Category Archives: Natural Remedies

Atrial Fibrillation Off The Grid

In this article, I’m going to talk about a problem rarely discussed in survival circles[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Burns, Afib, Avalanches, Natural Remedies

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

Survival Medicine Podcast: Treating Chest Trauma, Collapsed Lungs, Rib Fractures, Plus: More Essential Oils

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

Survival Medicine Podcast: Medical Assets, Essential Oils, Acid Reflux/Spasms

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton discusses some important basics[Read More]

Antiseptics, Pt. 2: Natural Options

In part 1 of this article, we reported on the tens of millions of emergency[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: GI Bleeds, Herbal Teas, LASIK vs PRK, More

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

Off Grid Medicine: Herbal “Teas”

In long-term disaster settings, even prepared medics may end up using their entire supply of[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]

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]

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]

What To Barter Off The Grid?

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

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]

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: Chemical Emergencies, Thyme, Medical Supplies, More…

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

Surviving An Earthquake

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]

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]

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]

Video: Constipation

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

Minor Wounds Off The Grid

In long-term survival, the performance of tasks like chopping wood, cooking food over open fires,[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]

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: Ortho injuries, Antiseptics, Strokes

In good times or bad, families may face any number of events where trauma causes[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: Heat Waves, Burns, Medicinal Honey

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

Medicinal Gardens

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

Boosting Immunity

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

Video Podcast: Thyroid Issues

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

Hidradenitis

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

Seizure Disorders

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

#369 Survival Medicine Hour: Blisters, Bacteria, Baking Soda, More

#369 SURVIVAL MEDICINE PODCAST The world is on the brink of destruction and you have[Read More]

Medical Uses For Baking Soda

Some folks in the preparedness community consider themselves ready for any disaster if they have[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Insomnia, Turmeric, “Tactical” Tampons

Just back from a trip to the United Kingdom, Amy Alton ARNP and Joe Alton[Read More]

Insomnia

Insomnia As a resident decades ago in a large inner-city hospital and later in private[Read More]

Hepatitis A Outbreaks

The nation is experiencing multiple outbreaks of the highly contagious Hepatitis A virus (HAV), with[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Dengue Fever, Tubal Pregnancy, Comfrey, More

#359 SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST The mosquito-borne disease Dengue Fever is a virus that is[Read More]

#355 Survival Medicine Hour: Earthquakes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, More…

#355 THE SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Southern California has been hit with a 7.1 magnitude[Read More]

Video: All About CBD Oil

VIDEO: All About CBD Oil In this companion video to a previous article, Joe Alton[Read More]

#354 Survival Medicine Hour: Eye Issues Off The Grid

#354  Survival Medicine Hour podcast Ask anyone on the street which of the five senses[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: CBD Oil, Ticks and Lyme Disease, Birthing Supplies, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE PODCAST #353 Public support for the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana[Read More]

CBD Oil: What You Should Know

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CBD OIL Public support for both medical and recreational marijuana[Read More]

#352 Survival Medicine Hour: Lancing Boils, GI home remedies, Camping Safety

#352 SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST The school year has ended, and families are planning this[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Wound Closure, Natural vs Conventional Therapy, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST with JOE ALTON MD and AMY ALTON ARNP In survival scenarios,[Read More]

Video: Probiotics After Antibiotic Therapy

VIDEO: PROBIOTICS AFTER ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY I often mention that antibiotics don’t kill viruses, they’re essentially[Read More]

Important Aspects of Tactical Combat Casualty Care

IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE You may have heard me reference something called[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Tornadoes, Nettles, Expiration Dates, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Spring is tornado season, and all up and down Tornado Alley,[Read More]

All About Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY We all change as we get older, and some changes are gender-specific,[Read More]

Video: Asthma in Survival, part 3: Natural Remedies

ASTHMA IN SURVIVAL, PART 3: NATURAL REMEDIES Last video, we talked about asthma, which is[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Bacterial Infections, Stones, Antibiotics, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST: KIDNEY STONES, GALL STONES, BACTERIAL INFECTIONS, ANTIBIOTICS, MORE To better understand[Read More]

Kidney Stones: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

KIDNEY STONES: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention The ability to urinate without pain is a blessing taken[Read More]

Childbirth in Olden Times

CHILDBIRTH IN OLDEN TIMES It’s around Halloween, so I figured I’d tell you a horror[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Trail Injuries, Burns, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Anyone who has done any hiking like we have or has[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Hurricanes, Cough Remedies, Styes, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Hurricane Florence is making landfall in the Carolinas as we’re recording,[Read More]

About Antibiotics in Survival Settings

ABOUT ANTIBIOTICS IN SURVIVAL SETTINGS (The following is an excerpt from the introduction to my[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Antibiotics, Bears Pt.2, Nutrition with Amy

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST The human body is a marvel of biologic engineering. Its immune[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Heat Waves, Bears, Turmeric, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Many consider a heat wave to be just a time to[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Headache Types and Treatments, Fractures, More

Last week on the Survival Medicine Hour podcast, Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton ARNP[Read More]

Headaches, Part 1

  Medical issues that confront the medic on or off the grid can be obviously[Read More]

Health Benefits of Turmeric

TURMERIC Conventionally trained physicians like myself receive little education and training in the benefits and[Read More]

E. Coli Contamination

E. COLI CONTAMINATION The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that food poisoning from[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Allergies, More

Survival Medicine Hour #385 In certain seasons, like Spring, pollens and other substances are at[Read More]

Video: Adding Natural Remedies to First Aid Kits

If you’re putting together a solid first aid kit, you have to decide if that[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: The Flu Hits The Hosts, Antibiotic Use, More

Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, come down with the flu[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Cellulitis, Spirituality of and Realities for the Medic, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR #369 In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe Alton MD[Read More]

Essential Oils As Medical Tools

ESSENTIAL OILS Recently, I wrote an article about the use of herbal teas for their[Read More]

Herbal Teas as Medicinal Tools

HERBAL TEAS In a long-term disaster setting where you are knocked off the grid, medical[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Natural Burn Remedies, Ingrown Nails, Lone Wolves

Survival Medicine Hour Podcast #365 Does the “lone wolf” have an advantage or disadvantage in[Read More]

G.E.R.D. (Severe Acid Reflux) Off The Grid

Acid Reflux Off The Grid In this high-stress world, you probably know someone who suffers[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Burns, Respiratory Infections, Herb Ban?

Survival Medicine Hour Podcast #364 In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and[Read More]

FDA Tries Again To Ban Natural Pain Herb

FDA Tries Again To Ban Kratom Last year, I wrote about the Food and Drug[Read More]