4. A common blood disorder, anaemia is a condition, wherein, the
body of a person has fewer red blood cells than what is
necessary, either qualitatively or quantitatively. Majority of the
blood comprises of hemoglobin, a molecule found in red blood
cells. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. A deficiency
in hemoglobin results in a lack of oxygen in the body, due to
which survival becomes impossible. The three main kinds of
anemia are excessive blood loss - due to hemorrhage, excessive
blood cell destruction or hemolysis and deficient red blood cell
production or ineffective hematopoiesis. In the following
line, we have listed the various causes and symptoms of anemia

5. • Loss of blood
• Deficient production of red blood cells
and/or hemoglobin
• Red blood cells being broken down too
quickly
• Inadequate intake of iron, vitamins and
proteins
• Heavy loss of blood due to injury
• Bleeding piles
• Lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
• Intestinal parasites or worms
• Certain inherited blood diseases eg.
thalassaemia
• Lack of Vitamin B12
• Inadequate diet
• Food not being absorbed properly (due to
bowel disease)
• Chemotherapy drugs

6. • Liver disease
• Long-term heavy alcohol use
• Diseases of the bone marrow
• Acute blood loss: heavy periods, internal
bleeding (ex from stomach ulcer)
• Chronic renal failure
• Endocrine disorders, like low thyroid
activity

7. • Weakness
• Fatigue
• Lack of energy and dizziness
• Haggard look
• Premature wrinkles
• Dull and tired-looking eyes
• Shortness of breath on exertion
• Headache
• Slow healing of wounds
• Palpitations
• Impaired memory and ability to think
• Being intolerant of cold temperatures
• Rapid pulse
• Burning sensation in the tongue
• Dryness in the mouth and throat

8. • Sores at the corners of lips
• Altered sense of touch
• Brittle, spoon-shaped nails, with vertical stripes
and a tendency to fray
• Pica (an insatiable craving for a specific
food, like liquorice)
• Brittle hair
• Difficulty in swallowing anything

9. • A proper, well-balanced diet is very beneficial for
anemic people. Their diet should constitute of
cereals, rice, pastas, dairy products (milk, yogurt and
cheese), dry beans, eggs, vegetables and
fruits, meat, poultry, fish and nuts.
• Foods rich in iron are also effective in curing anemia.
Liver, green leafy vegetable, beets, dried fruits, bran
flake, oysters, brown rice, lentils molasses, raisins and
prunes have high iron content. Breads and pastas made
from whole grain flour are also high in iron. Try to
include all these food items in your diet.
• Food items cooked in iron pots get increased iron
content. Thus, cooking food in iron pots can prove to be
effective in curing anemia.
• The term 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is
suitable in case of anemia. Try to consume 2 to 3 apples
on a daily basis. They have rich iron content and
thus, are helpful in treating anemia.

10. • While anemic people are recommended to have food
rich in iron content, Vitamin C is required for the
absorption of iron. Try to include lots of citrus fruits in
your diet, such as orange, lemon, etc.
• Vitamin B12 is very helpful in curing anemia. Animal
protein and organic meats, like kidney and liver, are
considered to be good sources of this vitamin.
Consuming them will prove to be beneficial for those
suffering from anemia.
• Consumption of beetroot, as a cooked vegetable or in
salad, is one of the best home remedies for anemia. You
can also consume beetroot juice for the purpose.
• Sun bath is also recommended for anemic people, as it
increases the production of red blood cells.
• Anemia can be cured by eating about 1/2 to 1 tsp. of
the tincture of Yellow dock root, thrice in a day. You can
also go for 1/2 to 1 tsp of extract of dandelion leaf
and/or root, twice a day.

11. • Consumption of a ripe banana; mashed and mixed with
a tablespoon of honey, will prove to be beneficial in
treating anemia.
• Apple and tomato juice have been found to be
beneficial in treating anemia. Consume a glass of
each, at least once in a day.
• Soak about 7 almonds, in water, overnight. Throw away
the water in the morning, peel off the skin of almonds
and grind them, to form a paste. Have this paste in the
morning, for at least three months.
• Anemic can benefit from a combination of apple cider
vinegar and blackstrap molasses. Combine 2 tsp of
apple cider vinegar and 2 tsp of blackstrap molasses and
add 1 cup water. Drink this decoction once a day.