Category Archives: Perennial Favorites

Antibiotics – 5 Reasons to Avoid Them – Yeast Infection, MRSA, Resistance, Diarrhea, and Allergy

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

[Original publication date 2-24-11. Content and links checked and updated 5-21-16.]   Have a cold? Take an antibiotic?   Ear pain? Take an antibiotic.   Acne? Take an antibiotic. That’s what people think anyway.

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Human Nature and Why Socialism (and Socialized Medicine) Won’t Work

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

It was 2010 when I wrote the following…that was pre-Obamacare.  Did his plan even have a name back then? The Affordable Care Act. I sometimes forget that’s the actual name.  I’m supposing the doubling of my insurance premiums has made … Continue reading →

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Free Antibiotic Indication and Dosing Guide

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Antibiotic Indications and Dose

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Tip of the Week: Suture material – what to get and where

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The best suture material I have found that anyone can purchase online is the brand Unify, available through Amazon and elsewhere.  For suturing of skin wounds, the 3-0 and 4-0 Nylon are most useful to have on hand, though having … Continue reading →

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Free download – The Ship Captain’s Medical Guide – Childbirth

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Suppose you were at sea and went into labor.  What would you do without a doctor on board? The same question could be asked of any situation where a woman went into labor without a doctor or midwife available.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Casting material – what to get and where

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The best plaster casting material I have found that anyone can purchase online is the brand Gypsona, available through Amazon and elsewhere.  For adult-size arm splints and casts, 3″ plaster rolls are appropriate.  For adult-size leg splints and casts, 4″ rolls … Continue reading →

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Survival Medicine 101

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

SURVIVAL MEDICINE 101 Live Workshop with Doc Cindy Tuition only $350/person plus $50 materials fee for 3 full days of instruction (9-4:30 daily) with Doc Cindy 2015 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE June 15-19, 2015 as part of Ultimate Prepper Training in Richfield, OH For … Continue reading →

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Doc Cindy on SurvivalBlog

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Dr. Koelker is honored to serve as Medical Editor for SurvivalBlog To read her articles, click on any title below Essential Medical Skills to Acquire – Part 1: Introduction, by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD   Essential Medical Skills to Acquire: Suturing, … Continue reading →

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What a find! Don’t miss this FREE BOOK!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Sound like an advertising blitz? Well, it isn’t. Recently I ordered some books to use in conjunction with my Survival Medicine classes.  Among them is Practical Plastic Surgery for Nonsurgeons by Nadine Semer, MD.  When including her book as a … Continue reading →

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Cute video on 101 Ways to Save Money on Health Care

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

I’d forgotten about this video but thought you all might enjoy it.  Sound effects provided by yours truly, on helium. – Doc Cindy

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