Tag Archives: Health

Re-Thinking Herbal Medicine

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

I’m an allopathic doctor. That means I prescribe pills. Along with the rest of the established medical profession, I have “looked down my nose” at those who tout the superiority of plants and herbs.  Now I’m not so sure. Still, … Continue reading →

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Protected: Tooth Extraction – Part 2 – Mandibular Anesthesia

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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What do you want to hear about?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

We now have over 100 medical professionals on board who could help with readers questions. But what do you want to hear about? What questions have you always wanted to ask your own health care provider . . . but … Continue reading →

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Best Antibiotic Doses to Stockpile

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

After reading Seven Antibiotics to Stockpile and Why, readers have asked what dose of antibiotics to stockpile.  As a general rule, I suggest that you not request multiple strengths of a single medicine, as few if any doctors would agree … Continue reading →

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Expired Medications – Are They Safe? Are They Effective? – Part 2

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

  The following post, originally published at SurvivalBlog.com, includes a few minor corrections and additions regarding bioavailability of  generic medications.  * * *  Expired medications – are they safe?  Are they effective? In Part I of this series, I explained the definition of … Continue reading →

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Diabetes and TEOTWAWKI – Part 1 – Herbal Treatments

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

  The following is excerpted from my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine. What will diabetics do if medication becomes unavailable?  In the first in a series, Dr. Koelker discusses herbal therapy for diabetes. The American medical establishment is beginning to examine the … Continue reading →

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It’s 2012 already – Part 4

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

This post is fourth in a series by Edward W. Pritchard.  To read more of his writings please visit: http://eddwardwpritchard.blogspot.com * * *     it’s 2012 already-part 4  fiction edward w pritchard Normalcy establishes itself even in a mass movement … Continue reading →

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Seven Antibiotics to Stockpile and Why – SurvivalBlog post

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

 The following article was written for SurvivalBlog, Friday, February 18, 2011.  The full article may be found at: http://www.survivalblog.com/2011/02/seven_antibiotics_to_stockpile.html   Dr. Koelker now serves as SurvivalBlog’s Medical Editor   * * * Assuming your personal physician will help you stockpile … Continue reading →

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Protected: Would you prescribe meds for stockpiling?

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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The Physiology of Water and Fluid Balance (Part 2 of series)

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

  The following is second in a series contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  * * * Having examined the physical and chemical properties of water … Continue reading →

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