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Poisonous Plants

Understanding Poisonous Plants: How They Work

by Survive The Outdoors June 24, 2011

One of the common dangers in the field are poisonous plants. Knowing how they work can assist you in avoiding their adverse effects. Plants generally poison by– Ingestion. When a person eats a part of a poisonous plant. Contact. When a person makes contact with a poisonous plant that causes any type of skin irritation [...]

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How To Travel Through Jungle Areas

by Survive The Outdoors June 1, 2011

With practice, movement through thick undergrowth and jungle can be done efficiently. Always wear long sleeves to avoid cuts and scratches. To move easily, you must develop “jungle eye,” that is, you should not concentrate on the pattern of bushes and trees to your immediate front. You must focus on the jungle further out and [...]

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How To Avoid Desert Hazards

by Survive The Outdoors June 1, 2011

There are several hazards unique to desert survival. These include insects, snakes, thorned plants and cacti, contaminated water, sunburn, eye irritation, and climatic stress. Insects of almost every type abound in the desert. Man, as a source of water and food, attracts lice, mites, wasps, and flies. They are extremely unpleasant and may carry diseases. [...]

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How To Treat Diarrhea

by Survive The Outdoors June 1, 2011

Diarrhea is a common, debilitating ailment caused by a change of water and food, drinking contaminated water, eating spoiled food, becoming fatigued, and using dirty dishes. You can avoid most of these causes by practicing preventive medicine.   If you get diarrhea, however, and do not have antidiarrheal medicine, one of the following treatments may [...]

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