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Medical Bartering, Part 1 of 5 – Introduction

Medical Bartering

In the following series of articles I will be addressing potential barter for medical items and skills, including:
1. Over-the-counter medications
2. Prescription medications
3. Over-the-counter products other than medications
4. Medical skills Continue reading

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Tip of the Week: Suture material – what to get and where

The best suture material I have found that anyone can purchase online is the brand Unify, available through Amazon and elsewhere.  For suturing of skin wounds, the 3-0 and 4-0 Nylon are most useful to have on hand, though having … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week: Casting material – what to get and where

The best plaster casting material I have found that anyone can purchase online is the brand Gypsona, available through Amazon and elsewhere.  For adult-size arm splints and casts, 3″ plaster rolls are appropriate.  For adult-size leg splints and casts, 4″ rolls … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week: Home strep throat tests

If you have kids at home and are worried about strep throat, check out the over-the-counter rapid strep kits on Amazon.  I have not seen them for sale in local pharmacies, but online ordering is simple and requires no medical … Continue reading

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Autographed Book and FREE Bonus

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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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Essential Medical Skills to Acquire: Introduction

The following article was originally published in SurvivalBlog.com.  Click HERE to read this and other articles on SurvivalBlog by Doc Cindy. * * * If society collapses and you’re on your own, what medical skills seem the most essential? The … 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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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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