Anemia is a health condition characterized by the abnormally low number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which contain the iron compound and are called to transport oxygen to the different parts of the body.

An enema with warm water (from one liter to one and a half liters) should be taken daily when you are on a diet of fruits or are fasting. If you do not take an enema, there is no benefit to be derived from fasting or living on fruits alone.

Such enema can help when constipation is very severe or when you are starting the naturopathic treatment.

The following points should be kept in mind while taking an enema:

1. The following points should be kept in mind while taking an enema: Lie down on a hard bed; the foot of the bed must be four inches higher than the head.

Of course, you can take the enema while lying on the floor, but in that case your buttocks should be higher than the rest of your body in order to facilitate the introduction of the liquid through the rectum.

2. The vessel containing the hot water for the enema should be suspended from a mail at a height of three feet from the body.

The nozzle should be introduced in the rectum to allow the water to go in.

3. If you raise your knees, it would facilitate the introduction of the enema into the rectum.

4. Check that the nozzle is not blocked in that process some of the liquid should be allowed to run off. That will also ensure that there is no air trapped in the tube, which may penetrate the intestine with the enema.

5. Let the water go into the rectum retain it for two to three minutes be

fore you visit the toilet.

6. Do not strain at the stools after an enema. Straining will not help clean the bowls as they should be cleaned.

In the case of ordinary costiveness a strengthening enema is advised.

For that about 250 ml.

Of cold water should be introduced into the intestines and retained for five to ten minutes cold water enervated the intestines and gives it tone. Such an enema can be taken daily and even twice in the day if one feels like it. But it should be taken the last thing at night before retiring. It will not harm you even if you take it for months on end.

Whether the enema water is small in quantity or not, you must let the water come out on its own. Do not strain, nor be in a hurry.

In the beginning you might have to spend up to half an hour in the lavatory after you have taken the enema

Symptoms

Anemia signs and symptoms are very numerous and diverse in different individuals. Patients may experience weakness, chronic fatigue, lightheadedness and dizziness, headaches, weight loss, ringing in the ears, rapid heartbeat, etc.

Pale skin and low blood pressure may also indicate anemia. Sometimes, people may suffer from depression, irritability, mental confusion, restless leg syndrome, or even jaundice – all resulting from underlying anemia.

Causes

Each anemia type has its own reason and cause.

Iron deficiency anemia develops as a result of poor nutrition (with low iron-containing foods intake), failure of the body to absorb iron from food, and abnormal blood loss due to surgery, heavy menses in women, or ulcers.

Megaloblastic anemia is caused by the deficiency of vitamin B12 and folic acid.

It may accompany such disorders as leukemia, multiple myeloma, or a number of hereditary conditions.

Aplastic anemia is caused by the inability of the bone marrow to produce all types of blood cells, including red ones.

Hemolytic anemia develops if the existing red blood cells break down faster than the new ones are produced.

This is considered to be an autoimmune disease, in the course of which the immune system attacks and destroys body’s own red blood cells.

Thalassemia, Cooley, and sickle cells anemias are said to be inherited disorders, which are characterized by the formation of defective or abnormal red blood cells and hemoglobin.

Another reason for anemia development may be the existing diseases: juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, Chron disease, and some others.

A number of medications, a patient may take trying to fight other health disorders, may also cause anemia. For example, radio- and chemotherapy provoke this condition in a number of people.

Even the use of aspirin or other NSAIDs may lead to the development of anemia.

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