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15/04/16 Presentation 1
Surviving Contaminated WaterPost-Disaster
Herbal Prepper AcademyHerbal Education for Preppers, Survivalists, and Homesteaders
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Your Instructor
Cat Ellis Herbalist/Educator Preparedness Author Midwife-In-Training www.herbalprepper.com
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From the Legal Team
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I, Cat Ellis, am not a doctor. I do not diagnose, prescribe, treat or claim to cure any disease or illness. If you need medical advice or treatment, please seek out a licensed physician.
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Webinar Contents
Introduction: Safe Drinking WaterPart 1: Most Common Waterborne IllnessesPart 2: Prevention- Actionable StepsPart 3: First Aid for Waterborne Illnesses
Both Conventional and Herbal First Aid!!!
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Introduction to Safe Drinking WaterIntroduction
Part 1
Part 2
Part3
How important is water? How much water do you need? What scenarios may put your access to
water at risk?
Conclusion
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Importance of Water to HealthOur bodies are mostly water.
Total body = 60%
Blood = 80%
Brain = 85%
Muscle tissues = 70%
Water is necessary for every organ, tissue, and cell in the body to function correctly.
Water is required by every system in the body to function.
We lose water through:
Skin- evaporation
Breathing
Perspiration
Urination
Defecation
Water is necessary for delivery of nutrients, temperature regulation, fat metabolism, proper immune response, lubricating joints, making minerals bioavailable to the body, assists in removing waste by flushing the liver and
kidneys, and much more.
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Daily Water Intake
Per Day: On average, people need between ½ to 1 fluid oz of water for every pound of body weight.150 lbs = 75oz-150oz or 9 to 19 cups of water per dayDaily water intake needs are going to be unique and
impacted by several factors, including season,wind, temperature, exertion/sweating, illness, etc.6-8 glasses? Typically insufficient.
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How Much Water Do You Need?
The general guideline = 1 gallon per person per day
That would be 127 ounces or enough for a person weighing between 127 to 254 pounds, without much exertion/sweating, illness, etc.
That 1 gallon may or may not be sufficient to cover all of a person's water needs- drinking, cooking, hygiene, etc.
Bottom line: 1 gallon per person per day is probably insufficient. 2 gallons per person per day would be a safer estimate for adults.
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What Could Put Your Access at Risk?
-Problem with municipal water (Ex. Bacteria, lead in the water, etc.)
-Major weather events (Ex. Hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, etc.)
-Terrorism (Ex. EMP, electrical grid being hacked, chemicals, etc.)
-Epidemic/Pandemic (Ex. Staff cannot work due to illness or fear.)
-Economic collapse (Ex. Staff don't come into work due to violence.)
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Common ContaminantsIntroduction
Part 1
Part 2
Part3
ConclusionProtozoa
Bacteria
Viruses
Chemicals
Algae
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Common Contaminants (Continued)
Protozoa
- Most common
- Giardia, cryptosporidium, and schistosomatidae
- Boiling is preferred method to make potable water. Some cryptosporidium are small enough to pass through filters, and some are resistant to chemical agents (chlorine, iodine).
Bacteria
- dysentery, Vibrio cholerae, Escherichia coli, salmonella, typhoid, and campylobacter
- Most filters can handle removing bacteria.
- Easily killed by both boiling and chemical agents
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Common Contaminants (Continued)
Viruses
- Hepatitis, polio, rotovirus, and norwalk.
- Pass through water filters. Water purifiers must be used. A water purifier is simply another type of filter that is much finer.
- Killed by boiling and chemical agents.
Chemicals
- Fuel and run off from roads after rain/flooding, VOCs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, trihalomethanes, as well as fluoride, chlorine.
- Generally removed through a carbon filter. Boiling will only concentrate the contaminants.
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Common Contaminants (Continued)
Algae
- Red tides (oceans), blue-green algae or cyanobacteria (slow-moving water, wells)
- Harmful algal blooms occur in rural wells, often as a result of excessive soap usage. Soap creates an idea environment for cyanobacteria to grow.
- Algae is easily dealt with by boiling, filtering, or chemically treating the water.
Protozoa Bacteria Viruses Chemical Algae
Filtration X X X X
Chemical X X X X
Purification X X X X X
Boiling X X X X
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Most Common Waterborne Illnesses
Municipal Water
Giardia
E. coli
Legionella
Shigella
Norovirus
Campylobacter
Wild Water Sources
Giardia
E. coli
Cryptosporidium
Pseudonomas
Shigella
Legionella
Norovirus
Vibrio cholerae
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Prevention-Actionable StepsIntroduction
Part 1
Part 2
Part3
Conclusion
Water Storage Options Making Potable Water
Filtration Boiling Purification
Sanitation Concerns
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Water Storage, Filtration, and Purification Options
Containers
Cisterns
275 gal totes with cage
WaterBrick
55 gal drum with pump
WaterBOB
Prepackaged water
Filters
Aquagear
Berkey
Sawyer Mini
Chemical Treatments
Potable Aqua PA Plus germicidal tablets (Iodine-based)
Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide tablets (chlorine-based, broader spectrum antimicrobial action)
Liquid bleach is ok, but bottle's shelf life = 6 months
Activated Charcoal/charcoal- essential for DIY filters.
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DIY Water Filter
You'll need:
2 Plastic bottles
Paper/coffee filter/ripped t-shirt
Activated charcoal or powdered charcoal from fir pit
Sand
Gravel
Filter water first; boil water second.
Activated charcoal will remove chemicals, like pesticides, VOCs, etc.
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Boiling Water
Boiling guidelines: Boil water after filtration. This
will keep the pot cleaner.
CDC recommends a a roiling boil of 1 minute, depending on your altitude.
Water boils at different temperatures. At sea level, water boils at 212°F. However, at a 5000 ft elevation, water boils at 200°F. Go up to 10,000 ft, and water is boiling at 190°F.
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Pressure Cooker
A pressure cooker at 15 lbs of pressure will get your water up to 240°F at 10,000 ft elevations, eliminating any possibility of bacterial or protozoan contamination.
There are special pressure cookers designed for use on camping stoves.
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Sanitation & Hygiene Concerns
Goal: Conserve water supplies while maintaining proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
Toileting:
On the move- cat holes & folding shovel Shelter in place or at your bug out- flush toilet (use grey
water) on septic system, composting toilets, outhouses.
Hygiene: Solar showers = gravity-fed running water, baby wipes, dry shampoo, medicated powder, hand sanitizer.
Herbal washes: Juniper, pine needle, thyme, rosemary, calendula, oak
Herbal Hand Sanitizer: Aloe & tea tree, thyme, clove, lavender
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First Aid for Waterborne IllnessesIntroduction
Part 1
Part 2
Part3
Conclusion
Legal Protections for First Aid Providers
Diarrhea & Dehydration Plant Profiles
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Legal Concerns for First Aid Providers
Most disasters are short term. The court system, if interrupted, will resume eventually.
Good Samaritan laws exist in all 50 states, but each state's protections are different. Some are much more restrictive than others.
In general, Good Samaritan laws are there to protect people acting in good faith from legal repercussions in case the good samaritan's actions are unhelpful. Things go wrong. People make mistakes. This is true even for medical professionals. Some states, however, are using these laws to restrict who may or may not provide first aid.
I cannot advise you in legal matters. You are responsible for looking these up for your own state.
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Diarrhea and Dehydration
Diarrhea #1 symptom common to waterborne illnesses
Diarrhea can lead to dehydration. Ex. Cholera
First Aid for diarrhea:
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) 5 cups of potable water ½ teaspoon of salt 6 tablespoons of sugar or honey Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved in water
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Diarrhea and Dehydration (Continued)
Herbal First Aid for diarrhea (Continued):
Astringents- tighten tissues due to tannin content, helping to retain fluid in the tissues.
Many herbal astringents: oak bark, meadowsweet, agrimony, white willow, walnut hull, yellowroot (Xanthorhiza simplicissima), blackberry leaf, red raspberry leaf, green tea, and many more.
Demulcents- Mucilaginous herbs like marshmallow, sida, or elm (slippery elm, siberian elm, etc) help to sooth and heal the damaged tissues of the intestine, and help expel toxins/pathogens from the intestine.
Activated charcoal- adsorbs pathogens, including cholera
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Diarrhea and Dehydration (Continued)
Dehydration Symptoms:
Dry, sticky mouth
Feeling tired
Headache
Increased thirst
Decreased urine output
Constipation
Dry skin
Lightheadedness
Few tears when crying
Infants- Dry diapers for 3 hours
Severe Dehydration Symptoms:
Extreme thirst
Extreme fussiness- infants
Irritability/Confusion- adults
Very dry mouth, mucus membranes, and skin- skin lacks elasticity
Little to no urine output
Sunken eyes
Hypovolemic shock- low BP, low blood oxygen
Rapid heart rate & respiration
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Artemesia annua
By Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 11:39, 16 September 2007 (UTC) - photographed by Kristian Peters, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2761987
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Artemesia absinthium
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Juglans nigra
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Silybum marianum
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Mentha piperita
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Zingiber officinale
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Allium sativum
Fermenting garlic cloves in honey.
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Filipendula ulmaria
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Amoracea rusticana
By Anna reg - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9740114
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Althaea officinalis
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Sida spp.
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Syzygium aromaticum
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