Well, we survived our first cold wave of the year down here in South Florida,[Read More]
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Recently, Backwoods Survival Guide was kind enough to publish my article on cold water safety.[Read More]
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Although science has made great progress against bacterial disease, our advances against viruses are primitive.[Read More]
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On the anniversary of 9/11, it only seems appropriate to discuss what you would do[Read More]
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Video: Unboxing The 4th Edition A strange package arrived at our house yesterday, which prompted[Read More]
Let me ask you a question: Would you be prepared to keep you family healthy[Read More]
We’re pleased to announce the publication of the brand new and greatly expanded 4th Edition[Read More]
Given the chaos in Afghanistan, hardly any reporting has been devoted to a horrific earthquake[Read More]
I haven’t written about infectious diseases for a while, but a recent trip to my[Read More]
If you are going to be the medical caregiver for your family or community in[Read More]
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Last week, the Altons said It’s a cruel, cruel summer, like the 80s song goes, and[Read More]
Summer is the season when coastal dwellers head to the deep blue sea (well, the[Read More]
We’ve talked a lot on this channel about face masks, how to properly fit, place,[Read More]
In this video version of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy[Read More]
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Throughout history, infectious diseases have been part and parcel of the human experience. Ever since[Read More]
Well, a lot of you might be wondering where we’ve been and why we took[Read More]
Minor injuries can sometimes become a major detriment to the function of a member of[Read More]
In a disaster that knocks us off the grid, increased exertion from activities of daily[Read More]
In survival scenarios, the sense that will be the biggest determinant of your chances of[Read More]
Many believe that they can handle any emergency if the grid goes down. For those[Read More]
Planting your own medicinal garden is the best way to provide alternatives to modern medicine[Read More]
In this video, Dr. Joe Alton discusses pneumonia, a lower respiratory infection that can be[Read More]
In good times or bad, there are always issues that can impact your health. Black[Read More]
Any pain due to acid inflammation is hard to ignore and will decrease work efficiency.[Read More]
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Providing emergency care for an injury or other medical issue is important. In normal times,[Read More]
The average person imposes daily demands on muscles and joints, which can only be increased[Read More]
Appendicitis Off The Grid After a disaster or at a remote homestead, the medic may[Read More]
A common form of contact dermatitis the medic will see in survival scenarios will be[Read More]
Six people are dead in the South after at least 23 tornadoes tore through Alabama,[Read More]
Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters affecting U.S. citizens, causing deaths and[Read More]
On March 23rd, 2021, a man thought to be mentally disturbed entered a Boulder, Colorado[Read More]
In this video version of the Survival Medicine podcast, Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton[Read More]
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Since 1979, drug companies have been mandated to place expiration dates on their products, but[Read More]
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Joe Alton MD gives his thoughts on the latest CDC recommendation: double masking to increase[Read More]
In this VIDEO version of Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy Alton's podcast, soft tissue infections[Read More]
In this article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the different types of ear infections, also called[Read More]
All injuries carry a risk of infection. Various kinds of microbes can invade the body[Read More]
Lots of skin conditions can have striking appearances that can affect, not only the physical[Read More]
In this second experimental video podcast, medical preparedness advocate Joe Alton MD, aka “Dr. Bones”,[Read More]
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After about 600 audio podcasts, Amy and I have decided to experiment with a video[Read More]
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In this companion video to a recent article, medical preparedness advocate Dr. Joe Alton explores[Read More]
More than a decade ago, I was the first physician to advocate for the storing[Read More]
It stands to reason that infection will be a big issue confronting the survival medic.[Read More]
The Department of Defense’s Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) recognizes there are situations[Read More]
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Epilepsy is a group of nerve disorders characterized by episodes known as “seizures” or “convulsions.”[Read More]
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Your tonsils are glands on each side of the back of the throat. Their job[Read More]
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One of the simplest ways to maintain good health is washing your hands. You may[Read More]
In this video companion to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses social distancing guidelines[Read More]
Food contamination is a constant concern in the United States, especially from imported produce. In[Read More]
Hey, today we’ve invited our old friend Leon Pantenburg of Survival Common Sense to the show. Leon[Read More]
The CDC has recommended that Americans wear masks “in public”, but are vague on what[Read More]
Millions of tons of plastic refuse have entered our oceans annually since about 1950, forming[Read More]
The old saying goes: “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”. Well, there’s[Read More]
I recently came across a number of interesting stories that suggest that COVID-19 is less[Read More]
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Wildfires in the American West continue to rage, with September and October expected to be[Read More]
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The podcast is not going to talk just about COVID today, but it’s a good[Read More]
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