Category Archives: Diseases

Acute and chronic diseases

Rabies and the End of the World

The following article has been excerpted from my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine. * * * Rabies . . . few words strike fear in the heart more quickly.  Picture your sweet little girl trotting over to pet the slobbering dog … Continue reading

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Re-Thinking Herbal Medicine

I’m an allopathic doctor. That means I prescribe pills. Along with the rest of the established medical profession, I have “looked down my nose” at those who tout the superiority of plants and herbs.  Now I’m not so sure. Still, … Continue reading

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Water in Adverse Environments (Part 4 of 4)

Thanks again to  Pete Farmer for the following post.  Don’t forget to read the rest of the series Pete has so graciously shared.  (See http://armageddonmedicine.net/?cat=229) * * *   In the previous three installments of this series, we considered at length … Continue reading

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Potassium Iodide to Protect the Thyroid from Nuclear Fallout – Reader’s Questions

With recent nuclear power plant crisis in Japan, everyone’s asking about taking potassium iodide. Since the CDC and FDA offer detailed information, I will not duplicate that information (see references below), but rather focus here on questions readers have asked.  … Continue reading

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Multi-use antibiotic for stockpiling: azithromycin

In response to our first Question of the Week, KF sent this detailed information in support of her choice of the broad-spectrum antibiotic azithromycin. * * * Azithromycin in Brief Active ingredient: Azithromycin Common brand names: Zithromax, Sumamed, Azasite Drug … Continue reading

Posted in Acne, Antibiotics, Bites-animal, Bronchitis, Chlamydia, COPD, Dental antibiotics, Gonorrhea, Herpes, Medical archives, Pneumonia, Prescription Medications, Skin infection, STD, Stockpiling medical supplies | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Dreaded Question . . .

Let’s tackle the BIG Q in the realm of dentistry without dentists:  the dreaded extraction. The patient puts up with the pain until it overcomes the dread of getting a tooth pulled, and the operator dreads the thought of the … Continue reading

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Bioterrorism and Pandemic Influenza: Lessons from 2009

Weekly Online Radio Show Approximately 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. EST at www.wgcv.net – Click “Listen Live” to hear Doc Cindy with Gary Pozsik. This week’s interview:  Thursday, March 3, 2011 It’s a scary thing to hear the former key advisor … Continue reading

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Diabetes and TEOTWAWKI – Part 1 – Herbal Treatments

  The following is excerpted from my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine. What will diabetics do if medication becomes unavailable?  In the first in a series, Dr. Koelker discusses herbal therapy for diabetes. The American medical establishment is beginning to examine the … Continue reading

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Water in Adverse Environments (Part 3 of series)

Are you dying for a glass of water?  You may be if you don’t think ahead and prepare.  The following is third in a series by Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also … Continue reading

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Seven Antibiotics to Stockpile and Why – SurvivalBlog post

 The following article was written for SurvivalBlog, Friday, February 18, 2011.  The full article may be found at: http://www.survivalblog.com/2011/02/seven_antibiotics_to_stockpile.html   Dr. Koelker now serves as SurvivalBlog’s Medical Editor   * * * Assuming your personal physician will help you stockpile … Continue reading

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