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(Dr. Bones says: We are obliged to say that essential oils are not proven treatments,[Read More]
Although we focus on long term survival situations, many of our strategies will be useful[Read More]
In our travels, we often speak at preparedness conferences and other events where there a[Read More]
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Head injuries can be soft tissue injuries (brain, scalp, blood vessels) or bony injuries (skull,[Read More]
There are many issues that are best handled with the support of the[Read More]
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I’ve said, on many occasions, that good sanitation and hygiene will do more to keep[Read More]
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The Uphill Battle The election is over and many extraordinary things have happened. One[Read More]
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Many of us in the preparedness community are concerned with collapse scenarios that involve civil[Read More]
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Over the years, I have expressed my opinions on the bogus nature of the expiration[Read More]
After gathering food and building a shelter, most people in the preparedness community consider personal[Read More]
Tetanus in Survival Settings Most of us have dutifully gone to get a Tetanus shot[Read More]
Many of our readers are often surprised that a medical doctor and nurse devote a[Read More]
Hey Preppers, During a wilderness outing, it stands to reason that you won’t have ready[Read More]
Hey Self-Reliant Nation, There are various infections that can cause abdominal pain, some of which[Read More]
The thyroid gland is positioned just in front of the trachea (the “windpipe”) and produces[Read More]
As we speak, a hurricane is slowly churning its way in the Caribbean over to[Read More]
Throughout history, infectious diseases have been part and parcel of the human experience. Ever since[Read More]
I often get questions from people that say: “I take this medicine or that medicine[Read More]
As a medical doctor/registered nurse practitioner team, we received conventional medical training at university hospitals[Read More]
We self-reliant types spend our days working on our weapons, food, bug-out bags, and my[Read More]
Our joints are truly marvels of engineering. They help provide mobility and locomotion and sometimes[Read More]
Water is the critical component in your body, and 75% of your body weight is[Read More]
As a practicing obstetrician in the early part of my medical career, I can tell[Read More]
Hey Prepper Nation, A significant factor in the quality of medical care given in a[Read More]
Abscesses, sometimes known as Boils or Furuncles, are areas where an infection has caused an[Read More]
This is a very special day in American history. On this day in 1776, some[Read More]
(Here’s an article we wrote that was recently posted by our friends at Ready Nutrition, but[Read More]
This is a letter that any person concerned about disaster situations can present to their[Read More]
Infectious disease has always been with us and some of the most common ones involves[Read More]
As we go around the country teaching the art of suturing pig’s feet to aspiring[Read More]
Potatoes in grow bags Hey Prepper Nation, Someone asked me recently why I’m so[Read More]
Hey Preppers, Most people have, at some time of their life, run afoul of an[Read More]
Hey Prepper Nation, Last time, we described a mass casualty incident scene with 20 victims[Read More]
Given the horrific events surrounding the Boston Marathon bombings, we all have to realize that[Read More]
I haven’t spent a great deal of time discussing chest pain due to coronary artery[Read More]
Hey Prepper Nation, One of the most common Doomsday scenarios involve atomic weapons and the[Read More]
As much as we talk about major injuries on this website, mild injuries can be[Read More]
Emergency room physicians in busy medical centers see and treat a lot of finger injuries[Read More]
As an extremely old and cranky individual (some find it charming, I keep[Read More]
Hey Preppers, Our articles often mention the traumatic injuries that we will be at risk[Read More]
We spend a lot of time talking about natural and alternative remedies, and have made[Read More]
It just makes common sense that there will be sanitation issues in a collapse situation.[Read More]
At long last, our book THE DOOM AND BLOOM(TM) SURVIVAL MEDICAL HANDBOOK has been printed[Read More]
Preparedness: Avoid Complacency A good percentage of the population has an uneasy feeling about the[Read More]
Hey Preppers, There have been 12 cases reported of a new Swine Flu virus this[Read More]
When there is no doctor, someone in your group should be assigned the responsibilities of[Read More]
In the dead of winter, we’re able to stay inside and turn up the heat[Read More]
Few of us are blessed with perfect skin, and the circumstances surrounding a societal upheaval[Read More]
Last time, we discussed how to diagnose asthma and what medicines are useful in treatment. To[Read More]
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Even with today’s modern medical technology, most of us can’t avoid the occasional respiratory[Read More]
Last time, we talked about the importance of keeping your eyesight sharp (and protected). If[Read More]
We Preppers have great foresight, because we can see what dangers lurk on our horizon,[Read More]
Most women, at some time of their lives, have experienced a urinary tract infection. This[Read More]
Anyone that is interested in preserving the health of their loved ones in a collapse[Read More]
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One of the most common questions that I am asked from prospective survival medics is[Read More]
If you wind up spending a lot of time in the woods, you[Read More]
In survival, you can bet that you will be exposed to some pretty strange diseases[Read More]
Chronic stress, as will be seen in a collapse scenario, can manifest itself in ways[Read More]
The most common issue you’ll see relating to the ear is pain, especially in children.[Read More]
Preparedness: Facts Vs. Opinion Excuse me, sir, may I ask you a question? Are you[Read More]
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