Hello members....this is my 28th powerpoint..on exactly half of the date(14.09.2017)...lol This presentation of mine, centralizes on ANEMIA, its introduction, causes, manifestations, and includes GENEROUS DETAILS, on 15 HOME REMEDIES, along with PATIENT COUNSELLING TIPS(DO'S and DONT'S). This will surely be helpful for those who are studying about ANEMIA, those who indulge in patient counselling, and those who wish to read it for general reference purpose. I am self-specializing in HOME REMEDY STUDY, and PATIENT COUNSELLING. So, for further details, you can also contact me. Reviews, suggestions, and critical evaluations, are ALWAYS WELCOME!! Regards, Vishnu.R.Nair, 5th year Pharm.D, National College of Pharmacy, Kerala, India.

1. FROM,
VISHNU.R.NAIR,
5TH YEAR PHARM.D,
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY(NCP),
KOZHIKODE, KERALA, INDIA.

2. DEDICATED TO MY FRIENDS,
TEACHERS, MY COLLEGE,
HEALTH-CARE
PROFESSIONALS, READERS,
AND ALL PHILANTHROPISTS
WORLDWIDE!!!!!

3. 1. GENERAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MY THOUGHTS
2. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
3. CAUSES OF ANEMIA(SUMMARIZED POINTS)
4. CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF ANEMIA
5. HOME REMEDIES FOR ANEMIA
6. PATIENT COUNSELLING TIPS(DO’S FOR ANEMIA)
7. PATIENT COUNSELLING TIPS(DONT’S FOR ANEMIA)
8. REFERENCE/ BIBLIOGRAPHY. . .

4. Hello all! Myself Vishnu…I am a fifth year Pharm.D student, from National
College of Pharmacy, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
Well…this is my 28th powerpoint..you can check into my GOOGLE SLIDESHARE
account for my other works..
Making powerpoints, online teaching(with experience of 2 years now), patient
counselling, and giving study guidance tips have always been my passion……..
I always believe that me, a would-be HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, needs to
live and strive selflessly, for patient care, wellbeing of lots of poor, old-aged and
lots of unfortunate people in this world…and forever will!!
I would like to thank my COLLEGE, my TEACHERS, and of course, my
RESPECTED PRINCIPAL, who always infuses a great deal of encouragement,
guidance and faith in me. . .

5. Next, I would like to thank my classmates, friends, and my watsapp group
members, who have always been giving positive vibes and encouragement, for me
to delve into deeper, productive works. . .
Yes, always a great amount of thanks to the thousands of readers, doctors,
students, professionals, and teachers, worldwide, who keep me going with their
enthusiasm and reviews…
All that I want to say is that, be it a doctor, a nurse, or a pharmacist…..we all
come under one category: WE ARE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS(HCPs).
So, it is our duty, to work together, for the well-being of patients, society, and the
world…….
I am self-specializing in PATIENT-COUNSELLING and HOME REMEDY
GUIDANCE… So for any tips regarding the same, you can communicate to me
regarding the same….
Suggestions, reviews and critical evaluations from readers are ALWAYS
WELCOME!!!
Regards,
Vishnu.R.Nair(@rxvichu-alwz4uh!)   

6.  Anemia is defined as a condition, in which the NUMBER of RBCs/ the AMOUNT
of HEMOGLOBIN( Oxygen-carrying protein) in RBCs is REDUCED
 Types of anemia include:
a. IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
b. PERNICIOUS ANEMIA
c. SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
d. HYPOPROTEINEMIC ANEMIA
e. VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
f. FOLIC ACID DEFICIENCY ANEMIA, etc. . .

7.  Approximately 3 million Americans suffer from it
 RBCs  contain HEMOGLOBIN( An IRON-BASED PROTEIN, that helps blood
cells carry oxygen)
 When you are ANEMIC  Your blood can’t deliver enough oxygen supply to your
organs & tissues. . .

8. 1. Heavy blood loss, during menstruation
2. Pregnancy
3. Ulcers
4. Intestinal disorders
5. Cancers
6. Bleeding disorders
7. Chronic diseases(like CKD)
8. Deficiency of IRON, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12
9. Inherited causes
10. Bleeding hemorrhoids
11. Bleeding gums. . .

9. 1. OCULAR MANIFESTATIONS:
- Yellowing of eyes
2. DERMAL MANIFESTATIONS:
- Paleness
- Feelings of “coldness”
- Yellowing of skin
3. RESPIRATORY MANIFESTATIONS:
- Shortness of breath(SOB)

10. 4. MUSCULAR MANIFESTATIONS:
- Weakness
5. INTESTINAL MANIFESTATIONS:
- Altered stool colour
6. NEUROLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS:
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Fainting
7. CVS MANIFESTATIONS:
- Low B.P - Heart attack(severe cases)
- Palpitations
- Chest pain(Angina)

11. 8. SPLEEN MANIFESTATIONS:
- Spleenomegaly. . .

12. 1. BEETROOT:
- Mainly useful in IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
- High IRON content, along with fiber, calcium, potassium, Sulphur and vitamins
- Beetroot has 3 actions:
a. Provides nutrition
b. Cleanses body
c. Supplies more oxygen throughout the body, by INCREASING RBC COUNT
- Eat it in cooked form/ salad
- Another way includes:
BLEND 1 medium-sized beetroot, 3 carrots, and half sweet potato in a juicer
drink this juice once daily. . .

13. 2. BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES:
- NUTRITIONAL POWERHOUSE
- Good source of IRON, VITAMIN B, and other essential minerals, that help
increase RBC production
- 1 tbsp. of BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES Provides 15% of daily IRON NEEDS
- Combine 2 tbsp. each of blackstrap molasses & apple cider vinegar  mix in a
cup of water  drink once daily
- For PREGNANT WOMEN:
Mix 1 tbsp. of molasses in a cup of HOT WATER/ MILK  Drink once/ twice daily.
. .

14. 3. SPINACH:
- One of BEST HOME CURES FOR ANEMIA
- Spinach is rich in:
a. Iron
b. Vitamin B12
c. Folic acid
- Half cup of spinach provides:
a. 35% of daily iron needs
b. 33% of daily folic acid needs
- Consume it in the form of :
a. Spinach soup
b. Spinach juice

15. - For SPINACH SOUP:
Take a cup of blanched spinach  add little water  heat 1 tsp of EXTRA
VIRGIN OLIVE OIL in a pan  fry some chopped garlic cloves & onion, until it
turns brown  add (spinach+ water) combination into the pan  add little salt 
cook for 10-15 minutes  consume it twice daily. . .
- For SPINACH JUICE:
Take fresh spinach juice  add 2 tsp. honey  drink once daily. . .
- Follow either remedy for atleast 1 MONTH. . .

16. 4. POMEGRENATE:
- Rich in iron, calcium, magnesium
- Pomegrenate  also contains VITAMIN. C Improves body’s absorption of
IRON Increases RBC count  increases HEMOGLOBIN levels
- Consume it in the form of:
a. Eat medium sized pomegranate, every morning, on an empty stomach
b. Take 2 tsp. dried pomegranate seed powder, with a glass of warm milk 
consume once/ twice daily. . .

17. 5. SESAME SEEDS:
- High IRON content
- One-fourth cup of sesame seeds  provides 30% of daily iron needs
- Soak 2 tbsp. of black sesame seeds in water for 2-3 hours  strain it  make it
into paste  add 1 tbsp. of honey  mix well  consume twice daily. . .
6. DATES:
- Rich source of IRON & VITAMIN.C
- Consume it in the form of:
a. Soak 2 dates in a cup of milk overnight  eat dates next morning, and
consume the milk on an empty stomach
b. Eat some dry dates on an empty stomach in the morning  follow it up with a
cup of warm milk. . .

18. 7. APPLE:
- Rich in IRON
- Consume it as:
a. Eat one apple daily
b. Mix equal parts of fresh apple juice + beetroot juice + honey  drink this juice
twice daily. . .
8. BANANA:
- Have 2 actions:
a. Bananas  rich in IRON  stimulates HEMOGLOBIN production, and
ENZYMES, that help in RBC formation
b. Bananas  rich in MAGNESIUM  Helps in HEMOGLOBIN SYNTHESIS
- Consume it as:
a. Eat 1 ripe banana + 1 tbsp. honey twice daily
b. Mix 1 mashed banana + I tbsp. of AMLA JUICE  Consume twice/ thrice
daily. . .

19. 9. DRIED BLACK CURRANT:
- Black currant(dried)  has high concentration of IRON & VITAMIN. C 
Effective treatment for ANEMIA
- Soak 10-12 dried black currants in water overnight  remove seeds from water
the next morning  eat them daily before breakfast  follow this remedy for a
few weeks. . .
10. FENUGREEK:
- High IRON content
- Also helps in NEW RBC PRODUCTION
- Both leaves & seeds are effective
- Consume it as:
a. Cook 1 cup of rice with 2 tsp. fenugreek seeds  add some salt  eat once daily
for 2-3 weeks
b. Fenugreek leaves in soups/salads. . .

20. 11. YOGURT:
- Eat 1 cup of plain yogurt, with 1 tsp of TURMERIC, on an empty stomach. . .
12. VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENTATION:
- Consume foods rich in VITAMIN B12, like:
a. Organic meats(kidney, liver)
b. Milk
c. Eggs
d. Cheese
e. Peanuts
f. Wheat germ
g. Soybeans
- Prevents and cures anemia. . .

21. 13. SUNBATH:
- Having short sunbath  stimulates RBC production  treats anemia. . .
14. DANDELION ROOT:
- Dandelion root increases IRON LEVELS and VITAMINS
- Also aids in LIVER DETOXIFICATION
- Take 3-5 g of dandelion root a day. . .
15. SPIRULINA:
- Spirulina  stimulates RBC PRODUCTION from BONE MARROW
- Take 2 g of spirulina daily. . .

22. 1. Eat IRON-RICH FOODS, like:
a. Carrots
b. Beetroot
c. Grapes
d. Prunes
e. Steamed green vegetables(spinach, broccoli, kale)
2. Eat foods rich in VITAMIN.C, like:
a. Orange
b. Mosambi
c. strawberries

23. 3. Drink CRANBERRY JUICE
4. Drink COPPER-WATER:
- COPPER  Essential for IRON-UTILIZATION in BUILDING of
HEMOGLOBIN
- Keep water in genuine copper glass/vessel overnight drink it in the morning
5. Do deep breathing & light exercises like WALKING & simple YOGA practices
6. Take COLD BATHS twice daily  helps improve BLOOD CIRCULATION
7. Expose body to EARLY MORNING SUNLIGHT for 10 minutes daily
8. Include LENTILS and WHOLE GRAIN CEREALS in your diet
9.Having a warm water bath, with EPSOM SALT(MgSO4) few times a week, also
helps
10. Cook your foods in IRON POTS, to increase IRON CONTENT. . .

24. 1. Reduce drinking TEA & COFFEE
2. Avoid SODA( SODA Interferes with IRON ABSORPTION from food)
3. Avoid CHOCOLATE
4. Avoid BRAN(BRAN  High in INSOLUBLE FIBER  Traps and removes
IRON during DIGESTION)
5. Avoid HOT, SPICY and FERMENTED FOODS. . .

25. 1. http://homeremediesforyou.com/home-remedies-for-anemia
2. http://www.top10homeremedies.com/home-remedies-
anemia.html/3
3. http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/anemia

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