Adequate vitamin B12 is essential for physical and mental health yet the NHS estimated in 2018 that one in 10 people over 75 and one in 20 people aged 65 to 74 were deficient. A deficiency may be due to pernicious anaemia (an autoimmune problem), in which case the only recourse is to inject B12 regularly, but it is much more likely to be due to medications (both metformin and omeprazole disrupt B12 metabolism), gastritis (from a poor diet, alcohol etc) or a poorly planned vegan diet, in wh...

Based on responses to his earlier books - Pernicious Anaemia: the forgotten disease, and Living with Pernicious Anaemia - and on the daily enquiries and cries for help that come to the Pernicious Anaemia Society, Society-founder Martyn Hooper brings together the essential knowledge that sufferers and their families and friends need to understand, and withstand, vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia. Martyn discusses the many uncertainties and difficulties associated with the condit...

self-help guide to vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia

Do you have vitamin B12 deficiency? Do you know what the cause is? Are you getting B12 replacement injections? Then you should be back to normal - simple? This is what most doctors believe - that simply providing standard B12 replacement-treatment will return sufferers to 'normal' and that they will be able to live just like people who do not have pernicious anaemia, or B12 deficiency from some other cause. All the textbooks say so. The general population - if they stop to give this some t...

Osteoporosis is a public health issue all around the world. Beyond nutrition and drugs, intervention with exercise is very important to prevent bone, reduce bone loss but especially to prevent falls and fractures with increasing age.This book brings exercise into the everyday life of the people who suffer from Osteoporosis.

The facts:Upwards of 65 million people worldwide suffer from glaucoma.Its the second most prevalent, yet preventable, cause of blindness.It knows no age, race, or locationno one is immune.What you dont know can blind you, but what you do know can save your sight!Those of us in the field of eye care recognize that many of the subjects so masterfully handled by Edith are never discussed in routine doctor visits. Having a book like this as a reference provi...

This easy-to-follow resource provides a unique and timely overview of an elusive disease, written with the practical understanding of a highly experienced and internationally respected expert. It is essential reading for anyone with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME, and for friends and family members who might struggle to understand the condition. It is also a useful guide for health professionals diagnosing and treating the disease.

This second edition of Transdermal Magnesium Therapy offers a full medical review of how magnesium affects cancer, the heart, diabetes, the emotions, inflammation, surgery, autism, transdermal medicine, and so much more.Magnesium is nothing short of a miracle; it has the potential to save you from considerable suffering and pain. The information presented here could even save your life. Magnesium is the lamp of life and one of the most important keys to overall health. Whe...

The most comprehensive self-help book ever written for sufferers of poor intestinal health (10 million in the UK). Claire Rayner has praised it as 'a splendidly detailed book… it will be a life-saver for a great many people' and Prof. R. John Nicholls called it 'an invaluable book for anyone with a bowel or digestive problem.'One in five people in the UK suffer from lower gut disorders , which can be extremely painful and embarrassing. In The Good Gut Guide, Stephanie Zinser, a jou...

Diverticulitis is very common, can be dangerous and there are rapidly increasing numbers of sufferers. Everyone has more than a 50 per cent chance of suffering from diverticulitis before the age of 60. Dr Joan McClelland describes, in her easily accessible style, the symptoms, the types of diverticulitis, the complications and the treatments, including alternative and herbal remedies. This book also tackles the psychological aspects of diverticulitis and the benefits of exercise and diet.

"Why do I feel so lousy even after my doctor said my labs are normal?" "I'm exhausted all the time." "Ever since ______, my life has never been the same." "My doctor and even my family just think I'm crazy." "We've tried everything to get pregnant and are ready to give up hope." "I'm on 4 different meds and nothing seems to work." "My son's teacher wants him on Ritalin but I know that's not the solution, but I'm at the end of my rope!"These are just a few questions our patients have that s...

Arthritis For Dummies is a book for the millions who suffer from chronic joint conditions classified under arthritis looking for lasting relief. It's a friendly, hands-on guide that gives the latest information available on the many techniques for managing the disease and controlling the symptoms so that arthritis sufferers can get on with life. It features expert advice to help readers manage arthritis, slow down its progression, and enjoy life to the full. It includes di...