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Learn how to suture with Dr Bones and Nurse Amy from www.DoomandBloom.Net. Using a pig’s foot, they’ll show you how to assess a wound, apply antiseptic, insert the sutures, tie a proper instrument knot, cut the extra sutures and learn how to space the sutures for proper wound closure. Also, know how & when to use [...]

      We’ve spent the last month touring the state of Florida teaching our suturing/stapling/wound care class and we’re finally ready to do one in our own backyard down here in South Florida! Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy will be holding a suturing/stapling class in South Florida on Sunday, February 24, at 1 pm [...]

    Our suture/staple classes includes: a detailed power point presentaion on wound evaluation, closure options, when to leave wounds open, wound cleaning and care options, and teaches each student how to suture and staple wounds. Every student receives a 3 instrument suture kit (to take home also) , 2 sterile sutures (one is used [...]

  The Uphill Battle The election is over and many extraordinary things have happened. One of them is that I amazed Nurse Amy (and myself) by correctly calling the presidential results for all 50 states plus D.C. (that is, if Obama wins Florida.  I actually hope I’m wrong about Florida, as it makes me feel [...]

Hey Preppers, This week we will participating in something different that you might enjoy.  Several popular websites are getting together for a blog crossover: This means that we will all address the same question on the same day and all the websites will link to each other.  There will be five questions, and an answer [...]

We had the privilege of attending the Self Reliance Expo in Hickory, NC last weekend and want to express our appreciation to the people of the Carolinas for their warm reception and support. Colorado  Ron Douglas  and Bubba DaVinci really know how to  put on a show, and they had a great lineutimes rounds around, [...]

    Tonight on the Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour, August 25, 2012, our honored guest is John Wesley Smith from www.destinysurvival.com. John also hosts DestinySurvival Radio and has a wide range of knowledge from food storage, gardening, personal defense and more. Tonight he will share some of that knowledge with our listeners. Dr. Bones will also [...]

        The Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour tonight, Nurse Amy and Dr. Bones will review their recent Self Reliance Expo experience in Arlington Texas. They will also discuss the drought disaster, mosquito-borne illnesses, power outages and foot care. Nurse Amy continues her medical supply list of needed items and their uses.   Here [...]

Hey Preppers, The Dallas Self-Reliance Expo was held over the weekend at the Arlington Convention Center, and it was the best one yet!  It was packed, I mean PACKED, with of folks from the area and even a few that were attending the nearby Glenn Beck event at Cowboys Stadium.  They have it all in [...]

        Hey Preppers, Tonight on the Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour, we talk about picking the right suture material, mosquito-borne illnesses, and Nurse Amy talks about some essential oils that are, well, essential, for your medical storage!  9pm EST on the Preparedness Radio Network. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/doctorprepper/2012/07/22/doom-and-bloom-hour Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy

    Hey Preppers, Tonight on the Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour, July 14, 2012, Nurse Amy and Dr. Bones will discuss wound care and closure methods, EMPs, and the multiple uses for vinegar. They will also continue their series on medical supply storage items and what you should have on hand.   Here is the [...]

        Tonight on the Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour, July 7, 2012, Nurse Amy and Dr. Bones will discuss the current blazing temperatures, dehydration and hyperthermia. Nurse Amy will give a “what’s up” gardening update and continue the Medical Supply series. Please join us at 9pm Eastern/ 8p Central.   Here is the [...]

To the Self-Reliant, This is a very special day in American history.  On this day in 1776, some influential patriots from 13 British colonies united to throw off their shackles and declare themselves independent.  Most Americans view this date as an opportunity to have a barbecue with friends and family and watch some fireworks.  By [...]

  Hey Prepper Nation,   Tonight on the Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour, June 30, 2012 at 9pm EST, Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy will discuss wildfire safety measures, and the recent tuberculosis and plague outbreaks. We will also continue our medical supply list review and explain the uses for each needed item. Please join us [...]

    Hey  Preppers,   Thanks to our friend Mike Adams you are now able to hear a new show, the Doom and Bloom ™ News on naturalnewsradio.com. The weekly show airs every Wednesday and replays throughout the week three times a day. Archives of all the Doom and Bloom News shows can be found [...]

  Hey Preppers!   After a few weeks on the road in Colorado Springs, Houston and Atlanta we are back LIVE on the preparedness radio network for our show at 9pm Eastern! Tonight we will have a ton of medical information about what you should have in your medical prep storage. We also plan to [...]

Hey Preppers, The 2012 Blade Show starts tomorrow in Atlanta, Georgia at the Cobb Galleria Centre, running through Sunday.  Usually a wilderness/knife gear show, this year the folks behind the scenes are reaching out to the preparedness community by adding various new speakers, including yours truly, to talk about what happens if things go South [...]

Hey Preppers, On our continuing travels we’ll be speaking at a Popular Mechanics event in Houston’s Reliant Center, right near the football stadium.  Sponsored by Ram trucks, Popular Mechanics is gearing towards storm preparedness and we’re fortunate to share the main stage with popular TV celebrities like Mykel Hawke, Chris Grundy, and Colby Donaldson. It’s [...]

Hey Preppers, Nurse Amy and I are just getting back from our trip to Colorado Springs’ Self-Reliance Expo, and we were happy to meet a lot of dedicated preparedness folk from the great state of Colorado.  Amy was a member of the panel “Women of Prepping” along with Lisa Bedford (The Survival Mom), Jackie Clay [...]

0   Hey Preppers, Just a reminder that we will be appearing at the Self-Reliance Expo in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this Friday and Saturday.  We are scheduled to give lectures both days and will give a suturing class and lecture each day as well.  The Suturing Classes are sold out, but feel free to be [...]

Hi Prepper Nation,     At the upcoming Colorado Springs Self Reliance Expo, Dr. Bones and I will be teaching two hands-on suturing classes. There are two classes scheduled Friday, May 18 at 12 noon, and Saturday, and May 19 at 3pm . The classes are limited to 10-12 people each session, so we can [...]

This week, on the Doom and Bloom ™ Hour # 24, May 5, 2012, we are joined by author and popular blogger, Kellene Bishop, aka The Preparedness Pro. Kellene joins us to discuss essential oils as well as the unique book she wrote to help individuals understand and determine when, how and why to use [...]

  Tonight on the Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour, April 21, 2012, we have Jason Akers of The Self-Sufficient Gardener.com, a podcaster, youtuber, author and blogger of expert garden advice. Jason has written for both Backwoods Home magazine and Self Reliance Illustrated. If you want to hear pearls of wisdom to help grow a better garden, [...]

  Tonight on the Doom and Bloom Hour, April 14, 2012 we are joined by Donna Miller, a teacher, author and host of Your Preparation Station on PRN. Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy will discuss dental trauma/injuries and “what’s up” lately in our preparedness journey. Please join us at 9pm EST/8 CST/ 7 MST/ 6pm [...]

Tonight on the Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour, April 7, 2012 at 9pm EST, we have a fantastic guest, Vickilynn Haycraft a well-known author and host of Get Real- Get Prepared on this network every Saturday at 6pm EST. Dr Bones and Nurse Amy will give you some advice on storing antibiotics, like fish antibiotics, and [...]

    This Saturday, 3/31, on the Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour, our guest is Ray Gano of Prophezine.com, PZ radio, and the   author of the new book “Survive The Coming Storm – The Value of a Preparedness Lifestyle”. We’ll talk about common-sense   ways to be ready for uncertain times, and lots of other [...]

Hey Preppers, It’s always great to go somewhere new and meet folks in the preparedness community.  The Popular Mechanics event was an event headlined by a few well-known TV hosts like Chris Grundy of Cool Tools on the DIY network, Mikel Hawke of Man, Woman, Wild, and Colby Donaldson of Top Shot, although some well-known [...]

Hey Preppers, We’re going to be speaking at the Arkansas  Home Safety Prep Show on 3/24 in Springdale, Arkansas, right in the middle of Tornado Alley, about disaster medicine, and we’ll also have a booth where you can ask questions, get books, dvds, and medical supplies or throw rotten tomatoes, whatever you feel like.  The [...]

Tonight, March 10, 2012 we welcome SkinnyMedic, a popular youtuber and longtime Paramedic. SkinnyMedic is best known for his medical and prepper videos, and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others. Of course we will give you a “what’s up” with Dr.Bones and Nurse Amy also. Please join us at 9pm EST/ 8pm [...]

    Hey Preppers, join us this Saturday 2/25 on the Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour when Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy have the awesome Gaye Levy, the Survival Woman, as their guest!  Be sure to check out her website at www.backdoorsurvival.com for lots of great preparedness info.  Live interview at 9pm EST/8pm EST/7pm MST…   [...]