Category Archives: Health-Medical-Holistic

Can We End School Shootings?

After a brief lull, an active shooter event occurred in Madison, Wisconsin when a teenage[Read More]

All About Hypothermia, Pt.1

Winter is coming, and many places have already begun to experience their share of cold[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Victim Transport, Mass Casualties, pt.2, Bird Flu Update, More

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Joe and Amy discuss how to evaluate[Read More]

MASCALs, Part 3

Last time, we described a mass casualty incident (MASCALs) where 20 people were victims of[Read More]

H5N1 Bird Flu Update

Earlier this year, I wrote that the experts are sounding the alarm on the H5N1[Read More]

MASCALs, Part 2

In part 1 of this series on MASCALs (mass casualty incidents or MCIs), we discussed[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Mass Casualties, Dental Fractures, Tonsillitis, More

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

Survival Dental Issues: Trauma

A survival group needs someone with medical knowledge and supplies to treat orthopedic injuries and[Read More]

MASCALS, part 1

For the survival medic caring for their family or a group off the grid, most[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Hurricane Strategies, Migraines, Antiseptics, More

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

Video: Hurricane Safety Strategies, Pt. 2

In the second part of this 2-part video series, medical preparedness advocate Dr. Joe Alton[Read More]

Video: Monkeypox (Mpox) Update

n this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton updates you on the[Read More]

30 Hurricane Strategies

Every year around this time, the U.S. can expect storms to menace the East and[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: MPox, Epidemic Sick Rooms, Suturing, More

In this far-ranging episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy Alton[Read More]

Headaches In Survival Scenarios, Pt. 3: Tension Headaches

Last time, we discussed migraine headaches and the various “auras” and other symptoms they cause.[Read More]

Headaches In Survival Scenarios, Part 2: Migraines

Minor issues like headaches can become major problems when they affect the work efficiency of[Read More]

Video: Wound Treatment And Infection Control

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

Headaches In Survival Scenarios, Part 1: Headache Types

In survival situations, the group medic must be able to deal with major injuries, such[Read More]

Wound Infections Off The Grid

In survival scenarios, the family medic can expect to be called upon to treat various[Read More]

Sinusitis

Lately, I’ve received reports of an uptick in people suffering from something called “sinusitis.” Sinusitis[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Sinusitis, Wound infections, Listeria Food Poisoning, More

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

Listeria Food Contamination

Bacterial food contamination is a major issue that sickens people and can even become life-threatening.[Read More]

Situational Depression In Survival Settings

In survival, you may find yourself as the highest medical asset left to your people.[Read More]

Video: West Nest Virus

It’s a hot, wet summer in many places throughout the U.S., and the mosquitoes are[Read More]

Video: Dengue Fever

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton tells you about an[Read More]

West Nile Virus

It promises to be a hot summer and, combined with wet weather, an ideal environment[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Riot Survival, Shark Attack, Suture Materials, More

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

Dengue Fever On The Rise

Tropical diseases are on the rise in the United States and worldwide, including the mosquito-borne[Read More]

Man, It’s Hot, Part 2: Heat Stroke/Heat Exhaustion

You might not consider a heat wave to be a natural disaster, but it can[Read More]

Man, It’s Hot, Part 1: Summer Heat Risks

We’re haven’t yet reached the first day of summer, but a major heat wave is[Read More]

Asthma Off The Grid, Part 2: Treatments and Myths

Last time, we discussed how to identify asthma attacks, the triggers that cause them, and[Read More]

Asthma Off The Grid, Part 1: Diagnosis and Triggers

  Last year, I wrote about the massive Canadian wildfires that devastated, not only the[Read More]

Twins and Breech Babies: Human Birth, Part 4

In this comprehensive series of normal labor and delivery off the grid, we’ve discussed late-term[Read More]

How To Deliver A Placenta After The Baby: Human Birth, Part 3

In this series on labor and delivery off the grid,  we’ve emphasized the importance that[Read More]

From Early Labor To Delivery: Human Birth, Part 2

In survival settings, the family medic has to deal with a variety of different problems.[Read More]

Tuberculosis

A disease that has existed since prehistoric times is making news in today’s West Coast.[Read More]

Tornado Season Tips

U.S. citizens are no strangers to natural disasters. In spring and early summer, tornados are[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Bleeding, Biological Warfare, LifeVac, More

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

Call Me Crazy, But Was There A COVID Cover-Up?

The COVID pandemic is over, and the virus is now one of those that circulate[Read More]

Bird Flu: The Next Viral Outbreak?

Experts are waving the red flag on the bird flu virus that has infected wild[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Internal Injuries, Bandages/Dressings, Raw Honey, Antiseptics, More…

You know, we talk a lot about medical supplies that you have to get serious[Read More]

Video: Thoughts On Bleeding Control, Part 2

The family medic should know about hemorrhage and how to treat it as a basic[Read More]

Video: Thoughts On Bleeding Control, Part 1

The family medic should know about hemorrhage and how to treat it as a basic[Read More]

18 Principles Of Bleeding Control

  The risk of hemorrhage from traumatic injury exists in good times or bad, whether[Read More]

VIDEO: How Wounds Heal

Traumatic injuries occur in the tens of millions every year. These don’t always (hardly ever,[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Tornadoes, Draining Abscesses, Medical Skills, More

Joe and Amy Alton’s Survival Medicine Podcast discusses the start of tornado season and how[Read More]

TORNADO!

  A recent storm system brought days of severe weather to parts of the Southeast,[Read More]

Winter Wildfires

The state of Texas is no stranger to weather extremes, especially in summer, but it’s[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Med Supplies, Frostbite, Essential Oils, Dakin’s, More

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy discuss hard[Read More]

Video: Frostbite/Immersion Foot

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

Video: Concussions

Traumatic brain injury is a major issue leading to bad outcomes in bad times or[Read More]

Frostbite/Immersion Foot

In a recent video, I discussed what happens when your body is exposed to extreme[Read More]

Concussions

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

Survival Medicine Podcast: Hypothermia, Pest Infestations, Respiratory Infections

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

Body Lice And Other Infestations

  Last time, we talked about the curse of the overcrowded day care, the head[Read More]

Head Lice

Being the family medic off the grid or in survival scenarios isn’t always about treating[Read More]

Video: Cold Weather and Hypothermia

  It probably seems to everyone that I bring up hypothermia every winter; well, everybody’s[Read More]

Viral Antigenic Shift/Antigenic Drift: JN.1

This year’s cold and flu season is similar to every other: The latest strain is[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Antibiotic News, Winter Car Survival, Natural Remedies, More

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

Winter Car Readiness

  Winter in the U.S. can be pretty darn cold, and you can bet we’ll[Read More]

Video: A Survival Tool Lost

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

We’ve Lost Another Survival Tool

If you know of me, it’s probably because of my writings and videos over the[Read More]

This Year’s Respiratory Infection Surge

Cold and flu season is in full swing with months to go before cases abate.[Read More]

Salmonella Contamination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert to consumers about[Read More]

A Virus Affecting Kids Re-Emerges: Enterovirus D68

There was an increase in acute respiratory illnesses in children last summer Now, the Centers[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Pneumonia, Survival Barter, Prostatitis, More

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

What To Barter Off The Grid?

Every so often, people ask me about the importance of precious metals for barter purposes[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Dental Issues, Arthritis, Yellow Fever, More

Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy Alton discuss dental issues, gouty arthritis, yellow fever, more in[Read More]

Bear Encounters

(This article was originally published in Prepper Survival Guide) You might feel at home in[Read More]

Yellow Fever: Epidemics Past and Future

Tropical disease experts are predicting a return of the historically devastating disease yellow fever to[Read More]

Video: All About Fentanyl and “TranQ

  In this companion video for a couple of previous articles, Dr. Joe Alton discusses[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Acid Reflux, Wound Irrigation, Tic Disorders, Narcan(r)

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

Tic Disorders

In good times or bad, having a child with a tic disorder is certainly concerning[Read More]

Video: NYC Says Carry Narcan(R): Would YOU?

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

Opioid Overdoses and Narcan®

The Fentanyl crisis in New York City has gotten so bad that all residents have[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Headaches, RSV, Herbal Quality Issues, Protective Vests, Phenylephrine, More

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

Video: A Nasal Decongestant You Have That Doesn’t Work

In this companion video to a recent article, an FDA panel admits that one of[Read More]

Flesh-Eating Bacteria

A national health alert has been issued for medical providers to be aware of infections[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Flesh Eating Bacteria, Hurricanes, Mudslides, Tourniquets, Jellyfish/Sting Ray Stings, More

Recent hurricanes on the West and East coast have threatened millions, and it’s important for[Read More]

Mudslides

  The sunny Southwest U.S., including Southern California, was hit recently by tropical cyclone Hilary,[Read More]

Video: Tourniquets: You Get What You Pay For

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton reports on a Summer[Read More]

Wildfire Property Defense

It’s been a cruel, cruel summer with parts of Maui in ashes and massive record-breaking[Read More]

Video: Malaria

Infectious diseases are a problem in every part of the world, and a common, yet[Read More]

Video: Horizontal Mattress And Figure-Of-Eight Sutures

In this part of his series on suture wound closures, Dr. Joe Alton discusses and[Read More]

With Tourniquets, You Get What You Pay For

CAT Tourniquet on upper thigh (NOTE: Data used in this article was first published in[Read More]

Video: Sleep Deprivation

Many of us have issues with insomnia in normal times. In disaster settings, your chances[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Bee and Wasp Stings, Shark Attacks, Making Home Remedy Ointments

You’d have to look far and wide for someone who hasn’t been stung by an[Read More]

Video: How To Perform Vertical Mattress Sutures

In this video episode in a series on how to perform suture closures, Dr. Joe[Read More]

Which Antibiotics For Your Storage?

(NOTE: The information below is only meant for circumstances where there is no functioning medical[Read More]

Video: Simple Running Suture Demo

For more than a decade, I’ve been teaching basic suturing to the preparedness community. Usually,[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Dental Trauma, Herbal Remedies, Malaria, More

It’s true that a survival group needs someone with medical knowledge and supplies to treat[Read More]

Malaria

Infectious diseases are a problem in every part of the world, and a common, yet[Read More]

July 4th Fireworks Safety

The Fourth of July is coming up, and many proud Americans will be celebrating with[Read More]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Our last two videos concentrated on anxiety and depression in austere settings, and maybe you’re[Read More]

Bee And Wasp Stings

  Bee sting with stinger still in place You’d have to look far and wide[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Herbal Remedies, Cellulitis, Heat Emergencies, Dehydration, More

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

Video: Mental Health In Survival, Pt. 2: Depression

Depression is more common during and after a major life event, and I think you’ll[Read More]

Dehydration

The most important substance a person needs to survive (after air) is water. Up to[Read More]

Video: Mental Health In Survival, Pt. 1: Anxiety

Many in the preparedness community believe that the group medic should be ready to deal[Read More]

Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies

Last time, we discussed the connection between chronic illness and ultra-processed foods. Not only does[Read More]