Into the Wilderness USA with TJ

Into the Wilderness USA with TJ This is the first episode of the 5 Alive Series. The 5 key components of emergency survival are: 1) Fire (this episode) 2) Shelter 3) Water 4) Signaling for Rescue 5) Choice of Tools TJ will be talking about the overview and summary of each component and the "Why" behind it.   Have questions? Email: tjnaos@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram pages--- https://www.facebook.com/tjthewildernessman https://www.instagram.com/tj.thewildernessman/

Into the Wilderness USA with TJ This is the second episode of the 5 Alive Series. The 5 key components of emergency survival are: 1) Fire 2) Shelter (this episode) - recommended book to read - '98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive' Something everyone should have in their vehicle as the shelter kit: 3 mylar blankets (3 per person) - one to wrap around you, one over your head, one behind the fire to radiate the heat 3) Water 4) Signaling for Rescue 5) Choice of Tools TJ will be talking about the overview and summary of each component and the "Why" behind it. Have questions? Email: tjnaos@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram pages--- https://www.facebook.com/tjthewildernessman https://www.instagram.com/tj.thewildernessman/

Into the Wilderness USA with TJ Could you imagine if all the pharmacies were to close?! Have your own Personal Nature's Pharmacy - store DRY We are going to go over the Top 5 Plants in North America. 1)Mullein - Upper respiratory tract infections, Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Ear Infections, and more! 2)Usnea (Old Man's Beard) - treat extreme pneumonia (stronger than penicillin), strep throat, Staph Infections (topical) 3)Plantain - May decrease inflammation, promote wound healing, support digestive health, can use topically for road rash 4)Sage - Culinary (remove gamey taste), smudge bundles, can use as mouth wash (antibacterial), use as tea to break a fever, scrub cuts with sage and water 5)Willow Bark - tea for inflammation and pain reliever, make a tincture (mason jar, 70+ proof alcohol, as much of the inner willow bark; fill jar with plant, cover with alcohol, seal, date, store for 90 days, then strain and into a tincture bottle with a dropper), use topically for road rash paired with Usnea *Did you know? Your skin is your largest organ.   Have questions? Email: tjnaos@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram pages--- https://www.facebook.com/tjthewildernessman https://www.instagram.com/tj.thewildernessman/

In this episode of Into the Wilderness USA, Todd Jostes "TJ" discusses preplanning and understanding the key essential items needed to survive off the grid or in times when shit gets crazy. A few basics to have are: Bleach Rubbing alcohol Dehydrator - to dehydrate and preserve your food, canning is a forgotten art Heirloom seeds - high carb/high calorie Solar chargers - instead of batteries (which do not have a long shelf life) Learn how to make a fire in a variety of ways Learn how to make your own plant based medicines; tinctures, salve, tea, poultice General first aide Be prepared - don't wait for a pandemic! This is just day one, we have a lot in the making and have numerous experts scheduled to be on the show and teach their specialties!   Check out TJ's Facebook and Instagram pages.   https://www.facebook.com/tjthewildernessman https://www.instagram.com/tj.thewildernessman/

Join Todd Jostes "TJ" as he updates his life and talks about what he loves to do.  This intro was recorded after his move to the Arizona White Mountains.   Check out TJ's Facebook and Instagram pages.   https://www.facebook.com/tjthewildernessman https://www.instagram.com/tj.thewildernessman/