- A double blind pilot study ( 50 postpolio syndrome patients) regarding response of pain to static magnetic (bio-magnets) fields was submitted for publication in February 1997 and published in November 1997. by Dr. Carlton Hazlewood, Ph.D Director Dept. Molecular Biology - T 428 Baylor College of Medicine Houston TX, 77030
The conclusion of the report states, "the application of a device (bio-magnets) delivering static magnetic fields of 300 to 500 Gauss over a pain trigger point results in significant and prompt relief of pain in postpolio subjects."
For a copy of the published report send us a SASE, # 10 envelope.
- To learn more about the Growing Attraction of Magnetic Therapy contact the North American Academy of Magnet Therapy 800-457-1853
- Read also the new book: The Pain Relief Breakthrough by Julian Whitaker, MD
Suppliers of Bio-magnets products
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PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Some pharmaceutical manufactures have established programs to help make some of their drugs available free of charge to needy patients. There are many more than we listed below:
Needy Meds website
Free Rx Medicine
Drugs sent to your doctor only tel: 800-762-4636
Cancer drug program
The Institute - Free and Low Cost Prescription Drug Book
Accessing Free Medication - The Patient's Advocate
Check with your Veterans Administration Hospital for free or reduced rate
Purchase medications from overseas.
Bargain prescription drugs are available abroad. For example Zantac, an ulcer
medication costs as much as $170 for 100 tablets in US. But, in Tijuana, Mexico the
identical drug costs $39. A one year supply can save about $1000.
In Canada the price is $103, $113 in Spain and $125 in England.
In Mexico and many other countries no prescription is necessary. In England
usually a note from a US doctor will be effective in getting a prescription.
These inflated drug prices are a result of protected monopoly the FDA grants to the pharmaceutical giants. We pay the highest cost for drugs in the world and it is illegal for us to import FDA approved drugs for our use.
Complain to your Congressional representatives. Write them a letter, see our sample letter.
Savewell 1-800-474-2583 offers a discount of 25 to 50% off the retail price of drugs. To qualify you pay a $52 charge per year (for the year starting Aug 1) . Operators can tell you what your specific prescriptions would cost under the plan.
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VITAMINS & MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS
The following supplements you might find useful:
1. Acetyl-L-Carnitine - Pain Relief
2. Calcium & Vitamin D - Bone Loss - Polio Connection Information Book (PCIB) Volume E
3. Coenzyme Q10 - Improves Muscle Energy -
4. Feosol - More Energy & Warmer - PCIB Volume D
5. Glucosame Sulfate - Bone Repair - PCIB Volume D & Volume B
6. Methylcobalamin - Sleep, Regenerating nerves - Polio Connection Newsletter Jan00
PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR SUPPLEMENTS FROM THE LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
Proceeds received go towards securing more funds for PPS research and finding more Polio Survivors. Bookmark this page and help your organization and therefore yourself.
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COENZYME Q10 - from Polio Connection Information Book Vol F
In a study reported in Molecular Aspects of Medicine 1997, the effects of 100
mg/day of Q10 on skeletal muscle energy metabolism in middle-aged Post-Polios was
studied. The results suggest Q10 supplementation improves muscle energy metabolism in
Post-Polio individuals.
Q10 is a nutrient that works with L-carnitine to facilitate mitochondria energy
production. L-carnitine and Q10 complement each other metabolically.
If you are taking both Q10 and L-carnitine, you should take them at the same time
The Boomerang Feb/Mar/Apr 98