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Anemia

 

The simplest way to describe anemia is, "Iron-poor, tired blood". It's a blood condition in which the number and/or size of the red blood cells is reduced. Because red blood cells move oxygen from your lungs to the tissues, any decrease in size or amount limits how much oxygen is transported. Common symptoms of anemia include weakness, tiredness, poor concentration skills, pale skin, mild depression, and an increased risk of infection.

There are 3 different types of nutritional anemia: iron, B-12, and folate. Having a low hemoglobin or hemotocrit level doesn't tell you which nutrtional anemia you have. A serum ferriti test is more sensitive for detecting iron-deficiency anemia, which is the most common type. Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of the stomach chemical "intrinsic factor." You need intrinsic factor to absorb vitamin B-12. Vegetarians who eat no milk or meat eventually develop pernicious anemia unless they take supplemental B-12. Folate-deficiency anemia occurs when you don't eat enough folate-rich foods.

For iron-deficiency anemia:

This is the most common type of anemia, and is usually caused by blood loss of some type. It could be due to having surgery, accident victims, bleeding ulcers or certain cancers, or people that have chronic or repeated nose bleeds. Women with heavy menstrual periods, teenagers and young children are at high risk, chronic dieters, female athletes, distance runners, and people on very restricted vegetarian diets are all very susceptible to get anemia.

* Focus on iron rich foods such as;

- Well cooked oysters and clams -- Tofu
- Organ meats like pork or calf liver
- Sardines, tuna, and shrimp
- Whole grains and fortified cereals.
- Grape juice (no sugar or preservatives added) is an excellent source of iron. Drink an 8 oz glass every day.
- Eat 2 dried apricots every morning after breakfast and every night after dinner
- Eat a peach a day when they are in season, they help wash away toxins.
- Eat prunes and drink prune juice
- Snack on raisins and pumpkin seeds
- Raw pumpkin (not canned or cooked) pulp and squash have purifying properties
- Garlic helps to thin and fortify the blood. Eat raw garlic and/or take a garlic supplement daily.
- Raw sauerkraut (not canned), does wonders on fortifying the blood. Eat 2 to 4 Tbsp a day, right after a meal. Raw sauerkraut can be found at a health food store, or you can prepare it yourself. If
anyone would like the recipe let me know.
- Drink fresh carrot juice as often as once a day, if you have access to a juicer, or eat raw carrots.
They contain calcium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins A, B1, B2 and C.

* Include vitamin C foods when eating foods that contain iron. Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron. Enhance your diet with foods such as;

- Fruits - oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, and pineapples
- Vegetables - broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower
- If you take an iron supplement, swallow it with orange juice or any other juice that's high in vitamin C. Before taking an iron supplement be sure to talk to your doctor first to see if you need to take one because too much iron is just as bad as not having enough, if not worse.

* Eat protein with every meal. Protein facilitates iron absorption.

- Eat high protein, lean meats and poultry. Also add low-fat cheeses and nuts to your daily diet.

* Space your supplements out. The more iron you consume at once, the less the body
actually takes in. Eating small iron-rich meals every 2 to 3 hours can help you absorb iron more
effectively.

* Flavor your water.

- A spritz of C-laden lemon, lime, tangerine, or orange juice in your water not only makes a tasty drink, but it also assists with iron absorption.

* Use cast iron cookware. Tiny iron particles from the cookware are transferred to food and can provide a significant source of dietary iron.


* For pernicious anemia -

Get periodic lab tests done to monitor B-12 levels if you are a strict vegetarian or have had your stomach or intestines remove through surgery. Injections of B-12 are occasionally necessary when levels become too low.


* For folate deficiency anemia -

- Start a folate supplement several months before conception if you are planning on becoming pregnant, to help prevent the risk of NTD.

- Choose foods rich in folate, such as;
- Lentils and beans
- Green leafy vegetables such as spinach
- Asparagus and corn
- Enriched grains

 

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