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What You Might Not Know About Hand Washing

One of the simplest ways to maintain good health is washing your hands. You may[Read More]

28
Sep
Video: “Safe Six”?

In this video companion to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses social distancing guidelines[Read More]

25
Sep
Cyclospora Infection

Food contamination is a constant concern in the United States, especially from imported produce. In[Read More]

23
Sep
Video: Lightning Safety
September 19, 2020

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses lightning (and thunder),[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Burn Injuries, Author Leon Pantenburg

Hey, today we’ve invited our old friend Leon Pantenburg of Survival Common Sense to the show. Leon[Read More]

19
Sep
Survival Medicine Podcast: Microplastics, Safe “Six”

The CDC has recommended that Americans wear masks “in public”, but are vague on what[Read More]

11
Sep
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
September 8, 2020

Millions of tons of plastic refuse have entered our oceans annually since about 1950, forming[Read More]

Practicing Safe Six?

The CDC has recommended that Americans wear masks “in public”, but are vague on what[Read More]

07
Sep
Video: How To Staple Skin

The old saying goes: “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”. Well, there’s[Read More]

02
Sep
COVID-19 And Death Certificates

I recently came across a number of interesting stories that suggest that COVID-19 is less[Read More]

01
Sep
Survival Medicine Podcast: Tourniquet Principles

Recently, Dr. Alton was asked to write an article on tourniquets for the highly popular Survivor’s Edge[Read More]

31
Aug
All About Lightning

Wildfires in the American West continue to rage, with September and October expected to be[Read More]

27
Aug
Video: The Problem With “Following The Science”

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses how we are[Read More]

26
Aug
Wildfire Safety: Home Ignition Zones

HOME IGNITION ZONES Recently, we published an article relating to the wildfires that turn the[Read More]

22
Aug
Wildfires In The West

The American West is again the scene of wildfires this year, as heat waves and[Read More]

21
Aug
Video: Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19
August 20, 2020

Vitamin D deficiency is seen in 42% of Americans, and the worse it is, the[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Survival Group Expert and Author Charley Hogwood, More

Today on the Survival Medicine Podcast, we welcome good friend Charley Hogwood. Charley is the[Read More]

19
Aug
Alzheimer’s: Prevention and Treatment

Many in the preparedness community are mature enough (and prepared enough) to reach their “golden[Read More]

17
Aug
Survival Medicine Podcast: Alzheimer’s, Trials, Russian Vaccine

The podcast is not going to talk just about COVID today, but  it’s a good[Read More]

11
Aug
The Problem With “Following The Science”

State, local, and federal governments often make the claim that they are “following the science”[Read More]

08
Aug
Video: Wound Closure, Part 3: Placing Sutures

In part 3 of this video series, Joe Alton MD, FACOG, FACS teaches the placement[Read More]

07
Aug
Video: Suture Closure, Part 2

In this video, Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton ARNP discuss wound closure and demonstrate[Read More]

01
Aug
Video: Suture Closure, Pt. 1

In this video, Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton ARNP discuss wound closure and demonstrate[Read More]

01
Aug
Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19
July 29, 2020

Lately, we’ve been reviewing the potential for vitamin deficiencies to play a significant role in[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast COVID Q & A

You know, we get dozens of questions from folks every week, and we do our[Read More]

29
Jul
Video: Pandemic Waves

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton explains pandemic waves in[Read More]

18
Jul
Survival Medicine Podcast: Visits During COVID, Heat Waves, Kazakhstan Virus?

Man, it’s hot. Summer is here with a vengeance and parts of the Midwest and[Read More]

14
Jul
Visiting Family During A Pandemic
July 12, 2020

I recently saw an article on CNN where a number of medical experts were asked[Read More]

A New Virus In Kazakhstan?

Over the years, I have made it my mission to notify the public (those that[Read More]

11
Jul
Sand Fleas and Flies
July 7, 2020

Recently, we were on the west coast of Florida doing some fishing. On the open[Read More]

Video: The Spanish Flu

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

06
Jul
Survival Medicine Podcast: Near-Drowning, Spanish Flu Lessons, More

Many people are concerned about what appears to be a second wave of COVID-19, the[Read More]

03
Jul
A Brief History of the Spanish Flu Pandemic
July 2, 2020

We’ve spent a lot of time discussing the COVID-19 pandemic on this channel, but we[Read More]

Pandemic Waves
June 29, 2020

Many people are concerned about what appears to be a second wave of COVID-19, the[Read More]

Video: COVID-Fatigue, Waves, and Age

In this video companion to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton gives his thoughts on[Read More]

26
Jun
Survival Medicine Podcast: Tear Gas, Suture Needles, Second Waves, More

If you’re reading the headlines, you’re probably hearing that, as the country slowly reopens, we’re[Read More]

24
Jun
Suture Basics For The Off-Grid Medic: Needles

In my recent article “Suture Basics For The Off-Grid Medic “,  I gave some thoughts[Read More]

23
Jun
COVID-19 And Age Realities
June 20, 2020

In my recent article of June 12th, “COVID Fatigue and The Second Wave”, I floated[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Second Waves, COVID Fatigue

In the news, COVID-19 cases are again on the rise as a second wave of[Read More]

15
Jun
Covid Fatigue And The Second Wave

COVID-19 cases may again be on the rise as a second wave of infections coincide[Read More]

12
Jun
Some Suture Basics For The Off-Grid Medic

Many animals, (insects, spiders, shrimp, crabs) have an exoskeleton as a protective covering. Humans have[Read More]

11
Jun
Survival Medicine Podcast: Riots, COVID, T. Blackmore of “Antigenic Shift”

The Altons are happy to welcome author Terry Blackmore of the Pandemic Series, the first[Read More]

08
Jun
Video: Safety In Riot Settings

As Free Speech advocates, we support the people’s right to protest and make their opinions[Read More]

05
Jun
Survival Medicine Podcast: Riot Safety, Suture Choices

As Free Speech advocates, we support the people’s right to protest and make their opinions heard.[Read More]

04
Jun
Civil Unrest Safety

As a Free Speech advocate, I support the people’s right to protest and make their[Read More]

02
Jun
Survival Medicine Podcast: Zinc, Societal Changes, More

As we reopen, some words will have permanently entered our vocabulary: Social distancing. Telemedicine. Self-quarantine.[Read More]

26
May
Video: The Missing Zinc

In this companion video to a recent article, Joe Alton MD examines a possible reason[Read More]

24
May
The Missing Zinc

THE MISSING ZINC Recently I wrote an article about the drug remdesivir and the fact[Read More]

20
May
Video: Remdesivir in COVID-19

The race to find an effective treatment against COVID-19 is in full swing, and the[Read More]

20
May
Survival Medicine Podcast: Fractures, COVID Myths

Recently, we came across an article about coronavirus myths on, guess where, the AARP website,[Read More]

17
May
Reopening After A Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has rampaged throughout the planet, but a few encouraging signs are giving[Read More]

14
May
Survival Medicine Podcast: Vit D, Remdesivir, and Antibody Tests

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to steamroll populations of many countries, and drive efforts to find[Read More]

12
May
Video: When Hand Washing Was Controversial

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses a time when[Read More]

09
May
Remdesivir in COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to steamroll populations of many countries, and drive efforts to find[Read More]

08
May
Video: Post-Pandemic Predictions

In this companion video to a previous article, Joe Alton MD gives some thoughts on[Read More]

04
May
Survival Medicine Podcast: COVID-19 Origin Theories, Reinfection

SURVIVAL MEDICINE PODCAST The daily headlines are chock-full of stories about the COVID-19 pandemic. If[Read More]

02
May
The Medical History of Hand Washing

In modern times, the idea that healthcare staff have a particular obligation to keep their[Read More]

28
Apr
Six New Symptoms of COVID-19

Coronavirus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have added six new symptoms to the[Read More]

26
Apr
What The Post-Pandemic World May Look Like

The COVID-19 pandemic is still the big story in the news, but there are signs[Read More]

26
Apr
Survival Medicine Podcast: UVC as Disinfectant, Tornadoes, more

In the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, extreme shortages of personal protection equipment (PPE) have been a[Read More]

24
Apr
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

On January 7th, 2020, I wrote an article about pneumonia that described a mysterious new[Read More]

19
Apr
medical supplies and knowledge
Video: How To Pick The Best First Aid Kit For You

In this non-COVID-19 video with Nurse Amy, she discusses what should go into deciding what[Read More]

18
Apr
Survival Medicine Podcast: Social Distancing, Lab Accidents, More

Survival Medicine Podcast Are you going to survive this pandemic? If I asked America this question[Read More]

16
Apr
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation and COVID-19
April 13, 2020

UV LIGHT AND CORONAVIRUS In the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, extreme shortages of personal protection equipment[Read More]

Video: Food Shopping In Pandemic Times

In pandemic times, mundane chores like food shopping can be more exciting (in a bad[Read More]

13
Apr
How Much Social Distancing Is Enough?

The CDC has recommended social distancing that keeps six feet between individuals in an effort[Read More]

09
Apr
Survival Medicine Podcast: Chloroquine, Food and Laundry in Pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rampage throughout the known world, killing close to 100000 and[Read More]

08
Apr
Grocery Shopping In Pandemic Times

In infectious disease outbreaks, mundane chores like food shopping may become much more exciting (but[Read More]

07
Apr
New: Alton’s Pandemic Preparedness Guide

We published our latest book “Alton’s Pandemic Preparedness Guide: Dealing with Emerging and Current Viral[Read More]

04
Apr
Video: Face Coverings and Social Responsibility

In this video, Joe Alton MD reiterates his urgent call for everyone to wear face[Read More]

03
Apr
Fever

COVID-19 is running rampant throughout the globe. Contagious and sometimes deadly, it’s likely to cause[Read More]

03
Apr
Chloroquine for COVID-19 Patients

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rampage throughout the known world, killing thousands and ruining the[Read More]

02
Apr
Video: Put On A Face Mask

In this video, medical preparedness advocate Dr. Joe Alton strongly urges people to put on[Read More]

31
Mar
Can You Get Re-Infected With COVID-19?
March 31, 2020

A number of reports have brought up the possibility of re-infection with COVID-19. Unlike some[Read More]

If You’re Not Wearing A Mask, You’re Nuts

If the numbers of new cases and deaths caused by COVID-19 haven’t scared you, you’ll[Read More]

31
Mar
Cleaning Clothes of COVID-19 Patients
March 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is overwhelming hospitals and overworked medical staff, leading the CDC to recommend[Read More]

Video: Who Should Have Face Masks?

In the midst of an epidemic, personal protection equipment is usually reserved for medical personnel.[Read More]

27
Mar
Things To Know About The R-Nought Number

If you’ve paid any attention to the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 or watched movies like[Read More]

26
Mar
Survival Medicine Podcast: Home Care For COVID-19 Patients

COVID-19 tests are now available in larger numbers in the U.S. and the numbers of[Read More]

22
Mar
Joe Alton MD’s Article in Offgrid Recoil: Medical Improvisations

Thanks to OffGrid Recoil Magazine for publishing the following article of mine on medical improvisations![Read More]

14
Mar
Survival Medicine Podcast: Origins of Viral Research, COVID-19 Update

Well, we’re in the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., with close[Read More]

10
Mar
Video: Can N95 Masks Be Reused?

A question I’m asked often is can you reuse a face mask? In normal times,[Read More]

09
Mar
Video: Are COVID-19 Statistics Reliable?

The COVID-19 pandemic has spread to scores of countries in all continents except for Antarctica[Read More]

08
Mar
Survival Medicine Podcast: COVID-19

In the last few weeks, we have found ourselves challenged by a new virus from a[Read More]

03
Mar
Video: Making Face Masks

Thinking Outside The Box Face mask supplies are becoming scarce and the government is reserving[Read More]

02
Mar
Expect U.S. Outbreaks, But Don’t Panic
March 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading to scores of countries in all continents except for Antarctica.[Read More]

Video: Face Masks, Part 3

In this video, Dr. Joe Alton explains the difference between an N95 respirator and a[Read More]

27
Feb
If COVID-19 Isn’t A Pandemic, I Don’t Know What is
February 26, 2020

COVID-19: PANDEMIC STATUS? The SARS-CoV2 virus, newest member of the coronavirus family has proven to[Read More]

Video: WHO Guidelines for Home Care of COVID-19 Patients
February 24, 2020

WHO Guidelines for Home Care In situations like the current COVID-19 epidemic, international health agencies[Read More]

Home Care for COVID-19 Patients: WHO Guidance

Home Care for COVID-19 Patients with Mild Symptoms by Joe Alton, MD In situations when[Read More]

23
Feb
Do Bats Play A Role In The Coronavirus Epidemic?
February 16, 2020

Coronavirus and Bats If you were in Wuhan, China and wanted some nice fresh seafood,[Read More]

Coronavirus in Dogs and Cats

CORONAVIRUS AND PETS There have a been a lot of articles that tell you what[Read More]

16
Feb
Epidemic Personal Protection Gear

PERSONAL PROTECTION GEAR Having knowledge of infectious diseases and how to treat them is very[Read More]

13
Feb
Survival Medicine Podcast: Coronavirus

Unless you just got back from a trip to Mars, you probably know that there’s[Read More]

03
Feb
Coronavirus: A Cure?
February 2, 2020

Promising Case Study in Thailand For many, the specter of infectious disease has always seemed[Read More]

Video: Coronavirus 2019-nCoV: Preventing Infection

Video: Strategies to avoid infection with 2019-nCoV The coronavirus outbreak in China has spread to[Read More]

01
Feb
Video: Things You Should Know About 2019-nCoV
January 30, 2020

Coronavirus video There’s a lot to know about epidemics, including the latest virus, 2019-nCoV, a[Read More]

Coronavirus Update
January 29, 2020

Latest news on 2019-nCoV Unless you just got back from a trip to Mars, you[Read More]

The New Coronavirus: Future Pandemic or Not?
January 27, 2020

Is The New Coronavirus outbreak a Pandemic? Over the years, I’ve written about different infectious[Read More]

Video: Face Masks, Part 2: Placing, Fitting, Removal

Video: Face Masks, Part 2 Recently, we discussed some important basics about face masks, part[Read More]

26
Jan
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