Tag Archives: Health

Should you worry about your blood pressure in 2012?

D. Brown asks:  From my study and research it looks like blood pressure can be treated with herbs and diet.  Am I correct in this understanding? Generally speaking, high blood pressure falls into two categories: the kind that may kill … Continue reading

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Hitting the Wall: Legal, Ethical, and Logistical Barriers to Medical Preparedness

The following post on medical preparedness is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. * * *  Image via Wikipedia   You’ve done your research, rolled-up your sleeves and … Continue reading

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Herbal Medicine – Start with the Science

Herbal medicine – fact or fiction? How does one separate the truth from the hype?  Most of what you find online is anecdotal evidence.  Can you trust someone who is trying to make a sale?  It’s one thing to believe … Continue reading

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Mental Health in Tough Times – Part II

The following is Part II of Mental Health in Tough Times, contributed by Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  Please see Part II for the Introduction and Items … Continue reading

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Impacted Wisdom Teeth . . . Answers for TEOTWAWKI

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wizzys So what are we going to do about impacted wisdom teeth in a world without dentists? Not to put too fine a point on it…Suffer. Let me explain. God felt that humans needed … Continue reading

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Free Download – When there’s no other doctor

Suppose there’s no doctor to help you or your family. Where do you start? If no physician is available, and you become responsible for the health care of your family or group, what should you know about a patient? No doubt … Continue reading

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Abscessed Teeth – Where will they lead?

Earlier today I was thinking about my patients who refuse to visit a dentist, for whatever reason.  Now and then they see or call me about a toothache, requesting an antibiotic until they can get to a dentist.  Amoxicillin usually … Continue reading

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Protected: Fish Antibiotic Question for Medical Pros

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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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