When all my limbs went numb one morning, I went to urgent care in a panic. It turned out to be a vitamin B12 deficiency.

When all my limbs went numb one morning, I went to urgent care in a panic. It turned out to be a vitamin B12 deficiency.

When I experienced unexplained pins and needles and weakness in all my limbs, I started to panic. About a week later, I went to the doctor and found out I had a severe vitamin B12 deficiency.  Here’s what a B12 deficiency can look like, plus treatment, as well as how I’m feeling today. Loading Something … Read more

Lynette Romero Joins NBC4 as Anchor for ‘Today in LA’ Morning Newscast

Lynette Romero Joins NBC4 as Anchor for ‘Today in LA’ Morning Newscast

NBC4/KNBC announced Tuesday that Emmy-award winning journalist, Lynette Romero will join “Today in LA” as anchor and reporter. Romero will anchor NBC4’s weekday newscast from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. alongside co-anchor Adrian Arambulo, Meteorologist Belen De Leon and Traffic Anchor Robin Winston. Her first day on-air will be October 10. A well-known and respected … Read more

Hypothyroidism: The telltale sign that often strikes ‘in the morning’

Hypothyroidism: The telltale sign that often strikes ‘in the morning’

Cravings for carbohydrates, which tend to reflect signals from the body that it is low in energy, may lead to weight gain in hypothyroidism. The authors noted: “Thyroid dysfunction can have clinically significant consequences on appetite and body weight.” Fortunately, the condition is often picked up before “more serious symptoms appear”, explains the NHS. When … Read more