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Herbal medicine – a new vision

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

I woke up this morning with a new vision of herbal medicine. (I’m not sure it really was a vision, but it came to me that way.) God gave us the plant kingdom to feed us. I think we’re all … Continue reading →

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Herbal Medicine – Start with the Science

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Herbal medicine – fact or fiction? How does one separate the truth from the hype?  Most of what you find online is anecdotal evidence.  Can you trust someone who is trying to make a sale?  It’s one thing to believe … Continue reading →

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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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Herbal Medicine – Introduction

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following is excerpted from my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine. * * * Allopathic doctors (M.D.s and some D.O.s) have little experience with herbal medication, yet we have the greatest likelihood of making some sense out of a thorny issue.  … Continue reading →

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