Anemia
Submitted by divine_sysop on July 19, 2010 - 05:07
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Anemia is a blood-related syndrome in which the essential blood component, hemoglobin, falls far below the regular level. The hemoglobin molecule performs the task of carrying the oxygen in body. It stays in RBC. When a person becomes anaemic, the tissues of his body get lesser amount of oxygen. The result is listlessness, fatigue and various other medical complications.
Sign Symptoms
People who suffer from this blood disorder often complain of:
- Lethargy, weakness, dizziness etc.
- When this disorder reaches an acute stage, other signs that are perceptible appear, including short breath, palpitations, headaches, soreness of mouth and gums.
- In few cases, color of the skin looks pale.
Causes
For the production of hemoglobin, iron is required. Iron deficiency is the most dominant factor which causes anemia. Other causes include:
- It can stem from improper diet or sudden loss of blood.
- A woman can suffer from anemia after child birth.
- The causes of this disease, at times, can also be genetic.
- People who suffer from anemia do not often show any symptoms for a long time. Anyone can fall prey to this disease. Pregnant women are usually at risk from this disorder. Anemia, however, can also affect elderly women and men, in addition to children and teenagers.
Yogic Management
Some of the asanas which help combating anemia include:
- Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand pose) , which is a self-explanatory position where one balances the body on the shoulders to hold the position.
- Paschimottanasana (Back stretch pose) helps to boost to poor digestive fire.
- While doing Shavasana (Corpse pose), you just have to lie flat on the back and rest. This increases relaxation and helps one to fight fatigue.
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Ayurvedic Management
- Take 1 teaspoon tincture of yellow dock root thrice daily or eat Dandelion greens in salads.
- Manganese is important for people with iron deficiency.
- People suffering from anemia must consume foods rich in iron content like apple, bananas, tomato, carrot, radish, soya beans, spinach, almonds etc.
- Ayurvedic herbs and herbal supplements like Navayas Lauh, Dhatri Lauh, Lohasava, Lauh Bhasma, Ghrtitkumari and Punanava provide the necessary protein and iron that boost RBC production. These herbs can either be taken singularly or as a by-product of other Ayurvedic cures.
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Home remedies for anemia are a great solution.
- Since our body needs proper nutrients, it is important to eat a diet rich in rice, cereals, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, nuts, ages and meat for boosting the immune system.
- our diet should include plenty of food rich in iron.
- Avoid drinking tea, coffee and ingesting antacids. All these decrease the iron absorption.
- Try cooking in iron pots because this increases the amount of iron in the food.
- Take correct amount of vitamins at the time of pregnancy.
Conclusion
The treatment of anemia must focus more on the diet, which should include foods with rich iron content. Apart from this, holistic management can correct iron deficiency and treat anemia successfully.
(All the information in this document is well researched but general. To know more about remedies of these diseases please contact our specialists)
