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?”
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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”
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”
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