn off the gas.. the utility company has to turn it back on again.
4) ventilate if cooking inside.
5) conserve heat inside the house.
window warmth
*sandwich the following materials: cardboard, quilt batting and mylar (emergency blankets) for each window opening.
*using firring strips (thin strips of wood), staple thick plastic into the window opening.
*other suggestions- fiberglass insulation in a wood frame, styrofoam insulation cut to fit each window, blankets...
cold weather clothing (made with dense foam batting) - instructions in the Boy Scout field book.
*wear next to the skin (like long john's); then normal clothes over the top.
*synthetic fabric inner layer (tricot works great), then 1/2" soft foam (indoors) or 1" soft foam (outdoors), outside fabric/shell should be breathable, wind-tight, not waterproof.
*bring paper next week if you would like the pattern for wrap 'n stuff.
galoshes made from canvas and connected to the sole of an old boot with a sewing awl and heavy-weight thread (several sizes too big to accomodate 1 1/2" medium weight foam boot liners).
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)