There are many sources and types of Anemia, some due to diet (Iron Deficiency Anemia), or genetics (Sickle Cell Anemia), or simply blood loss.
Symptoms that might play a part in the which Anemia treatment plan to choose include:
- A general feeling of weakness or fatigue
- Paleness, or jaundice
- Poor concentration
- Shortness of breath on exertion
- Heart palpitations, or angina
- Craving for non-food items like dirt, hair, or wax.
Depending on the type of Anemia present in the patient, treatment method can be quite different. Some types can be easily treated in very fast with iron supplements, or dietary changes – this type of Anemia treatment plan is most commonly used as a first step to treatment. Other types are seriously life threatening, and require blood transfusions. Some are mild in effect, but life long diseases that are passed on to one’s progeny. In all cases it is necessary to watch one’s diet to ensure enough iron and vitamin b12 are present. Iron is not absorbed without the presence of b12, and so eating iron rich foods is not effective as a treatment without care to ensure there is also sufficient b12 in the diet.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Anemia treatment is very different from the western approach. It is often treated with iron rich herbal formulas known as Blood Tonics. The practitioner will also determine what factors are responsible for the problem, if it is through diet, poor absorption of the necessary building blocks of blood, or a malfunctioning organ. Herbs and acupuncture will be given to the client in order to resolve the problem at the source.
Biomeridian screening at our clinic can greatly speed up the process of diagnosis and Anemia treatment. This technique allows for selection of supplements demonstrating their efficacy prior to starting the treatment. This combined with acupuncture can greatly increase the recovery time of an Anemia patient.
