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Week 28 – Question of the Week: Which of these may be deadly?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 28: 2012-01-26 (non-consecutive weeks) Diphtheria. Whooping cough. Tetanus. Measles. Mumps. Rubella. Hepatitis B. Chicken pox. Haemophilus influenza B. Polio. I ask, which of these may be deadly, but the answer is, all of them can be. My real question … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense and Medical Preparedness – Location and Visibility – Part 3

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on self-defense and medical preparedness is third in a series by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  * * *   For this, the third installment of our look at … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Bronchitis – Treat until you’re well?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Say you have a bad cold.  It’s gone to your chest and now you’re coughing up green gunk. It’s also starting to hurt when you cough and you’re a little short of breath.  Can you answer these questions: 1.  How long … Continue reading →

Posted in Antibiotics, Cough, Medical archives, Slide show, Wheeze | 3 Comments

Tip of the Week

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Each week Doc Cindy offers a quick tip for medical prepping in written or recorded format. Check back often for new entries. TO ACCESS ALL Tips of the Week, CLICK HERE.

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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 →

Posted in Acute diseases, Allergies, Armageddon Medicine, Asthma, Asthma/COPD, Bronchitis, Chronic bronchitis, Contributors, COPD, Cough, Emphysema, Influenza, Lung disease, Medical archives, Peak flow meter, Pneumonia, Shortness of breath, Slide show, Symptoms, Wheeze | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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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