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You might be surprised to learn that it was recently estimated that well over half of the population in the United States currently has vitamin B12 levels that are low enough to get in the way of proper neurological function. Although most people think that vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms are something that only vegetarians and senior citizens need to be concerned with, in truth everyone should be aware of their B12 levels. The high occurrence of low B12 levels is believed to be due to the fact that people consume highly processed diets and are over-stressed. Here are some common b12 deficiency symptoms for you to look out for.

Extreme Fatigue
Pallor
Pins and Needles in Hands and Feet
Depression
Confusion
Loss of Memory
Dementia
Problems with Coordination
Fertility problems
In Babies – Developmental Delays and Failure to Thrive

Responding to b12 deficiency quickly and treating it aggressively is extremely important. If symptoms are allowed to go unattended for too long, they will become permanent. It would be nice if getting your B vitamin levels up were as simple as taking an oral supplement or making some adjustments to your diet. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people that have a B12 deficiency get more than enough in their diets but are unable to assimilated the B12 into their blood stream for one reason or another. Surprisingly, even people who take high dose oral supplements can experience a B12 deficiency. The body can only absorb a few micrograms of B12 when it is taken orally. If you currently have low B12 levels chances are that your body needs thousands of micrograms in order to get your stores back up. In this situation, the best solution is taking regular B12 shots until your levels are back to normal. This allows the vitamin to be directed into your blood stream and therefore eliminates any absorption issues that you might have.

Stress is something most people live with daily. Stress can cause our immune systems to break down and open us up to illness. It can also wreak havoc on our mental state. Stress is one of the leading causes of mental breakdowns or “mid-life crisis” and depression. With so many factors in an average person’s life that can cause stress how do we learn to deal with it constructively and not let it ruin us? The answer may lie in relaxation techniques.

Learning to relax in such a high stress world may save your life one day. There are many relaxation techniques that some have found to work best for them. Since we are all unique not all techniques will work for everyone but there is one method in particular that will work because it relies on the physical makeup of the human body; taking deep breaths.

When we take three to five deep breaths in a row we inject our bodies with an abundance of oxygen. This new supply then spreads throughout our body infusing our system with a burst of fuel and allowing all our parts to function more efficiently. Oxygen feeds the brain and the more we can give it the more clearly and focused we can be.

Among the ability to also relax our muscles and calm our emotions by re-centering ourselves taking deep breaths can also be extremely healthy. Our bodies have a natural level of acid in them and when this level gets to high then it becomes an ideal spot for disease spreading organisms to thrive. By giving our body an oxygen booster shot we can maintain lower acidic levels in our body. This will effectively remove the organism’s environment and kill them.

There are many techniques that we can use for relaxation such as by getting a massage, enjoying a glass of wine or taking a nature walk but none have as many health benefits as simply taking deep breaths does. When you are feeling stressed and mentally scattered try taking a few deep breaths in a row and see how it affects your mood and mental state.