Category Archives: Health-Medical-Holistic

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]

Chronic Disease and Ultra-Processed Foods

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that fully six in ten Americans[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Bleeding, Ticks and Lyme, Herbal Meds, Dental, More

In this extended episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Joe Alton, MD, FACS, FACOG, and[Read More]

Bleeding Control: Pressure and Tourniquets

In these troubled times, traumatic wounds may be commonplace is scenarios where there is civil[Read More]

What You Should Know About Lyme Disease

In our last article, we discussed general aspects of those tiny but problematic arachnids: ticks.[Read More]

All About Ticks

In situations where people find themselves spending a lot of time outdoors,  they’ll be exposed[Read More]

Blood-Clotting Alternatives: Part 2

For part 1 of this series, click here. One of the most important skills for[Read More]

Blood-Clotting Alternatives, Part 1

One of the most important skills for the family medic to master is the ability[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Osteoarthritis, Tooth Extraction, Medicinal Gardens

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

Medical Preparedness For Nuclear War

(This article was originally published in Backwoods Home Magazine) Given the actions of certain authoritarian[Read More]

Tranq: The Latest Drug Threat

(This article was originally published in American Thinker) As if we needed more bad news[Read More]

Video: Chemical Emergencies

  The news has been full of events related to chemical emergencies, including derailment, factory[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Water Disinfection, Marburg, Strokes

Water. You can’t live without it, but in a survival scenario, bad water could be[Read More]

Video: Marburg Virus

The last thing people want to hear about is a viral outbreak these days, but[Read More]

Video: Tornado Survival

With Spring just starting and deadly tornadoes hitting Mississippi, Arkansas, and elsewhere, I’ve decided to[Read More]

Marburg Virus

  A pandemic-weary nation probably wants to hear about a viral outbreak as much as[Read More]

What To Do About Church/School Shootings

News outlets are reporting another attack on a faith-based institution, this time at a church[Read More]

Tornadoes

Recently, an outbreak of severe weather swept across several southern states, producing a number of[Read More]

Video: A Compact Vehicle Medical Kit

In this video, Nurse Amy again steps in front of the camera to demonstrate what[Read More]

The Group Medic In Hostile Actions

Almost a decade ago, before Russia invaded Ukraine or even Crimea, I wrote about a[Read More]

Landslides

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

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]

Chemical Emergencies

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

Medical Supplies: How Much Is Enough?

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

Video: Minor Wounds

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

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]

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]

Seasickness/Motion Sickness

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

Video: Community Vs. Individual Survival

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

WHO’s Nuclear Update

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

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]

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]

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]

The Kraken Variant

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

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]

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]

Winter Car Preparedness

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

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]

Video: Future of Fish Antibiotics In Survival

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

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]

Video: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

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

Paxlovid: Soon To Be Out Of Pocket?

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

Traumatic Brain Injury

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

Cellulitis Off The Grid

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

The FDA and Veterinary Antibiotics

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

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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

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]

Tetanus

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

Noroviruses

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

Video: Multiple Casualty Kits with Nurse Amy

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

Hurricane Ian: Just When You Thought…

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

Video: Questions To Ask Your Doctor

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

Survival Medicine Podcast: Wound Care, Debridement, More

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

Self-Reliance Experience, Knoxville

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

Enterovirus D68: 2022

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

Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor

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

Video: Multi-Person Trauma Kit

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

Burns, Part 3: Smoke Inhalation

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

NOWLIGHT

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]

Burns, Part 2: Third-Degree Injuries

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

Burns, Part 1: First- And Second-Degree

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

Fecal Impaction Off The Grid

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

Dislocations Of The Shoulder Joint

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

Video: Constipation

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

Survival Medicine Podcast: Floods, Constipation, Monkeypox

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

Things To Know About Floods

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

MREs: Meals Refusing To Exit?

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

Constipation Off The Grid

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

Video: Dr. Bones and Canadian Prepper on Ortho Injuries

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

Video: Minor Wound Care

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]

Shark Attacks

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

Compartment Syndrome in Crush Injuries

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

Survival Medicine Podcast: Anaphylaxis, Lightning, Complementary Medicine

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]

Hernias

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

Dental Extraction Off The Grid

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

Video: Safe Camping Tips

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

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]

Hypertension Off The Grid

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

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]

Reading Urine Test Strips

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

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]

Video: Stab Wounds

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

Bleeding Management, Pt 2: Stab Wounds

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

Cases of Hepatitis In Children

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

Video: Formula Shortages

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

Book Excellence Award Category Winner!

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

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]

Video: Diabetes, Pt. 2: Complications

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

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]

Bleeding Wound Management, Pt. 1

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

Survival Medicine Podcast: Thyroid Issues, Alcoholism, More

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

Video: Diabetes Off The Grid, Pt. 1

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

Diabetes, Part 4: Natural Remedies

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

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]

Diabetes, Part 3: Options Off The Gird

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

Diabetes, Part 2: Levels and Complications

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