Pernicious anemia is hard to catch in its earliest stages; oftentimes, pernicious anemia is misdiagnosed as belonging to a “copycat” illness. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one such disease that hundreds of doctors hastily assign to patients suffering from fatigue, numbness, and muscle pain- all symptoms commonly associated with B12 deficiency from pernicious anemia. [...]
For years, health experts have been warning the public about vitamin D deficiency, and the need to take vitamin D supplements along with calcium in order to prevent falls and fractures from osteoporosis. Recently, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has lowered its guidelines for vitamin D supplementation. Here’s what health experts have to [...]
People who’ve been diagnosed with pernicious anemia have a lot of questions…One is, “Is pernicious anemia a symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency, or is it the other way around?” In order to explain, it helps to understand a few things about how vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia occur. What is pernicious anemia? [...]
Raising children is challenging for people from all walks of life; when you suffer from a chronic illness, such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), parenting can be doubly difficult. Here are some tips for maintaining the family home front while battling symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue [...]
Vitamin B12-filled energy drinks are popular with folks who prefer to take their caffeine fruity and cold, but according to recent FDA reports, there have been 5 deaths directly linked with the popular Monster Energy Drinks, plus one non-fatal heart attack. Here’s the scoop on beverages that claim to boost energy with vitamin [...]
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a condition that affects all parts of our body- our brain, digestive system, metabolism, and more. That’s because vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is such as vital nutrient; it’s responsible for maintaining cognitive health, increasing energy, and sustaining red blood cell production. When vitamin B12 levels run low, we likewise experience [...]
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare condition that causes severe chronic pain, usually in the arms or legs, but not restricted to those areas. Scientists aren’t certain exactly what causes CRPS, but they believe it may result from peripheral nerve disorder. Here are some facts about complex regional pain syndrome, and [...]
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a gastrointestinal disease of the colon that affects about ½ million American citizens. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are both classified as inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, and both cause similar symptoms of stomach upset, chronic diarrhea, fatigue and fever. IBD is also one of many causes of vitamin [...]
Most people know that the best vegan protein sources consist of a variety of legumes, grains, nuts, and vegetables. To get the most nutrition out of a plant-based diet, then it’s important to mix it up a bit, choose from a variety of low-fat, high-protein, and high-fiber foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and [...]
Pain, numbness in the arms, tingling in the fingertips- these sensations are not only annoying, but can also signify an underlying illness that requires immediate attention. Frequent causes of “pins and needles” or chronic paralysis of the extremities range from vitamin B12 deficiency to diabetic neuropathy. Here is a list of the most [...]