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Articles on essential medical topics

It’s 2012 already – Part I

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

Image by Patrick Strandberg via Flickr   The following entry is submitted by Edward W. Pritchard. To enjoy more of his writings, please visit: http://eddwardwpritchard.blogspot.com/   * * *   its 2012 already-part 1     What would you carry out … Continue reading →

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Using expired medications, Part I

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

    The following post was written for SurvivalBlog.com.   To read the entire entry, click link below. * * * My first guest post on SurvivalBlog.com generated an abundance of questions and concerns.  Among the most popular was that of … Continue reading →

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Use of silver preparations to treat infection – Part II

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

  The first post on use of silver preparations generated so many questions and comments that I decided a second post was in order.  The important questions are: 1.  Are silver preparations effective if applied as wound dressings? 2.  Are … Continue reading →

Posted in Antibacterial topical, Colloidal silver, Expired meds, Medical archives, Silver sulfadiazine, Stockpiling medical supplies | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

How an apple a day keeps the doctor away

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

Constipation may not top your list of worries if modern society collapses.  But it will become a problem if food shortages occur, curbing one’s intake of fruits and vegetables. The elderly, especially, are susceptible, and many are hospitalized to alleviate this potentially painful condition. The … Continue reading →

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Grief – Finding Your Way to Hope

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Grief – likely to be the primary emotion if the world around us collapses.  The following article was written for ezinearticles.com and is re-printed here by permission of the author.  * * * Unless you’ve experienced it first-hand, true grief is … Continue reading →

Posted in Acute diseases, Anger, Antidepressants, Anxiety, acute, Chronic diseases, Death and dying, Depression, Depression, Grief, Medical archives, Mental health, Poetry & Prose, Public health, Spiritual health | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Use of silver preparations to treat infection – Part I

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Image via Wikipedia    BW asks:  Have you tried or do you have any experience with Colloidal Silver for treating infections?  I’ve used it a few times and it seems to work, particularly topically, and I’ve talked to many who … Continue reading →

Posted in Antibacterial topical, Bacitracin, Colloidal silver, Medical archives, Silver sulfadiazine, Skin infection, Stockpiling medical supplies, Stockpiling medications, Triple antibiotic ointment | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Trench Mouth and TEOTWAWKI

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Our friendly tooth doctor was inspired to write this after the Buckeyes beat Michigan.  * * *  As I have been thinking about what a dentist can add to a discussion of health care after a serious disruption of civilization, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chlorhexidine oral rinse, Contributors, Dental, Diseases, Hydrogen peroxide, Medical archives, Perennial Favorites, Sore mouth or gums, Toothache, Trench mouth, W Hampton - Tooth Doctor | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

What if no dentist is available? Lessons from prisoners of war

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

    Another guest blog post from our friendly prepper tooth doctor.    Makes me want to visit my own dentist ASAP.  * * *  Let’s imagine that our worst imaginations of the future economic/political/societal collapse come true.  We are in our “undisclosed … Continue reading →

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Survival Basics: The Chemical and Physical Properties of Water

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following technical article is kindly contributed by Pete Farmer, as a background for further practical considerations regarding water in extreme environments and medical preparedness.  * * * “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” Benjamin Franklin, Poor … Continue reading →

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What would you do if . . . you develop chest pain?

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

You’re 45 years old.  You’ve been healthy – at least you think so. But suddenly, you awaken in the middle of the night with chest pain. You can’t call your doctor – nor any other.  You climb out of bed, … Continue reading →

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