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Prepper Medicine, survival gardening and Survival Topics. Nurse Amy is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with a Master's degree in Nursing. Dr. Bones is a Medical Doctor and surgeon. They are the authors of the #1 Amazon Best Selling book "The Survival Medicine Handbook", a guide for when medical help is NOT on the way.
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Hurricane Preparedness, Part 2 Joseph Alton MD
Home, kids, pets, communications, and more, preparedness. Every year around this time, the U.S. can expect storms to menace the East and Gulf coasts. Despite this, many citizens can be caught by surprise when the storm wanders from the projected path. When a storm is coming your way, or even...
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Hurricane Preparedness, Part 1 Joseph Alton MD
Every year around this time, the U.S. can expect storms to menace the East and Gulf coasts. Despite this, many citizens can be caught by surprise when the storm wanders from the projected path. When a storm is coming your way, or even nearby, it is a good idea to do what you can to be safely...
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Mpox aka Monkeypox Basics, with Joseph Alton MD
No outbreaks of the current Mpox (clade I) have yet been reported in the United States, and it’s unlikely to be a significant medical issue for Americans. However, it is always a good idea to understand diseases if you are going to become your family or community medic in any longterm off grid...
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Wound Care, Infection Prevention and Treatment, with Dr Joseph Alton
Skin is the body’s armor. When it’s breached, microbes can invade and cause infections. Proper wound care is essential to keeping the injury healing normally. Learn about the signs and symptoms of wound infections, prevention and wound care with Joseph Alton, MD. (Disclaimer: Information shared…
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WEST NILE VIRUS with Dr Joseph Alton MD
Bites from mosquitoes can transmit a number of serious diseases, one of which is the West Nile virus. West Nile is in the flavivirus family and cases have been reported this year in states are far apart as South Dakota, Connecticut, Texas, and Colorado and is the leading cause of mosquito-borne...
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DENGUE FEVER with Dr. Joseph Alton MD
Tropical diseases are on the rise in the United States and worldwide, including the mosquito-borne “dengue fever.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised healthcare providers nationwide to be on the lookout for symptomatic cases. Although many Americans have a history of...
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How to Stop Bleeding: Part 2, Plus: 18 Principles of Hemorrhage Control, with Dr. Alton
Part 2. Accidents happen everyday. Having the knowledge to control massive extremity bleeding is life-saving. Learn how to stop bleeding and the principles of hemorrhage control, tourniquet use and how to safely remove a tourniquet, plus more! One of the most important tools for emergency...
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How to Stop Bleeding: Part 1, Plus: 18 Principles of Hemorrhage Control, with Dr. Alton
Accidents happen everyday. Having the knowledge to control massive extremity bleeding is life-saving. Learn how to stop bleeding and the principles of hemorrhage control, tourniquet use and how to safely remove a tourniquet, plus more! One of the most important tools for emergency hemorrhage...
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How Wounds Heal and Types of Injuries with Dr. Joseph Alton
Traumatic injuries occur in the tens of millions every year. These don't always (hardly ever) occur right outside of a hospital. You may need to evaluate a wound, stop bleeding and possibly care for the injury until it heals, depending on the type of wound and availability of modern medicine. Dr....
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FROSTBITE INJURIES with DR. ALTON
Frostbite usually occurs in the extremities, but sometimes affects areas like the ears and nose. In superficial frostbite, clear blisters may form in the damaged area as the patient recovers. In deep frostbite, they’ll likely be filled with blood, and skin may appear bruised, blue, or otherwise...
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CONCUSSION HEAD TRAUMA with DR. JOSEPH ALTON
Traumatic brain injuries (or TBIs) usually occur from a sudden impact to the head. Concussions are the most common type of TBI. Headache is actually the most commonly seen symptom and may occur on-and-off for days afterwards. Do you keep the victim awake for many hours or wake them frequently?…
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Fish and Bird Antibiotics OTC Banned By FDA, Dr. Joseph Alton
It finally happened. In the recent past, the FDA has removed accessibility without a prescription to many drugs, mostly for food-producing livestock. But now, the animal products referenced in the December 2023 FDA warning letters (see link below), sent to Chewy and others to cease selling, are...
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Killer Drugs: Fentanyl and Tranq with Joseph Alton MD
More bad news on the drug front: A common livestock sedative, Xylazine, street name "tranq" has made its way into other dangerous drugs like fentanyl. Xylazine is not an opioid. Fentanyl and Xylazine are detailed in this video. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertainment...
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Narcan, NYC Says Carry it! Would YOU? with Dr. Joseph Alton MD
The Fentanyl crisis in New York City has gotten so bad that all residents have been asked to carry Naloxone, brand name Narcan®, on their person. Overdoses, with even small exposures on skin, can cause respiratory failure, and face it, without oxygen, your brain can only survive for a few…
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FDA: YOUR NASAL DECONGESTANT DOESN'T WORK with Dr. Joe Alton
Sudafed PE vs pseudoephedrine. During cold and flu seasons, families stock up on medications in preparation. You may have been buying OTC drugs that contain phenylephrine (aka Sudafed PE) for years, lets talk about what studies have been saying (nothing good!) about this medication as long as 15...
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TOURNIQUETS: Do You Get What You Pay For? with Dr. Joe Alton
We always use “brand-name” items because it was important in terms of reliability, especially for potential life-savers like tourniquets, hemostatic dressings, and compression bandages. Aside from field case reports, however, we had little data to support our opinion that brand name (and quality)...
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MALARIA: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT, with Dr. Joseph Alton
Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects and is carried by a certain type of mosquito, which then infects humans through bites. It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of malaria, just as it’s important to diagnose any disease early in...
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HOW TO SUTURE SKIN: Horizontal Mattress and Figure of Eight Sutures with Dr. Joe Alton
Learn how to close skin with a horizontal mattress and a figure of eight suture technique with Joe Alton, M.D. A pig's foot closely resembles to feel of human skin and is a good template for practicing your skills. Any needle holder, including needle nose pliers, a 1/2 circle sewing needle and...
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SLEEP DEPRIVATION: SYMPTOMS, CAUSES & TREATMENTS WITH DR. JOE ALTON
Sleep deprivation is a pretty serious issue: Some researchers believe that it can carry a mortality risk approaching that of cigarettes or heart disease. Dr. Alton explains "sleep hygiene" and how it might help you get a better nights sleep. The CDC estimates that up to 50-70 million Americans...
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How To Suture Skin: Vertical Mattress Suture with Dr. Joe Alton
Learn how to close skin with a vertical mattress suture technique with Joe Alton, M.D. A pig's foot closely resembles to feel of human skin and is a good template for practicing your skills. Any needle holder, including needle nose pliers, a 1/2 circle sewing needle and sewing thread can be used...
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FISH ANTIBIOTICS LIMITED COUPON with Dr. Joe Alton
Learn about a special coupon for FishMoxFishFlex.com. This coupon is for a short time and this video will be gone after that. Watch now for your special code. We do not make any money or gifts when you use the coupon and we are not being paid to provide this code. Thanks for watching!…
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How To Suture Skin: Simple Running Suture with Dr. Joe Alton
Learn how to close skin with a simple running, aka continuous, suture technique with Joe Alton, M.D. A pig's foot closely resembles to feel of human skin and is a good template for practicing your skills. Any needle holder, including needle nose pliers, a 1/2 circle sewing needle and sewing…
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PTSD: Mental Health in Survival Series with Dr. Joseph Alton
PTSD is a serious condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or terrifying event in which there was serious physical harm or threat. PTSD is a lasting consequence of traumatic ordeals that cause intense fear, horror, and helplessness, it’s been described as…
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DEPRESSION: Mental Health in Survival Series with Dr. Joseph Alton
Depression is more common during and after a major life event. Traumatic experiences can cause depression and even PTSD, which Dr. Joseph Alton discusses in another video in this Mental Health Survival Series. If the grid goes down long enough many people will respond by becoming depressed and…
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ANXIETY: Mental Health in Survival Series with Dr. Joseph Alton
Nervousness, fast heart rate and more symptoms can be the symptoms of anxiety. In the US, almost twenty percent of the population has problems with anxiety, which is defined as feelings of apprehension, nervousness, and unease. Can you imagine the rates in a longterm survival scenario! Watch this...
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DENTAL EMERGENCY FIRST AID KIT REVIEW with Amy Alton, NP
This Emergency Dental Kit is unique and filled with professional equipment for emergency dental fillings, extraction etc. It has been created by Doom and Bloom, with the input of and reviewed by professional dentists. It includes all the most important items needed for dealing with dental issues…
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CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES with Dr. Joe Alton
In today’s modern world, it’s difficult to avoid exposure to toxic chemicals. Everyone should have an idea of what to do if contamination occurs. The response to a chemical emergency depends on the substance involved. Each agent has a different effect on the human body and the list of dangerous...
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MARBURG VIRUS with Dr. Joe Alton
Marburg is very similar to Ebola in many ways. Both are viruses in the filoviridae family. Like Ebola, Marburg causes a disease that severely impacts various organs of humans and non-human primates in a short period of time. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertainment...
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Tornado Survival with Dr. Joe Alton
Injuries from tornadoes are usually due to trauma from flying debris carried by the winds. Knowing what to do before a tornado touches ground helps avoid many tragic outcomes! (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertainment purposes only and are not meant to replace medical...
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FIRST AID CAR KIT REVIEW By Amy Alton, NP
Learn what, why and how to use items in this amazing CAR first aid kit. It is meant to care for wounds, injuries and major bleeding. It comes with a tourniquet, hemostatic granules (or upgrade to quikclot or ChitoSam) an Emergency bandage, ace wrap, ice pack, superglue, steri strips, mylar…
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FIRST AID MINOR WOUND CARE KIT REVIEW By Amy Alton, NP
This minor care first aid kit is meant to care for small wounds without major bleeding. It comes loaded with lots of antiseptics (including raw honey), gauze and wrapping materials to protect wounds from infection and to promote healing. Each item is placed in waterproof bags to maintain the...
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Preparedness and Survival Community Importance with Dr. Alton
Off the grid, you’ll have many responsibilities. You will have to stand watch over your property and supplies, plus a whole lot more. You can imagine how much easier this would be if you have a group of like-minded individuals helping each other. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are...
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First Aid Kit Review: Medium Survival Trauma by Amy Alton, Nurse Practitioner
This is the perfect travel First Aid Kit for the car, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, or just about any road trip or home for a family or small group. The Medium Survival Trauma kit is the most comprehensive kit on the market for its size. The kit (and all of our kits) is expertly hand-packed...
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THE STORY OF THE FIRST SNOWMAN: SNOWBIE BY JOE ALTON MD
Dr. Joe Alton takes a break from medical videos to write and tell a Christmas story for Tessa, Mason, and children of all ages: The tale of Snowbie, the First Snowman! A Christmas gift from us to you. Our website: https://www.doomandbloom.net/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg9r2tqStW8
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Treatment and Prevention of Hypothermia: with Dr. Alton
Don't freeze to death! The environment (including weather) plays a large role in your success as medic in survival settings. Learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of hypothermia, as well as treatment and prevention strategies. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for…
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The Future of Pet Antibiotics, Aquatic/FISH and Bird, with Dr. Alton
Animal antibiotics are becoming harder to aquire. Recently, the FDA issued Industry Guidance #263, a ruling that all remaining over-the-counter “medically-important” veterinary antibiotics should be “transitioned” to prescription-only by June 2023. What does this mean for the hobby pet owner?…
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RSV: All about the Respiratory Syncytial Virus by Dr. Joseph Alton
Respiratory syncytial virus is less well-known to the general public which is strange for a virus so contagious that almost all children get the infection by age two, and those over 65 may develop pneumonias requiring hospitalization. Understand the symptoms, treatments and ways to prevent RSV…
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Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor! by Joe Alton MD
Doctor visits can be stressful, especially if you expect bad news. For various reasons, patients seem to be reluctant to ask medical professionals important questions regarding their health. Getting the right information about your health status, medications prescribed and tests ordered can mean...
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FIRST AID TRAUMA KIT FOR MULTIPLE BLEEDING INJURIES: REVIEW BY AMY ALTON, NURSE PRACTITIONER
The Multi Person Trauma Kit for Bleeding Wounds is designed to give the good Samaritan the ability to stop even arterial bleeding quickly and effectively. This expertly hand packed (in the USA by Alton First Aid) first aid kit includes multiple tourniquets, blood-clotting Z-fold dressings (choice...
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New Medical Censorship Rules with Dr Alton
New laws are being created and enforced in places like California to censor medical doctors. Now national medical board organizations are putting together disinformation policies that can take away medical licenses from doctors who stray from accepted standards. What will be the end result?...
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How to Best Treat and Prevent Constipation by Amy Alton, NP
Not being able to have a bowel movement can be painful and frustrating. What are the common and uncommon causes constipation and some effective methods to both prevent and treat this issue. Life during food and water shortages will likely create conditions leading to serious constipation for a...
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How to Treat Minor Wounds with Dr. Altonn and Nurse Amy Alton
From a simple cut to burns, any damage to skin is akin to a hole in your body’s protective armor. These injuries occur more frequently than we'd like. The main goal is to encourage quick healing while preventing infection. Learn how to achieve both of these objectives from Dr. Joseph Alton and…
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Eye Emergencies & First Aid Kit with Dr. Alton and Amy Alton, NP
Eye trauma needs immediate action to decrease pain and further injury. Corneal lacerations (scratches) can be seen using special supplies. Removing foreign objects from the eye that are not deeply imbedded may be possible with an eye loop and magnet (for metal) instrument. See what is in our…
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Camping Safety Tips : Stay Safe Outdoors with Dr. Joe Alton
Camping trips are usually amazing as long as you do some planning and have safety protocols in place. Families bond and share skills of self-reliance. Learn how to camp safely and avoid the pitfalls of not being prepared. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertainment…
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Diabetes: Part 3 Survival Off Grid, with Dr. Joe Alton, MD
Finding yourself as the end of the line with regards to control of diabetics in the uncertain future will be difficult. In this video, we’ll discuss what the medic’s treatment strategies should be for diabetic family or group members in times of trouble. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our...
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How to Treat Stab Wounds and Stop Bleeding First Aid with Joe Alton MD
Trauma incurred from these injuries may be minor or major; penetrating trauma such as caused by a stab wound should not be discounted as a minor injury; it can be life-threatening, depending on the organs and blood vessels damaged. Immediate intervention to stop bleeding is vital. Learn what...
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How to Survive The Baby Formula Crisis with Joe Alton MD
What can you do to keep your baby fed in a real life baby formula shortage? How did this happen? Where can you find a supply? A large survey of 11,000 stores have found that fully 43% are sold out of baby formula. More mothers are breast-feeding their babies these days, but most still find...
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Diabetes: Part 2 Organ and System Damage, with Dr. Joe Alton, MD
Diabetes is already an epidemic and the risk post-covid just increased by 40% for kids and adults. Diabetes management will be especially problematic for the survival medic. Part 2 discusses the consequences of high blood sugar levels. The medications used to treat the worst cases are unlikely 1)...
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Diabetes: Part 1, Signs, Symptoms, Types, Treatments and more, with Dr. Joe Alton, MD
Diabetes is already an epidemic and the risk post-covid just increased by 40% for kids and adults. Learn the what to be on the lookout for. Diabetes management will be especially problematic for the survival medic. The medications used to treat the worst cases are unlikely 1) to be manufactured…
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The Destructive Power of Nuclear Weapons, with Dr. Joe Alton
The world is unstable and it’s worthwhile to know the types of nuclear weapons that exist. Dr. Alton explains these and the impact of a nuclear bombs. Even “minor” radiation accidents, such as reactor meltdowns, may cause long-standing damage to entire areas. (Disclaimer: Information shared in…
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Prepper Medicine, survival gardening and Survival Topics. Nurse Amy is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with a Master's degree in Nursing. Dr. Bones is a Medical Doctor and surgeon. They are the authors of the #1 Amazon Best Selling book "The Survival Medicine Handbook", a guide for when medical help is NOT on the way.
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