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How to Increase Your Hemoglobin Level

Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein present in red blood cells. This protein is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

Its main function is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues, so that living cells can perform properly. Hemoglobin also helps carry carbon dioxide away from the cells and transport it back to the lungs.

As the role of hemoglobin is very important for leading a healthy life, it is necessary to maintain it in normal levels in your blood, which is:

14 to 18 mg/dl for adult men, and12 to 16 mg/dl for adult women.

These values are applicable for adults and may vary slightly among different laboratories due to their different methods and measurements.

When the hemoglobin level decreases, it can cause fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, pale skin, brittle nails, rapid heartbeat and poor appetite.

If the level drops significantly, the condition may be diagnosed as anemia and symptoms can become severe.

It is common for women to experience low hemoglobin levels during pregnancy or periods. However, there can be many other reasons behind it. The most common cause is nutritional deficiencies of iron, folic acid, and vitamins C and B12.

It can also occur due to blood loss from surgery or trauma, frequent blood donation, diseases affecting the bone marrow, cancer, kidney problems, arthritis, diabetes, stomach ulcers and other diseases of the digestive tract.

In most cases, low hemoglobin is associated with conditions that cause or contribute to fewer red blood cells.

Depending on the reason behind the drop in hemoglobin, there are certain natural ways that are effective in restoring it to a normal level. The length of time you’ll need to continue using these remedies depends on your hemoglobin level and how often your doctor checks it for improvement.

Here are the top 10 ways to increase your hemoglobin naturally.

1. Eat Iron-Rich Foods

According to the National Anemia Action Council, iron deficiency is the most common cause of low hemoglobin levels. Iron is an important element in hemoglobin production.

• Some good iron-based foods are liver, red meat, shrimp, tofu, spinach, almonds, dates, lentils, fortified breakfast cereals, almonds, oysters and asparagus.
• You can also take an iron supplement. Consult your doctor for the correct dosage as high doses of iron can be harmful to your body.

2. Increase Vitamin C Intake

Low hemoglobin levels due to a deficiency of vitamin C can be corrected by eating more foods rich in vitamin C. Iron cannot be fully absorbed by the body without the help of this vitamin.

• Eat foods rich in vitamin C like papaya, oranges, lemon, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli, grapefruit, tomatoes and spinach.
• You can also take vitamin C supplements after consulting your doctor.

3. Take Folic Acid

Folic acid, a B-complex vitamin, is required to make red blood cells. So, a folic acid deficiency automatically leads to a low hemoglobin level.

• Some good food sources of folic acid are green leafy vegetables, liver, rice, sprouts, dried beans, wheat germ, fortified cereals, peanuts, bananas, broccoli and liver.
• You can also take 200 to 400 milligrams of a folate supplement daily after consulting your doctor.

4. Beetroots

Beetroot is highly recommended to increase hemoglobin levels. It is high in iron, folic acid as well as fiber and potassium. Its nutritional value helps increase the body’s red blood cell count.

• Cook 1 to 2 beetroots along with their peels in a microwave or roast them on the stove. Allow them to cool and peel them before eating.
• You can prepare a healthy juice with 1 medium-sized beetroot, 3 carrots and 1/2 of a sweet potato. Drink it once daily.

5. Apples

An apple a day can help maintain a normal hemoglobin level. Apples are rich in ironalong with various other health-friendly components that are required for a healthy hemoglobin count.

• Eat at least 1 apple (if possible, opt for green apples) with its skin daily.
• You can also prepare a glass of juice by mixing 1/2 cup each of apple juice and beetroot juice. Add a little ginger or lemon juice and drink it twice daily.

6. Blackstrap Molasses

A folk remedy used to fight anemia and increase your hemoglobin level is blackstrap molasses. Blackstrap molasses contains iron, folate and many B vitamins that can help increase red blood cell production efficiently.

1. Mix 2 teaspoons each of blackstrap molasses and apple cider vinegar in 1 cup of water.
2. Drink this once daily.

7. Pomegranate

Pomegranate has iron and calcium as well as protein, carbohydrates and fiber. Its nutritional value can help increase hemoglobin in the blood and promote healthy blood flow.

• Eat a medium-size pomegranate ordrink a glass of pomegranate juicedaily with your breakfast.
• Another option is to take 2 teaspoons of dried pomegranate seed powder with a glass of warm milk once daily.

8. Nettle

Nettle is an herb that can play a key role in raising your hemoglobin level. It is a good source of iron, B vitamins, vitamin C and other vitamins that can help increase hemoglobin.

1. Add 2 teaspoons of dried nettle leaves to a cup of hot water.
2. Allow it to steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain, then add a little honey.
4. Drink this twice daily.

9. Avoid Iron Blockers

If you have a low hemoglobin level, you must avoid eating foods that can block your body’s ability to absorb iron. Some examples of iron-blocking foods are:

• Coffee
• Tea
• Colas
• Wine
• Beer
• Over–the-counter antacids
• Calcium-rich foods like dairy products and calcium supplements

10. Exercise

Include some sort of exercise in your daily routine. When you exercise, the body produces more hemoglobin to meet the increasing demand for oxygen throughout the body.

• Moderate to high intensities of aerobic exercises are highly recommended.
• Also include some strength training to increase muscle mass and fight fatigue.

Additional Tips

• Avoid foods containing gluten.
• Eat whole-grain breads, cereals and pastas.
• Consume more iron-rich food after your menstrual period and during pregnancy.
• Avoid taking over-the-counter stimulants if your energy levels are low.
• Take cold baths twice daily to improve blood circulation.

Resources:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3824146/
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/68/1/3.full.pdf

Murinjakal

A rainy day Murinjakal

My Home @ Murinjakal

This's my home situated murinjakal

Murinjakal

Murinjakal is a peaceful village situated south area of pathanamthitta district.

Life without Facebook and Whatsapp By Anindita Dev

I stared into the `Are you sure?` notification on my screen before I hit the 'Delete' button. And there! I got rid of the most consuming thing of my life -- Whatsapp and the popular and addictive Facebook.

Ever since phone apps like Whatsapp, Viber, and Facebook have invaded our life, I have observed that we have turned slaves to them. It is an addiction that has encircled humans in its vicious web. And the more you invest in it, the more you lose your sanity.

I feel sorry for the kids of today's generation who are so bogged down and fascinated by their smart phones and the latest apps, that they miss out on the fun of growing up. Rather than exploring their talent in the playground or even in the company of friends in picnics or outings, every kid I come across nowadays is more of a gadget-freak and everyone wants to be the `selfie` king and queen.

I too have been a part of the ever-increasing number of people who fall prey to it day after day. People interact less, text more.

Karan Johar once rightly said, `Technology has ruined romance`. Not just romance, but it has made the very essence of any relationship quite baseless. Even when people hang out in groups, everyone is buried deep into their smart-phones. Likes, check-ins, instant photo updates on social media platform like Facebook, Instagram, and so on, have somewhere ruined the fun of enjoying time that is supposed to be spent together.

People are more bothered about getting clicked and post 'selfies` than being in the moment in itself.

And yes, I too found myself getting more and more trapped in the world of Facebook and Whatsapp and that is when I decided to leave the addictive smart-phone app world behind and live in the real world, the present.

I had a number of reasons to quit Whatsapp and Facebook and other time-consuming messengers.

For example, you might not want to reply to some people whom you might not know so well in real life. But because of the fact that the number is fed in your contact list and to not appear rude, when someone texts you an enthusiastic `hi`, you have no option but to reply and thus start a conversation.

Life without the instant messengers and Facebook is a breather and for once I feel I'm not married to or in a relationship with technology. It proves as a mental blockage at times.

You are added into a number of unwanted groups and sometimes in a group with a number of people whom you do not even know. And then there are the unbearable notifications from the group messages which consume space on the phone. One simple forwarded message gets over 20 - 30 replies and the constant beeping literally can drive you nuts.

Our sense of creativity goes for a toss. For we are so tied down by these tools, that most of the time we get addicted even without realising it.

Most of the people complaining of fewer sleeping hours or improper sleeping habits can probably agree that most of the time it's our smart phone that keeps us engaged till the late hours of the night.

Despite people surrounding us, we are lost in the world of our own. Though these messengers have certain advantages, the side effects are way higher.

After the invention of Instant Messengers like Whatsapp, Hike, Viber and so on, the old concept of greeting through a phone call has simply vanished.

Rather than getting wishes through a call or even a personal message on festive occasions like New Year or Diwali, we are now attuned to receiving a forwarded message on our Whatsapp messenger.

By deleting these apps from my phone, I can say I am at peace now. No more meaningless and forceful conversations and I can sleep peacefully without having to wake up by the beeps of some unwanted notifications on my phone screen.

I'm better off without these apps that consume my entire attention and time that I cannot afford to spare in my already crammed up schedule. They are probably needed in the world where everyone needs to communicate all the time. But in my mind they are not as necessary as they are made out to be and life is much simpler and happier meeting friends and greeting with real smiles instead of virtual shallow relationships.

Taylor Swift probably add India to her next world Tour

Taylor Swift probably add India to her next world Tour
Taylor Swift probably add India to her next world Tour

Sony Xperia photography

Sony Xperia photography

Thenmala trip, March 2, 2015

Thenmala is the first planned eco-tourism destination in India. 

Trivandrum to Kollam costal road trip

Riding in a the costal road is very wonderful,  most of the time both sides water :-). And the wind from the sea. September 1 2015,  me and my friend Amal Raj we just decided unexpectedly this trip in the morning. And we got ready in an hour, went to Trivandrum costal area near ISRO. began from there and end it after Attingal.

Munnar trip January 30, 2016

January 30 2016, me and my best friend Amal Raj, we just scheduled one day trip to munnar with his bike before a week ago. And we did it as scheduled. We started our journey early morning, and reached at munnar around 12:30 pm. Munnar is an amazing place that will get you by my pictures that I took in our trip. Some pictures I'm sharing here. Actually the beauty is not in munnar, it's on the way of munnar,  I prefer all who would like to visit munnar,  take kattapana -munnar road directly. Because you could spot more beautiful place than other ways.

Arun Kamal

Arun Kamal