Vitamin B-12 is a water soluble vitamin which helps maintain healthy nerves cells and red blood cells. It functions as a methyl donor and works with folic acid in the synthesis of DNA and red blood cells and is vitally important in maintaining the health of the insulation sheath that surrounds nerve cells. Vitamin B-12 [...]

Imagine one white sheep among hoards of black ones and chances are that you would immediately think of your 100 grey strands among a million black ones. Hair that prematurely turns grey is an embarrassment for many and a nagging problem for the youth of today.Although with age, hair tends to turn grey, but graying [...]

The B complex vitamins are just a few of the essential nutrients your body needs everyday to be as healthy as it can be.While all these nutrients are important, the B vitamins are nearer to the top of the priority list because they are the ones that help in blood building and energy. One B [...]

Teenagers need plenty of vitamins and minerals to maintain proper health, especially during their growth spurt and puberty stages. Vitamins are considered micronutrients – they are needed in small amounts, but are still essential for various bodily functions. A lack of nutrients can disrupt physical and mental growth and interfere with pubertal development.Vitamins for teenagers [...]

There is so much information out there over the internet regarding claims about b12. Here is a synopsis of major truths regarding b12 and its benefits.What is B12?Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin (as opposed to fat soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K). It is necessary for maintaining the basic [...]

It is hard to believe that America, a country with one of the highest standard living in the world having over 20 million people with the disease of anemia caused by unhealthy diet, and nutritional deficiency with protein and fat intake 30% more than any other country in the world. Most people understand that anemia [...]

A blood transfusion is definitely not a pleasant thing, but as most procedures go, they aren’t that bad either. Why you are getting a blood transfusion can be a determining factor as to how easily the procedure will go.I personally just had a blood transfusion because my hemoglobin was at 79 and my iron was [...]

We need all vitamins and minerals for good health, well being and energy. However, particular nutrient deficiencies are associated with reduced energy and chronic tiredness. These include iron, B12, folic acid and magnesium. We will explore each of these nutrients; how they contribute to tiredness; how to test their levels in the body; and symptoms [...]

Getting pregnant is one of the best phases of a woman’s life. But what one must realize that it must be a slow and well planned rather than a desperate attempt which is sure to fail very often. Here are some tips on how you can get pregnant fast.Tip 1: Eat rightNot just mentally, you [...]

The first notice as painless enlarged lymph nodes (adenopathy or lymphadenopathy) is lymphoma. Generally enlarged lymph nodes do not mean lymphoma. The diagnosis of lymphoma can be determined or excluded by a biopsy and subsequent pathology evaluations of the tissue.Depending on the type of lymphoma and where the lymphoma is actively growing symptoms can vary. [...]