Monthly Archives: September 2010

Save money by recognizing poison ivy

Dr. Koelker explaiins how to recognize poison ivy, the plants and the rash. Continue reading

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Save money on chiggers

Dr. Koelker explains what chiggers are, how to avoid them, and how to treat them affordably. Continue reading

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Save money on asthma inhalers

Image via Wikipedia Every year millions of doses of asthma medication go to waste.  Some are lost and others outdated, but one factor which could easiliy be improved would be to add a dose counter to every canister of medication.  Why … Continue reading

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Save money on pink eye (conjunctivitis)

Image via Wikipedia    “Pink Eye” is a pink eye – not a medical crisis. If I were in charge of the world, I wouldn’t send kids home from school for a pink eye. For a goopy eye draining pus down … Continue reading

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Save money with new book – 101 Ways to Save Money on Health Care

I was so busy in August I didn’t get to post this!  September 1, 2010 marks the release of my updated book, 101 Ways to Save Money on Health Care.  Today I want to thank everyone who has helped bring my message … Continue reading

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Update on Medicare Cuts

  Image via Wikipedia  Earlier this year I wrote about Medicare payment cuts to physicians, which have gone into effect and been reversed 3 times this year already  (or is it 4?) November 30, 2010 the current short-term fix expires … Continue reading

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Save money with a good doctor-patient relationship

  Doctors get a kick out of Dr. Gregory House.    Image via Wikipedia      Why?  He has the luxury of telling it like it is.  He also has a whole team of fellow physicians to do damage control. And … Continue reading

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Save money on ingrown toenails

What would you do if your toenail looked like this?  Image via Wikipedia   Ouch!  If you’re lucky, this would be your first ingrown toenail. You might get by with conservative measures such as soaking the toe in hot, soapy water two or three … Continue reading

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Save money on hypothyroid treatment

How to save money on thyroid testing and treatment. Are generics OK? Why or why not? Continue reading

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Welcome Back

    New – September 2010   After my entire blog was inadvertently deleted last week, I am starting over.  Many of my earlier posts will be updated and republished.  In the meantime, if you miss me, take a look … Continue reading

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