Category Archives: Health-Medical-Holistic

Diabetes, Part 1

One of the most common questions we receive from readers, listeners, and viewers is how[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Nuclear Events, Wound Closure, Radiation

Some of our friends have discouraged us from speaking about the (hopefully) unlikely possibility of[Read More]

Potassium Iodide Tablet Alternatives

Given the present conflict in Europe and the possibility of others in our unstable world,[Read More]

All About Acute Radiation Syndrome

In a de-stabilized world, the risk of a nuclear power detonating a weapon of mass[Read More]

Video: Eye Trauma and Other Issues

In survival scenarios, the sense that will be the biggest determinant of your chances of[Read More]

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Two major inflammatory conditions that affect the bowels are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Together,[Read More]

Video: The Broken Nose

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

Survival Medicine Podcast: Medical Corruption, Frostbite, Clove Oil, More

In this topic-filled podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton discuss corruption in[Read More]

Video: Nosebleeds Off The Grid

Everyone gets nosebleeds at one point or another. With any luck, minimal bleeding is all[Read More]

An Omicron Subvariant: What It Means

As if you weren’t sick of hearing about COVID-19, a new subvariant of omicron has[Read More]

Patient Advocacy In Good Times Or Bad

I’ve written a lot about medical issues that result from natural and man-made disasters. When[Read More]

Cloth Masks?

Early in the pandemic, cloth masks were the preferred protective gear due to the lack[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Ortho injuries, Antiseptics, Strokes

In good times or bad, families may face any number of events where trauma causes[Read More]

Surviving Building Fires

I wrote about how to survive a house fire back in 2017, when an apartment[Read More]

Nasal Fractures

Recently, I discussed off-grid strategies for nosebleeds, both minor and major. Bleeding often is spontaneous,[Read More]

Treating Nosebleeds

It’s a rare individual who has never had a nosebleed. The nose has many tiny[Read More]

Bartering And Medical Supplies

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

Video: Paxlovid As Oral COVID Therapy

The COVID-19 pandemic has been with us for a full two years now, and effective[Read More]

Paxlovid: Oral Therapy For COVID

The SARS-CoV2 virus has been the scourge of the modern world for the last two[Read More]

Tornado Survival

In the wake of a series of off-season storms, a swarm of rare but off-season[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Cold Water Safety, Wound Infections, Gloves, Nursing Care, Pt.2

Well, we survived our first cold wave of the year down here in South Florida,[Read More]

Video: Hypothermia

Winter is coming and, if you’re not ready for it, you have made it your[Read More]

The Omicron Variant

A recent development in the COVID-19 saga is the emergence of a new strain in[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Hypothermia, Off-Grid Nursing, Pt. 1

he environment plays a large role in your success as medic in survival settings. If[Read More]

The Vehicle In Mass Casualty Events

A driver rammed into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, killing at least five people[Read More]

Dealing With General Hypothermia

Recently, Backwoods Survival Guide was kind enough to publish my article on cold water safety.[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Instruments, Rats, Hair Loss

Many of the medical items in your storage, like instruments and some dressings, may come[Read More]

Ortho Injuries: Sprains, Strains, Ruptures

We’re back in our home in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, right at the entrance of the Great[Read More]

Video: The iTClamp Device

New medical products are introduced from time to time that may help deal with complex[Read More]

Video: All About Strokes

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dave ( “Wolf”) Stutts, a great[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Antivirals

Although science has made great progress against bacterial disease, our advances against viruses are primitive.[Read More]

All About Molnupiravir

Although science has made great progress against bacterial disease, our advances against viruses are still[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Hemostatic Dressings

The control of major hemorrhage (called “hemostasis”) is the territory of paramedics and trauma surgeon[Read More]

What Is Nipah Virus (NiV)?

In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, the last thing you want to hear about[Read More]

Survival Gardening: Sweet Potatoes

You might not know that both Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy graduated from the state[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Nuclear Events/Radiation

For the survival medic, increasing international tensions means that knowledge about nuclear events and the[Read More]

Mass Casualty Incidents

On the anniversary of 9/11, it only seems appropriate to discuss what you would do[Read More]

Proper Storage Of Survival Meds

Being prepared for disasters means storing food, but it also means putting together a stockpile[Read More]

Video: Unboxing The 4th Edition

Video: Unboxing The 4th Edition A strange package arrived at our house yesterday, which prompted[Read More]

Video: The 4TH EDITION

Let me ask you a question: Would you be prepared to keep you family healthy[Read More]

The Survival Medicine Handbook’s 4TH EDITION

We’re pleased to announce the publication of the brand new and greatly expanded 4th Edition[Read More]

Earthquake Survival

Given the chaos in Afghanistan, hardly any reporting has been devoted to a horrific earthquake[Read More]

Cloth Masks And Infectious Disease

I haven’t written about infectious diseases for a while, but a recent trip to my[Read More]

Choosing A Medic “Bag”

If you are going to be the medical caregiver for your family or community in[Read More]

Vein Issues Off The Grid

Problems relating to veins, especially in the legs, can affect a group member’s productivity when[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Summer Water Hazards

Last week, the Altons said It’s a cruel, cruel summer, like the 80s song goes, and[Read More]

Jellyfish and Stingray Stings

Summer is the season when coastal dwellers head to the deep blue sea (well, the[Read More]

Video: Medical Gloves With Demo

We’ve talked a lot on this channel about face masks, how to properly fit, place,[Read More]

Survival Medicine Videocast

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

Fractures, Bones Contusions, And Sprains

In survival settings, the family medic will be confronted with a variety of orthopedic injuries.[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Heat Waves, Burns, Medicinal Honey

It’s a cruel, cruel summer, like the 80s song goes, and everywhere from Oregon to[Read More]

Botulism

Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that thrives in anaerobic environments. Botulism toxin is most commonly[Read More]

All About Medical Gloves

Throughout history, infectious diseases have been part and parcel of the human experience. Ever since[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast Returns!

Well, a lot of you might be wondering where we’ve been and why we took[Read More]

Nail Bed Issues Off The Grid

Minor injuries can sometimes become a major detriment to the function of a member of[Read More]

Nerve Blocks

In a disaster that knocks us off the grid, increased exertion from activities of daily[Read More]

Eye Trauma Off The Grid

In survival scenarios, the sense that will be the biggest determinant of your chances of[Read More]

Dental Trauma

Many believe that they can handle any emergency if the grid goes down. For those[Read More]

Medicinal Gardens

Planting your own medicinal garden is the best way to provide alternatives to modern medicine[Read More]

Video: Pneumonia

In this video, Dr. Joe Alton discusses pneumonia, a lower respiratory infection that can be[Read More]

Boosting Immunity

In good times or bad, there are always issues that can impact your health. Black[Read More]

Acid Reflux Off The Grid

Any pain due to acid inflammation is hard to ignore and will decrease work efficiency.[Read More]

Ticks

It’s the time of year when, whether you’re a hiker, camper, or survivalist, you’ll be[Read More]

Nursing Care Off The Grid

Providing emergency care for an injury or other medical issue is important. In normal times,[Read More]

Tendinitis In Austere Settings

The average person imposes daily demands on muscles and joints, which can only be increased[Read More]

Appendicitis

Appendicitis Off The Grid After a disaster or at a remote homestead, the medic may[Read More]

Poison Ivy, Oak, And Sumac

A common form of contact dermatitis the medic will see in survival scenarios will be[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Tornadoes!

Six people are dead in the South after at least 23 tornadoes tore through Alabama,[Read More]

Flood!

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

Active Shooters In The New Normal

On March 23rd, 2021, a man thought to be mentally disturbed entered a Boulder, Colorado[Read More]

Video Podcast: Thyroid Issues

In this video version of the Survival Medicine podcast, Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Thyroid Issues, Hypertension

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

Video Podcast: Expiration Dates, Drug Storage

Since 1979, drug companies have been mandated to place expiration dates on their products, but[Read More]

COVID-19 Long-Haulers

The COVID-19 pandemic hit home recently in our family when my brother, sister-in-law, and their[Read More]

Double Masking

Joe Alton MD gives his thoughts on the latest CDC recommendation: double masking to increase[Read More]

Video Podcast: Cellulitis/Abscesses

In this VIDEO version of Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy Alton's podcast, soft tissue infections[Read More]

Ear Issues: Otitis

In this article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the different types of ear infections, also called[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Cellulitis, Abscesses, More

All injuries carry a risk of infection. Various kinds of microbes can invade the body[Read More]

Hidradenitis

Lots of skin conditions can have striking appearances that can affect, not only the physical[Read More]

Video Podcast #2

In this second experimental video podcast, medical preparedness advocate Joe Alton MD, aka “Dr. Bones”,[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: New Antibiotics

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

Labor and Delivery in Austere Settings

Pregnancy and childbirth are usually considered a blessing in modern times. Off the grid, however,[Read More]

Video Podcast?

After about 600 audio podcasts, Amy and I have decided to experiment with a video[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Viral News, Myths

COVID-19 was supposed to peter out around now, but cases are peaking again, with 300,000[Read More]

Fall Injuries

A few years ago, we certified as Advanced Wilderness Expedition Providers, and many of the training[Read More]

Anemia

In survival scenarios, there are plenty of occasions where the medic will encounter a group[Read More]

Video: Ivermectin for COVID-19?

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

The Case For Fish Antibiotics

More than a decade ago, I was the first physician to advocate for the storing[Read More]

How Many Antibiotics?

It stands to reason that infection will be a big issue confronting the survival medic.[Read More]

The iTClamp(r)

The Department of Defense’s Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) recognizes there are situations[Read More]

When A Person Faints

We often write about medical strategies when a society collapses, but, sometimes, an individual may[Read More]

Seizure Disorders

Epilepsy is a group of nerve disorders characterized by episodes known as “seizures” or “convulsions.”[Read More]

Hypothermia in Austere Settings

As we head into the colder part of the year, I thought I’d talk about[Read More]

Asthma In Survival

Asthma is a chronic condition that limits your ability to breathe. It affects the tubes[Read More]

Bear Encounters

The Great Outdoors is a place of beauty and wonder, but there are dangers as[Read More]

Soft Tissue Infections

All injuries carry a risk of infection. When the skin is breached, various microbes can[Read More]

Tonsillitis In Austere Settings

Your tonsils are glands on each side of the back of the throat. Their job[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Cyclospora, Food Contamination/Safety

The person that’s responsible for the health of their family isn’t just there to stop[Read More]

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]

Video: “Safe Six”?

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