Monthly Archives: August 2012

Tip of the Week: Minerals and your health

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

As I watched the geysers and steamers spew forth mineral water at Yellowstone park, I was reminded of the mineral-deficiency diseases.  Don’t forget these essential nutrients in your prepping.  Without CHROMIUM your blood sugar may rise and your children’s growth … Continue reading →

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Survival Medicine – Suturing & Casting Workshop September 8, 2012

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Join Doc Cindy and the Northcoast Ohio Preppers for an intense, jam-packed, hands-on workshop   SUTURING and CASTING Professional, live training *** One day workshop – Open to all Only $140 including all materials Learn sterile technique, local anesthesia, wound … Continue reading →

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Dinner with Doc Cindy – Coming your way?

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

August is upon us and I’ll be taking some time off from seeing patients to enjoy a working vacation, catch up on some writing, meet with my agent, update on my web site, and hopefully have dinner with you. I’m … 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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Table of Contents – Armageddon Medicine

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

 Table of Contents                Foreword           Introduction           Preface – the Four Phases of Medical Armageddon         SECTION ONE – THE BASICS   … Continue reading →

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Are you part of the 13%?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Copyright ©2012 Cynthia J. Koelker, MD  Last night I shared dinner with another doctor on my “Front Porch Book Tour.”  One of the topics we discussed was “the 13%” – are you a member? In any life-threatening crisis – potentially … Continue reading →

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