Water Disinfection for Developing Countries

Unique water filtration unit has the potential to make a big difference. Wilderness and outdoor activities take many of us to the farthest reaches of the globe. Adventures in the mountains, forests, oceans and deserts bring us to countries in Africa, South America, Central America, Asia, and other places, where food, water, and shelter are […]

Without the Wilderness, There Can Be No Wilderness Medicine

An open letter to the presidential candidates In this 2008 United States presidential campaign, as the two main candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain, are being scrutinized by voters and analysts for their strengths and weaknesses, largely related to the war in Iraq and the U.S. economy, we wish to remind the candidates that we […]

Blisters 101

Blisters are the bane of hikers and runners. This post explains their causes and formation. The Wilderness Medical Society Annual Meeting & 25th Anniversary held in Snowmass, Colorado from July 25-30, 2008 was fantastic in every aspect. The meeting was attending by more than 300 individuals, and included lectures, workshops, evening presentations and a celebration […]

Not all Fish are Created Equal – And Then There’s Tilapia

Fastest growing seafood choice has doubtful benefits Eat fish, it’s brain food…Don’t it fish, it might have mercury and PCBs…Do eat fish, it’s high in protein and low in saturated fat…Don’t eat fish, it may be imported from China, laden with parasites and pesticides. The news on fish is as confusing as any public health message […]

Are Cosmetics in Need of a Makeover?

Emerging evidence suggests personal care products can affect hormonal balance in men and women Healthy skin or healthy hormones – is that the choice our bath, body and cosmetics products are forcing us to make? In our looks-fixated, aging averse society, we hold our personal care products in great esteem. “Moisturize away dry skin and wrinkles!” We dutifully obey […]

Gray and Green Water

Don Elder speaks During the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Clean Water Act in 2002, 30 "national water heroes” were singled out for recognition. Don Elder was one of them. Today Don serves as president of the River Network, a national organization that supports the efforts of state and local river conservation organizations. […]

A Nobel Prize for Repositioning Health Care

Doing a “Gore�? on our health system If there was a Nobel Prize for “repositioning,” I’d give it to Al Gore — even though he’s already won the Nobel Prize for Peace. Why? Because, beyond his passion for the issue of global warming, and his dogged pursuit of the facts and unique ways of communicating […]

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