How do you recover from anemia with Ayurveda?

Anemia is the blood disorder commonly found in humans and is the result of decreased production of red blood cells in the body. This dysfunction leads to fatigue, headaches, dizziness, or shortness of breath, and pale or yellow skin.

The problem of Anemia emerges with a low count of red blood cells or less hemoglobin. This fosters low oxygen levels in every organ, creating a tiring sensation. Not only this but a low count of red blood cells brings many other health complications.

Anemia Types

Iron- deficiency Anemia

Being the most common cause, it is observed especially in females. As the type depicts that anemia due to low iron in the blood is iron-deficiency anemia. The role of iron is to produce hemoglobin, the important component that carries oxygen from the lungs to other body organs.

Aplastic Anemia

Bone marrow disorder where the production of blood cells fails is aplastic anemia.

This occurs due to the damage of blood-forming stem cells present in the bone marrow. Generally, it happens because of autoimmune diseases, despite having normal iron levels.

Hemolytic Anemia

When the red blood cells or hemoglobin are destroyed faster than their production, it is the condition of hemolytic anemia. The main causes behind this are infections, autoimmune diseases, bone marrow disorders, and inherited abnormalities like sickle cell.

Recover from Anemia with Dr. Sharda Ayurveda

Anemia is known as Pandu Roga as per the Ayurvedic terminology. It emerges in the body when the rasa dhatu (plasma) depletes, making the production of rakta dhatu (blood) ineffective. Due to the qualitative and quantitative deficiency of Rakta Dhatu, pale skin is the visible feature of anemia. The treatment of anemia in Ayurveda is the ancient approach followed by simple steps of change in diet and way of living along with Ayurvedic remedies and medicines.

The selection of food is restricted to healthy and nutritional items. The best diet for anemia consists of fruits and vegetables to extract the nutritional properties. Individuals with Anemia must have dry grapes, bananas, pomegranates, ghee, sugarcane, milk, wheat, barley, etc. For nuts consumption almonds, peanuts, walnuts, and dry nuts are the best options. Iron deficiency can be treated by eating spinach, lettuce, apple, beetroot, celery, kale, broccoli, etc. These are rich in folates, vitamins, iron, and magnesium promoting the hemoglobin level.

The use herbs like amalaki, draksha, pippali, shunti, haritaki, musta, guduchi, shatavari, kumari (aloe vera), etc. Some of the Ayurvedic remedies practiced are:

• Amla or Beetroot juice

• One fresh pomegranate every day

• Eating 1-2 bananas daily

• Black sesame seed paste is used as a drink with some honey and milk regularly.

To achieve a healthy lifestyle some alterations are:

• Timely eating without skipping meals

• Alert while choosing the food

• Stay Hydrated

• Use iron or copper pots to cook food

• Avoid heavy exercise

• Practice yoga, walking, and meditation

To conclude, Anemia in Ayurveda results from aggravated Pitta dosha in which inflammation of blood tissues turns weak. Dr. Sharda Ayurveda is the best hospital, if anyone is looking to treat anemia with Ayurveda. It is the most trusted place where patients get personalized consultation and foremost care from the staff and expert team of doctors. So, do not delay and bridge the gap between a healthy life and yourself.

I, Rishikesh, have been working as an Ayurvedic practitioner at Dr. Sharda Ayurveda for the past couple of years. During this time, I have learned about Ayurvedic therapies and their impact on humankind. I continue to share knowledge about Ayurveda