Author Archives: Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

About Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

CYNTHIA J KOELKER , MD is a board-certified family physician with over twenty years of clinical experience. A member of American Mensa, Dr. Koelker holds degrees in biology, humanities, medicine, and music from M.I.T., Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and the University of Akron. She served in the National Health Service Corps to finance her medical education.

Making the most of OTC meds – ibuprofen

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Ibuprofen is one of the first prescription drugs that moved to over-the-counter status approximately 25 years ago, the prescription drug being released about 10 years prior to that. In the USA, OTC ibuprofen is most commonly found in the 200 … Continue reading →

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Medical prepping and the mark of the beast

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Over the weekend I was studying about the mark of the beast, foretold in Revelation 13: 16-18 (KJV): And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, … Continue reading →

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Curious Message from the AMA

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

At least for now, things are looking bad for doctors treating Medicare patients, with a nearly 30% pay cut coming January 2012, unless Congress intervenes. So the AMA has been sending messages to doctors about our options for 2012, including … Continue reading →

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The Four Phases of Armageddon Medicine

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

In the preface to my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine, I refer to the four phases health care will likely experience at TEOTWAWKI: floundering, fading, forgotten, and future. Recently someone asked, Are there any signs the process has already begun? Is … Continue reading →

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Week 22 – Question of the Week: Can you give an IV without IV access, or, Have you tried hypodermoclysis?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 22: 2011-10-12 (non-consecutive weeks)  Suppose your child has vomited for days and is too weak to walk. The grid is down and the hospital is closed, their generator having run out of fuel. You have no idea where to … Continue reading →

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Between a rock and a hard place…(or, when you have to perform euthanasia of a pet in a survival or disaster environment)

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

A few weeks ago a patient sat before me, quietly tearful. Like so many others, she was embarrassed to say that her cat’s illness was the cause of her distress. Putting a pet to “sleep” – a kind euphamism for euthanasia – is … Continue reading →

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Buy today: New book by Jim Rawles, editor of SurvivalBlog

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Most readers will recognize Jim Rawles as the editor of SurvivalBlog.com. Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 marks the release of his new novel, Survivors, sequel to  Patriots. The book is already rated a best-seller, based on pre-sales, but you can help … Continue reading →

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Can powdered pig make your finger grow back?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Can powdered pig make your finger grow back? Yes, according to the article “The Healing Power Within” in the July/August 2011 edition of Discover Magazine. It tells of the discovery of the healing powers of extracellular matrix, referred to in … Continue reading →

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Doc Cindy in Family Circle Magazine

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

It’s kind of fun to be featured in a national magazine (though it doesn’t seem to turn a person into a best-sellilng author overnight). Anyway, Family Circle featured an article on saving money on health care, and interviewed me about … Continue reading →

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Memories of 9/11/01

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The day was already a little unusual. Rather than spend the morning in the office, I’d elected to make a few house calls. Fortunately, it was a beautiful day. I stopped at the home of Jim S, a jovial but emphysematous … Continue reading →

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