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: Polio and Post Polio
February 2025 Newsletter
The office reopens on February 3rd – refurbished by the wonderful volunteer team since January 14th. Make sure you check the newsletter for our NEW bank details: but use the BoQ account if you can please. The story of Marilyn Rees is worth a read. Skin problems from allergy to sunburn, and eye problems fromContinue reading “February 2025 Newsletter”
June 2023 Newsletter
Don’t forget the AGMSunday 29 October 2 pmAt Polio Office: 45A Kirwan St, Floreat All Welcome Highlights include
What is polio?
POLIOMYELITIS is an enterovirus (ie tummy wog) of the picornavirus family. There are 3 strains of polio Types 1, 2 & 3 – and having polio does not protect us from the other 2 strains. NB polio can be caught from the nappy of a child who has been vaccinated with Sabin (a live weakened virus) forContinue reading “What is polio?”
Carnitine and pregnancy
The Swiss based company Lonza announced that a new study observed that supplementation with L-Carnitine during pregnancy can significantly reduce the increased level of plasma free fatty acids, which is considered the main cause of insulin resistance, a major factor in gestational diabetes in pregnant women. This company- supported study conducted at the University ofContinue reading “Carnitine and pregnancy”
June 2022 Newsletter
There’s lots in this newsletter to help get you through the cold-and-flu season, as well as some very useful old-fashioned recipes and remedies. One of our office volunteers fell over at home a few weeks ago, fracturing her polio leg above the knee. Luckily she only had to wait 15 minutes for an ambulance! WhenContinue reading “June 2022 Newsletter”
Fibromyalgia
Post polio literature has for many years, mentioned polio survivors experiencing fibromyalgia. In Western Australia we have been successfully treating this with large doses of supplemental magnesium chelate. Taking this with Vitamin C is helpful to control the pain and help absorption. Manganese stops the stiffness we get after sitting for a while. Magnesium, boronContinue reading “Fibromyalgia”
Exercise
The Late Effects of Disability Clinic (LEDC) in WA began in 2000 at the Royal Perth Hospital – Rehab Centre at Shenton Park (where polio was treated 50+ years ago). The pressure that enabled this clinic to be established came from polio survivors in WA, in particular from the Post Polio Network, the local self-helpContinue reading “Exercise”
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”
Information for clinicians
J. M. Walker, PhD, PT, C. McGowan & G. VardySchool of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University Leaflet published by Nova Scotia Polio Survivors Support Group, 1996Lincolnshire Post-Polio Library version by kind permission of J. M. Walker Concerns of Polio Survivors that may require attention As a result of the polio epidemics in the 1940’s to 1961 affectedContinue reading “Information for clinicians”
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