Anaemia

Anaemia:

• Anaemia is a common blood disorder • Anaemic patients have low red blood cell count. These cells are responsible for delivering oxygen from the lungs to other body parts

Symptoms to look for:

• Weakness • Dizziness • Fatigue • Lack of energy • Premature wrinkling • Droopy eyes • Weak memory • Breathlessness on exertion • Headache • Slow healing • Hair loss • Palpitations

Causes:

• Iron deficiency • Loss of blood, especially during menstruation • Reduced levels of erythropoietin, a hormone produced by the kidneys

Natural home remedy using apple and beetroot juice:

1. Take 1 glass of apple juice 2. Mix 1 glass of beetroot juice 3. Add honey for taste 4. Drink every day 5. This drink is high on iron content

Natural home remedy using sesame seeds and honey:

1. Take 1 tsp sesame seeds 2. Soak them in water for 2 hours 3. Strain the water 4. Crush the sesame seeds to paste 5. Add 1 tbsp of honey to it 6. Mix well 7. Have 2 times a day

Tips:

• Take cold water baths 2 times every day • Expose yourself to the morning sun • Avoid tea and coffee as they hamper absorption of iron