Anaemia: Iron & B12 Deficiencies


“Anemia No More!
Prioritize foods rich in iron and other essential nutrients
to combat fatigue and boost your well-being
From Fatigue to Fabulous!”

Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to reduced oxygen delivery to tissues throughout the body. It can result from various factors like nutritional deficiencies, underlying health conditions, or genetic factors.
At HealthWatch Nutrition Clinic, we understand the impact that anemia can have on your energy levels, well-being, and overall quality of life hence proper clinical nutrition is essential for managing anemia and optimizing red blood cell production.

What causes Anemia:

  • Genetic Predisposition: Having a family history of diabetes increases the likelihood of developing the disease and poor lifestyle certainly worsens the prognosis.

  • Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyle: Excess body weight, particularly fat on the abdomen and physical inactivity are major contributors to type 2 diabetes. Adipose tissue ie visceral fat increases inflammation impairing insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism.

  • Insulin Resistance: Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells become less responsive to the effects of insulin, a hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. This resistance forces the pancreas to produce more insulin to compensate, leading to elevated blood sugar levels over time. This reaction often leads to dark skin pigmentation seen on neck-underarms -acanthosis nigricans.

  • Poor Diet: A diet high in refined carbohydrates, sugars, unhealthy fats, and processed foods can contribute to insulin resistance and weight gain, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

  • Gestational Factors: Gestational diabetes can develop during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that affect insulin sensitivity. Women who develop gestational diabetes have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, as do their children.

  • Physical Inactivity: Lack of regular physical activity can contribute to obesity, insulin resistance, and poor blood sugar control. Regular exercise helps improve insulin sensitivity, promotes weight loss or maintenance, and reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

  • Stress: Chronic stress can elevate cortisol levels, leading to increased blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. Stress management techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation exercises can help mitigate the impact of stress on diabetes risk.

  • Sleep Disorders: Poor sleep quality, sleep deprivation, and untreated sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea can disrupt hormonal balance, increase insulin resistance, and raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

  • Iron Deficiency: Iron is essential for the production of hemoglobin, and a lack of dietary iron or issues with iron absorption can lead to iron deficiency anemia.
  • Vitamin Deficiencies: Deficiencies in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B9, and Vitamin C can impair red blood cell production and contribute to anemia.
  • Chronic Diseases: Chronic kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS can interfere with the body’s ability to produce red blood cells, causing anemia.
  • Heredity: Sickle cell anemia and thalassemia are genetic disorders that affect the production of red blood cells.
  • Blood Loss: Acute or chronic blood loss due to injury, surgery, gastrointestinal bleeding, and heavy menstrual periods can lead to anemia.

Symptoms of Anemia:

Brittle nails
Cold hands & feet
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Pale skin
Palpitations
Pica
Shortness of Breath
Weakness
Load More

Our Program Features:

  • Management of anemia & symptoms with correction of nutritional status.
  • Video / In-Clinic consultation with Dr. Zubeda Tumbi.
  • Follow-up Consultation with Dr. Tumbi Every 10th – 12th day.
  • We have personalized, customized diet & lifestyle plans.
  • Team Support: Monday to Saturday; 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on WhatsApp, Phone & Email.
  • Our supportive community outreach programs: a unique feature begun by Dr. Tumbi will help you to connect, share experiences with likeminded people in a group therapy.
  • Tips on stress management techniques, reducing screen time and improving sleep hygiene are important tools in this health journey.

At Health Watch Nutrition Clinic: Our Anemia Care Program is designed to provide comprehensive care and support for individuals struggling with anemia, helping them overcome this condition and regain their vitality with personalized nutrition guidance. Importance is placed on optimizing iron-rich food intake to replenish depleted stores, incorporating vitamin C-rich foods to enhance iron absorption, and ensuring a balanced diet to address potential deficiencies contributing to anemia’s development and severity. The personalized approach by Dr. Zubeda Tumbi and her team helps you reach your health goals that impacts your health holistically.