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DIY Health: Taking Control of Your Body and Medicine Cabinet | Episode 410
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DIY Health: Taking Control of Your Body and Medicine Cabinet | Episode 410
In this episode of the Survival Punk Podcast, we tackle one of the most overlooked areas in preparedness — your health. You can have all the gear in the world, but if your body breaks down or you rely on a system that’s collapsing, you’re in trouble. This episode is about taking your health into your own hands — from getting in shape to prepping meds and treating minor issues without waiting on a doctor.
Why Health is a Prepper Priority
A weak body is a liability in a crisis. Energy, endurance, and strength are more important than gear when things go sideways. And it’s not just about survival scenarios — it’s about avoiding hospitals, cutting dependency, and being capable.
This is self-reliance from the inside out.
Get Healthy Now — Not Later
Start simple:
Clean up your diet
Walk every day
Build basic strength (bodyweight exercises, lifting)
Ditch sugar and seed oils
Fix sleep
You don’t need a gym or a program — just commitment. The goal isn’t aesthetics. It’s functional fitness. If you can’t walk 5 miles or carry 40 lbs, it’s time to work on that.
Treating Small Problems at Home
From cuts to fevers to digestive issues — you should know how to handle minor health problems on your own. Stock and learn to use:
Iodine, hydrogen peroxide, triple antibiotic ointment
OTC meds like Benadryl, ibuprofen, loperamide, and antihistamines
Herbal backups like garlic, echinacea, turmeric, and activated charcoal
Every home should have a self-reliant first aid kit, not just a box of Band-Aids.
Prescriptions Without a Doctor
Yes — it’s possible. We go over options like:
Telehealth services that give legitimate prescriptions
Fish antibiotics (same compounds, different label)
Jase Medical and similar kits with real human-use antibiotics
Storing extras when possible (legally and responsibly)
We also talk about rotation, expiration myths, and proper storage to get the most out of your stash.
Final Thought: Your Health is Your First Line of Defense
If you’re waiting on permission to care for yourself, you’ve already lost. Take charge now. Learn, stock, prepare, and train. Be the person who doesn’t panic when the ER is closed, the power is out, and the shelves are empty.
Listen to Episode 410 and start building a health plan as strong as your bug-out bag.
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Manage episode 481366581 series 60512
DIY Health: Taking Control of Your Body and Medicine Cabinet | Episode 410
In this episode of the Survival Punk Podcast, we tackle one of the most overlooked areas in preparedness — your health. You can have all the gear in the world, but if your body breaks down or you rely on a system that’s collapsing, you’re in trouble. This episode is about taking your health into your own hands — from getting in shape to prepping meds and treating minor issues without waiting on a doctor.
Why Health is a Prepper Priority
A weak body is a liability in a crisis. Energy, endurance, and strength are more important than gear when things go sideways. And it’s not just about survival scenarios — it’s about avoiding hospitals, cutting dependency, and being capable.
This is self-reliance from the inside out.
Get Healthy Now — Not Later
Start simple:
Clean up your diet
Walk every day
Build basic strength (bodyweight exercises, lifting)
Ditch sugar and seed oils
Fix sleep
You don’t need a gym or a program — just commitment. The goal isn’t aesthetics. It’s functional fitness. If you can’t walk 5 miles or carry 40 lbs, it’s time to work on that.
Treating Small Problems at Home
From cuts to fevers to digestive issues — you should know how to handle minor health problems on your own. Stock and learn to use:
Iodine, hydrogen peroxide, triple antibiotic ointment
OTC meds like Benadryl, ibuprofen, loperamide, and antihistamines
Herbal backups like garlic, echinacea, turmeric, and activated charcoal
Every home should have a self-reliant first aid kit, not just a box of Band-Aids.
Prescriptions Without a Doctor
Yes — it’s possible. We go over options like:
Telehealth services that give legitimate prescriptions
Fish antibiotics (same compounds, different label)
Jase Medical and similar kits with real human-use antibiotics
Storing extras when possible (legally and responsibly)
We also talk about rotation, expiration myths, and proper storage to get the most out of your stash.
Final Thought: Your Health is Your First Line of Defense
If you’re waiting on permission to care for yourself, you’ve already lost. Take charge now. Learn, stock, prepare, and train. Be the person who doesn’t panic when the ER is closed, the power is out, and the shelves are empty.
Listen to Episode 410 and start building a health plan as strong as your bug-out bag.
Links
Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joiningThe Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusivecontent and discounts! |
Don’t forget to join in on the road to 1k! Help James Survivalpunk Beat Couch Potato Mike to 1k subscribers on Youtube

Want To help make sure there is a podcast Each and every week? Join us on Patreon
Subscribe to the Survival Punk Survival Podcast. The most electrifying podcast on survival entertainment.
Like this post? Consider signing up for my email list here > Subscribe
Join Our Exciting Facebook Group and get involved Survival Punk Punk’s
The post DIY Health: Taking Control of Your Body and Medicine Cabinet | Episode 410 appeared first on Survivalpunk.
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