This paper was presented by Selma Harrison Calmes, M.D at the International Polio Network’s Eighth International Post-Polio and Independent Living Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, June 8-10, 2000. Dr. Calmes’ other article on this website (from 2009) “Summary Of Anesthesia Issues For Post-polio Patients” was primarily intended for physicians: Anaesthetic Papers for Polio Anaesthesia ConcernsContinue reading “Anaesthetics and Polio”
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Carnitine – how it really works
I was asked to the recent International Polio Conference to speak about our carnitine research here in WA. I have been meaning to simplify for the newsletter, what we have learnt since we started looking at blood levels of carnitine back in 1996 – so here’s 12-years worth of our carnitine journey. We couldn’t haveContinue reading “Carnitine – how it really works”
Energy
Carnitine Carnitine in our children
Cancer
Iodine for breast and prostate cancers and Dr Tab’s views Iodine and thyroid cancer Want to know more about the Iodine Paint Test? Carnitine
Bones and Tendons
Boron for bones Back pain and bulging discs Gelatin, borax and joints Hirudoid cream Arthritis
Alerts
This is a page of links to several diverse alerts which have been saved as PDFs, on topics ranging from anaesthetics, cardiac medications, and a medical alert card. Anaesthetics and polio. Anesthesia Concerns for the Polio Survivor. Beta-blockers and Carnitine – post polio. Bruno on Cholesterol. Deadly Pain medications. Dental and anaesthetic cautions – Bruno.Continue reading “Alerts”
Blood pressure
High Blood Pressure: why does it matter? Very high blood pressure can give you headaches, and put you at risk of a stroke, but a moderately high blood pressure over many years puts strain on your heart and increases the risk of heart attack or heart failure. If you need to know more about theContinue reading “Blood pressure”
Blood Groups
What difference does my blood group make to how I manage as a polio survivor? For a start, it helps to determine how much red meat we need to eat, to get enough carnitine to help with muscle function and post-polio fatigue. Types O and A2 need half the plate to be red meat, andContinue reading “Blood Groups”
Arthritis and Osteoporosis
Boron for Bones Gelatine etc for Arthritis and pain Gelatine, Borax and Joints 2017 Glutamine Glucosamine Gelatine Jelly for arthritis
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