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Health with Gerald Quigley

Posted by: Gerald Quigley | 30 January, 2013 - 2:25 PM
Gerald Quigley

Our Australia Day theme was one of empowerment, the ability of each individual in Australia to become involved in their own health.

We shouldn’t need Government sponsored messages about the simplistic jingo language such as “if you do this, then that will happen”.

Today’s callers wanted to know:

- Carpel tunnel syndrome – a build-up of fluid in the wrist joint, putting pressure on the nerve channels and causing tingling and pain. Vitamin B6, 25mg each day, along with vitamin C with bioflavonoids, 1000mg twice a day will help with the discomfort. Applying ThermaLife Cream stops the pain.

- Best information for arthritis can be found at www.livingwitharthritis.com.au Information there explains the benefits of Nagesic Forte – the turmeric based anti-inflammatory which mimics the effects of the prescription-based options that come with a raft of adverse effects. Dose of Nagesic Forte is ONE each day, every day. ThermaLife cream can be applied as required.

- Wounds which won’t heal require investigation. Whether it’s from surgery or an injury, healing is an important process. If it’s not happening, a doctor needs to be involved.

- Sunscreens are an important part of our outdoors environment in Australia. They are best applied twenty minutes before sun exposure, on normal temperature skin, in appropriate quantities to give maximum protection.

- Parachoc is a chocolate flavoured version of paraffin oil and is a commonly prescribed laxative for children. Iberogast is a herbal option which normalizes digestive function, and is a safe option for all ages because it supports the digestion of laxative-type foods like prunes and rhubarb, fresh fruits and vegetables.

- CoEnzyme Q10 is really a “miracle nutrient” in that it is essential for life. As adults we don’t make enough. Low levels of coenzyme Q10 cause fatigue and muscle weakness, such as that caused by cholesterol lowering drugs. Usual adult dose is 150mg in capsule form once a day.

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Blog comments Your Say

  • Hi Gerald,
    Could you please tell me what to take for weak finger nails that also have ugly ridges?
    Kind regards
    Yvonne

    Yvonne McCaig Friday 10 May, 2013 - 10:30 AM

  • My hisband has been ill bronchitis and pneunomia for about 3 weeks. Could you please repeat the supplements you suggested for a boost in energy levels.

    Colleen Wednesday 8 May, 2013 - 9:31 AM

  • Hi Gerald,
    Could you please tell me the name of the product that you spoke about a few weeks ago with Dennis that is for travel sickness? It was one tablet that lasted 24 hours.
    Thanks
    Colleen

    Colleen Friday 26 April, 2013 - 4:20 PM

  • Hi Gerald, could you please tell me the name of the product that you spoke about a few weeks ago with Dennis that is for travel sickness? It was one tablet that lasted 24 hours??
    Kind regards, Joan

    Joa Courtney Monday 22 April, 2013 - 9:42 AM

  • Gerald was Nagesic Forte the product you prescribed some weeks ago to a listener instead of using Panadol Osteo???

    Thanks

    Robyn Thursday 11 April, 2013 - 5:46 PM

  • Could you please tell me what the product was that Gerard Quigley spoke about last week for travel sickness that lasts 24hrs?
    regards
    Frank

    frank griffin Wednesday 3 April, 2013 - 10:49 PM

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