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: Digestive problems
Parasites
The human body is literally crawling with hundreds of strains of viruses, yeasts and bacteria and other small foreign organisms. The digestive tract alone holds more than 1kg of bacteria. In the right balance, these organisms are necessary for proper digestion and nutrient absorption. We definitely do not want to be completely sterile. However, thereContinue reading “Parasites”
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is important in metabolism of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. It is required for nerve and cognitive health, protects immune function and prevention of anemia. It can be found in a wide variety of foods – beans, grains, nuts, fish, meat, vegetables, and non-citrus fruits, so it is rarely deficient in those whoContinue reading “Vitamin B6”
Celebrate Celery
Celery and celery seeds contain anti fungal and antibacterial properties as well as anti-inflammatory effects. It can help with high blood pressure and cholesterol levels as well as swollen feet.
Creative, healthy cooking
The Polio Cookbook is still available from our office and contains gems such as creative ways to include eggs in our diet. Eggs are a great source of protein, which slows down the release of plant sugar from flour, pasta and grains. Poached, boiled, fried or scrambled are all simple, or you can include themContinue reading “Creative, healthy cooking”
Pain vs Cheese
It may be more important to ensure a good balance between calcium and magnesium to protect your bone strength. There is good data to suggest that eliminating dairy products from the diet does reduce the pain and stiffness for many people with arthritis. Here is a deeper look at the biochemistry of muscle action whichContinue reading “Pain vs Cheese”
Celery Seeds
You can eat celery stalks, leaves and seeds, and this versatile vegetables can have antibacterial, anti fungal properties, but it may also help reduce inflammation, blood pressure, cholesterol, swollen feet, muscle cramps and digestive ulcers. It can improve digestive function and kidney function.
Castor Oil
Can castor oil help your cataracts? It can help rheumatoid arthritis pain and stiffness, osteoarthritis, gout, corns, cracked heels, rashes, tinea, migraines, insomnia, sunburn and mouth ulcers. It can help you grow stronger, healthier hair and fingernails. Of course, it was a popular treatment for constipation.
What should I take?
Digestive problems
We often think about what we eat only when we are worrying about our weight. Especially around Christmas time! Taurine can also be helpful for liver and gallbladder problems. There are some ways we can identify possible deficiencies or excesses. If you are suffering from particular digestive problems such as reflux, food cravings, or dehydrationContinue reading “Digestive problems”
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