Each week, for the next 16 weeks, our sister site (Your Preparation Station) is running a Giveaway Extravaganza – Weekly Book Bonanza! This week they are raffling for a chance to win the First Edition of “The Survival Medicine Handbook“.
We are so thrilled with the excitement from the first week’s giveaway and have selected at random a winner of the book “It’s a Disaster….” already! She has replied in the 48hr time frame and we are sending the book to her this week.
We can’t wait to see what happens with the next giveaway! So we have decided to bring the blog notices about them each week here to the PREPARE Magazine Blog. Just in case readers here would also like to enter. It’s fun and it’s Free!
Joseph Alton, M.D. & Amy Alton A.R.N.P. (aka: Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy of DoomandBloom.net who also happen to be writers for PREPARE and Founding Sponsors) have written this book with the precision of those in the medical field yet in terms any laymen can readily understand. This book covers a vast array of medical needs! It is easy to read and well formatted for finding what you need to learn. Every family should have, at least, a foundation for medical emergencies. This book goes beyond the foundation but lays stable ground work on which to build as well.
It is well laid out to compartmentalize issues as you learn how you might be able to treat them. Sections include: ‘Principles of Medical Preparedness’, ‘Becoming a Medical Resource’,’Hygiene, Sanitation and Environment’, ‘Infections’, ‘Environmental Factors’, ‘Injuries and Reactions’, ‘ Chronic Medical Problems’ and ‘Other Important Medical Issues’ such as nosebleeds, stockpiling medication, etc.
Each section within The Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Handbook – First Edition has multiple sub-sections to help you become better equipped to handle the incidents that can occur during disaster. From Cellulitis to Snake bites, Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy address so many things in this 419 page book. Many of the things of which you may not have been aware! The book also includes a Glossary (which can be very helpful to a novice or those unfamiliar with medical terms) and other Medical References.While here is a Second Edition:The Survival Medicine Handbook: A Guide for When Help is Not on the Way the one we are giving away, is the building blocks to address almost every given emergency and should not be overlooked for the newer version.
This Giveaway is for a first edition copy (The Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Handbook – First Edition ) which retails on Amazon for about $30.00 before shipping. Wouldn’t it be a great addition to your preparedness library? You bet it would! So enter below.
Come back and Tweet daily to increase your chances of winning too!
Full Disclosure: We do hope you are a winner. But if you do not win, please consider clicking the links above or shopping through the Amazon links below. Your purchased support of our recommendation is much appreciated and the minor affiliate income we gain helps to keep Your Preparation Station, testing, reviewing, sharing and blogging. Thank you!
Popular Questions
What can I expect from the Book Bonanza Giveaway featuring the Survival Medicine Handbook?
The Book Bonanza Giveaway for Week 2 highlights the Survival Medicine Handbook, which is packed with essential information for emergency preparedness. Participants can look forward to learning about practical medical skills and survival techniques that are crucial in crisis situations. This giveaway not only offers the chance to win the book but also encourages readers to enhance their knowledge on survival medicine.
How does the Survival Medicine Handbook contribute to my emergency preparedness?
The Survival Medicine Handbook serves as a comprehensive guide that equips readers with the skills needed to handle medical emergencies when professional help may not be available. It covers topics such as first aid, treating injuries, and managing chronic conditions in survival scenarios. By engaging with this handbook, you can significantly boost your confidence and readiness for unexpected situations.
Can I participate in the Book Bonanza Giveaway if I’m new to survival medicine?
Absolutely! The Book Bonanza Giveaway is open to everyone, including those who are new to survival medicine. The Survival Medicine Handbook is designed to be accessible, providing clear explanations and practical advice for beginners. Participating in the giveaway can be a great way to start your journey into emergency preparedness.
What topics are covered in the Survival Medicine Handbook during the giveaway?
The Survival Medicine Handbook covers a wide range of topics essential for survival situations, including first aid techniques, natural remedies, and how to manage health issues without immediate medical assistance. It also addresses specific scenarios like wilderness survival and urban emergencies. This breadth of information makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in enhancing their survival skills.
How can I increase my chances of winning the Book Bonanza Giveaway?
To increase your chances of winning the Book Bonanza Giveaway, make sure to follow all the entry guidelines provided in the giveaway announcement. Engaging with the content, sharing it on social media, and inviting friends to participate can also improve your odds. Staying active in the community and showing genuine interest in survival medicine will enhance your overall experience.
This is a compilation of options for improving your odds of having safer water when you do not trust the available water supply. Many of the ideas below were discussed with knowledgeable friends, but they are not FDA-approved instructions. Research these methods carefully and understand the directions before relying on them in an emergency.
Drinking Water Background
You do not technically need to sterilize water. Sterilization means destroying all microorganisms in, on, and around an object. For drinking water, the practical goal is usually disinfection: reducing or killing pathogenic organisms that can cause disease.
Disinfection can be done through several methods, including filtration, heat, ozonation, and chemical treatment.
Boiling and Pasteurization
Despite many stories to the contrary, boiling water can disinfect it. At most elevations people are likely to encounter, the boiling point of water is high enough to kill or denature disease-causing organisms. A rolling boil is the key point.
Pasteurization kills disease-causing organisms in water by heating it to 65°C / 149°F for a short period of time. This can address microbes including E. coli, rotaviruses, Giardia, and the Hepatitis A virus.
A WAPI, or Water Pasteurization Indicator, uses heat-specific soy wax to help determine when water has reached pasteurization temperature. Some WAPI models include stainless steel cable and brass end caps designed to tolerate high heat, making them useful over an open flame or in solar cooking situations.
Filtration
Filtration can be effective when the filter has an absolute rating of 0.2 microns or smaller. Some people use iodine crystals first and then filter the water afterward.
Chemical Disinfection
Chemical disinfection usually involves adding a chemical such as chlorine or iodine to the water. It is often quick, economical, and effective when the correct chemical, concentration, and contact time are used.
Purifying Water With Bleach
Regular liquid bleach is not stable indefinitely. It gradually breaks down and may become ineffective over time. Bleach that is roughly one year old may require a stronger dose, while bleach near two years old may no longer be reliable.
Purifying Water With Calcium Hypochlorite
Calcium hypochlorite, often sold as pool shock, can store much longer in dry form than liquid bleach. It can be mixed into a fresh chlorine solution as needed.
Use only granular pool shock that lists calcium hypochlorite as the active ingredient and does not include algaecides, fungicides, scents, softeners, or other additives that may be unsafe for drinking water treatment.
Mixing Calcium Hypochlorite
In an extremely well-ventilated area, preferably outside, dissolve one heaping teaspoon of high-test granular calcium hypochlorite, approximately 1/4 ounce, into two gallons of water. This produces a stock chlorine solution.
To disinfect water, add one part of this chlorine solution to 100 parts water. A practical small-batch version is to add about 2.5 tablespoons of the stock solution to one gallon of water. Mix thoroughly, cover, and allow it to stand for 30 minutes.
The treated water should have a slight chlorine odor. If it does not, repeat the dosage and allow it to stand for an additional 15 minutes. If the chlorine taste is too strong, let the water stand exposed to air for a few hours or pour it between clean containers several times.
General Water Treatment Process
Water from open sources should be treated before use. One practical approach is a three-step process.
Pre-filtering: Remove visible sediment and larger particles by pouring water through tightly woven cloth, towels, or similar material.
Chlorinating: Disinfect the water using an appropriate chlorine treatment method.
Filtering: Use a high-quality water filter, such as a Katadyn or British Berkefeld-style filter. Some filter elements can also reduce chlorine.
Notes About Iodine
Iodine is not emphasized here because many references point to limited shelf life, specific storage requirements, and undesirable taste. Chlorine odor can indicate some remaining disinfectant level, and the odor can dissipate with aeration.
James McDonald has enjoyed camping and many aspects of outdoor life. His engineering background has encouraged him to keep digging into practical problems until they make sense.
PREPARE Magazine Disclaimer: These statements are not intended as a fail-proof guide or FDA-approved water sanitation method. They are a compilation of internet-sourced information presented in plain language. Research carefully and use these suggestions at your own risk.
Popular Questions
What is the fastest way to improve Drinking Water Background without making beginner mistakes?
The fastest way to improve Drinking Water Background is to simplify the process and control one variable at a time. Start with the most important baseline: define the goal, identify the main failure point, and test one change before making another. Keep short notes so you can connect the outcome to the adjustment you made. This prevents guesswork and helps you build a repeatable method instead of chasing random fixes.
What should you check first when Drinking Water Background is not working well?
Check the most immediate bottlenecks first: setup errors, missing inputs, bad timing, or inconsistent follow-through. Before buying anything new or changing the whole system, confirm that the basics are being done correctly and consistently. A small diagnostic checklist usually reveals the real problem faster than broad trial and error. Once the weak point is clear, make one correction and watch the result before adjusting anything else.
What common mistakes make Drinking Water Background harder than it needs to be?
The most common mistakes are changing too many variables at once, skipping the basics, and judging results too quickly. Many people also copy generic advice without adapting it to their exact situation, which leads to weak results and confusion. A better approach is to work from a simple baseline, make measured changes, and give each change enough time to show whether it helped. That makes progress easier to track and repeat.
The predominant culture often views those who value disaster preparedness as fanatical and irrational. Their predictions may sometimes sound apocalyptic; their preparations, drastic. The idea of an implosion of the national infrastructure and financial system simply strikes some as the stuff of fantasy. An honest look at the numbers, however, reveals that survival planning is actually a wise and prudent endeavor. In fact, academic research, practical business experience and good old common sense corroborate the very real possibility that such national and global dysfunction is real and growing more likely every day. Taking steps to ensure the safety of and provision for a family or community is a reasonable—and advisable—strategy.
Over 40 years ago, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology predicted a severe resource shortage by 2030. Some scientists agree that the forecast is right on track. Meanwhile, numerous financial experts believe that the international debt bubble fueled by easy credit and inflated currencies will soon burst, leading to an even more intense recession and causing massive social unrest. While many are still bullish on the stock market, more sober-minded analysts see stocks soon losing over half their value. The increasing income gap and swelling national debt create an even more dangerous economic environment.
Economist Martin Feldstein, one-time Chairman of the president’s Council of Economic Advisors, believes that the current responses of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors are short-term fixes that will lead to higher inflation and higher interest rates in the future. Beyond that, artificially low rates relieve the pressure on the president and Congress to address the fiscal deficit. Although the Fed had previously held to a two-percent ceiling on inflation, Feldstein notes in the Wall Street Journal, it is now allowing that the limit will be exceeded. What can this mean for the financial and social future?
Higher inflation leads to, of course, higher prices. It bears noting that many news outlets will broadcast the “core inflation rate” that excludes food and energy from its factors. The reason behind this is that variables other than money supply (e.g. weather and geology) will affect the prices of these commodities. Yet these necessities are nonetheless subject to monetary policies, and are fundamental to survival should hard times come in the wake of economic meltdown. For this reason—and others—the importance of building a comprehensive survival kit in advance cannot be overstated. Should scarcity and desperation hit American shores, those with the foresight to store and courage to defend will fare better than others.
A survival kit adequate to a future financial implosion will be more than what might be found in a backpacker magazine. Stockpiling dried foods, for example, is preferable to cans and jars in that these foods use less space. Storing one gallon of water per day for each person and pet in the household is essential for survival. A two-week supply of food and water should be saved at a minimum. Commercially bottled water is likely the safest option for storage. In addition, thorough preparation will account for the storage of a gasoline reserve. Whether for an emergency generator or for extended travel, gasoline should be stored below 70 degrees in appropriate fuel cans—the larger the better—and supplemented with additives that preserve potency and slow evaporation.
Protection of supplies and loved ones during times of desperation and social unrest is crucial. For an all-purpose firearm, the 9mm handgun is widely acknowledged as effective and easy to use. Consequently, no survival kit is complete without lots of 9mm ammo. Unfortunately, recent years have seen unprecedented ammunition purchases by government agencies and anxious gun owners, so time should not be wasted in obtaining a significant cache. Without sufficient protection, the hard work of acquiring and storing supplies becomes futile.
BIO: Lee Flynn is from the Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City, UT. Through small local workshops and articles, Lee trains and teaches others on home preparation, food storage techniques, wilderness survival and self-reliance. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah, Lee moved to the Salt Lake Valley where he now lives with his wife and daughter.
Popular Questions
What is the fastest way to improve Don’t Wait to Build Your Survival Kit without making beginner mistakes?
The fastest way to improve Don’t Wait to Build Your Survival Kit is to simplify the process and control one variable at a time. Start with the most important baseline: define the goal, identify the main failure point, and test one change before making another. Keep short notes so you can connect the outcome to the adjustment you made. This prevents guesswork and helps you build a repeatable method instead of chasing random fixes.
What should you check first when Don’t Wait to Build Your Survival Kit is not working well?
Check the most immediate bottlenecks first: setup errors, missing inputs, bad timing, or inconsistent follow-through. Before buying anything new or changing the whole system, confirm that the basics are being done correctly and consistently. A small diagnostic checklist usually reveals the real problem faster than broad trial and error. Once the weak point is clear, make one correction and watch the result before adjusting anything else.
What common mistakes make Don’t Wait to Build Your Survival Kit harder than it needs to be?
The most common mistakes are changing too many variables at once, skipping the basics, and judging results too quickly. Many people also copy generic advice without adapting it to their exact situation, which leads to weak results and confusion. A better approach is to work from a simple baseline, make measured changes, and give each change enough time to show whether it helped. That makes progress easier to track and repeat.
We are excited to announce some good news on the horizon!
The print issues of PREPARE Magazine will soon be found in major news-stand outlets, shops and racks across the globe! And to celebrate we want to give a life-time subscription away to one fortunate person.
You can easily enter the form below to rack up the points and win the prize.
The next print issue of PREPARE Magazine has completed all final edits and is at the printers. This excellent publication will be sent to our print subscribers as soon as the printing is complete.
The Print publication of PREPARE Magazine is a full-color glossy bi-monthly publication that has unique and different content from the monthly digital version of PREPARE. It is mailed directly to our subscribers by the USPS.
We are so very thankful for the tremendous support from our readers, authors, subscribers, and advertisers. Because of you, we continue to grow and have the wonderful honor of serving. We are extremely pleased with the growth of our readership, and grateful for the patience as we worked through the growing pains and challenges of publishing a full-color print publication.
PREPARE Magazine was launched to provide support, training and encouragement for families and individuals who are in preparedness planning. We live in uncertain times, and with the potential difficulties ahead, we wanted to offer a quality publication to bring people together and offer help in getting prepared.
If you have not subscribed to the beautiful PREPARE Magazine print publication, we invite you to subscribe today. You will enjoy having this glossy and full-color resource in print.
Popular Questions
When will the next print issue of PREPARE Magazine be released?
The upcoming print issue of PREPARE Magazine is scheduled for release in the next quarter. Subscribers can expect to receive their copies shortly after the official launch date. Keep an eye on our website for specific announcements regarding the exact release date and any special features included in this issue.
What topics will be covered in the next print issue of PREPARE Magazine?
The next print issue of PREPARE Magazine will delve into essential preparedness strategies, including emergency planning and survival skills. Additionally, it will feature expert interviews and practical tips for readers looking to enhance their readiness. Stay tuned for sneak peeks of the articles and topics that will be highlighted.
How can I subscribe to receive the next print issue of PREPARE Magazine?
To subscribe and ensure you receive the next print issue of PREPARE Magazine, visit our subscription page on the website. You can choose from various subscription options, including digital and print formats. Once subscribed, you will receive updates about upcoming issues and exclusive content.
Will there be any special features in the next print issue of PREPARE Magazine?
Yes, the next print issue of PREPARE Magazine will include special features such as expert advice columns and in-depth articles on current preparedness trends. Readers can look forward to unique insights and practical resources that will be beneficial for their preparedness journey. Be sure to check the magazine for these exciting additions.
Can I find past issues of PREPARE Magazine before the next print issue is released?
Absolutely! Past issues of PREPARE Magazine are available for purchase on our website. You can browse through previous editions to catch up on essential topics and insights that have been covered. This is a great way to prepare for the upcoming issue and enhance your knowledge in the meantime.
Each week, for the next 16 weeks, our sister site (Your Preparation Station) is running a Giveaway Extravaganza – Weekly Book Bonanza! This week they are raffling for a chance to win the First Edition of “The Survival Medicine Handbook“.
