Father’s Day is close at hand. How about getting the old man something a little different this year? Something he can use—that might even help him survive the unexpected. Here are 10 survival gift ideas [...]
Part 2 in a two-part series on cold weather and your heart. See part 1 here. by James Hubbard, MD, MPH In my last post, I talked about the effects of cold weather on your heart. But there are other possible reasons winter is prime time for heart attacks even when it’s warm out. So there are even more steps than the ones I mentioned that may help lower your risk. […]
by James Hubbard, MD, MPH I’ve always had a little trouble deciding on gifts. I want them to be special, unique, and something that makes the recipient say, “Ooh, how great is this.” Of course, it doesn’t help that I wait until the last minute to start looking. Yes, maybe your Mother’s Day gift always includes taking her out to eat or cooking for her at home. Maybe flowers and a card. Perhaps she likes that routine (mothers usually appreciate just about anything from their children, if it’s done out of love). But in case you want to add a little extra this year, I asked a few of my prepper friends for some ideas—gifts that say you did a little thinking. And who knows. Perhaps you’ll get an “Ohh, how great is this” out of her this year. […]
by James Hubbard, MD, MPH Thanks so much for making The Survival Doctor so successful in 2013. We quintupled (five times) our unique visitors and sextupled (six times) our page visits—over 6 million. And all because of you. Here’s The Survival Doctor’s version of the top-100 countdown: our top 10 most visited posts in 2013. […]
by James Hubbard, MD, MPH I’m taking the week off to spend with family. I hope you’re able to do the same. Merry Christmas to all of you. And thank you for making it a [...]
by James Hubbard, MD, MPH This year, I have all my Christmas shopping done, but often, I’m one of those people scrambling at the mall the week before Christmas. If that’s you this year, I have a solution! […]
by James Hubbard, MD, MPH Don’t you love receiving a gift that you can really use? One that says the gifter must have really thought about you personally before buying it? And don’t you just love it when you come upon that perfect gift for someone? One that will brighten their day? I’ve picked out my 10 favorite gifts that I think most everyone should have on hand for camping, hiking, or just-in-case emergencies that can happen at any time. […]
by James Hubbard, MD, MPH What does food poisoning have to do with the holidays? If you don’t know, then you’ve been rather lucky. Plenty of food, cooked hours ahead of time, left out? Leftovers not refrigerated promptly? Bacteria paradise. Omit the part about the plenty of food, and add unreliable refrigeration, and the same thing could happen during a disaster. No, not the one where the turkey burns or where you leave Uncle Joe and Cousin Willie in the same room too long. I’m talking about the kind when the electricity goes out. […]
by James Hubbard, MD, MPH More exciting news about my book Living Ready Pocket Manual: First Aid. If you preorder it through the publisher, Living Ready, you can also receive a free PDF version to [...]
by James Hubbard, MD, MPH Just ask anyone who survived a natural disaster, or has health or financial problems or family issues: anxiety can get you down. Top it with an uncertain future, and it can be downright debilitating. If it gets too bad, you go to a doctor or therapist, but what if there came a time you couldn’t get there. What natural anxiety relievers could help? If you’re under some stress right now, you might even want to give a couple a test run so you’ll know what works in the future. Of course, always check with your doctor since none of these can take the place of expert medical care. […]
