The holidays are truly a magical time of year! But they are also a time when many people splurge on lots of rich foods and drinks.  If that includes you, I bet you’re paying the price right now, whether it’s with a few extra pounds or some constipation or diarrhea, or just a bloated and gassy feeling.

Vitamin B12 deficiency has been called the “Master of Disguise” because it can have so many faces.  Here are just some of the significant health issues stemming from B12 deficiency: Tremors Depression Sleepiness; chronic fatigue Hallucinations; paranoia Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease Pain, tingling or numbness in arms or legs Memory loss; dementia Weakness; clumsiness Incontinence Decreased vision Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs or mini-strokes); cerebral vascular accident (stroke) Coronary artery disease; blood clots...

The holidays are upon us and that means many people will grow to hate their bathroom scale even more than usual. Lo and behold, the holiday eating pounds can begin creeping on again this year!  But it doesn’t have to be that way!  Holiday weight gain does not have to be a given.  You CAN sail through the holidays, enjoy yourself and maintain your weight—it’s easier than you think.

 

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving!

And while I hope we remember to give sincere thanks for all our blessings and reach out to those less fortunate, let’s face it, we’re all going to be busy eating one heck of a meal!

Unfortunately, many will be paying the price afterwards!

Gas, bloating, heartburn, flatulence, you-name-it.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Here’s why.

Here’s a very common and frustrating experience that is familiar to many people:
Let’s say you decide you want to lose 20 pounds. So you start eating better and exercising and lo and behold, the pounds start coming off!  Then BAM!  The weight stops coming off and you’ve hit a diet brick wall.

I have a special announcement for all you acid reflux sufferers.  Today is National Spicy Guacamole Day!  Now, if the mere thought of spicy foods like guacamole just set your chest on fire, or you think I’m off my rocker to even mention spicy foods to you, hear me out.