ANAEMIA

Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or their oxygen-carrying capacity
is insufficient to meet physiologic needs, which vary by age, sex, altitude, smoking, and
pregnancy status. Iron deficiency is thought to be the most common cause of anaemia globally,
although other conditions, such as folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin A deficiencies, chronic
inflammation, parasitic infections, and inherited disorders can all cause anaemia.

Symptoms of Anaemia
The patient generally complains of

Weakness
Fatigue
lack of energy
Giddiness

Extra symptoms comprise a

haggard look
premature wrinkles
dull
tired looking eyes
poor memory
shortness of breath on exertion
headache
slow healing of wounds
palpitation
skin and mucous membranes appear pale

Causes of anaemia
Diminished configuration of red blood cells in the bone marrow
A diminished formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow, also due to defects in the bone
marrow, or due to an insufficient intake of iron, vitamins, and proteins, is one of the chief causes
of anaemia.

Serious loss of blood due to injury, hemorrhage

Other essential causes are heavy loss of blood due to injury, bleeding piles, or too much
menstruation in women

Be short of of hydrochloric acid in the stomach or intestinal parasites or worms

Anaemia can too occur due to a lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which is required for
digestion of iron and proteins, or intestinal parasites or worms.

Home remedies for anaemia

Anaemia can be treated by using following:

Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is required for preventing or curing anaemia. This vitamin is generally found in
animal protein, particularly in meats such as kidney and liver. There are, however, other equally
good quality sources of vitamin BI2 such as dairy products which also enclose some B12

Beets
Beets are very cooperative in curing anaemia. Beet juice contains potassium, phosphorus,
calcium, sulphur, iodine, iron, protein, fat, vitamins B1 B2, B6, niacin, and vitamin P. Through
their high iron content, beets help in the formation of red blood cells. The juice of red beet
strengthens the bodys powers of resistance and has proved to be an brilliant medicine for
anaemia, particularly for children and teenagers, where other blood-forming remedies have
found unsuccessful.

Fenugreek
The leaves of fenugreek facilitate in blood formation. The cooked leaves be supposed to be taken
by adolescent girls to prevent anaemia, which may occur due to the start of teenage years and
menstruation. The seeds of fenugreek are also a expensive treat for anaemia, being rich in iron.
One of the best home remedies for anemia.

Lettuce
Lettuce is an additional effective remedy for this sickness as it contains a considerable amount of
iron. It can, thus, be used as a good quality tonic food for anaemia. The body simply absorbs the
iron in it

Spinach
This leafy vegetable is a precious source of high grade iron. Following its absorption, it helps in
the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells. It is thus helpful in building up the blood, and
in the avoidance and handling of anaemia.

Soyabean
Soyabean is loaded in iron and also has a high protein charge. As most anaemic patients typically
also suffer from a weak digestion, it ought to be given to them in a very light form, if possible in
the form of milk, which can be simply digested.

Almonds
Almonds have copper to the extent of 1.15 mg for each 100 gm. The copper all along with iron
and vitamins, acts as a channel in the synthesis of haemoglobin. Almonds are, therefore, a
helpful medicine for anaemia. Seven almonds should be drenched in water for about two hours
and ground into a paste after removing the thin red skin. This paste may be eaten once every day
in the morning for three months. One of the well liked home remedies for anemia.

Sesame Seeds
Black sesame seeds, as a rich source of iron, are priceless in anaemia. After drenched one
teaspoon of the seeds in warm water for a couple of hours, they must be ground and strained, and
then mixed with a cup of milk and sweetened with jaggery or sugar. This mixture should be
given to patients suffering from anaemia. One of the effective home remedies for anemia.

Honey
Honey is notable for building haemoglobin in the body. This is mostly due to the iron, copper,
and manganese contained in it

Other Foods
There are a number of other foods which are rich sources of iron and can be used helpfully in the
treatment of anaemia. The more essential of these are bananas, black grapes, plums, strawberries,
raisins, onions, squash, carrots, radish, celery, and tomatoes.

Anaemia Diet
Raw vegetables and fresh fruits rich in iron
Diet is of highest importance in the handling of anaemia. Refined foods similar to white bread,
polished rice, sugar, and desserts rob the body of its much-needed iron. Iron must if possible be
taken in its usual organic form in food. The stress in the diet should be on raw vegetables and
fresh fruits which are rich in iron.

Exclusive fruit diet

The patient should commence a healing treatment with an special fruit diet for five days, taking
three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits. A fruit and milk diet may pursue this for about fifteen

days. In this routine, the occurrence of meals should be accurately the same as for the earlier allfruit diet. After that, the patient may slowly embark upon a proportionate diet, consisting of
seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits.

Extra Anaemia Treatment

Cold water baths
Cold water baths are suggested in anaemia. The patient must be given a cold bath with awareness
twice daily, the coldness of the water being increased slowly

Warm Epsom salts bath and sunbaths

A hot Epsom salts bath for five to ten minutes once a week and an occasional steam bath are also
helpful. Sunbaths are particularly helpful as the sunlight stimulates the production of red cells.

Deep inhalation and light exercises

Extra important factors that assist in curing anaemia are deep breathing and light exercises like
walking.