Anemia Low Hemoglobin

1. Anemia: Low Hemoglobin Anemia refers to a group of common blood disorders. It results in the decreased ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen. This manifests as symptoms of fatigue, exhaustion after small amounts of activity, headaches, constipation, loss of appetite, coldness of the extremities, dizziness, sore mouth and increased susceptibility to colds and flus. In more severe cases, heart palpitations and breathlessness occur as the body attempts to increase tissue oxygenation. Outward signs of anemia are pale skin, pale mucus membranes (especially in the inside of the eyelid), dry skin and brittle nails. There are several types of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common. It can be caused by large blood losses, small but recurrent blood loss (excess menstrual bleeding or ulcers), hypothyroidism, or long-term illnesses like cancer. Megaloblastic anemia is due to a deficiency of B12 and possibly folic acid. Restlessness, numbness and skin cracks on the sides of the mouth are signs of this type of anemia. Anemia can be caused by disorders that decrease the body’s ability to absorb vitamin B12 such as Crohn’s, Celiac disease and liver disease. A deficiency on vitamin B12 can cause pernicious anemia which stems from the body’s inability to absorb vitamin B12 in the stomach. Anemia during pregnancy is a common occurrence, however in many cases it is caused by an increase in the volume of blood in her body rather than the bloods inability to carry oxygen. When red blood cells are prematurely destroyed, this is referred to as Hemolytic anemia. The particular type of blood disorder is inherited. Symptoms include an enlarged spleen and jaundice. In addition, toxicity and poisoning can also cause anemia. Many different drugs can inhibit the absorption of B vitamins or iron including antacids, oral contraceptives, diabetes medication, antibiotics, cholesterol medication and seizure mediation. To help increase iron intake: Eat leeks, raw green leafy vegetables, dried apricots, prunes, raisins, oats, corn, rye, apples, strawberries, grapes, blackstrap molasses and kidney or pinto beans. To help increase B vitamins: Eat nutritional yeast, spirulina, green leafy vegetables (folic acid), meats and dairy products. Avoid the following foods: most nuts and beans, cocoa, beer, candy, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Anemia prevention tea – Equal parts alfalfa and stinging nettle. Add red raspberry leaves for use in pregnancy. Drink 250-1000 mL daily.

2. 2 What you can do to help maintain Anemia: Low Hemoglobin : TAKE AN ORGANIC IRON SUPPLEMENT LIKE FLORADIX EAT GREEN LEAFY VEGGIES TAKE B VITAMINS HAVE YOUR IRON LEVELS TESTED DON'T DRINK COFFEE OR COLAS (DEPLETES IRON) ANEMIA: LOW HEMOGLOBIN QUICK FACTS DON'T TAKE IRON UNLESS YOU KNOW YOU ARE ANEMIC WOMEN EXPERIENCE ANEMIA MORE THAN MEN POOR DIGESTION CAN CAUSE ANEMIA. Nutritional Information         Supplement Dosage Therapeutic Effect Iron 20mg Daily / Floradix As Directed Use A Non-Constipating Form. Consider Liquid Iron Supplements That Are Naturally Sourced. Do Not Take At The Same Time As Fibre, Calcium, Vitamin E, Zinc Or Antacids. Vitamin B Complex 50mg Three Times Daily Many Of The B Vitamins Are Involved In Blood Cell Production. Vitamin B12 And Folic Acid B12 2000mcg Three Times Daily. Folic Acid 800mcg Twice Daily Use Sublingual Forms. Injections By Your Doctor Work Most Quickly And Effectively. Pernicious Anemia Must Be Treated By Vitamin Injection. Vitamin C With Bioflavinoids 1000-3000mg Daily Increases Iron Absorption. Copper 2mg Daily Needed For Red Blood Cell Production. Supplement With Zinc To Balance The Copper. Chlorophyll 1 Tsp Daily In Water Chlorophyll Molecules Are Similar In Composition To The Heme-Ring In Red Blood Cells. Green Food Supplements With Spirulina 1 Scoop Daily, Increase As Directed An Easy Way To Consume Significant Amounts Of Nutrient Dense Foods. A Good Source Of Iron And B Vitamins. Also Beneficial For Anemia: Multivitamins, Zinc, Vitamin E, Liver Extract, Spleen Glandular, Brewer’s Yeast, Alfalfa, Stinging Nettle, Yarrow And Yellow Dock. For Informational Purposes Only. Please Consult Your Health Care Practitioner Before Taking Natural Health Care Products. Click Here For Full Disclaimer.