During summer and early fall in South Florida (I used the term “fall” loosely, summer[Read More]
Joe Alton, M.D., aka Dr. Bones, has gone through a lot of hurricanes in his[Read More]
In the first 4 parts of our series on Diabetes Mellitis, we discussed type[Read More]
Medical preparedness refers to the ability of a population to deal with sickness and injuries[Read More]
In the first 3 parts of this series, we discussed the different types of diabetes[Read More]
In Joe Alton, M.D.’s latest video, he talks about how people confuse true long-term survival[Read More]
In part 1 of this series of articles, we gave an overview of diabetes mellitis[Read More]
Multi-year drought in much of the West has led to harsh summers recently. Hundred of[Read More]
In a survival scenario, it is the medic’s responsibility to make sure infections and infestations[Read More]
In Part 1, we discussed the long-standing history of diabetes (also called “diabetes mellitis”) and[Read More]
One of the most common questions we receive during our travels is about Diabetes (officially[Read More]
In our last article, we discussed the high likelihood that lower back pain is in[Read More]
Lower back pain affects about 90% of the population at some point in their lives. [Read More]
On this episode of the Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour, Nurse Amy and Dr. Bones interview[Read More]
You may think toenail problems are small stuff, but trying to do the activities of[Read More]
Chronic stress, as will be seen in a collapse scenario, can manifest itself in ways[Read More]
When your dogs are howling (your feet, not your rottweilers), your work efficiency may be[Read More]
As we enter the full furnace blast that is Summer in most parts of the[Read More]
Standard emergency medicine strategies are intended to aid you in managing situations where the incident[Read More]
Whatever your thoughts on global warming, one disturbing fact recently surfaced: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions[Read More]
In the Northern Hemisphere, warm weather is upon us and school is done for the[Read More]
We frequently discuss the risks associated with storms such as hurricanes and tornadoes, but not[Read More]
After what I thought was a quiet spring, we have experienced a horrific tornado in[Read More]
Last time, we talked about how to set up a well-planned sick room in a[Read More]
In good times, we have the luxury of modern medical facilities and advanced techniques to[Read More]
PART 2 OF INSECT BITES AND STINGS Spring is in the air, and so[Read More]
Email I recently received the following message from a nice lady who had her thyroid[Read More]
(DR. BONES SAYS: The frequency of mass casualty incidents from shootings have been very high[Read More]
In a survival scenario, you will see a million insects for every snake; so many,[Read More]
We were at the recent USA Prepares event in Missouri and many of the questions[Read More]
The diagnosis of a broken bone can be simple, as when the bone is obviously[Read More]
Part of your duties as a medical caregiver is to deal with minor issues that[Read More]
(Dr. Bones Says: This discussion relates to essential oil as a survival tool in a[Read More]
Few of us are blessed with perfect skin in normal times, and the circumstances surrounding[Read More]
In circumstances when you have lost access to modern medicine, there is no substitute for[Read More]
Anyone spending time in the outdoors is subject to the risk that they might encounter[Read More]
Varicose veins are dilated blood vessels, usually in the legs, which have lost tone in[Read More]
We spend a lot of time talking about natural and alternative remedies, and we often[Read More]
Recently, Nurse Amy published her (very ambitious) list of medical supplies for the post-SHTF (link provided)[Read More]
(Dr. Bones says: Today we have a guest post by Alex Smith, author of the[Read More]
In a grid-down scenario, some medical issues involve conditions that aren’t life-threatening by themselves but[Read More]
(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]
In a grid-down scenario, you will find yourself out in the woods a lot more[Read More]
Minor infections can affect your group’s efficiency in times of trouble. In addition to viruses[Read More]
Seizures occur when the brain’s electrical system misfires. Instead of sending out signals in a[Read More]
Headaches are one of the most common medical symptoms that you will see in your[Read More]
Head injuries can be soft tissue injuries (brain, scalp, blood vessels) or bony injuries (skull,[Read More]
In a long-term survival situation or in a remote setting, it may be difficult to[Read More]
In our last two articles, we discussed how (and why) to prevent pregnancy in a[Read More]
Our last article (https://www.doomandbloom.net/how-and-why-to-prevent-pregnancy-if-the-shtf) detailed the risks and perils of pregnancy in a societal breakdown[Read More]
It’s a rare individual that doesn’t have a wife, girlfriend, mother, daughter or granddaughter that[Read More]
Of all the creepy-crawlies that raise an alarm in a household, few are worse than[Read More]
I’ve said, on many occasions, that good sanitation and hygiene will do more to keep[Read More]
Last time, we talked generally about both upper and lower respiratory infections, respiratory hygiene, and important[Read More]
Even with today’s modern medical technology, most of us can’t avoid the occasional respiratory infection. [Read More]
Many of us in the preparedness community are concerned with collapse scenarios that involve civil[Read More]
Since it’s getting close to Halloween, scary ol’ Doctor Bones has come out from behind[Read More]
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]
The thyroid gland is positioned just in front of the trachea (the “windpipe”) and produces[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]
Infectious disease has always been with us and some of the most common ones involves[Read More]
We have discussed the issue of trauma evaluation and treatment in various articles over the[Read More]
In this video, Dr. Bones talks about items useful for treating traumatic injuries by breaking[Read More]
FRACTURES, Part 1 If we wind up in a situation where the you-know-what has hit[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]
Anyone that is interested in preserving the health of their loved ones in a collapse[Read More]
Environmental Causes of Illness: Heat Stroke Hey Prepper Nation, Many environmental causes of illness are[Read More]
Water is the critical element in your body, and 75% of your body weight is[Read More]
We have completed session 1 of the Florida Master Gardener program. Part of the Master[Read More]
Growing your own food is only one step towards becoming a prepper. Now you have[Read More]
Sometimes things do workout in the world of gardening. In the summer I planted[Read More]
