Greetings Another newsletter for you. Polio vaccinations to the fore this time, and this leads in to why we all need to maintain good levels of Vitamin C, especially for vaccinations. The newspaper today says we are in the midst of high levels of flu, at this point in time. So, Vit C very relevantContinue reading “June 2025 Newsletter”
Tag Archives: Vitamin
April 2025 Newsletter
There has been a lot in the media lately about the dangers of taking too much Vit B6. Firstly: we should only be taking extra amounts of anything, if we have signs of needing more. It is better to only take exactly what we are needing, in the doses we need it ie does itContinue reading “April 2025 Newsletter”
March 2024 Newsletter
This is the first issue for our 35th year. As we age, we continue to offer memberships for $5 per year, and please do make use of our good quality nutritional supplements. Sales helps us pay our lease. You are also welcome to make a donation. We not hearing much about Covid but it is stillContinue reading “March 2024 Newsletter”
December 2023 Newsletter
The end of another year fast approaching. We are seeing a surge in Covid cases again, so we all need to be more cautious and wary. At the Polio Office we will be taking a break from 15 Dec to 12 Feb 2024. But phone or email if you need help. I hope you willContinue reading “December 2023 Newsletter”
September 2023 Newsletter
Skin and Vitamin B3
Pellagra is the old-fashioned name for sun damaged skin, with dermatitis and ulcers. It is usually associated with a deficiency in Vitamin B3 (niacin). A painful, swollen tongue, anxiety, depression, loss of appetite or diarrhoea may also occur. An article in The New England Journal of Medicine (Damian, 2015) reported that the risk of developingContinue reading “Skin and Vitamin B3”
Winter Ills
No-one wants to be sick! But sometimes it is inevitable. Particularly if you use public transport, or look after grandchildren who are at school or childcare. We can thank COVID that it is now acceptable to wear a mask as well. So it is most important if possible to stay out of crowds, keep yourContinue reading “Winter Ills”
Cravings
Cravings are famously associated with pregnancy, but sometimes they show up at other times. Chocolate, salty foods, red meat, raw meat, ice, avocado, apple juice, ginger, bread/pasta, creamy foods, pizza or cigarettes might point to vitamin or mineral deficiencies – this article discusses some of these.
What should I take?
Deteriorating vision
Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD), is a medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision in the centre of the visual field. Early on there are often no symptoms. It is important to seek professional help from an optometrist, but it is worth considering dietary changes to support your vision as well. The visual changes for CataractsContinue reading “Deteriorating vision”
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