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.

Medical Professionals – How to Join

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Doctors, nurses, dentists, chiropracters, EMTs, RNs, and other health professionals. Several of you have expressed an interest in a professionals-only site, to address issues of medical preparedness possibly unsuited to the public at large. If you are interested in accessing … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Ever wonder what your fellow preppers are thinking? Have they had the same questions as you, perhaps? CLICK HERE to read what others are saying . . . and then add your 2¢ worth as well.  The fun is in … Continue reading →

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The peak flow meter: an invaluable tool for every prepper

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

If you don’t have a peak flow meter, get one. Perhaps neither you nor your family suffer from asthma or COPD, but no doubt someone you know does.  If you are going to be a medical provider for anyone beyond … Continue reading →

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Week 26 – Question of the Week: How long do we have to prepare?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 26: 2012-01-12 (non-consecutive weeks)  Lately I’ve been thinking about the story of Joseph in Egypt.  Remember the dream he interpreted predicting seven bountiful years followed by seven lean years?  Though we are in a recession, America is still a country of … Continue reading →

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Affordable prepping for asthma and COPD

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

A reader’s question got me thinking today. With albuterol inhalers costing about $50 a pop, not to mention maintenance inhalers at $100-$200 per month, and with Primatene Mist now off the market, is there any way an asthmatic can prep … Continue reading →

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Week 25 – Question of the Week: What will 2012 bring?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 25: 2012-01-05 (non-consecutive weeks)  It’s official – 2012 has arrived.  But so what? I know there are thousands of preppers out there who consult this site weekly, and you all must have some opinion on 2012.  A person would … Continue reading →

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Armageddon Medicine – filling the gap on the prepper’s bookshelf

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Armageddon Medicine – is this training manual for you? Here’s a thoughtful review from Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and who is also an RN and EMT. * * * Review: Armageddon Medicine: How … Continue reading →

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Thanks for your help . . .

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

. . . with something a little different. If you remember the Biblical story of Job, you may remember the words of Job’s wife.  Few people recall much about her beyond the phrase, “Curse God and die.”

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Week 24 – Question of the Week: What prepping have you accomplished in 2011?

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 24: 2011-12-29 (non-consecutive weeks)  Only 3 days left in 2011.  Are you as far along in prepping as you had hoped to be?  (no . . . ) What have you achieved this past year?  (wrote a book . … Continue reading →

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Week 23 – Question of the Week: Christmas and TEOTWAWKI?

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 23: 2011-12-22 (non-consecutive weeks)  ‘Tis nearly the night before Christmas, the celebration of our Lord’s coming to earth.  Will this be our last? Those who believe in the Mayan prophecies or the web-bots suggest so.  Or if the economy … Continue reading →

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