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Survival Medicine Hour: Snakebite, Bee Stings, Zika in the US, Heat Waves
July 25, 2016 22:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton, MD (Dr. Bones) and Amy Alton, ARNP (Nurse Amy) tackles a bunch of topics. First, new cases of Zika in Florida may not be related to travel outside the country. Until now, all cases were from people who returned from the epidemic zone in the Caribbean and Latin America. Puerto Rico now has 4000 cases, almost all locally transmitted, and the CDC thinks we'll have some clusters of local cases in the continental U.S. as well. Also, su...
Survival Medicine Hour: Animal Bites, Bears, Gerald Celente on Economic Collapse
July 17, 2016 02:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP (aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy), we discuss animal bites, how to avoid them and what to do if someone gets bitten. Plus, what to do if you encounter a bear on that hike in the woods, or even rummaging through your trash. Special guest Gerald Celente, famous for forecasting economic events and trends, joins the Altons to share some troubling news about the world's economy and how the U.S. might be in for some to...
Survival Medicine Hour: Shooters, Summer Germs, Tom Martin of APN, more
July 08, 2016 18:30 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, Tom Martin of American Preppers Network joins us to talk about his new show, plus a serious look at the recent shooter events and when violence is the answer to stop the fatalities. Also, places you'll be this summer that could make you seriously sick if you're not careful. Nurse Amy continues her discussion of natural remedies that will help for orthopedic injuries. Dr. Bones also talks about w...
Survival Medicine Hour: Sprains/Strains, Heat Waves, Brazil's Zika Woes
July 01, 2016 15:00 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy (Joe Alton, MD, and Amy Alton, ARNP), we discuss how a heat waves is a major natural disaster which commonly causes deaths, sometimes on a large scale, and how you can stay safe and avoid, identify, and treat heat stroke and other heat-related illness. Also, how to deal with orthopedic injuries like sprains and strains, plus some natural remedies that might be helpful to speed healing. The Altons also discuss Brazil's ...
Survival Medicine Hour: Expert Charley Hogwood, Cinnamon, antibiotcs, alligators
June 20, 2016 17:30 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this topic-packed episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP, survival group expert and author Charley Hogwood joins us to talk about survival group dynamics as well a number of other issues that may affect your chances for survival in the uncertain future. Also, Nurse Amy talks about one of her favorite herbs and its medical uses and Dr. Alton discusses an unusual subject, driven by recent news: Alligator attacks, what to do and some common-sense preventi...
Survival Medicine Hour: Urban Survival, Slowly Healing Wounds
June 12, 2016 18:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of the Doom and Bloom(tm) Survival Medicine Hour, Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP discuss what it takes to be an effective medic in an urban survival setting. From dealing with contaminated water to controlling a bleeding wound, there are special considerations that must be taken into account when surviving in place in the town or city. Find out what items you should have and how to approach the bleeding wound. Plus, Dr. Alton answers a question from "rancher", a member of J...
Survival Medicine Hour: Leon Pantenburg, Annie Tuttle, Upcoming Third Edition
June 06, 2016 06:30 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBOne of the great things about traveling to speaking engagements all over the country is meeting old and new friends who have made contributions to the welfare of those in the preparedness community. In this special road edition of the Doom and Bloom (tm) Survival Medicine Hour, Joe Alton, MD (aka Dr. Bones) and Amy Alton, ARNP (aka Nurse Amy) meet Leon Pantenburg, one of the first writers on preparedness topics in the modern, post-Y2K era at his website survivalcommonsense.com. Leon has been ...
Survival Medicine Hour: Depression, Superbugs, Clint Jivoin of Naked and Afraid
May 29, 2016 03:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBA new superbug has scientists concerned after a Pennsylvania woman develops a urinary tract infection that is resistant to Colistin, an antibiotic of last resort. More and more, antibiotic resistance is becoming a challenge for doctors everywhere, where does that leave you if you were off the grid? Plus, depression is a big problem in good times or bad, and what can you do if you want to avoid drugs to treat it? Dr. Alton, part of Jack Spirko's Survival Podcast Expert Council, answers questio...
Survival Medicine Hour: Dental Issues, Zika Triples, Jack Spirko
May 23, 2016 02:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBJack Spirko returns to complete his interview with Dr. Bones on the latest Survival Medicine Hour with Joe and Amy Alton. Also, an introduction to dental preparendess plus what items you might consider for your survival dental kit. Plus, cases of Zika more than triple among pregnant women in the U.S. Still no locally transmitted cases, but the CDC predicts they'll arrive in the heat of summer, when mosquitoes are out in force. All this and more in this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour.
Survival Medicine Hour: Jack Spirko of the Survival Podcast
May 16, 2016 17:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBJoe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones of the Survival Medicine Hour podcast welcomes Jack Spirko of the wildly popular Survival Podcast, and interview each other in this special edition of each podcast. Topics include Zika virus, raising livestock, especially ducks, and a number of other topics. Part 1 of 2.
Survival Medicine Hour: Zika Death, Reporters and Prepper Expos, More
May 02, 2016 18:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBThe U.S, records its first Zika death in an elderly man from Puerto Rico, where 700 cases have been confirmed and thousands more suspected. The mainland U.S. hasn't been immune either: 93 cases so far in Florida and 77 in New York (no subtropical climate but stilll a home for the Aedes mosquito). They explore how politics is infecting the Zika debate over funding, and holding up appropriations for mosquito control just as warm weather is arriving in the U.S, Their new book "The Zika Virus Han...
Survival Medicine Hour: The New Normal, Zika Handbook, More
April 24, 2016 17:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBJoe and Amy Alton announce their latest book, "The Zika Virus Handbook"! It's the first book on everything you need to know about the infection written by an MD. It's concise at 138 pages, but still way more information than the other books on Amazon. You'll find out how to identify, prevent, and treat the disease, all about the mosquito that transmits it, and every measure you can take to protect your family. You'll also hear about what our government is doing about it, plus some alternative...
Survival Medicine Hour: Japan Earthquake, Zika Update, Fluoride, More
April 17, 2016 02:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP, we give you the latest news, and there is definitely news, about the Zika virus epidemic in South America. When warm weather arrives in your area, will you be in the 30 U.S. states where the Aedes mosquito lives? What does the CDC say about the risk of an epidemic here? Plus, Nurse Amy examines whether we really should have Fluoride in our water, and what the risks are versus the benefits (Hint: She's agains...
Survival Medicine Hour: Radiation, Altitude Sickness, Zika, Survival Skills
April 11, 2016 02:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBNurse Amy was asked by Ballistic magazine to pick three survival skills she considers most important from a lengthy list, guess which one she thought would help her most in times of trouble? Also, Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones talks about how to identify and treat altitude sickness, and some important considerations to protect your family in case of a radiation event. Plus, the results of a recent poll of US citizens on Zika virus, a possible issue when mosquitoes swarm later this spring and s...
Survival Medicine Hour: Lancing a Boil, Headaches, Doctor Shortages
April 03, 2016 02:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBWe're about a million primary care doctors short in the U.S., and it isn't getting any better in the near future. Find out why it may be important than ever to be medically self-reliant. Also, How to lance that nasty boil safely, and what about Dakin's solution to keep wounds free of infection? Also, Nurse Amy talk about different types of headaches and their treatments. All this and a question for Dr. Bones as a member of the Expert Council of Jack Spirko's popular Survival Podcast, on the S...
Survival Medicine Hour: Ear Infections, First Aid in Schools, much more
March 28, 2016 02:30 - 56 minutes - 50.5 MBGiven the rash of bombings and shootings in recent years, should first aid 101 be taught in schools? Should bleeding control kits be placed next to the fire extinguishers in schools, workplaces, and malls? Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, explore this controversial topic. Also, is the 5 second rule legit or are the germophobes right? Hear what scientists have to say about it, plus how to identify and treat ear infections with natural and conventional remedies. All this and more...
Survival Medicine Hour: Allergies, Anaphylaxis, Antioxidants
March 20, 2016 21:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBJoe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP are the medical experts for Jack Spirko's popular Survival Podcast, and today take a question from Josh, who has four children with allergy issues although it's never been a problem in the family. Dr. Alton discusses the Hygiene Hypothesis of why we're experiencing an epidemic of allergies these days, and how to recognize and deal with severe reactions. Also, Nurse Amy and Dr. Bones talk about antioxidants, a controversial topic to some in Western Medicine. W...
Survival Medicine Hour: Charley Hogwood and Survival Groups, more..
March 13, 2016 17:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of The Survival Medicine Hour, good friend, author, and new dad Charley Hogwood joins Dr. Joe Alton to discuss group dynamics in survival scenarios. Also the average family of four throws out $1500 worth of food a year, something that has got to concern any prepper. Plus: Is there a vaccine being developed that might kill cancer cells? It's being tested right now in Great Britain. All this and more with Amy Alton, ARNP and Joe Alton, MD in their latest podcast.
Survival Medicine Hour: Author Jim Cobb on Communications
March 06, 2016 01:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of the Doom and Bloom (tm) Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton welcome old friend and prolific author Jim Cobb to talk about his new book: "Prepper Communications". He'll talk about communications in survival settings, survival group communications, and the importance of good communications in good times or bad. Also, is there a vaccine in the works that might cure cancer? A study is being conducted in the terminally ill in the United Kingdom that's showing promise. Also...
Survival Medicine Hour: Asthma, Zika, Fukushima 5 years later, more
February 29, 2016 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBFive years ago, The Fukushima Daichi plant melted down after an earthquake and tsunami, and today spills out radioactive water from cooling operations that are still ongoing. What effects will it have on the population? Plus, Joe Alton, MD, talks all about asthma, especially in survival settings and give an update on the latest on Zika Virus. Also, super-resistant lice are now seen in 25 states, what can you do to deal with this new threat? All this on the Survival Medicine Hour with Dr. Bone...
Survival Medicine Hour: Burns, Sleep Deprivation, More
February 20, 2016 02:30 - 55 minutes - 50.1 MBIn survival, getting sleep is important to keep you sharp and make sure that appropriate judgements are made and actions taken. Learn about sleep hygiene from Joe Alton, MD, plus a new study tells you what states in the U.S. are the most sleep-deprived. Also, Dr. Alton discusses first and second degree burns, the difference between sunscreen and sunblock, and what the SPF rating system means. Also, how to identify and treat these common injuries in disasters or other situations where medical ...
Survival Medicine Hour: Bleeding Control Kit, Herbal Teas, Zika update, more
January 31, 2016 21:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBWould you have the materials and knowledge to stop heavy bleeding if you were confronted with it? In these violent times, you should be prepared to deal with injuries that could be life threatening and have the equipment that might save a life. Hear Amy Alton, ARNP, explain her thinking in designing a compact med kit that deal with hemorrhage that she believes should be in every workplace, classroom, and homestead. Also, Joe Alton, MD, talks about natural remedies when he goes over some herba...
Survival Medicine Hour: Blizzard, Natural Remedies, More
January 25, 2016 04:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MB26 inches of snow and high winds cost 19 people their lives this weekend on the East Coast. Would you know how to keep warm in a blizzard? Dr. Joe Alton discusses the news and basic strategies that could save your life. Also, What will you do when the pharmaceuticals run out in a survival setting? Do you know the basics of natural remedies like essential oils and herbal medicine? Joe Alton, MD, and Amy Alton, ARNP, discuss what you need to know about the medicinal benefits of various natural ...
Survival Medicine Hour: Jim Rawles, Trauma, Collapsed Lungs, More
January 17, 2016 19:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBSurvival scenarios come with an increased risk of major trauma. Gunshot and knife wounds can lead to life-threatening chest wounds. Joe Alton, MD discusses options with faced with rib fractures and collapsed lungs (pneumothorax) in these situations. Also, a new virus has made its way across the Atlantic and is causing birth defects in thousands of newborns in Brazil and other countries. Find out more in Dr. Alton's report. Plus, famed author James Wesley, Rawles discusses the idea of a Christ...
Survival Medicine Hour: New methods of Sterilization, Ginger, Skin Infections
January 11, 2016 01:00 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBOne big issue in remote locations is the sterilizations of instruments and dressings. Now, the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Disease has tested a new method that claims 100% sterilization using portable items that won't break the bank. Joe Alton, MD explains the procedure and talks about infections you'll find in soft tissues as a result of poor disinfecting practices and dirty wounds. Also, Amy Alton, ARNP talks about one of her favorite natural remedies: Ginger. All on...
Survival Medicine Hour: Dental Preparedness+
January 04, 2016 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBBeing medically prepared means being dentally prepared as well. Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP discuss what you should have in your storage to deal with dental issues that you might encounter in a long term survival setting.
Survival Medicine Hour: Tornadoes, Lice, Dental Hygiene in Austere Settings
December 28, 2015 19:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBMore deaths from late season tornadoes in Texas makes us ask this question: Do you know how to keep your family safe if you were in the path of a twister? Find out what to do to decrease the risk of injury. Also what part does hygiene play in survival success. Dr. Alton talks about a common issue in good times or bad: LICE. Plus, some thoughts on the part dental hygiene plays in the duties and responsibilities of the survival medic, all in this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Dr. B...
Survival Medicine Hour: Patient Transport, Vitals, Mold, More
December 20, 2015 04:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBHow do you transport an injured person when the ambulance is heading in the other direction? Joe Alton, MD, and Amy Alton, ARNP, explore some of your options when a victim has to be transported and you have to improvise a stretcher. Also, Christmas trees increasing mold counts in homes are leading to some severe allergies, plus a Christmas Eve asteroid fly-by, and some discussion on vital signs in austere settings. All this and more on the latest Survival Medicine Hour.
Survival Medicine Hour: Vital Signs, Dakin's Solution, Fungal Meds, More
December 13, 2015 03:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBIs ISIS causing an outbreak of the parasite Leishmaniasis by dumping bodies on the street? Plus, are there fungal meds in veterinary medicine that could be used in survival scenarios for humans? Plus, how to treat wound infections with Dakin's solution and the simple formula that can save your precious supply of antibiotics. All this and a primer on vital signs for the survival medic with Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton ARNP in the Survival Medicine Hour podcast. ...
Survival Medicine Hour: Active Shooters, SWAT-T, New Superbugs
December 06, 2015 01:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBWould you know the right plan of action if you were caught in an active shooter situation? Having a plan of action may mean the difference between life and death in the New Normal. Joe Alton, MD, gives his take on what to do in a mass casualty event, plus discusses a new tourniquet, the SWAT, that might save lifes in these uncertain times. Plus, a new superbug that's resistant to just about everything. All this and more in the latest episode of Doom and Bloomtm's Survival Medicine Hour.
Survival Medicine Hour: Flu Vaccine, Nosebleeds, Natural Diabetes Remedies, More
November 28, 2015 22:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBWhat's different about the flu vaccine the FDA just approved? Will it allieve concerns of the general public about vaccines in general? Also, what natural remedies might have an effect on diabetes? Also: Head Trauma, Nosebleed treatment with Afrin, also known as Oxymetazoline, and much more in Joe and Amy Alton's latest Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour...
Survival Medicine Hour: GMO Salmon, Medical Emergencies
November 22, 2015 01:30 - 56 minutes - 50.6 MBWhat's for dinner? Well, it could be Frankenfish, as theFDA gives final approval for genetically modified salmon to hit the supermarket shelves. This story and more about dealing with a person physically collapsing in front of you are part of this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy. Also, a visit to the Urban Farming Institute...
Survival Medicine Hour: Paris Terror, Prepper Author Jim Cobb
November 15, 2015 00:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBWhat's the new normal? It's certainly not what is was just a few days ago for the French, that's for sure. Nurse Amy gives her opinion and Prepper Author Jim Cobb of Preppers Survival Hacks joins in to discuss the news of the day, and talk about his new book that's guaranteed to turn you into the next MacGyver. Also, Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones discuss some emergencies that cause a person to collapse, this week: heart attacks. All this and more on the Survival Medicine Hour.
Survival Medicine Hour: James Rawles of Survivalblog
November 10, 2015 04:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBFamed survivalist and author James Wesley, Rawles of survival blog joins Nurse Amy for an interesting and educational interview in this episode of the Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour. Also, Dr. Bones, Joe Alton, MD, answers a question put to him by one of Jack Spirko's Survival Podcast listeners as a member of Jack's Expert Council.
Survival Medicine Hour: James Rawles of Survivalblog
November 09, 2015 13:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Nurse Amy interviews James Wesley, Rawles of the popular survivalblog.com, and author of various fiction and non-fiction books on survival and preparedness. Also, Dr. Bones, Joe Alton, MD, answers a question from one of our friend Jack Spirko's Survival Podcast audience.
Survival Medicine Hour: Bear attacks, E. Coli, Saline
November 02, 2015 19:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBBear are cute and cuddly, right? Well, not so much if they're up close and personal. At 500 pounds, a male black bear is something to reckon with, and Joe Alton, MD, gives you some plans of action to survive an encounter. Also, Amy Alton, ARNP and Dr. Alton discuss the most recent E. Coli intestinal infection outbreak in the Northwest, and how to identify and treat it. Also, how to make sterile saline for wound care with limited supplies. All this from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!...
Survival Medicine Hour: Metronidazole, Prepper Stores, Interviews, More
October 25, 2015 22:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBWhat antibiotics should you have in your medical storage in case of disaster? In their continuing series, Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, talk about Metronidazole (Flagyl, Fish-Zole) and its potential for use in survival settings. Dr. Bones talks about Hurricane Patricia, the latest floods in Texas, and more, plus a visit to Carolina Readiness Supply, an actual brick-and-mortar Prepper Store in Waynesville, NC, and interview owner Jan Sterrett. Plus, Nurse Amy ...
Survival Medicine Hour: Vince Von Doom of Disaster Survival, Tracheotomy, More
October 19, 2015 02:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBOn this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Nurse Amy (Amy Alton, ARNP) welcomes Vincent Von Doom of Disaster Survival Magazine and disastersurvivalnetwork.com. Vince moved from an urban lifestyle to a small town after his experiences led him to a preparedness lifestyle. Listen to his story and some good advice regarding "continuity of community" as a motto for success, even if everything else fails. Also, Dr. Bones (Joe Alton, MD) talks about airway obstruction and (gulp!) how to perform ...
Survival Medicine Hour: Kermit Jones of Prepper Pete, Skin Glues, more
October 03, 2015 18:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBTeaching the youngsters about preparedness isn't easy, but Navy Chaplain Kermit Jones is helping with his great series of children's book on self-reliance, Prepper Pete and Friends. In Nurse Amy's interview, you'll hear how Kermit is helping forge a new generation that will be resilient in the face of adversity. Also, Joe Alton, MD,,aka Dr. Bones, discusses the pros and cons of skin glues to close wounds, and how to use them.
Survival Medicine Hour: Amputation, Insomnia
September 28, 2015 01:00 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBWhat if you were the medic in a long-term survival scenario and came upon an injury that won't get better with the usual treatment? What if you had to make an extreme decision like whether to perform an amputation? Joe Alton, MD steps out on a limb to talk about considerations that would be necessary in these circumstances. Also, Amy Alton, ARNP, discusses a common problem and how to deal with it: Insomnia! All this and more in the latest Survival Medicine Podcast.
Survival Medicine Hour: Interviews from PrepperCamp
September 21, 2015 13:30 - 54 minutes - 49.2 MBHave you ever attended a preparedness event? Ordinarily, we do a replay of an earlier podcast when we're off to speak at an event, but this time we interviewed a number of our fellow attendees at North Carolina's Prepper Camp! On this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, you'll hear from Scott Hunt of Practical Preppers, Charley Hogwood of the Survival Group Handbook, Tim French of Americans Networking to Survive (A.N.T.S.), Rick Johnson of NC Oathkeepers, and Josh Gore of North Star Tactic...
Survival Medicine Hour: Fractures, Eye Infections, Med Supplies
September 14, 2015 00:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBOne of the scariest situations for the medic in an austere setting is the broken bone. What are the basic of fracture diagnosis and care that everyone should know? Also, Joe Alton, MD discusses eye infections, styes, pink eye, and foreign object evaluation and treatment. Also, what are the medical supply items that a new member of the preparedness community can find in the local market or pharmacy? All on the Survival Medicine Hour with Dr. Joe Alton and Amy Alton, A.R.N.P.
Survival Medicine Hour: Allergies, Eye Issues, Nat. Prep. Month, and More
September 05, 2015 20:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBSeptember is National Preparedness Month, and Joe Alton, MD, and Amy Alton, ARNP, are fully supportive of our nation's efforts to be ready for disasters. Dr. Bones discusses what preparedness should mean to you. Plus, new research on whether exposure to microbial debris in early life leads to an allergy-free child, how to approach medical issues relating to the eyes in survival settings, and an account of the effect of the migration of Syrian refugees out of the Middle East to Eastern Europe.
The Survival Medicine Hour: Nosebleeds, Storms, Mudslides, More
August 30, 2015 13:00 - 55 minutes - 49.9 MBTropical storm Erika didn't become a hurricane, but still will dump rain and cause storms throughout Florida and perhaps the gulf states. What do you do when the storms come, and what happens when those storm cause mudslides, like that which killed 20 people on the island of Dominica? Also, Joe Alton, MD,discusses the right way to stop a nosebleed, and some updates on the medical problems still confronting Ebola survivors. All on the latest episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, this time rec...
Survival Medicine Hour: Spider Bites, Drought, Heartburn, Expiration Dates
August 15, 2015 22:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBWill this year's El Nino weather phenomenon save California from the worst drought in years? Is there any home remedy that can handle a bad case of heartburn? How do you treat a black widow or brown recluse spider bite? This and a common sense response to those in the survival community that would withhold a needed medication from a sick person because it expired. Plus much more on this week's Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP.
Survival Medicine Hour: Prepper Author Ron Foster and More
August 09, 2015 01:30 - 55 minutes - 50.2 MBPrepper author Ron Foster joins us for an entertaining hour talking about his books and survival in general with the inimitable Nurse Amy! Also, capsaicin from chili peppers may help prolong your life, plus an update on the outbreak of Legionnaire's disease in New York City.
The Survival Medicine Hour: Animal Bites, Leprosy, Feverfew, More
August 01, 2015 23:30 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBLeprosy cases in Florida spark investigation of their source, plus Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones, tell you all you'll ever need to know about the disease. Shark attacks in South Carolina lead Dr. Bones to tackle the furry kind of bites, those from cats, dogs, and other mammals. Also: Flesh-eating bacteria in Virginia; the dandelion-like herb Feverfew is discussed by Nurse Amy, plus a little history about herbal medicine. Finally, Nurse Amy talks about the different forms that herbs can be for...
The Survival Medicine Hour: Fish Antibiotics, Gunshot Wounds, Medical Barter
July 25, 2015 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode of the Doom and Bloom(tm) Survival Medicine Hour: Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP discuss how to control bleeding from gunshot wounds, consider medical supplies as a barter item, and respond to those who criticize the storage of fish and bird antibiotics for survival settings.
Survival Medicine Hour: Glen Tate 299 Days Finale
July 12, 2015 03:30 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Nurse Amy welcomes back Glen Tate, who has finally finished his ten-book epic saga "299 Days". Glen makes some provocative statements about America today that will get you thinking, plus talks a little about what manhood really means in modern times, as well as giving us the scoop on his final installment of his long-running series of novels. To Listen in, click below:
Survival Medicine Hour: Fireworks, Burns, Chamomile, History
July 05, 2015 01:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton discuss fireworks safety tips for celebrants of the 4th of July, plus, how to deal with burns that may occur in good or bad times. Nurse Amy discusses the various uses of Chamomile, and Dr. Alton discusses the fate of some little-known signers of the Declaration of Independence. You won't find them on stamps, coins, or paper currency, but their sacrifice needs to be known.