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Fight Anemia with
Vitamin B and Folate
by Edward F. Group III, D.C., Ph.D, N.D.,CCN
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Diseases & Conditions
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Anemia
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Anemia
is a condition that can make you feel weak and tired. After altering
your eating habits you need to also make changes in your life to allow
the changes to take affect and become permanent.
As
you already know, the body needs iron. The body also needs folic acid
and vitamin B12. You can enhance your intake of iron by making sure you
get adequate sources of iron and vitamin C in your diet. Vitamin C
increases the efficiency of your body’s absorption of dietary iron.
Because most grain products in the United States are fortified with
folic acid, consumption of breads and pasta can improve your intake of
folic acid.
Folate,
also known as folic acid, is a B vitamin that is essential for good
health. Specifically, it can help reduce your risk of heart disease and
stroke by lowering the level of the amino acid homocysteine in the
blood. At high levels, homocysteine can damage coronary arteries or make
it easier for blood clotting cells to clump together and form a clot.
This can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. Folate works with
vitamins B6 and B12 to help lower homocysteine levels.
To help increase
your intake of folate:
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Spread a little
organic avocado on your sandwich in place of mayonnaise.
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Drink a glass of
organic orange juice or tomato juice in the morning
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Add organic
spinach to your scrambled eggs.
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Slice an organic
banana on top of your breakfast cereal
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Sprinkle some
toasted wheat germ on top of pasta or a stir-fry
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Throw some
chickpeas or kidney beans in to a salad.
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If you take a
vitamin supplement,
make sure it
contains
folate
One
important factor when it comes to taking care of your health is by not
smoking. It is a known fact more than 400,000 deaths in the U.S. each
year are from smoking-related illnesses.
Another very important concern for those with anemia is to get plenty of
rest. During sleep, the body repairs itself and revitalizes organs and
muscles. In addition, sleep is important for proper functioning of the
immune system and the nervous system.
Lack of sleep can result in:
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Increased
stress
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Impaired memory
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Shortened temper
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Lower motivation
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Slower reflexes
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More mistakes
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good night's sleep doesn't come easy for some people. Here are ways to
beat this and get the necessary rest your body needs:
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Keep regular hours
Try to go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same
time each morning, even on weekends.
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Develop a sleep
ritual
Whether it is to take a hot bath, have a cup of herbal tea, or read
a book, doing the same things each night just before bed cues your
body to settle down for the night.
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Exercise regularly
Exercise can help relieve tension. But be careful not to exercise
too close to bedtime or you may have a hard time falling asleep.
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Cut down on
stimulants
Consuming stimulants, such as caffeine, in the evening interferes
with falling asleep and prevents deep sleep. Instead, have a cup of
herbal tea, which is non-caffeinated, before bed.
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Drink alcohol in
moderation
You may fall asleep faster, but drinking alcohol shortly before
bedtime interrupts and fragments sleep, leading to poor quality
sleep.
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Unwind early in
the evening
Deal with worries and distractions several hours before going to
bed. Make a list of things you need to do tomorrow, so you won't
think about them all night. Try relaxation exercises, like slow
rhythmic breathing, once in bed.
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Sleep on a
comfortable, supportive mattress and foundation
It's difficult to get deep, restful sleep on a bed that's too small,
too soft, or too hard.
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Create a restful
sleep environment
A dark, quiet room is more conducive to sleep. Sudden, loud noises
or bright lights can disrupt sleep. A room that is too hot or too
cold can disturb sleep as well. The ideal bedroom temperature is
between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Use the bedroom
only for sleep and sex
Don't use the bedroom for things like paying bills, watching
television, or discussing the problems of the day. Instead, use the
bedroom just for sleep and sex.
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Make sleep a
priority
Say "yes" to sleep even when you're tempted to stay up late. You'll
feel healthier, refreshed, and ready to take on the day.
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Take prescribed
sleep medications as directed
It is often helpful to take prescribed sleeping pills one hour
before bedtime, so they cause drowsiness when you lie down, or 10
hours before you plan on getting up, to avoid daytime drowsiness.
Always talk with your doctor before taking sleeping pills, including
over-the-counter brands. Tolerance can develop rapidly with these
medications. Be careful not to become dependent on over-the-counter
or prescribed sleep aids.
Another factor to take into consideration is the use of nonprescription
drugs. For example, aspirin can irritate the stomach and cause hidden
bleeding that result in anemia.
If
you eat the right foods, avoid destructive or dangerous activities or
drugs that can harm your body, get the right amount of exercise
(remember, anemia makes you tired and weak from iron poor blood, so be
careful here), and just stay on a health-related course, you will be
able to take control of anemia and even remove it from your body for
good.
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