Could It Be B12?

The book that has literally saved lives. Could It Be B12? An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses uncovers a public health crisis that even many doctors don't know exists―the chronic misdiagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency. Few patients are tested for B12 deficiency, even though it's a common disorder that can be easily diagnosed and inexpensively treated. The manifold symptoms of B12 deficiency can look exactly like a myriad of different diseases, misleading doctors to misdiagnosis. B12 deficiency can cause dementia, multiple sclerosis, early Parkinson's disease, diabetic neuropathy or chronic fatigue syndrome. It can cause depression and mental illness, infertility in men and women, or developmental disabilities in children. Written in a highly accessible style that makes complex medical information clear and comprehensible to ordinary patients and their families, Could It Be B12? gives readers the knowledge and confidence to fight the ignorance and rigidity of the medical establishment and take control of their own health. Could It Be B12? presents vital information and strategies for readers to learn if they or their loved ones are suffering from B12 deficiency and how to work with their doctors and other health care professionals to get the treatment they need. Could It Be B12? also presents a stirring message against the medical profession's indifference to the epidemic levels of crippling B12 deficiency and a demand for worldwide social action to raise awareness and win the fight against this easily prevented disorder that so needlessly ruins millions of lives.

Introduction: The First Book to Read if Your Child Has Learning Differences Chapter One: The Gut Feeling Chapter Two: Why Early Intervention Is Important Chapter Three: A Guide Through the Testing Process Chapter Four: What is ADHD and Getting Past the Fear of Medication Chapter Five: How to Choose an Educational Specialist Chapter Six: The Team Approach—It Takes a Village Chapter Seven: The Importance of Teachers, Specialists, and Administrators in Your Child's Life Chapter Eight: For the Love of Reading Chapter Nine: Does It Matter What Your Child Reads? From Comic Books to Pokémon Cards Chapter Ten: For the Love of Writing Chapter Eleven: Understanding Executive Functioning Chapter Twelve: Four Types of Processing Chapter Thirteen: Is There a Best School for My Child? Chapter Fourteen: Your Child's Passions and Strengths Chapter Fifteen: Helping Build Confidence in Your Child Chapter Sixteen: Assistive Technology Chapter Seventeen: Something to Bark About Chapter Eighteen: Avoiding Meltdowns During School Breaks During the Year Chapter Nineteen: Summer's Over—How to Avoid Back to School Hysteria Chapter Twenty: A Final Word of Hope Chapter Twenty-One A Perfect Final Ending to this Book from Alex, the Chef Appendix A My Favorite Books for Children Pre-K Through Grade 6 Appendix B The 100 High Frequency Words