Anemia

Introduction

Anemia is a condition characterized by the deficiency or the inadequate number of red blood cells in the bloodstream of an individual, which results in reduced oxygen flow from the blood to the organs of the body. Anemia is not only a problem in itself but also is a reason for several other more complicated diseases. Anemia is known to affect all people across the globe cutting across all ages and genders depending upon the availability of nutrition, health and sanitation facilities, literacy and topographical changes, and lifestyle choices.

Statistically Speaking, as per the WHO (World Health Organization)

• Anemia roughly affects around 1.62 billion individuals, which is approximately 24.8% of the global population all over the world.
• Globally, the kids less than 5 years of age and the non-pregnant women are affected more.
• The pregnant women are affected the most and the men are affected the least.
• Typically, anemia has been a cause of concern in South Africa and the South Asian countries, that is, the countries which are economically not very developed yet.
• As per the WHO norms, the level of Hb (Hemoglobin) determines anemia in person.
  • Men are considered to be anemic when their RBC (Red Blood Cell) count is lower than 15.5gm/100ml
  • pregnant women are anemic when their RBC is lower than 12.0gm/100ml
  • non-pregnant women and children are anemic when their RBCs are lower than 11.0gm/100ml.
• As per the survey conducted by the NHFS (National Health Family Survey) in India, anemia is extreme with its reach:-
  • 58.65% among children
  • 53.2% amongst non- pregnant women
  • 50.4% amongst the pregnant women
• India has the highest volume of anemic cases despite having an anemia control program for over 50 years now!
• As per the surveys conducted in South Africa by WHO and UNICEF along with The South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES), anemia is prevalent in South Africa as follows:
  • 15% in adults (above 15 years)
  • 22% in women
  • 12.2% in men

Anemia is High in South Africa due to:

• Extreme poverty
• Unavailability of the essential facilities like- food, water, shelter, education
• Sanitation and hygiene
• Tribal conflicts that hamper development
• Malnutrition
• Child labor
• Geographical limitations.

WHO and UNICEF are constantly striving to provide clean water, medicines, nutritional supplements, and education to eradicate poverty and malnutrition and make South Africa a disease-free country.

How to Identify Anemia? What are the Symptoms of Anemia?

General Symptoms of Anemia:

• Fatigue
• Lethargy
• Loss of blood
• Loss of hair
• Constant headache
• Difficulty in breathing
• Weakness
• Lack of concentration.

What are the Factors that Cause Anemia?

• Unavailability of sanitation facilities especially for women
• Frequent pregnancies without a gap
• Pregnancies at a very young age
• Absence of neo-natal care facilities
• Marriage at a very young age
• Improper diet
• Emotional and mental stress
• Lack of literacy
• Lack of medicinal facilities and essential commodities
• Lack of nutrition
• Irregular sleep patterns
• Unhealthy lifestyle choices

What are the Different Types of Anemia?

Anemia is of different types- Iron deficiency anemia, Pernicious anemia, Aplastic anemia, a genetic disorder like thalassemia or sickle disease, etc.

So, What is Iron-Deficiency Anemia?

It is the most common type of anemia caused due to extreme blood loss mainly caused in women owing to menstruation and a poor diet that is deficient in folic acid results in excess loss of blood and anemia, or the presence of ulcers or cancer cells in the stomach or the colon. Overconsumption of drugs like Advil or aspirin leads to the rupture and bleeding of the stomach cells which result in lessening of RBCs and lower production of RBCs.

How is Pernicious Anemia any Different?

Pernicious anemia is caused due to lack of absorption of vitamin B12 from the intestines due to long term alcohol consumption or imbalance of vitamins due to improper diet.

What is Aplastic Anemia?

Aplastic anemia is a fatal disease caused due to complete bone marrow failure due to which there is no production of red blood cells by the body.

Is Anemia the Same in Men and Women?

No

Why?

A man and a woman’s body are not only anatomically but functionally different as well. The requirements of men and women vary, to fulfill for the efficient functioning of their systems.

What are the Probable Causes of Anemia?

In the present times, with the technological advancement and social media everywhere, the normal working and lifestyle of an individual have undergone a drastic change. For instance, for every family, the definition of essential commodities has gone beyond just food, shelter, clothes, and medicinal facilities to include a good house, a good car, and a financial investment for security; which has led to more working hours, reduced sleep, increased consumption of alcohol, an unhealthy diet with no nutrients.

FAQs and Causes of Anemia:

• Affects anyone who follows an unhealthy lifestyle, irrespective of gender.
• Working men and women have a very stressful and hectic lifestyle to have the best of everything they compromise on their health with:-
  • Long working hours
  • Irregular sleep patterns
  • Unhealthy food habits
  • Drinking
  • Smoking, etc.
• Women are affected more by anemia, especially working women and pregnant women. Women are expected to be excellent jugglers. A woman might be a CEO at a Big Company, but she can never do away with her roles and responsibilities as a mother, as a wife or as a daughter, etc. After spending the whole day in the office she has to come back home and be the home manager as well!
• Woman’s menses starts from a very young age of 10-11 years; hence for the women who have very heavy bleeding over the years even into adulthood, it makes them anemic, because the quantity of blood being manufactured by the body is far less as compared to the blood lost by her. This blood loss leads to iron deficiency anemia.
• Call it modernism or turn of the century; women also have a very irregular and Stressful lifestyle that takes away the essential nutrients from the organs leading to vitamin deficiency.
• Early marriage or young age pregnancies
• Regular Consumption of birth control pills disturb the hormonal cycles and menstrual cycles and again leads to inconsistency in blood loss
• In children, who are less than 5 years of age, lack of nutrition and proper diet leads to weakness, lack of concentration, lack of activeness, and multiple other disorders related to blood, organ failure, and growth disorders, etc.

So far, we have seen How and Why Anemia is a problem.

So, How to Get Rid of Anemia Naturally?

Treating Anemia:

Often our elders at home and our ancient culture of medicine recommend us to follow the home remedies which include:

• Consuming a healthy diet or follow a diet plan that includes dark green vegetables in our diet; eat carrots, beetroots, spinach, etc allows us to boosts iron content in the body and detox as well.
• Changing our lifestyle patterns by:
  • Bringing down the consumption of alcohol to a minimum
  • Cutting back on the consumption of tobacco
  • Reducing the work stress
• Regularizing the sleep pattern

However, despite doing all this, sometimes it still is NOT RESULT-ORIENTED!!!!!!!!!
The reasons vary from age to age or body type to body type, especially in kids and women. No matter how many changes we bring in our diet and lifestyle, it still does not restore the iron content or Hb in blood. Hence we need supplements.
However, despite doing all this, sometimes it still is NOT RESULT-ORIENTED!!!!!!!!!
The reasons vary from age to age or body type to body type, especially in kids and women. No matter how many changes we bring in our diet and lifestyle, it still does not restore the iron content or Hb in blood. Hence we need supplements.

So What is the Solution to this????

The answer is – NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS

Supplements – Meaning, Facts and Myths!

MEANING: The name itself makes it very clear, they are complementary substances which are taken to accelerate the ability of the body to absorb the nutrients from the food thereby increasing the red blood cells and the oxygen levels in the body.
MYTH: Supplements are replacements – to be consumed in place of diet or habits;
FACT: Supplements are to be taken to add to the nutrients of the diet.

Benefits of Supplements:

• Restores oxygen levels in the body
• The individual feels more active
• The rate of metabolism rectifies
• The overall efficiency of the body increases.

For women, since they undergo menstrual cycles on monthly basis, the iron lost in blood loss needs to be restored or else it can lead to fatalities.

Which Supplement to Choose?

A supplement should be chosen so that it:

• Suits the body type
• Has no side effects
• Is compatible with the lifestyle

And that is why, with all the wide variety of supplements available natural Herbal Supplements are the best.

Herbal Supplements

In India, Ayurveda, is the branch of medicine that provides the herbal supplements to restore the iron content in the body and rectify anemia without any side effects, custom made to suit the requirements of an individual.
We at 7 Whole Essentials, from the ancient archives of Ayurveda, bring you the best herbal solution:

Anemia Care Pack

Why go for this Anemia Care Pack?

These are herbal supplements that are to be consumed on regular basis if your blood test reports confirm that you are an anemic person or after satisfactory consultation with our panel of specialists.

What Makes Our Herbal Anemia Care Pack ‘UNIQUE’?

• Free Online Consultation with an expert before buying
• Identifying the exact kind of anemia
• We provide diet chart to help you understand what to be consumed along with the supplements on daily basis.
• Buying after 100% satisfaction
• No unnecessary hidden charges
• A panel of experts available 24×7 for clearing any doubt
• The UNIQUE composition of this Anemia Care Pack:-
  1. Amyron Tablets that boosts the iron content in the body straight away, leading to increased RBCs.
  2. Chandraprabha Vati, which in itself is a mixture of various ayurvedic ingredients with its high content of minerals helps to boost immunity, relieves all kinds of pain and inflammation, and is a natural detoxifier.
  3. Punarnava Mandoor is an ayurvedic preparation that increases the iron content in the body, thereby increasing the Hb content of the blood.
  4. Arogyavardhini Vati is again a herbal mixture for cleaning and restoring the liver function for a better blood supply and for cleansing the skin tone.

In a way, it is a complete solution designed for you by our Experts!

Conclusion

• Anemia can happen to anyone of any age and anywhere, although in the present times its chances have increased manifold due to higher levels of stress and unhealthy lifestyle choices for all age and gender.
• To fight anemia we need to restore the iron and Hb content for the efficiency of our bodies with a proper restoration plan as per our body.

At 7 Whole Essentials have got just the RIGHT PLAN with our TEAM of EXPERTS waiting to help you and guide you!
So, for all that those who are anemic and constantly worried about balancing their lifestyle and habits with remedies for restoring your iron content and the efficiency of your body……. get the Anemia Care Pack today. Start today for a better health tomorrow.

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