In this issue, Tessa reflects on our ageing and mortality. There is an excellent description of the birth and growth of the WA Polio Clinic. There is a new strain of Diphtheria loose in the Northern Territory: local indigenous populations are eligible for free vaccination boosters, but if you are travelling and less hale andContinue reading “June 2026 Newsletter”
Category Archives: Diabetes
What should I take?
Diabetes
Normally we are told that diabetes concerns the pancreas and insulin and that dietary changes, like the GI diet, are needed. We may also be told to lose weight and exercise more, all of which may be nigh on impossible for polios. Dr Tabrizian says there may be a number of other factors that shouldContinue reading “Diabetes”
Pain management
Pain can be a very useful tool for our body to tell us that something is wrong, or that we need to protect ourselves. Pain signals from our hand when we accidentally touch the stove prevents a more serious burn. Pain signals from our sprained ankle encourage us to rest until healing has started. ButContinue reading “Pain management”
Recipes
Last century, we ate home-grown fruit and veg in season – and knew when it was time to pick it. Mums were home to cook the meals – and cakes and biscuits, pumpkin scones, apple pies, fruit cakes, gingerbread, coconut slice, cinnamon teacakes, lemon meringue, carrot cake. The puddings – jelly, custard, stewed fruit, plumContinue reading “Recipes”
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