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Landslides

Heavy rain across the state of California has caused landslides, including one that left several[Read More]

19
Mar
Survival Medicine Podcast: Chemical Emergencies, Thyme, Medical Supplies, More…

In this episode of The Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy[Read More]

09
Mar
Chemical Emergencies

I guess by now you’ve heard of the chemical emergency caused by the derailment of[Read More]

08
Mar
Medical Supplies: How Much Is Enough?

A common question that family medics ask of me is “how much”? Indeed, the state[Read More]

02
Mar
Video: Minor Wounds

In this video, Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton steps in front of the camera to discuss[Read More]

27
Feb
The S.O.A.P. Note In Problem-Oriented Exams

Last time, we discussed some principles of the medical history and physical exam, something important[Read More]

16
Feb
Surviving An Earthquake

Recently, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake caused massive damage and loss of life in parts of[Read More]

11
Feb
Survival Medicine Podcast: Earthquakes, Listeria, Allergy Prevention, More

Recently, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake caused massive damage and loss of life in parts of[Read More]

11
Feb
Seasickness/Motion Sickness

Not everyone on the boat was all smiles…. Recently, Nurse Amy and I took a[Read More]

07
Feb
Video: Community Vs. Individual Survival

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the consequences of[Read More]

04
Feb
WHO’s Nuclear Update

This article by Dr. Joe Alton was first published in American Thinker… On January 27th,[Read More]

01
Feb
Principles Of The Off-Grid History And Physical

The group medic must learn the skills to place a tourniquet or splint a sprain,[Read More]

29
Jan
Video: The “Medium-Sized” Survival Medical Kit

In this video, Nurse Amy demonstrates what a medium-sized medical kit for the family medic[Read More]

23
Jan
Survival Medicine Podcast: Altitude Sickness, Survival Communities, More

It’s winter, and some folks are heading for ski resorts, and that means a big[Read More]

21
Jan
How Community Affects Your Survival Chances

  We’ve all seen programs that follow the adventures and misadventures of individuals in survival[Read More]

17
Jan
The Kraken Variant

COVID-19 continues to develop new forms of the Omicron strain, which is the predominant form[Read More]

10
Jan
Survival Medicine Podcast: Dog Flu, Winter Car Survival, Dental Extraction, Chestnuts

Winter storms like “bomb cyclones” can be life-threatening, so it’s important to know how to[Read More]

06
Jan
Chestnuts: Health Benefits And Are They Coming Back?

“Under a spreading chestnut-tree The village smithy stands; The smith, a mighty man is he, With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.” This verse[Read More]

29
Dec
Christmas Video: The Tale Of The First Snowman

A very Merry Christmas to all! Instead of a medical video, I’d like to celebrate[Read More]

25
Dec
Christmas Video: The Tale Of The Emerald Lizard

On Christmas Eve, we take a short break from medical preparedness videos to bring you[Read More]

24
Dec
Winter Car Preparedness

A “bomb cyclone,” a massive Winter storm, is predicted to be imminent in part of[Read More]

22
Dec
Video: What You Should Know About Hypothermia

It seems like I talk about hypothermia every winter, and it’s for good reason. Life-threatening[Read More]

20
Dec
Video: Future of Fish Antibiotics In Survival

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses changes in regulations[Read More]

19
Dec
Survival Medicine Podcast: Brain Trauma, Bee Stings, Paxlovid, Wound Care

Joe Alton MD, aka Dr. Bones, covers a broad range of topic in this episode,[Read More]

11
Dec
Video: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton tells you what you[Read More]

09
Dec
Paxlovid: Soon To Be Out Of Pocket?

In the battle to prevent severe cases of COVID, the oral medication Paxlovid has become[Read More]

08
Dec
Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) usually occur from a sudden blow to the head or other[Read More]

04
Dec
Survival Medicine Podcast: RSV, Cellulitis, Antibiotics, Cold Water Safety

People in off-grid settings are often called upon to perform activities to which they’re not[Read More]

28
Nov
Cellulitis Off The Grid

People in off-grid settings are often called upon to perform activities to which they’re not[Read More]

26
Nov
The FDA and Veterinary Antibiotics

  Several years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided that access to veterinary[Read More]

23
Nov
Respiratory Syncytial Virus

As we enter the winter season, outbreaks of infections like flu, COVID, and respiratory syncytial[Read More]

19
Nov
What You Need To Know About Fentanyl

This article was first published at americanthinker.com. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has sent out[Read More]

18
Oct
Tetanus

The destruction caused by hurricane Ian in Florida recently was widespread and devastating. Flood waters[Read More]

13
Oct
Noroviruses

Many of us have heard of the “stomach flu” but not the actual virus that[Read More]

01
Oct
Video: Multiple Casualty Kits with Nurse Amy

In an active shooter or similar event in a workplace, church, or other location, you[Read More]

28
Sep
Hurricane Ian: Just When You Thought…

Just when you thought we might get away without a serious hurricane, here comes Ian.[Read More]

27
Sep
Video: Questions To Ask Your Doctor

Doctor visits can be stressful, and you’ll often be asked to take this medicine or[Read More]

26
Sep
Survival Medicine Podcast: Wound Care, Debridement, More

In normal times, once you have stopped the bleeding and applied a splint or dressing,[Read More]

23
Sep
Self-Reliance Experience, Knoxville

Nurse Amy and I would like to announce that we’ll be giving a free lecture,[Read More]

22
Sep
Enterovirus D68: 2022

Sometimes, I receive notifications from health authorities that cause me to take particular notice. Recently,[Read More]

19
Sep
Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor

I often get questions from people who ask: “I take this medicine or that medicine[Read More]

14
Sep
Video: Multi-Person Trauma Kit

We sometimes get requests from schools, churches, and workplaces for kits meant to stop bleeding[Read More]

10
Sep
Burns, Part 3: Smoke Inhalation

In this article, I’d like to discuss the effects of inhaling smoke caused by fires.[Read More]

09
Sep
NOWLIGHT
September 4, 2022

I received a product to check out recently. It’s called the NOWLIGHT from Deciwatt; it’s[Read More]

Today’s Marijuana: It Ain’t Your Grandpa’s Weed

The public perception of marijuana use has evolved significantly in the 21st century.  A comprehensive[Read More]

02
Sep
Burns, Part 2: Third-Degree Injuries

In the United States, more than 450,000 people require medical treatment for burn injuries annually.[Read More]

31
Aug
Burns, Part 1: First- And Second-Degree

A wide variety of situations, both in normal times and disaster settings, put us in[Read More]

28
Aug
Fecal Impaction Off The Grid

A couple of my recent articles have discussed bowel irregularities, namely constipation, as a result[Read More]

25
Aug
Dislocations Of The Shoulder Joint

A joint is a structure in the body that “joins” two bony parts together. Of[Read More]

21
Aug
Video: Should We Censor Doctors?

In this video, Joe Alton, MD notes with concern the passage of California bill AB-2098[Read More]

11
Aug
Video: Constipation

In the video companion to a previous article, Nurse Amy takes the reins to give[Read More]

11
Aug
Survival Medicine Podcast: Floods, Constipation, Monkeypox

A world weary of one viral pandemic is now experiencing the early stages of another:[Read More]

07
Aug
Things To Know About Floods

Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters affecting U.S. citizens, causing deaths and[Read More]

30
Jul
MREs: Meals Refusing To Exit?

For those who want to be prepared for the uncertain future, food security is high[Read More]

29
Jul
Constipation Off The Grid

In difficult times, storing a good supply of long-shelf-life food is a wise move. Folks[Read More]

24
Jul
Video: Dr. Bones and Canadian Prepper on Ortho Injuries
July 22, 2022

In an appearance on the popular channel of Nate the Canadian Prepper, Joe Alton, MD[Read More]

Video: Minor Wound Care
July 21, 2022

From a simple cut to burns, any damage to skin is akin to a hole[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Saltwater Encounters, Drownings, Cellulitis

It’s summer, and this is the time that people head out to the shore and[Read More]

18
Jul
Shark Attacks

Summer is when people head out to the shore and take in the Great Outdoors.[Read More]

17
Jul
Any break in the skin can lead to cellulitis
Minor Wounds Off The Grid

In long-term survival, the performance of tasks like chopping wood, cooking food over open fires,[Read More]

15
Jul
Compartment Syndrome in Crush Injuries

The group medic in survival scenarios will face a number of challenges not normally seen[Read More]

09
Jul
When A Shooter Targets A Crowd

Originally published at Americanthinker.com On July 4th, 2022, parade spectators in Highland Park, Illinois were[Read More]

08
Jul
Survival Medicine Podcast: Anaphylaxis, Lightning, Complementary Medicine
June 28, 2022

Well, it’s summer and a lot of folks are heading out into the great outdoors.[Read More]

Video: Eye Trauma Emergencies

In survival settings, it’s important to enforce the use of eye protection when doing at-risk[Read More]

26
Jun
Hernias

In off-grid settings, the amount of physical exertion involved in activities of survival can be[Read More]

23
Jun
Dental Extraction Off The Grid

In a survival scenario, the family medic will be called on to care not only[Read More]

18
Jun
Video: Safe Camping Tips

In this video, Dr. Joe Alton notes the ending of the school year and the[Read More]

11
Jun
Survival Medicine Podcast: Chamomile, IV Basics, Rehydration Alternatives

Today Nurse Amy and Dr. Bones talk about the health benefits of chamomile.  Yes, a[Read More]

10
Jun
Hypertension Off The Grid

Most consider the duties of the off-grid medic to be solely the treatment of injuries[Read More]

07
Jun
Survival Medicine Podcast: Stab Wounds, Peppermint, Censorship, Leg Cramps

A bill entered in California’s state legislature has gone where President Biden’s “disinformation bureau” couldn’t.[Read More]

31
May
Reading Urine Test Strips

Every so often, I get a question from a reader, listener, or viewer about what[Read More]

30
May
VIDEO: Diabetes, Pt. 3: Off The Grid Options

In part 3 of this video series on diabetes, Dr. Joe Alton goes outside the[Read More]

27
May
Video: Stab Wounds

In this companion video to a recent article, physician and medical preparedness advocate Dr. Joe[Read More]

23
May
Bleeding Management, Pt 2: Stab Wounds

Any disaster can put your people at risk for injury. Many of those injuries cause[Read More]

22
May
Medical Censorship

A February resolution entered in California’s state legislature gives broad powers to the state’s medical[Read More]

21
May
Cases of Hepatitis In Children

“Hepatitis” is the term used for inflammation of the liver. Mostly caused by viruses, this[Read More]

17
May
Video: Formula Shortages

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the shortage of[Read More]

16
May
Book Excellence Award Category Winner!

We’re pleased to announce that the 4th Edition of The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential[Read More]

12
May
What To Do About Baby Formula Shortages

A large survey of 11,000 stores have found that fully 43% are sold out of[Read More]

11
May
Video: Diabetes, Pt. 2: Complications

In part 2 of this video series that serves as a companion to earlier articles,[Read More]

07
May
Survival Medicine Podcast: Nasal Trauma, AFib, Valerian

It’s a rare individual who has never had a nosebleed and a lot of people[Read More]

06
May
Bleeding Wound Management, Pt. 1

In a destabilized society, traumatic wounds may be commonplace is scenarios where there is a[Read More]

03
May
Survival Medicine Podcast: Thyroid Issues, Alcoholism, More

More than 20 million Americans experience some form of hormonal dysfunction related to the thyroid[Read More]

26
Apr
Video: Diabetes Off The Grid, Pt. 1

A major issue that the family medic may confront in survival settings is diabetes mellitis.[Read More]

25
Apr
Diabetes, Part 4: Natural Remedies

In part 1, part 2, and part 3 of this series, I discussed types, symptoms,[Read More]

14
Apr
Survival Medicine Podcast: Ear Issues, IBS

How long do you think you’d last when the SHTF if you can’t hear the[Read More]

06
Apr
Diabetes, Part 3: Options Off The Gird

In part 1 and part 2 of this series, we discussed the different types of[Read More]

05
Apr
Diabetes, Part 2: Levels and Complications

In part 1 of this series, we gave an overview of diabetes, including the types,[Read More]

31
Mar
Diabetes, Part 1

One of the most common questions we receive from readers, listeners, and viewers is how[Read More]

26
Mar
Survival Medicine Podcast: Nuclear Events, Wound Closure, Radiation

Some of our friends have discouraged us from speaking about the (hopefully) unlikely possibility of[Read More]

12
Mar
Potassium Iodide Tablet Alternatives

Given the present conflict in Europe and the possibility of others in our unstable world,[Read More]

07
Mar
All About Acute Radiation Syndrome

In a de-stabilized world, the risk of a nuclear power detonating a weapon of mass[Read More]

05
Mar
Video: Nuclear Blasts

With nuclear weapons in the hands of rogue powers, it’s possible that we are closer[Read More]

25
Feb
exploding nuclear blast from the ground with a fireball explosion up into the sky
Nuclear Events

Given the current state of affairs in Eastern Europe and various other places around the[Read More]

24
Feb
Video: Eye Trauma and Other Issues

In survival scenarios, the sense that will be the biggest determinant of your chances of[Read More]

18
Feb
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Two major inflammatory conditions that affect the bowels are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Together,[Read More]

17
Feb
Video: The Broken Nose

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses strategies for the[Read More]

06
Feb
Survival Medicine Podcast: Medical Corruption, Frostbite, Clove Oil, More

In this topic-filled podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton discuss corruption in[Read More]

04
Feb
Video: Nosebleeds Off The Grid

Everyone gets nosebleeds at one point or another. With any luck, minimal bleeding is all[Read More]

01
Feb
An Omicron Subvariant: What It Means

As if you weren’t sick of hearing about COVID-19, a new subvariant of omicron has[Read More]

27
Jan
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