Alright, diving right into it – the normal hemoglobin levels for men typically range from 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter (g/dL), and for women, it’s usually around 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL. But these numbers can shift a bit depending on labs or even altitude! You’re spot on about low hemoglobin leading to anemia, and yes, those symptoms you’re feeling like fatigue and dizziness could well be tied to that.
A lot of things can drop hemoglobin—nutritional deficiencies (like iron & vit B12), stress, or poor digestion affecting your agni can be culprits. Unsuspectingly, our modern speedy lifestyles often cause imbalances, right? Ayurveda sees these as disharmonies in our doshas – perhaps it’s Vata’s instability, or Pitta’s wrongdoing. Let’s take it from there.
Eating wisely can help balance things out. Yes! Dates, pomegranates, beetroot — they’re excellent choices for bolstering blood health in Ayurveda. Chyawanprash, amla (rich source of Vitamin C to absorb iron), or Draksha (raisins) can work wonders too. To enhance digestion & absorption, lean on spices like cumin (jeera) and asafetida (hing) in cooking.
Drinking warm water with a pinch of turmeric before meals enhances agni too, by the way.
If hemoglobin levels rise too high, dehydration or polycythemia might be the cause. It’s not as common, but Ayurveda still has strategies—managing Pitta and Kapha with herbs like guduchi and triphala for balance.
Making these changes takes patience, you won’t see results overnight, maybe 6-8 weeks if combined wisely with a lifestyle shift. And don’t hesitate to reach out to a skilled Ayurvedic practitioner for a personalized plan, especially considering your unique Prakriti or constitution.
While this conversational ride through Ayurveda might seem holistic, balance with regular medical checks is key. Keep at it and listen to your body’s whispers!
