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Vitamin B12 deficiency: If you notice this change in your skin you could be lacking B12

Vitamin B12 is vital in keeping the nervous system healthy and in the production of red blood cells. Vitamin B12 deficiency is when the body is lacking in B12, causing it to produce abnormally large red blood cells that can’t function properly. The medical term for this is ‘megaloblastic anaemia’. The symptoms of vitamin B12… Read More »

Get ‘Hooked’ on Cat’s Claw: The Many Benefits of This Amazonian Herb

Named after its unique, curved hook-like thorns, cat’s claw is a plant that has been long valued in South and Central America.1 But there’s more to this herb than its peculiar appearance. Cat’s claw is actually well-known for its traditional medicinal uses, from boosting the immune system,2 speeding up healing of wounds3 and even for… Read More »

This week in health – 26 October 2018

Government considers fortifying bread with folic acid Health experts are pushing the government to add folic acid to bread, saying that other countries are already doing what can only benefit consumers. The B vitamin would not change the taste of the food. The government will launch a consultation on the issue early next year. “My… Read More »