Category Archives: Articles

Articles on essential medical topics

Suturing a Wound – Part I

Rather than make my own video, I thought I’d save time and see if someone else had done the work for me. Luckily, they did!  Here’s the first in a series.  This doctor explains things quite well. Buy yourself a … Continue reading

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Nuclear War Survival Skills

Free online book: Nuclear War Survival Skills Has anyone read the whole thing?  I’ve added this free online book to my future reading list. (Thus far, my preparation regarding nuclear war survival skills has centered on coming to know my … Continue reading

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Earthquake Injuries – the Haiti Experience – What to Prepare For

Last month’s JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) featured an article from the CDC (MMWR 2011;59:1673-1677) on post-earthquake injuries treated at a field hospital in 2010. What did they see?  Or of more concern, what will we see when … Continue reading

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Week 4 – Question of the Week: What are the best foods for stockpiling?

Week 4:  2011-03-31   Today I’m asking our professionals to weigh in on the question:  from a medical perspective, what are the best foods for stockpiling, and why? You, too, are welcome to post your responses and questions below.  Check back soon … Continue reading

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Protected: Fish Antibiotic Question for Medical Pros

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Free Download – Protocol for Determining if a Fish Antibiotic is US Pharmacopeia Grade

Last week the site was flooded with those interested in this free offer. To eliminate the bottleneck, I’ve decided to offer the download without requiring a password. {To download the free protocol, click on the link below, then again on … Continue reading

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How to Get Your Doctor to Help You Stockpile Medicine

The following article was originally published at www.survivalblog.com in September 2010 * * * Picture this: Your doctor enters the room and asks, “How can I help you today?” “I’d like enough medicine to survive the end of the world … Continue reading

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Week 3 – Question of the Week: Should preppers get the rabies vaccine?

Week 3:  2011-03-24  { Above image – rabid dog } Today I’m asking our professionals to weigh in on the question:  should preppers get the rabies vaccine? (see Rabies and The End of the World) You, too, are welcome to post … Continue reading

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Rabies and the End of the World

The following article has been excerpted from my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine. * * * Rabies . . . few words strike fear in the heart more quickly.  Picture your sweet little girl trotting over to pet the slobbering dog … Continue reading

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Re-Thinking Herbal Medicine

I’m an allopathic doctor. That means I prescribe pills. Along with the rest of the established medical profession, I have “looked down my nose” at those who tout the superiority of plants and herbs.  Now I’m not so sure. Still, … Continue reading

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