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Survival Medicine 102

SURVIVAL MEDICINE 102 Live Workshop with Doc Cindy Tuition only $350/person (plus $50 material fee) for 3 full days of instruction (9-4:30 daily) with Doc Cindy 2015 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE October 16-18, 2015 in Akron, OH REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – scroll down to … Continue reading

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What if you’re not young and healthy?

Jennifer asks:

I have heart, lung, & mobility issues. Most prepping info assumes one is young & healthy. I’ve had a heart attack (at age 49), asthma & both lungs filled with blood clots, lung collapse, low efficiency lungs, on oxygen & many meds. I’ve fought this de-conditioning my whole life (am 57), but can no longer even manage house work.

So, hiking out isn’t feasible. What do you recommend for people in this situation?
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Table of Contents – Armageddon Medicine

 Table of Contents                Foreword           Introduction           Preface – the Four Phases of Medical Armageddon         SECTION ONE – THE BASICS   … Continue reading

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Good News for Asthma and COPD Patients

What will you do if you need a nebulizer treatment and the electricity is off? And you have no generator? And you have no battery-powered nebulizer?  And you’re too short of breath to use your hand-held albuterol properly? Many asthmatics … Continue reading

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Armageddon Medicine – What’s in the book?

THE NEXT-BEST THING TO HAVING YOUR OWN DOCTOR! DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?

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The peak flow meter: an invaluable tool for every prepper

If you don’t have a peak flow meter, get one. Perhaps neither you nor your family suffer from asthma or COPD, but no doubt someone you know does.  If you are going to be a medical provider for anyone beyond … Continue reading

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Armageddon Medicine – filling the gap on the prepper’s bookshelf

Armageddon Medicine – is this training manual for you? Here’s a thoughtful review from Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and who is also an RN and EMT. * * * Review: Armageddon Medicine: How … Continue reading

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Week 5 – Question of the Week: How should asthmatics prepare to survive an Armageddon event?

Week 5:  2011-04-07  Today I’m asking our professionals to weigh in on the question:    How should asthmatics prepare to survive an Armageddon event? You, too, are welcome to post your responses and questions below.  Check back soon and see what our … Continue reading

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Asthma and COPD – Part I – Introduction

The following is excerpted from my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine. * * * Does the thought of not having a rescue inhaler on hand fill you with panic?  What will you do if albuterol is suddenly unavailable?    I remember … Continue reading

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