It’s only been a few months since this was published but I think it’s worth another look. With the OMICRON variant reaching our borders as well Delta still circulating through the population taking precautions is certainly prudent. With many not interested in getting vaccinated, over-the-counter treatments are gaining more and more attention. One treatment protocol… Continue reading COVID: Supplements to Stock Up On
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MUST HAVE: The Survival Medicine Handbook
Imagine that medical care was inaccessible, or at least extremely difficult to access. Not very farfetched with the insanity that continues to go on in the world. I’ve been into survival and preparedness for over 30 years and there’s never been a better time to have a resource like The Survival Medicine Handbook. I’ve had… Continue reading MUST HAVE: The Survival Medicine Handbook
Retreat Medical Station Part 2 of 2
I previously published this a few years ago and with new people visiting the site thought it would be a good idea to bring it back around. – Rourke Will you have what you need in a medical situation or emergency if one arises and there is nobody to call for help? No 911, no… Continue reading Retreat Medical Station Part 2 of 2
Retreat Medical Station Part 1 of 2
I previously published this a few years ago and with new people visiting the site thought it would be a good idea to bring it back around. – Rourke Being without much-needed medical supplies when you need them is scary. While working as a nurse outside the hospital setting people often looked to me for… Continue reading Retreat Medical Station Part 1 of 2
COVID: Supplements to Stock Up On
With many not interested in getting vaccinated, over-the-counter treatments are gaining more and more attention. One treatment protocol of particular interest revolves around the combination of quercetin, vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, melatonin, and famotidine. Quercetin – In at least one published study the oral ingestion of quercetin was shown to decrease symptoms and improve… Continue reading COVID: Supplements to Stock Up On
How to Use a CAT Tourniquet
A tourniquet is one of the most important items to have in any IFAK(individual first aid kit) or on a Kit(tactical loadout). For that matter inclusion in a vehicle is a great idea as you never know when an auto accident may occur and someone needs help. This video shows how to use a CAT… Continue reading How to Use a CAT Tourniquet
How to Use a CAT Tourniquet
A tourniquet is one of the most important items to have in any IFAK(individual first aid kit) or on a Kit(tactical loadout). For that matter inclusion in a vehicle is a great idea as you never know when an auto accident may occur and someone needs help. This video shows how to use a CAT… Continue reading How to Use a CAT Tourniquet
Video: CHEAP Dollar Tree Medical Supplies
The Dollar Tree offers up quite a few deals on medical supplies. From antibiotic ointment to cough drops there is an aisle packed with stuff to be put away – just in case. Best of all is everything in the store is only $1.00 each. Want to increase your medical supply level? $50.00 at the… Continue reading Video: CHEAP Dollar Tree Medical Supplies
Retreat Medical Station Part 2 of 2
Will you have what you need in a medical situation or emergency if one arises and there is nobody to call for help? No 911, no ambulance, no hospital; just you and the supplies you have. That thought should guide you as you plan for what you will need at a home/retreat in the event… Continue reading Retreat Medical Station Part 2 of 2
Retreat Medical Station Part 1 of 2
Being without much needed medical supplies when you need them is scary. While working as a nurse outside the hospital setting people often looked to me for medical advice. Not having the convenience of a physician or other trained medical personnel when health issues arose made me plan two or three steps ahead for things… Continue reading Retreat Medical Station Part 1 of 2
Azithromycin as a Survival Antibiotic
NOTE: The following was previously published over at DoomandBloom.net. One of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics is Azithromycin, known in the U.S. as Z-Pak, is now in a new veterinary version known as Bird-Zithro. In survival situations where you’re off grid and there no modern medical care for the foreseeable future, the medic for the family… Continue reading Azithromycin as a Survival Antibiotic
Grab and Go Deluxe Trauma Bag from DoomandBloom.net
Everyone should keep a good first aid kit in their vehicle. You just never know when something will occur and a compression bandage, tourniquet, or even just a band-aid is needed. My kit of choice is the Grab and Go Deluxe Trauma Bag from DoomandBloom.net. I have two of these kits. One sits at… Continue reading Grab and Go Deluxe Trauma Bag from DoomandBloom.net
The Vehicle as Terror Weapon
Rourke: This post was originally published over at DoomandBloom.net and republished here with permission. In these days of Pokemon Go and other smartphone distractions, you’re seeing more and more people oblivious of their surroundings. In the past, this might get you a bump on the head by walking into a lamp post. In today’s world,… Continue reading The Vehicle as Terror Weapon
Interview: Dr. Joe Alton of the Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour
It is my pleasure to provide the following interview with Dr. Joe Alton. Dr. Joe – also known as Dr. Bones – runs their website DoomandBloom.net with his wife Nurse Amy Alton. Beyond the excellent preparedness information, they provide with their blog they also host the Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour podcast. As accomplished authors,… Continue reading Interview: Dr. Joe Alton of the Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour
Stocking Up For Type-1 Diabetics
Let me start by saying that if the practices I will describe offend for some reason please just move along. For most anyone with Type-1 diabetes COST and MONEY are factors involved in the treatment – and daily life – of those with the disease. The bottom line is those with Type-1 diabetes MUST… Continue reading Stocking Up For Type-1 Diabetics
Video: Top 5 Antibiotics for SHTF Storage
The following video is from the popular YouTube channel “The Patriot Nurse“. It has been shared quite a bit and answers the common question as to what antibiotics need to be stored. Reader “Jon” recently asked the question this video answers. Beyond just having the stored antibiotics knowing how to use them is next. Go… Continue reading Video: Top 5 Antibiotics for SHTF Storage
Ralph’s Personal IFAK
Rourke: This post originally appeared over at The Patriot Podcast and can be seen HERE. So to begin, IFAK is a military acronym that stands for “Individual First Aid Kit”. It’s history goes all the way back hundreds of years when soldiers would carry bandaging cloth just in case they became wounded on the… Continue reading Ralph’s Personal IFAK