PROTECTION FROM FALLOUT RADIATION

  
    Radioactive contamination comes from 3 sources: External , Internal , Shrapnel.
External : comes from dust, liquid on clothing, on skin, on hair. 90% of external contamination can be eliminated by removal of clothing, the rest can be removed by vacuum and showering.
Internal : comes from inhalation, digestion, open wounds. Resides in lungs, GI tract, then enters the blood stream.
Shrapnel : metal objects, ceramic objects that puncture the body, can be removed by medical instrument.
The effects of radiation are under two classifications : Deterministic , Stochastic.
Deterministic - is more immediate signs / symptoms, such as hair loss, reddening of the skin, nausea, feeling ill.
Stochastic - is a delayed effect, amount absorbed into human tissue determines, the length of time to take effect on body, short to long term.
Radiation dose - is the Energy ABSORBED by human tissue, NOT the amount exposed to.
After a Nuke detonates 50% of the radiation is in the Blast. 35% is released thru Heat, 5% is Prompt radiation such as Gamma rays, 10% is delivered thru time, in fallout radiation.

2 days after Nuclear blast, the only radiation left in circulation, is fallout radiation, might take form of dust, can remain on ground, contaminates water and livestock and plants, gardens, etc.
Whether or not you survive a nuclear blast can be determined by how close to ground zero you are.
Chances for survival goes up, the further you are from blast. Taking shelter from the initial blast and protection from the heat, is the first step towards survival.
Step two is to protect yourself from the (Prompt radiation) Gamma rays and Beta particles that are soon to follow.
If you see the bright light of the blast you need to close your eyes and cover your ears, holding your mouth open will prevent your lungs and ears from busting upon the shockwave blast.
Blast kills from objects, shrapnel, where the Heat kills from intense heat exposure during the blast.
Protection from both is key to your survival, something as simple as dodging into a concrete stairway or parking garage, or behind a concrete wall, can mean the difference between life and death.
Time is limited, the sooner underground shelter is acquired the better, but however you will remain there for at least 2 weeks, make sure there is a water source, plenty of bottled water, is a priority, you can only last 3 days without water.
Bottom line is if you can take preventive measures if time allows, you can limit yourself from the external and internal contamination the best you can, surviving a nuclear attack is very possible.

In case you don't know, the secret to surviving all forms of radiation exposure is sea salt. If you are concerned about the radiation fallout from the Japan nuclear plants disaster or if you had an X-ray for radiation treatments for cancer, soak your body in sea salt (not iodized table salt) baths to help pull out the radiation from your body.
If you were diagnosed with mouth or throat cancer and you were subjected to deadly radiation treatments gargling with baking soda mixed in water will help neutralize the radiation.
There are other Natural remedies such as Dandelions, apples, sunflower seeds, but for the most part when there is no Potassium iodide available, Sea Salt should be the next choice. To pull the radiation poison out of the body, try bathing in half a cup of sea salt and half a cup of baking soda. Soak for at least 20-30 minutes, every day for several weeks. Always be aware of alternatives that can be used for crucial needs. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail !
~Six Words !! - James the Bruce