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Prepared equals peace of mind Being "prepared" used to be our way of life. Our just- in- time supply chains weren’t around back then. Amazon, and online shopping didn’texist. Back then, if you wanted something you had to either call the company and place an order or...
A widespread shortage of a common antibiotic, amoxicillin has swept the country. Amoxicillin is one of the first antibiotics used to treat strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections and many more. The shortage includes amoxicillin in pill form, powder to...
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), US households should expect to pay 27/28 % more than last year for oil and gas to heat their homes respectively. Heating with electricity will add 10% over the 2022-2023 winter compared to last year. Many sources expect a...
Health agencies across the country are sounding the alarm over a potentially severe “tripledemic” this fall and into winter. The term tripledemic describes three viruses- influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and covid- emerging in the population at the same...
Part 3 (This is a series of posts on the health effects of different types of radioactive exposure and fallout) Last week we discussed radioactive Iodine-131 and the health effects exposure has on the body, especially the thyroid. This week we will be looking at...
There is much concern, and rightfully so about the use and overuse of antibiotics. Antibiotics can be lifesaving when used in a prudent and appropriate manner. Overuse is still a concern and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.What is a black box warning? Black box...
During a recent satellite conference training broadcast on rapid distribution of the federal Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) of antibiotics and other critical medicines the real and terrifying reality of anthrax as a bioweapon was discussed."Recent threat analyses...
Part 2 (This is a series of posts on the health effects of different types of radioactive fallout) Last post we discussed what to do in the event of a nuclear explosion and resulting fallout. If you happen to get caught in the path of the fallout the following...
Given the current state of world affairs, we will be turning our attention to nuclear fallout and the effects on the body.To begin with, we will delve into what you can do mitigate the effects of a nuclear explosion, through planning and education. And of course,...