As devastating wildfires rage on in Northern and Southern California, the need to protect your system from the toxic effects of smoke is more important than ever. It goes without saying that if exposure to smoke in the air is the closest you and I come to the fires that are engulfing entire towns in…
Does the condition “pernicious anemia” sound old-fashioned to you? Like you can’t possibly have such a condition nowadays? Pernicious anemia is actually a common, treatable condition. We here at B12 LOVE are hoping the final episode of Downtown Abbey prompts many internet searches of “pernicious anemia” when viewed. Coined in 1872 by German physician Anton Biermer,…
Ouch! You are hoping you just slept funny, but you woke up with pain running down one leg. By the end of the week, you go and see a doctor who says it’s acute sciatica pain — which you thought you would never get. That happens to other folks, right? Welcome to the club of…
The word is getting out about how essential Vitamin B12 is for our nerve function, red blood cells, DNA synthesis and — especially for our brains! This super important brain and energy vitamin is found in animal food sources like meat, fish, dairy and eggs, as well as the fortified vegan and vegetarian sources. But…
Many of us make health resolutions with the best intentions and then watch as we slowly slide into old patterns that we were hoping to break. We want to take better care of ourselves, our health and others. Don’t we all want to look, feel, and do better? Yes! So what is missing? Why can’t…
Possible signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency are: A) restless legs B) numbness, tingling of fingers and feet C) nocturnal cramping in arms and legs D) all of the above (Answers are below.) Which is one of Vitamin B12’s nicknames? A) the sunshine vitamin B) bone builder C) the energy vitamin D) the mellow vitamin The…
Better sleep. An extra hour of sleep or not, if the end of Daylight Saving Time has you off your game, come experience a B12 boost at a B12 LOVE Happy Hour near you. Plus, our first brick + mortar concept shop is opening in San Francisco in November! Come visit the B12 LOVE Lounge…
You easily drift to sleep. You sleep soundly, uninterrupted. You wake up refreshed and ready for your day.Isn’t that what we all want? When you aren’t sleeping well, or getting enough sleep, your day also begins to suffer: work productivity, driving ability, and your overall health and energy levels drop significantly. Sleep experts recommend seven…
Everyone wants to look and feel their best when celebrating a birthday. Many of us make birthday resolutions such as improving our health. Maintaining good levels of Vitamin B12 is essential for improving your overall health. Let’s look at four common factors that can cause low levels of Vitamin B12. Have you recently taken or…
Many different factors can cause a Vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 LOVE recommends having your Vitamin B12 levels checked, especially if you are experiencing a chronic low energy level, difficulties sleeping, numbness and tingling in hands and feet, migraines, and other health problems. You might be having health issues that seem unrelated to Vitamin B12 levels,…