What is MCH blood test and how does it relate to overall health? - #16630

MCH, as you rightly mentioned, is all about the hemoglobin hangin’ out in your red blood cells. Yeah, it’s vital. If you’re seeing offbeat numbers there, could indeed point to something like anemia, maybe, iron deficiency, vitamin B12 stuff—really depends on what’s going on with you. Feeling tired and looking pale, those can be hints of anemia, yup.

Now in Ayurvedic terms, we talk a lot about balancing doshas and supporting your dhatus, particularly the Rakta Dhatu, which is blood and its health. Different reasons might cause an imbalance here, from agni (digestive fire) that ain’t burning strong, to improper lifestyle habits.

Oh, and those herbs you brought up like Amla, Ashwagandha — absolutely. Amla is awesome for boosting immunity and nurturing the blood. It’s loaded with vitamin C too, which can help enhance iron absorption. Ashwagandha is grounding, super good for energy balance. Guduchi really works on detoxification and strengthening the body—I’d suggest trying these, see how you feel!

Diet is big with Ayurveda. You’d wanna consider upping foods rich in iron and other blood-nurturing properties. Like spinach or sesame seeds, they’re great. Cooking with these regularly can really boost iron levels. Red meat is traditionally avoided, so maybe look at alternatives like lentils or beets for your iron needs.

And your lifestyle matters too. Try eating meals on time, supporting that agni of yours. Maybe practice pranayama, deep breathing can really oxygenate your blood cells—you’ll find it boosts your overall energy too.

Important thing is consistency, try to implement small changes gradually. It’s not all about popping herbs and hoping for the best. Fix the underlying cause, that’s the aim. But if your symptoms intensify or you really feel off, don’t wait—get checked out, traditional medicine combined with Ayurveda can complement each other nicely.

People often have great results with some of these changes, but remember, what works wonders for one might not be the same for everyone. Stay in touch, keep notes on your energy levels, how you’re feeling. Sometimes just gotta tweak your approach based on what’s helping or not.