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Hantavirus Off The Grid

Joseph Alton MD — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:27:22 +0000

You’re been hearing a lot of scary stuff coming from the media about hantavirus, with some likening it to COVID or worse. That’s not the case, so let me clear the air a little, and maybe present some clarity about the whole thing. The virus may sound familiar. The cruise ship cases, a total[Read More]

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Survival Medicine Podcast: Civil Unrest, Body Armor, Faraday, Bone Bruises

Joseph Alton MD — Sat, 02 May 2026 18:52:28 +0000

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton APRN, Dr. Alton tells you what you need to know about a wide range of topics: Michael Faraday, his cage, and other contributions that essentially changed our world Basics of body armor: types, protection levels, and what would work for[Read More]

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Video: Body Armor Basics

Joseph Alton MD — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:23:26 +0000

With its recent mention in the news as protective gear for a Secret Service agent, body armor deserves a discussion of its use in good times or bad. In this companion video to a recent article, Joe Alton MD gives his thoughts on body armor as a way of preserving life in hostile environments. Different[Read More]

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Body Armor for the Prepared Citizen

Joseph Alton MD — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:39:38 +0000

We often discuss how to treat wounds caused by bullets or knives, but rarely talk about the prevention of penetrating trauma using body armor. Although a significant investment, body armor can be very effective in hostile environments where there are, for example, areas of civil unrest or, even worse, long-term collapse events. Knowing what kind[Read More]

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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 capable of[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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