Vitamin B12 is a very important water-soluble vitamin that is known as cobalamin. It plays a crucial role in red blood cell production. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to a reduction in your red blood cell count and result in anemia. It can even affect your nervous system if left untreated. It can be hard to diagnose a vitamin B12…
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Food allergies are more common than you might think. They affect 5% of adults and 8% of children, and the amount is increasing as time goes on. Any food can ultimately result in a food allergy, but there are some foods that the human body is predisposed to be allergic to. Food allergies are what happens when food triggers an…
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Your blood vessels are extremely important, they are the pathways responsible for conveying nutrients to all parts of your body. They don’t just deliver nutrients, they also deliver oxygen which is needed for the proper functioning of your essential organs, and remove waste products. The blood vessels in your body span a distance of over 100,000 kilometers if they were…
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A new study heavily suggests that there is a correlation between drinking a daily glass of orange juice and reducing the risk of developing dementia. Dementia, also known as Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating and scary illness that typically affects people later in life. An estimated 46.8 million people globally had dementia in 2015. Some researchers believe this number will…
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Aloe Vera is a desert plant from the genus Aloe. It originated in Sudan and has spread cross the world, where it is appreciated for its many medicinal benefits. Over the years it has picked up many names including, lily of the desert, elephant’s gall, and burn plant. This plant has many health benefits which is why you can find…
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Blood platelets are one of the three types of blood cells in our blood; the other two are white blood cells and red blood cells. Each one has a different role to play – the white blood cells fight off disease, the red blood cells carry oxygen, and the platelets are responsible for clotting. Platelets are the smallest of the…
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Constipation is an affliction that will affect every body at some time in their life, most likely several times. This cannot be helped, there are just too many things that can disrupt the digestive system and cause constipation. A person can simply over eat, attempt to digest something that disagrees with their constipation, be dehydrated, etc. For most people constipation…
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