An “UpTick” in Lyme Disease
Deer Tick Bites and Lyme Disease Whether you’re a hiker, camper, or survivalist, you’ll be spending a lot of time in the Great… 0
Foot Fungus Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
The medic in austere settings may have to deal with major medical issues; there are minor issues, however, that don’t threaten your patients’… 0
Survival Medicine Hour: Sulfa Drugs, Uva Ursi, Quicklime, More
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe Alton, MD (Dr. Bones) and Amy Alton, ARNP (Nurse Amy) examine Sulfa drug… 0
Video: Norovirus, the Stomach Flu
In this video, Joe Alton, MD discusses a recent experience with the stomach flu on a trip to New York. Norovirus is the… 0
7 Sensible Ways To Get Your Kids Dirty (and Healthy)
I have, on many occasions, written about the importance of good hygiene and sanitation on the chances of a family or survival group… 0
Survival Medicine Hour: Natural Pain Relief, Super Lice, Floods
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, tell you about the recent… 0
13 Safety Tips For Floods
The recent Louisiana floods which claimed 11 lives and damaged 40,000 homes show how easily low-lying areas can be devastated by bad weather…. 0
Super Lice Now in 48 States
It’s August, time to get the kids ready to go back to school. A bunch of children together in class means a lot… 0
9 Places That Could Make You Sick This Summer
Man, it’s hot out and you have more to worry about than mosquitoes and Zika virus this summer. Many places we like… 0
Announcing The NEW Third Edition Survival Medicine Handbook
Well, we’ve returned from an awesome week in the great state of Oregon and got to look at the final proof of the… 0