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Video: Making Dakin’s Solution, Pt. 2 Open wounds are prone to infection In this video (part 2 of 2), Amy Alton ARNP, aka Nurse Amy, demonstrates how to make Dakin’s solution for the care of open wounds, followed by some comments by Joe Alton MD, aka Dr. Bones, on how to vary the strength from […]

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Image source: Pixabay.com If you have ever had a kidney stone, then you know how painful it can be to pass them. Kidney stones are made up of hard, crystallized deposits of uric acid, calcium and amino acid cysteine. If you are fortunate, then you can pass several kidney stones at one time and not […]

Survival Medicine Hour #348 American Black Bear In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, discuss the controversial non-ban of a natural pain reliever, Kratom, the only non-opiate that seems to give major benefits to many, as evidenced by numerous YouTube testimonials. Also, bears love […]

Image source: Pixabay.com Mosquitoes can be a big challenge in warm weather. Bug sprays and insecticides can help keep them away, but many people prefer natural solutions. The most important step in getting rid of mosquitoes is to make sure they don’t have a place to breed. Most mosquitoes lay their eggs in water, so […]

Image source: Pixabay.com It was native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia, and then was introduced to the Americas and Australia. You might know it by some of its other common names, such as feltwort, blanket leaf, candlewick and velvet dock. It is Mullein, a common backyard weed the Native Americans used. And it has […]

Urinary Tract Infections Urinary Anatomy Medics in survival scenarios have to deal with major injuries and serious infections, Sometimes, infections aren’t serious to begin with, but worsen if not treated. Some of these infections involve the urinary tract. Urine directly from the bladder is generally sterile, but most women have experienced a urinary tract infection […]

Video: Germs That Cause Illness In this video, Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones, goes back to the basics to discuss the various types of pathogens (germs that cause disease). Dr. Alton tells you about bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi: their characteristics, differences, and some well-known issues for which each is responsible. To watch, click […]

If you or someone you love suffers from arthritis, you know how debilitating the pain can be. Stiffness, loss of joint function, and swelling are some of the common symptoms. Although doctors aren’t exactly sure why some people get arthritis and others don’t, it’s believed that both environmental factors, as well as hereditary, play a […]

In this episode of the The Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones, and Amy Alton, ARNP, aka Nurse Amy, discusses how to make those summer outdoor outings with your family, as well as off-grid survival scenarios, safer for all involved. To make a wilderness experience memorable (in a good way), you’ll […]