Video: Faraday: A Man, A Cage, And More

Joseph Alton MD — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:36:47 +0000

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the contributions and legacy of one of the most influential scientists of all time: Michael Faraday. Dr. Alton’s video tells how Faraday’s work has particular relevance to the preparedness community. To watch, click below: Wishing you the best of health in good times[Read More]

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Faraday And His Cage

Joseph Alton MD — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:16:14 +0000

Recently, Amy and I were roving in, of all places, Merrie Olde England. In a riverside park, we came upon, to our surprise, a statue of someone that every member of the preparedness community should know. His name was Michael Faraday. WHO WAS MICHAEL FARADAY? Michael Faraday (1791–1867) was one of the most influential scientists[Read More]

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Bone Contusions: Not Just A Bruise

Joseph Alton MD — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:23:50 +0000

In the search for knowledge, the family medic will find many articles on trauma leading to bone fractures. All problematic bone injuries do not involve breaks, however: They may cause the formation, instead, of a “bone contusion,” better known as a bone bruise. WHAT HAPPENS IN A BONE BRUISE? Bones are living tissue[Read More]

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Atrial Fibrillation Off The Grid

Joseph Alton MD — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:58:41 +0000

In this article, I’m going to talk about a problem rarely discussed in survival circles and my thoughts on what you could do about it off the grid. I’m talking about “Afib.” AFib stands for atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat (also known as an arrhythmia) almost unnoticeable in some but can lead to blood clots,[Read More]

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Survival Medicine Podcast: Burns, Afib, Avalanches, Natural Remedies

Joseph Alton MD — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:43:46 +0000

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton discuss the topic of burns in austere settings. What to do in situations where modern help is not an option and you have limited supplies. Dr. Alton, aka Dr. Bones, tells you what you need to know. Plus, natural remedies[Read More]

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Glowlights As A Survival Tool

Joseph Alton MD — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:55:39 +0000

Medical Supplies In this video short, Nurse Amy steps out from behind the camera to talk about an alternative light source: Glowlights. The medic’s shift doesn’t stop at sunset, things happen! You’ll need a head lamp and other light sources to be able to care for nighttime injuries and illness off the grid. To watch,[Read More]

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Video Short: Glowlights

Joseph Alton MD — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:06:56 +0000

Injuries in survival settings don’t all occur in the middle of the day. There may be times when the family medic may be called to deal with issues at night. Therefore, light sources are always useful as part of any off-grid medical kit. In this video short, Nurse Amy discusses the Glowlight as a tool[Read More]

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Video: A Useful Burn Dressing

Joseph Alton MD — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:42:46 +0000

A popular dressing used for certain second-degree burns is called “Xeroform” and is a useful addition to your medical kit. In this video, Dr. Joe Alton discusses this item and how to improvise them in survival settings. To watch, click below: Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad, Joe Alton MD

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Video: Avalanche Survival

Joseph Alton MD — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:23:50 +0000

Snowpacks can get unstable in late winter, so, In response to the recent avalanche events, including the one that took nine lives, Dr. Joe Alton has added a companion video on avalanche survival for our backcountry hikers and skiers. To watch, click below: Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad, Joe[Read More]

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Video: Falls Through The Ice, Parts 1 & 2

Joseph Alton MD — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:29:42 +0000

In these two short companion videos to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton steps before the camera to discuss what happens in a fall through frozen lake ice, and what you can do to increase your chance of surviving the event. To watch both part 1 and part 2, click below: Part 1: Part 2:[Read More]

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