Chilblains are triggered by poor circulation and are characterised by red inflamed areas that affect the extremities. Chilblains can cause intense itching, swollen toes and sensitivity to heat and cold. Some unfortunate individuals suffer in both hands and feet. It is more common in cold weather, because the small blood vessels in the skin naturally constrictContinue reading “Chilblains Help Sheet”
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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”
Instinctive Eating
When I started my nursing training at Fremantle Hospital 50 years ago in 1965, one of the first things we had to do was go back to school to learn cooking. I couldn’t believe it! We even had the same cooking teacher from John Curtin High School that I thought I had left behind meContinue reading “Instinctive Eating”
Feet
Our feet can really affect how well we feel, whether they are too hot, too cold, swollen, aching or sensitive. Richard Bruno’s article on how to deal with cold feet is reproduced below, or you can download the document using the link. There are also articles on aching feet, what problems can be associated withContinue reading “Feet”
Potassium
Here is what potassium is needed for, and how you might know you are needing more. While there are plenty of options for taking tablets to replace your stores, finding it in your food is much more effective and enjoyable. Here are some recipes for potassium broths.
Depression
Depression is characterised by extreme tiredness, bouts of despair and negative thinking. It ranges from feeling low or sad to a debilitating illness. It is important to recognise the early symptoms because the illness quickly escalates into a loss of insight and control and feelings of guilt and lack of self-worth.
Anaesthetics and Polio
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”
December 2021 Newsletter
Tessa’s holidays! Vitamin K2 – wonderful for everything? Better than statins? Understanding our pain: Acid-alkaline balancing: Magnesium, an alkalising mineral: Cornflour – uses and benefits
March 2021 Newsletter
Margaret Peel on Polio: Late effects of polio – the basics: Should I have the COVID vaccine? Vitamin supplements needed for coronavirus: “Every Second Child” by Archie Kalokerinos – on Vit C need when having vaccines: Vit C – why we need: Sore feet? – try peppermint oil! Keratin – what is it? Poor sleepContinue reading “March 2021 Newsletter”
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”
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