Lack of blood is the reason for Anemia. Anemia is the most common blood disorder that occurs when the quantity of red blood cells (RBC) is less than white blood cells in the body. It is caused either by a slow production of red blood cells or heavy loss of blood.

Aplastic anemia, Deficiency of vitamin B12, Iron deficiency anemia, inherited blood disease, Pernicious anemia and Underlying diseases are the types of anemia. In all types of anemia body is fail to get vitamin B12 or fail to produce red blood cells.

Major Causes of Anemia

Lack of Iron in the body: Iron is very important for the formation of hemoglobin, less iron in the body cause the anemia.

Lack of red blood cells: When body stop making the red blood cells or less production in the body.

Lack of vitamin B12: Deficiency of B12 or folic acid in the body is the cause for vitamin deficiency anemia. In this case red blood cells made by the body are not able to carry oxygen properly to lungs.

Genetic: Anemia can be transferred through genes.

Diseases: Some diseases can affect the formation of red blood cells. Example - Kidney failure.

Home Remedies for Anemia - Diet and Exercise

Eating apples daily helps in increasing iron content in the body. Vitamin B12 - Milk, meat, fish and eggs are rich in vitamin B12 and can help get your B12 level in the body. Soybean, peanuts, wheat germ and dairy products are good source of vitamin B12.

Vitamin C is also necessary for proper absorption of iron. You can take citrus fruits for vitamin C. Cold water bath is an excellent remedy in curing anemia. Twice cold water baths are recommended daily. Tea, coffee and alcohol should be avoided.

Deep breathing, massage and regular exercise are beneficial in anemia. Yoga is also beneficial to cure and prevent anemia. An iron supplement together with a healthy diet (containing foods rich in iron) plays an important role in treating anemia.

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