hemoglobin normal range - #17220
A few weeks ago, I started feeling constantly tired, weak, and lightheaded. At first, I thought maybe I wasn’t getting enough sleep or drinking enough water, but even after making changes, I still felt drained all the time. I also noticed that I was getting frequent headaches and sometimes even shortness of breath after mild activity, which never happened before. I went to the doctor, and he ran a blood test, which showed that my hemoglobin levels were lower than normal. He said I might have mild anemia and told me to eat more iron-rich foods. But I don’t fully understand—what exactly is the hemoglobin normal range, and how much does it need to drop before it becomes serious? Could slightly low hemoglobin still cause symptoms like fatigue and weakness? I started looking into Ayurveda because I don’t want to just take iron supplements without fixing the root cause. Does Ayurveda have natural ways to increase hemoglobin levels? I read that poor digestion could prevent proper absorption of nutrients—could that be the reason my hemoglobin is low even though I eat healthy foods? Are there specific Ayurvedic herbs that help build hemoglobin naturally? I saw that Ashwagandha, Punarnava, and Shatavari are used for blood health—do they actually work, and how should they be taken? Also, should I be avoiding certain foods that could be interfering with iron absorption, like tea and coffee? If anyone has used Ayurveda to improve their hemoglobin levels, what worked best? Did diet changes, herbal supplements, or specific Ayurvedic treatments make a difference? I want to feel energetic again without relying on medications.
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