Monthly Archives: February 2011

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 →

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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 →

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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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Medication stockpiling – what the government is doing

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

   There’s little sense in my duplicating information that is already out there.   So I’ve been looking around, seeing what the government is doing to stockpile medication.  I had assumed we have national stockpiles, but had never really checked into … Continue reading →

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What would you do if . . .

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

What would you do if . . . . . . a child approaches with a terrible-looking rash? . . . your wife is in labor and no help is available? . . . you develop chest pain and cannot breathe? … Continue reading →

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Protected: What Have You Done to Prepare?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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Horse and Buggy Dentistry

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

  This blog post is contributed by a dentist colleague, who has offered to submit a series of posts about dental options when no dentist is around.  Thats, wh2thdr, for a look into the past . . . and possibly … Continue reading →

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Premiere Author Interview with Dr. Koelker

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

David English interviews Dr. Koelker regarding her book, 101 Ways to Save Money on Health Care at: Premier Author Interviews Tons of practical tips for everyday living How to get more from your time with your doctor How to save … Continue reading →

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