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Anaemia
Description
A reduction in the Oxygen-carrying capacity of the Blood resulting
from a deficiency in the quantity of Red Blood Cells or Hemoglobin in
the Blood.
Forms of Anaemia
Aplastic Anaemia:
Results from insufficient manufacture of Red
Blood Cells by the Bone Marrow.
Haemorrhagic Anaemia:
Caused by loss of blood.
Iron Deficiency Anaemia:
Results from lack of Iron (which is
necessary for the production of Hemoglobin).
Haemolytic Anaemia: Results from the increased destruction of Red
Blood Cells.
Megaloblastic Anaemia:
Results from the presence of
Megaloblasts in the Blood.
Methaemoglobinaemia:
Results from the conversion of
Haemoglobin in Red Blood Cells to the toxic Methaemoglobin.
Pernicious Anaemia: Results from a deficiency of Vitamin B12
These Substances Alleviate or Prevent Anaemia
ENDOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Hormones
Erythropoietin stimulates the production of Red Blood Cells,
thereby alleviating Anaemia [scientific research - supplemental
synthetic Erythropoietin is utilized by orthodox medicine in the
treatment of Anaemia caused by dialysis and may also alleviate
Anaemia that is caused by other factors].
Proteins
Haemoglobin deficiency is a common cause of Anaemia.
EXOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Amino Acids
Glutamine helps to prevent Anaemia.
Histidine alleviates Anaemia.
Anaemia can occur as a result Lysine deficiency.
amino acid
noun
chemical compound which is broken down from proteins in the
digestive system and then used by the body to form its own protein;
proteins are first broken down into amino acids
essential amino acids = eight amino acids which are essential for
growth, but which cannot be synthesized and so must be obtained
from food or medicinal substances
COMMENT: amino acids all contain carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and
oxygen, as well as other elements. Some amino acids are produced
in the body itself, but others have to be absorbed from food. The eight
essential amino acids are: isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine,
phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine
Minerals
The Iron deficiency form of Anaemia (obviously) occurs as a
result of Iron deficiency.
Nucleic Acids
Megaloblastic Anaemia can occur as a result Deoxyribonucleic
Acid (DNA) deficiency.
Vitamins
Anaemia can occur as a result of Biotin deficiency.
Folic Acid helps to prevent the Megaloblastic form of Anaemia.
Megaloblastic Anaemia can occur as a result of Vitamin B12
deficiency.
Vitamin C helps to prevent Iron deficiency Anaemia (by
facilitating the absorption of Iron) - Anaemia also occurs as a result of
Scurvy which in turn occurs as a result of Vitamin C deficiency.
Vitamin E helps to prevent Anaemia.
These Foods and Herbs Alleviate Anaemia
Alfalfa reputedly alleviates Anaemia [folklore].
Beetroot (juice) alleviates Anaemia.
Ginsengs alleviate Anaemia by increasing Leucocytes and
Haemoglobin counts in Anaemia sufferers [scientific research].
Lettuce alleviates Anaemia.
Nettle (tea) alleviates Anaemia [folklore].
Wheat Grass (juice) reputedly alleviates Anaemia [anecdotal].
Yellow Dock alleviates Anaemia.
These Substances Can Cause Anaemia
ENDOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Proteins
Methaemoglobin is responsible for Methaemoglobinaemia.
EXOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Minerals
Boric Acid (the Mineral Acid form of Boron) causes Anaemia.
Cadmium can cause Anaemia (due to Cadmium competing with
Copper for absorption).
When the Ferrous form of Iron that is normally present in
Haemoglobin is oxidized to Ferric Iron, Methaemoglobin replaces
Haemoglobin and the Methaemoglobinaemia form of Anaemia
results.
Sulphuric Compounds
Allicin causes the oxidation of the Iron in Haemoglobin to
Methaemoglobin resulting in the Methaemoglobinaemia form of
Anaemia.
These Foods Can Cause Anaemia
Active Constituents
Excessive consumption of raw Garlic can cause Anaemia by
oxidizing the Iron in Haemoglobin causing the production of
Methaemoglobin. Allicin
These Ailments (or Conditions) can Cause Anaemia
Digestive System
Anaemia can occur as a result of chronic Constipation.
Anaemia can occur as a result of Crohn's Disease.
Anaemia can occur as a result of Ulcerative Colitis.
Immune System
Anaemia can occur as a result of Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS).
Sexual System - Female
Pregnancy increases the risk of Anaemia for females (due to
females requiring additional Iron during Pregnancy - if the
requirement for additional Iron is not met, Anaemia can result).
Toxic Effects of Anaemia
Cardiovascular System
Anaemia causes fewer Red Blood Cells to be produced and
those, which are produced, are smaller in size and paler in color.
Metabolism
Fatigue can occur as a result of Anaemia.
Jaundice can be a side effect of Haemolytic Anaemia (due to
the destruction of excessive numbers of Red Blood Cells).
Musculoskeletal System
Pale Skin can occur as a result of Anaemia.
Nervous System
Neuralgia can occur as a result of Anaemia.
Vertigo (dizziness) can occur as a result of Anaemia.