What is first aid? First aid is the preliminary care given to injured individuals to reduce the chances of permanent damage and to bridge the period between the actual injury and the point wherein proper medical care can be given…
In the 2nd part of our “Surviving a Nuclear Explosion” series, we covered the astounding aftereffects of a nuclear explosion. We learned how radioactive fireballs can be created instantly upon the detonation of a nuclear weapon and how tons upon…
What is radioactive fallout? We often see “radioactive fallout” in historical articles about nuclear bombs and their applications, but almost no attention is given to the nature of the radiation that occurs after a nuclear explosion. In our last discussion,…
What is a nuclear explosion? A nuclear explosion occurs when vast quantities of heat, light and energy are released by a device or bomb that contains the capability to initiate nuclear reactions continuously and at a speedy rate. As you…
How can you create a worthy disaster kit for your family? In our previous discussion, we talked about the two essential parts of a disaster kit: food and water. We learned that stocked food for disasters and other emergency situations…
How can you begin preparing your family for different disasters? All types of disasters share the following key characteristics: (1) they can cause mass panic and chaos in affected communities, (2) some disasters can affect the availability of clean water,…
How can you protect yourself from extremes of heat and cold? In our last post, we talked about the importance of knowing how extreme heat and cold can actually affect the body. We learned that at a certain point, the…
Why is thermal regulation essential to survival? Thermoregulation is a consistent need of the human body. Our bodies have built-in mechanisms to generate heat when it’s cold (e.g. shivering) and stay cool when the temperature in the environment begins to…
How can you make nature trekking easier and more enjoyable for everyone in your family? In our last blog post we talked about the importance of being a good leader especially when you’re out in the wilderness with other people.…
How prepared are you to face the potential challenges of trekking through the wilderness? Survival training is not just useful for dealing with manmade or natural disasters. It’s actually quite useful for different activities such as mountain climbing, nature trekking,…