ANAEMIA

Anemia is a lower than normal number of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the blood, usually measured by a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the red pigment in red blood cells that transports oxygen.

Although there are many different forms of anemia, the most common are: iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 anemia and folic acid deficiency.

Anemias can also be caused by such conditions as external bleeding, chronic disease, pregnancy, alcoholism, bleeding disorders, infection and hereditary conditions.

The symptoms of iron deficiency anemia (if any) are:

Paleness
Weakness
Tiredness
Chest pains (in severe cases)
Shortness of breath (in severe cases)
Heart palpitations (in severe cases)
An increased heart rate especially during exertion (in severe cases)
Rapid breathing
Low blood pressure

The symptoms of vitamin B12 anemia can also cause:

Jaundice
Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
Equilibrium difficulties
Confusion
Personality changes and depression

Anaemia can be overcome with a combination of iron-rich diet and certain homeopathic remedies, such as Ferrum phosphoricum and Ferrum metallicum. However, she reiterates that the exact dosage and potency of medication is very specific to each individual and depends on their body type and physical condition as well. So it is best to approach a practising homeopath if you are looking at homeopathy as an alternate remedy for treating mild iron deficiency anaemia.

Anemia treatment is best dealt with by addressing the cause. Flooding your system with a synthetically created and isolated iron supplement, may well seem to improve your levels of iron in your blood. It may also make you feel temporarily better.

But it’s unlikely to last. Sooner or later, or perhaps continuously, you’ll need more. And yet, not everyone by any means suffers from anemia. Even members of your own family, who eat the same as you, may not have the same problem. So what’s going on? If you require regular anemia treatment, then it shows that your health

is out of balance. Unless you are eating very badly, it probably isn’t from a deficiency of iron in your diet. It’s more likely because you can’t absorb the iron.

Not being able to absorb the nutrients from your food is known as malassimilation. You may know of people who say their food seems to pass through undigested.

So to really get to the bottom of the problem, you need much more than a regular top up of synthetic iron, which, in itself, may lead to more complicated problems later.

For a deeper resolution, for permanency to your anemia treatment, one which will bring you back into natural balance, so you are utilising the iron in your diet, you are better off seeking professional homeopathic help. Homeopathy works by re-establishing order in your body. It does this be treating the cause, by stimulating your immune system, by removing the blocks that are holding you back.