This is Gerard Le Flamand and I dedicated this blog to prepare for the disastrous events to happen in 2012.Tips How to Survive: How To Avoid Illness in Survival Situation
In the extreme survival situation where are not any doctors to help staying healthy becoming one of the main priorities to survive.
How to stay healthy – Rules for Avoiding Illness
Stay clean (daily regimen).
• Minimize infection by washing. (Use white ashes, sand, or loamy soil as soap substitutes.)
• Comb and clean debris from hair.
Cleanse mouth and brush teeth.
• Use hardwood twig as toothbrush (fray it by chewing on one end then use as brush).
• Use single strand of an inner core string from parachute cord for dental floss.
• Use clean finger to stimulate gum tissues by rubbing.
• Gargle with salt water to help prevent sore throat and aid in cleaning teeth and gums.
Clean and protect feet.
• Change and wash socks
• Wash, dry, and massage.
• Check frequently for blisters and red areas.
• Use adhesive tape/mole skin to prevent damage.
Exercise daily.
Prevent and control parasites.
• Check body for lice, fleas, ticks, etc.
• Check body regularly.
• Pick off insects and eggs (DO NOT crush).
• Wash clothing and use repellents.
• Use smoke to fumigate clothing and equipment.
Purify all water obtained from natural sources by using iodine tablets, bleach, or boiling for 5 minutes.
Locate latrines 200 feet from water and away from shelter.
Wash hands before preparing food or water.
Clean all eating utensils after each meal.
Prevent insect bites by using repellent, netting, and clothing.
Dry wet clothing as soon as possible.
Eat varied diet.
Try to get 7-8 hours sleep per day.
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latrines should be at least 500 feet from water and 16 feet deep
Your tips on how to avoid illness in the wild are just excellent and resume the basic daily tasks in order to survive without being devastated by serious illness.
In my preparation, i have included hygiene high on the survival list. i have invested around 20 toothbrushes for each of my family members, many Alep soap since they can be used as a shampoo, body wash,for brushing the teeth instead of toothpaste, for washing the clothes….Alun stone against body odors & infection + aftershave, many razor blades!! for at least 5 years of daily use,sturdy high end nail cutters,high quality scissors, high quality combs, microfiber towels & face gloves.
I have recently purchased a Katadyn pocket water filter and next will be a life saver 6000 bottle with an extra replacement cartridge.
Preparation costs a lot so each month i`m purchasing equipment gradually.
Thanks for your excellent site