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In this video version of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy Alton [...]
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Hey, today we’ve invited our old friend Leon Pantenburg of Survival Common Sense to[...]
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HOME IGNITION ZONES Recently, we published an article relating to the wildfires that turn the [...]
The American West is again the scene of wildfires this year, as heat waves and low humidity levels [...]
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CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES In today’s modern world, it’s difficult to avoid exposure to toxic [...]
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#360 SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST In summer camping or zombie apocalypses, there are [...]
it's a cruel, cruel summer It's the middle of Summer, and man, it's hot! If you're not careful, [...]
man,it's hot! Summer is here and the Midwest and East is experiencing record high temperatures [...]
SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST We don’t often get to report good news these days, but here’s [...]
You may think that preparedness is purely an American passion but there are folks from all over [...]
HOME REMEDIES FOR BURNS Certainly, burns are injuries that can have long-standing consequences in [...]
SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton ARNP are pleased to announce their [...]
SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Hiking Injuries Anyone who has done any hiking like we have or has [...]
VIDEO: TETANUS INFECTIONS Most of us have dutifully gone to get a Tetanus shot when we stepped on a[...]
SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Many consider a heat wave to be just a time to put an extra ice cube[...]
FIREWORKS SAFETY It’s the 4th of July, and many proud Americans will be celebrating with [...]
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VIDEO: VOLCANO PREPAREDNESS? Being prepared certainly increases your chances of surviving and [...]
Can You Prepare For A Volcano? There are a number of disasters, natural or man-made, where a great [...]
BURN INJURIES Whether caused by a raging wildfire or due to an accident while preparing food, [...]
Survival Medicine Hour #366 Colds vs. Flus Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton ARNP, aka Dr. Bones and [...]
Survival Medicine Hour Podcast #365 Lone Wolf? Does the "lone wolf" have an advantage or [...]
Survival Medicine Hour Podcast #364 respiratory tract In this episode of the Survival Medicine [...]
In any long-term survival situation involving a group or community, eventually the issue of [...]
Every year, wildfires race throughout the western part of the country, causing property destruction[...]
TYPES OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND THEIR EFFECTS Given the fragile state of affairs on the Korean [...]
TYPES OF RADIATION FROM NUCLEAR BLASTS In my last article, I discussed the various aspects of [...]
SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR #352 In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy [...]
SURVIVAL STRATEGIES FOR SAFE SUMMER CAMPING Camping Safety The kids are out of school, [...]
In survival settings, it’s reasonable to assume that you’ll be performing activities that [...]
The fire in an Oakland warehouse that was a refuge for artists and a venue for dance parties has now[...]
I’ve written quite a bit lately about shooting and terror events, but recent events highlight the [...]
The West coast has been in the grip of several wildfires that have caused millions in damage. In a [...]
It’s been a very busy year for firefighters, with heat waves, drought, and human carelessness [...]
After experiencing a hellish wildfire season last summer and fall in the U.S., a huge conflagration [...]
In survival, getting sleep is important to keep you sharp and make sure that appropriate judgements [...]
What if you were the medic in a long-term survival scenario and came upon an injury that won't get [...]
No matter what survival scenario you envision, few come without a real risk of major trauma, and [...]
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton discuss fireworks safety tips for [...]
It's the 4th of July, and many proud Americans will be celebrating with fireworks. An unlucky (or [...]
In this video, Joe Alton, MD, co-author of "the Survival Medicine Handbook", introduces a major [...]
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We were recently asked by our friend Jeremy Knauf of howtosurviveit.com about possible issues[...]
