How do You Know if You Are Anemic?

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walters — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:18:27 GMT

my naturopath suggests taking organic blackstrap molasses one tablespoon a day to build levels up fast.. It works!!!

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dilara — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:59:49 GMT

I have enough iron, but I am anemic. I have a very balanced diet. I am very careful about what I eat. And again I do not have iron deficiency! I was told it might be my digestive system.

Does anyone have any similar experience? What to do now?

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blindcavefish — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:58:18 GMT

I just wanted to mention another cause for anemia-kidney failure.

My mother's doctor kept telling her she was anemic for almost a year and couldn't figure out why. He thought maybe she was bleeding internally, but tests showed nothing.
Eventually her kidneys completely failed and then he figured it out. Duh.
Anyway, it turns out your kidneys do all kinds of things-some they aren't even aware of yet-but a couple things they do is make hormones that control blood pressure and blood cell manufacture. Her blood pressure had become uncontrollable also, another hint lost on that doctor.

After watching my mother spend her last five years going through the misery of being experimented on or ignored, I decided I will never seek medical help for anything. If I'm in a wreck and unconscious is the only way you'll ever find me letting a doctor anywhere near me. If it can't be cured at home, I'll just die of it.

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brucemackiecurrie — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 05:17:32 GMT

Hi my son has Thalassemia B a result of my anglo saxton blood mixed with my wifes thai blood. This causes him to have anemia and gets bad fevers and shortness of breath and coughing. Any suggestions of natural theraphys or diet suggestions.

Brucemackie currie 23-july-2007

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Mercola Fan — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:30:53 GMT

My mother had a trick she used to use to get us to finish our liver. She would take off her gold wedding ring and press the side of it against our cheek and draw a line. If it left a black line she said it meant we were deficient in iron and had to finish our liver. If it did not leave a line she would let us leave the table.
I have no idea if that is founded in fact but I was the only member of the family that it left a mark on and the doctor confirmed I was anemic.
Maybe that old wives trick could save some folks some $ on blood tests..?

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saynotoquacks — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:06:51 GMT

I have a lot of the listed anemia symptoms, but my hemoglobin levels are actually TOO HIGH! The psych dope withdrawal caused these symptoms. It's amazing how long the withdrawals linger. Years it seems. Plus the drugs weakened my heart, which depleted my oxygen (like altitude sickness), which then caused my body to overcompensate by increasing my hemoglobin, but that's just a guess. Doggone lying QUACKS. Never warned me about anything. But I'll get revenge in my book. The pen is mightier than the mail-bomb.

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BRflamingo — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:22:49 GMT

Dr. Mercola,
As I understand my condition, none of the remedies mentioned will work for people like me who have thalassemia. Mine was discovered when I became unexplainably fatigued during my second pregnancy. One of my siblings was diagnosed when she was an early teen. Evidently only 1 of our Italian parents is a carrier; otherwise, my sisters and I would probably not have survived into our 20s! I function pretty well, but still have periods of fatigue. When I can rule out food issues, I assume it is the thalassemia. I don't do iron in my vitamins. Do you or any of your readers have any suggestions.

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samurai — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:09:06 GMT

Last month, I became quite anemic due to Menorraghia. My hemoglobins were at a 5.6. Thank God, for moderen medicine, my life was saved by a wonderful gyno, Dr. Goss in Dallas, TX. I owe so much to her.

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MDS_203 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:48:20 GMT

Years ago I had all the symptoms of anemia yet was given antidepressants rather than a blood test. Later, in order to get a CBC I had to pay cash at a special wellness clinic to find out I had very low ferritin. A few weeks of supplements and my "anxiety" symptoms (weak, racing heart, dizzy) went away.

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Russ Bianchi — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:51:56 GMT

Oh yeah, and GERITOL will not help either.

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ebatycki — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:48:09 GMT

I don't know much about Anemia, but I do know I am generally pretty low in energy. My grandma showed me this book called Health Through God's Pharmacy (a book about herbs) and I found an herb called Stinging Nettle. I drank that everyday in the winter time this year and usually I would pass out in the evening when I got home, but I was able to keep my energy enough and best of all I wasn't so damn cold all the time.

After doing some more reading, apparently it's because this particular herb is supposed to be rich in iron. Hmmm? Also, my periods have been much lighter since then with literally no discomfort (cramps).

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LivingDandelion — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:13:01 GMT

I have found problems with using Iron supplements for one thing, they can cause constipation. Something too many people suffer from already. I think anyone who has been anemic or is anemic should rule out any possible underlying causes such as parasites or low stomach acid. Maybe someone is getting enough Iron in their diet but digestion/absorption/assimilation is still a factor. After all "we are what we digest"!

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Amanda Rose — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:49:12 GMT

People definitely need to be more aware of iron overload but for most of us, deficiency is the biggest issue. Iron deficiency may be the biggest health issue on the globe. A good test for low iron is a ferritin test -- commonly available from your doctor.

Here's a food iron ebook with food lists as well as preparation techniques (reducing phytates, fermenting, some food combining). For people looking for probably more information than you ever wanted about phytic acid in food, here it is.

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ElkHollow — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:20:08 GMT

Hi ...

I've been anemic for the last 10 years, and tried EVERYTHING! Last Nov, I saw this DVD and took action. When I had my bloodwork done in March, my iron had gone up significantly!!

If you really want to do something that will truly change the way you feel, and step up your bodily health another notch, look for the following DVD:

GREENS CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE
An Inspiring and Informative Lecture with Victoria Boutenko
rawfamily.com

This DVD has inspired us to dust off our Vita-Mix and begin drinking fresh green smoothies on a daily basis. Here is our recipe:

Green Smoothie

Mixed Greens, handful
Spinach, handful
Cucumber
Broccoli
Blueberries, frozen, 1/4 c
Stevia, liquid-2 droppers
Flax Oil, 2oz
Water, approx.16oz
(Can also use green leaf Lettuce)

Always use as much Organics as possible. Wash all lettuces in water with 4 drops of Colloidal Silver. Place all ingredients into Vita-Mix and process. Pour up and Drink.

This Green Smoothie has been a fabulous addition to our daily meals. We eat less because we eat better. It delivers much needed oxygen to the cells of the body, thereby feeding our bodies on a cellular level. The taste is AWESOME!!

The Flax Oil gives the drink an overall richer, nutty flavor, which cuts the 'green' flavor. Blueberries not only add in the Antioxidant-factor, but along with liquid Stevia, sweeten the drink to perfection. Vita-Mixing breaks down the cellulose fibers of the greens so the body doesn't have to. The nutrition/energy starts working much quicker where it needs to be thru my body.

The Green Smoothie will be a part of my daily food intake for the rest of my life.

Hope you enjoy.
E..........