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March 4th, 2009
Untreated and Alternative Health Remedies for Anemia & Iron Poor Blood
Anemia or iron poor blood is a condition where there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells in the body to carry ample amounts of oxygen to the tissues. Each of our red blood cells contains hemoglobin, an iron rich protein that gives it its red color. Hemoglobin is responsible for the transportation of oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body.
| If you loose too many red blood cells, ruin them before they are replaced or produce cells that are unhealthy, you can end up experiencing symptoms of anemia. Symptoms can include fatigue, chest pain, angina, shortness of breath, irritability, dizziness, light headedness, rapid heartbeat, numbness or coldness in extremities, headaches or pale skin.
Anemia can result from inherited disorders, nutritional problems (such as iron or vitamin deficiency) infections, some kinds of cancer, exposure to drugs or toxins. In fact there are over 400 different forms of anemia; but, in this article we will focus on the most common forms, iron deficiency anemia, B12 deficiency and folate deficiency. |
Iron Deficiency Anemia – Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the quantity of iron in the body is too low, thus affecting hemoglobin production. It is most often found where there is ongoing blood loss, such as in women with heavy menstrual periods, as well as in individuals who suffer from conditions such as bleeding ulcers, gastroenteritis, hemorrhoids, colon polyps or colon cancer. Other causes can include issues with absorption, where the body is unable to absorb iron from the foods we eat, or eating a diet low in iron.
In addendum to iron, the body needs vitamin B12 and folic acid to produce healthy red blood cells. A diet lacking in these nutrients are prone to anemia as well.
B12 Anemia – There are a few reasons why a name may suffer from B12 anemia. They include the inability of the body to absorb vitamin B12, such as persons with intestinal disorders which affect absorption of nutrients. The party may also suffer from Pernicious Anemia where the body stops producing a substance called "intrinsic factor", which is needed to absorb B12 from the diet. Another cause many of us have heard of is a vegetarian diet which excludes eggs, dairy products, meat and fish – all of which are sources of vitamin B12.
Folate Deficiency – Similar in cause to B12 Anemia is folate deficiency. Folate, or folic acid is found in foods such as leafy green vegetables. Over the years, cases of folate deficiency in the US have declined, since many of the grain manufactured goods and cereals we eat are fortified with folic acid. During pregnancy, but, augmented levels of folic acid are necessary to prevent defects of the brain and spiral cord of the fetus.
Thankfully, there are a number of untreated and alternative health remedies you can try to help restore health, healing and wholeness in your life.
Recommendations For Wellness
In addressing anemia it is vital to know its cause, so talk to your doctor and question him/her to run a blood test to evaluate your health and help you to determine what type of anemia you may have.
Excessive iron can be toxic to the body, so do not take iron supplements lacking first talking to your health care provider.
Eat a well balanced diet which includes a variety of whole grains and original fruits and vegetables.
Avoid drinking russet, tea, beer or cola drinks with your meals. They can much decrease iron absorption. Instead, drink citrus juices or supplement with vitamin C. Vitamin C has been show to help support the body’s ability to absorb iron.
Take a high quality vitamin and mineral supplement to support any nutritional deficiencies that may be found in the body.
Herbs such as dong quai, dandelion, barley greens and alfalfa are all fantastic sources of vitamins and minerals.
The herb yellow dock is a untreated and organic source of iron as is blackstrap molasses.
Panax ginseng can be used to help counteract the fatigue experience by persons who suffer from anemia.
If your anemia is associated with a B12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency, supplement with a complex B vitamin. Folic acid needs the catalysts vitamins B12 and B6 to carry out its functions effectively.
Copyright Body, Mind & SoulHealer – www.soulhealer.com 2007. All rights reserved. Dr. Rita Louise, Ph D is a Naturopathic Physician & Medical Intuitive & founder of the Institute Of Applied Energetics and the host of Just Energy Radio. Let Dr. Rita help you bringing health, healing and wholeness back into your life. Visit http://www.soulhealer.com or listen live online to Dr. Rita on http://www.soulhealer.com/Just_Energy/just_energy_radio.htm . By Dr. Rita Louise
Published: 5/28/2007
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