If a student of architecture was never taught about foundations of buildings during their eight years of training it would be considered sheer lunacy. But the foundation of human health - nutrition - is barely touched upon in medical education in the western world....
My Presentation for the B12 Institute Rotterdam.
I couldn't be at Clara Plattel's B12 institute's fantastic June Conference in Rotterdam, but was so happy to be able to present this film as part of the Patient's perspective. You will see short clips of four lovely people who agreed to share their stories. In...
Your serum B12 is NORMAL – no action required.
How many times are people told they can have some antidepressants but they can’t have B12?
Pigeonholed by a mental health diagnosis
"I cried. I was upset for me, lost career, broken relationships, years crippled in bed and money down the drain." Will this devastating account of loss resonate with you? Flo’s eloquently written experience sent to me in early September 2020 follows below. Dear Tracey...
Severe mental impairment, are you getting the financial help you’re entitled to?
Many of us have been deeply affected by COVID and the resulting restrictions, the effects on mental health, physical health and finances have been devastating for too many people. So I hope that in some small way this post helps those who have not applied for what...
Can you spare a minute for Matthew?
In November 2012 Matthew Leahy was admitted to a Mental Health Unit - The Linden Centre, Essex where he was found hanged seven days later. He was just 20 years old! Matthew’s mother Melanie has since become aware of his low vitamin B12 levels, and probable coeliac...
A year to the day – looking out for the elderly……
Jasper You may remember our beloved poster boy Jasper, passed away peacefully on the 23rd of May last year and that he did in fact become B12 deficient toward the end of his life. Remember, for us humans, there is no for 4 injections a year, your GP may not be aware...
Dying to breathe
Three weeks ago I thought I might be taking my last breath. I had a virus which coupled with whooping cough (that I caught back in April), meant that each breath I took felt like trying to push a train uphill, through a very, very tight tunnel. Thankfully, excellent...
When you can’t remember where you live, or who loves you…..
Our poster boy Jasper has been showing the signs of his advancing years. He was a rescue so we can't be sure how exactly how old he is, but he's at least fifteen. His eyesight and hearing have been deteriorating for a while so we clap to get his attention. People...
B12 the Antidote – joining up the dots
We may be exposed to poisonous gases and chemical toxins to different degrees at some point in our lives, whether it be from air pollution, exhaust fumes, pesticides, cleaning products or from faulty or poorly fitted appliances within our homes or workplaces....
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