In general terms, anemia is a reduced number of circulating red blood cells per
cubic millimeter. When hemoglobin content is less than what is required to
oxygenate the body, anemia may be diagnosed. It may result from excessive blood loss due
to hemorrhage, from decreased blood cell formation, iron deficiency, and loss of bone marrow
or bone marrow failure, called aplastic anemia. While anemia is not a disease in and of
itself, it is a symptom of various diseases. Some symptoms include slight fever,
gastrointestinal disturbances, tachycardia, headache, dizziness, palpitation, dyspnea,
drowsiness, sore tongue, and pallor to the skin and nailbeds of the fingers.
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Anemia
n estimated 18 million
people in the United States are iron deficient, causing anemia to some degree. Just as there
are many different causes of anemia, there are a variety of types of anemia. Before any
treatment is begun, the type of anemia needs to be determined. Iron-deficiency anemia, the
most common type and what is focused on here, may be corrected simply by supplementing iron
in the diet. One traditionally used herb is
Stinging Nettles, which contains iron
and vitamin C. Also containing iron is Yellow Dock, which has a long history of traditional use.
Dong Quai and
Siberian Ginseng are other traditionally used herbs.
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