Category: The Human Path

The Human Path School – what is it all about?

The Human Path School – what is it all about? Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” Sam Coffman has been teaching survival-related concepts for over 25 years.  Six years ago he founded The Human Path, a school that combines an unbelievably wide breadth of information and is taught by over a dozen instructors with over…
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February 18, 2014 0

The Urban Medic Part 2 – Medicinal Herbs

The Urban Medic Part 2 – Medicinal Herbs Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” Last week, Sam Coffman talked about the “urban medic,” or ways of dealing with injury and illness in an urban environment using wilderness and herbal medicine skills. Sam discussed the details of setting up a neighborhood clinic as well as considerations…
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February 11, 2014 0

The Herbal Medic, First Aid on the Street!

The Herbal Medic – First Aid on the Street in a Post-Collapse Urban Environment Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” Widespread social and urban collapse is something that historically takes days, weeks, months or even years to happen. Rarely (outside of natural disaster in a confined urban area) does an urban area become complete pandemonium…
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February 4, 2014 0

Foraging Wild Food for the Prepper

Foraging Wild Food for the Prepper! Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” This Tuesday, Sam Coffman talks with Dr. Mark “Merriweather” Vorderbruggen, the creator and host of the highly informative website: Foraging Texas – http://www.foragingtexas.com/. Mark shares his expertise in the world of foraging wild plants for food, and the two of them discuss some…
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January 27, 2014 0

Wound Healing and Herbs, Part 2

Wound Healing and Herbs, Part 2 Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” In last week’s podcast, we focused on bone injuries and how to greatly increase their healing using nutrition and herbs. This week we will cover soft tissue injuries, from bruises, sprains and strains to lacerations, burns and abrasions. Much like bone injuries, there…
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January 21, 2014 0

Wound Healing and Herbs, Part 1:

Wound Healing and Herbs, Part 1 Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” In last week’s podcast on “The Human Path” I talked about gunshot wounds in a post-disaster environment.  I know that this is a little bit of a depressing subject, because for a serious gunshot wound, especially a high-velocity round to the torso (as…
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January 14, 2014 0

Gunshot Wounds in a Post-Disaster Environment!

Gunshot wounds in a post-disaster environment! Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” Everybody who prepares for the worst should have at least one firearm and preferably much more than just one. Pistol, rifle and shotgun are all necessary weapons to own for defense and hunting. Anyone owning weapons should also incorporate firearm training and maintenance…
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January 7, 2014 0

Primitive Skills, Putting Them to the Test: Do you have what it takes?

Primitive Skills, Putting Them to the Test: Do you have what it takes? Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path”   Thanks to television and the internet, there are a lot of misconceptions today about what it actually takes to survive in the woods. In our first-world environment in North America, we grow up now without…
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December 31, 2013 0

Realism in Self Defense Training!

Realism in Self Defense Training! Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” We all hope for the best and prepare for the worst. When it comes to self defense most preppers/survivalists would rely on their stockpile of weapons and ammunition. What if for one moment your weapon was not at your side and the unexpected happens?…
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November 26, 2013 3

Surviving through a Financial Collapse

Surviving through a Financial Collapse Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” This week, Sam Coffman interviews Fernando Ferfal Aguirre, author of the highly acclaimed book, “Surviving the Economic Collapse.” Fernando lives in Buenos Aires and survived with his family through the sever financial collapse in Argentina near the turn of the millennia. During that time, citizens’…
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November 19, 2013 0

Herbal Antivirals for Cold and Flu Season & More

Herbal Antivirals for Cold and Flu Season  Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” In last week’s podcast, Sam Coffman outlined a number of “herbal antibiotics” while explaining the context that herbs work within – which is different from the manner in which pharmaceutical medications work. This week Sam continues to discuss medicinal plants (Herbal Antivirals) that…
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November 12, 2013 0

Herbal Antibiotics, Post-Disaster

Herbal Antibiotics for a Post-Disaster Environment Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” Bacterial infections are some of the most difficult of infections to deal with, especially in a remote or post-disaster situation. Aside from the continual evolution of antibiotic resistant bacteria, unless you are a trained medical professional you may not even have access to…
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November 5, 2013 0

Venomous Snake Bites, Infections and Herbal Medicine.

Venomous Snake Bites, Infections and Herbal Medicine Host: Sam Coffman “The Human Path” As we have talked about before, the three biggest issues after a disaster are very likely going to be food, water and medicine. Add to this the fact that most post-disaster environments are laden with potential health threats: Rubble, obstacles and hazards,…
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October 29, 2013 0