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1 JUL 2025 · In this don't miss special Independence Day episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton explore the fate of some forgotten founding fathers; signers of the Declaration of Independence, they gave up their fortunes, homes, and, sometimes, their lives to assist in the birth of our country.Â
Plus, Summer's here and it's coming in hot! Dr. Alton (aka Dr. Bones) discusses heat waves, a true natural disaster that kills more people than any other short of Hurricane Katrina. Plus, another summertime issue: Bee stings! What do you do to treat and prevent from getting stung while you're outside in the nice weather.
And when the weather isn't so nice, you might get hail! Find out more about this possibly dangerous phenomenom that causes 46 billion in damage annually in the United States. Find out if you live in "hail alley" and what to do to protect life and property in a hailstorm.
All this and more in the latest episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy!
Happy Independence Day!
Hey, don’t forget to check out our entire line of quality medical kits and individual supplies at https://store.doomandbloom.net/t. Also, our Book Excellence Award-winning 700-page SURVIVAL MEDICINE HANDBOOK: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR WHEN HELP IS NOT ON THE WAY is now available in black and white on Amazon and in color and color spiral-bound versions at https://store.doomandbloom.net/
9 JUN 2025 · In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton discuss the proliferation of some invasive species with potential for real damage, including cane toads and a new hybrid termite that is a super wood-chewer. Also, the discovery of two Chinese operatives who smuggled in a fungus that damages entire crop yields of wheat, barley, and other crops, with the possibility of sickening both livestock and humans: Fusarium Graminearum.
Plus, the spread of civil unrest in places like Los Angeles can present real danger to those either participating or just innocent bystanders. Dr. Alton gives his thoughts on how to avoid being caught in the violence that often accompanies "mostly peaceful" protests.
Lastly, a discussion of some ear problems the family medic might encounter off the grid, like otitis externa, otitis media, and foreign objects.Â
All this and more on the latest Survival Medicine Podcast with Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy!
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30 MAY 2025 · In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton, the difficult topic of GI bleeding is discussed. Upper and lower GI bleeding will be major challenges for the survival medic, so they should know all about it: causes, symmptoms, treatment, and prevention are covered.
Also, many medics keep essential oils, but after a period of time, the supplies will run out. An easy option is to put together a medicinal garden with herbs that can be made into teas with medicinal benefits. Dr. Bones introduces the topic, while Nurse Amy discusses a few you might consider in this multi-part series.
Finally, a listener asks about whether getting his vision corrected with LASIK or PRK surgery is worth it in the face of an uncertain future. Dr. Joe Alton discusses the pros and cons of getting the procedure done, and pros and cons of each method.
All this and more on the Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe and Amy Alton
Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad,
Joe Alton MD
25 APR 2025 · In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton MD and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton, our hosts tackle the basics of something every survival medic may face at one point or another: ballistic trauma caused by small arms fire. Learn the basics of how bullets cause damage to the body in several different ways and also about how body armor works to protect the victim from serious or lethal injury.Â
Plus, Dr. Joe Alton discusses water contaminated by the microscopic parasite known as Giardia. Even the clearest mountain stream can harbor these organisms, which cause, at best, miserable diarrheal illness and, at worst, well, much worse. Learn how to recognize and treat this infection to which your group members will be exposed.
Plus much more in the Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe and Amy Alton!
Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad,
The Altons
Don't forget to check out their books on Amazon or store.doomandbloom.net, including the book-excellence award winners Alton's Antibiotics and Infectious Disease, plus the 700-page Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide....and their entire line of quality medical survival kits at store.doomandbloom.net. You'll be glad you did.
15 MAR 2025 · In this new podcast format, you'll hear interesting news stories as well as the usual medical topics for the family medic. In the news, A heist involving a gold toilet in England, a Cheeto shaped like a Pokemon goes for a bundle at auction, three little pigs catch a break, and some wit and wisdom from Abe Lincoln. Medically, Dr. Joe Alton discusses Hantavirus and the death of the Hackmans, what to know about liver disease like hepatitis in times of trouble, and while he's there, all about gall bladder disease. Â
All this and more in the latest Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton MD and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton!
Don't forget to check out Dr. Alton's quality medical kits for the serious family medic at altonfirstaid.com. Also, the two-time Book Excellence Award winner "The Survival Medicine Handbook" ranks 4.8/5.0 over more than 3600 reviews on Amazon. Get it there in black and white or in color at store.doomandbloom.net. You'll be glad you did.
24 FEB 2025 · In this episode of The Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton MD and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton,
38 dogs are found swimming a mile offshore in Mississippi, a "corpse flower" blooms in Australia, Measles breaks out in Western Texas, plus more than all you ever wanted to know about parasitic worms off the grid, and more, including a response to a listener with questions about what diseases to watch out during a backpacking trip to Southeast Asia.
All this and more in the Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton and Amy Alton!
Hey, don’t forget to check out our entire line of quality medical kits and individual supplies at https://store.doomandbloom.net/t. Also, our Book Excellence Award-winning 700-page SURVIVAL MEDICINE HANDBOOK: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR WHEN HELP IS NOT ON THE WAY is now available in black and white on Amazon and in color and color spiral-bound versions at https://store.doomandbloom.net/
17 JAN 2025 · In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy Alton discuss dead-of-winter hypothermia, including frostbite and other injuries, the rash of vehicular terror incidents including New Orleans on New Year's Eve, "Rabbit Fever," also known as tularemia, and a question about biochar.
Hey, don’t forget to check out our entire line of quality medical kits and individual supplies at https://store.doomandbloom.net/t. Also, our Book Excellence Award-winning 700-page SURVIVAL MEDICINE HANDBOOK: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR WHEN HELP IS NOT ON THE WAY is now available in black and white on Amazon and in color and color spiral-bound versions at https://store.doomandbloom.net/
23 NOV 2024 · In this episode, Joe and Amy discuss how to evaluate the victims of a mass casualty event, concentrating on your actions with each individual patient using the START and SALT protocols. They also update you on the latest in Bird Flu news, is it heading for pandemic status? Short answer: unlikely. Plus, Dr. Joe Alton talks about your options when transporting patient with a team and equipment or just by your lonesome self and with bare hands! All this and more on the latest Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy! Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad, The Altons Hey, don't forget Dr. Alton's quality medical kits and individual supplies at store.doomandbloom.net. You'll be glad you did!
1 NOV 2024 · In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton discuss the basics of mass casualty events, where the number of casualties exceeds the available resources. What do you do in these circumstances, especially in survival settings? But it's not all mass casualties, lesser issues can affect work efficiency and make things hard for a mutual assistance group after a disaster. What do you do when someone breaks a tooth? Medically prepared people also need to be dentally prepared if they're worried about a long-term event. Plus, a discussion about tonsillitis in an off-grid setting. You need to identify it fast and nip it in the bud to prevent it from becoming a major issue. All this and more in the latest Survival Medicine Podcast with Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy Alton. Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad! Joe and Amy Alton
6 OCT 2024 · In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy Alton talk tips on how to get through the next hurricane. Hurricane Helene caused major destruction even in inland areas of North Carolina and other points south. Dr. Alton gives his thoughts on how to make the next one a bump on the road, not the end of the road, for you and your family. Also, a discussion on how to deal with migraine headaches on or off the grid. They may not kill you, but they can affect all-important work efficiency in times of trouble. Plus, a primer on the various antiseptics that would make sense to have in your medical kit, plus some natural options. All this and more in the latest Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton, MD (aka Dr. Bones) and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton. Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad, Joe and Amy Alton
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