1. are there any natural ways to increase your red blood cells besides consuming food high in iron
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I don't really think there is a way to "naturally" increase your red blood cell production other than iron supplements, but I do know the previous answer is not correct.  Going to a region of higher altitude and returning to lower altitude, will not, in itself, increase heme production.  Going to a higher elevation will, however, increase an enzyme called 2,3,DPG.  This enzyme forces oxygen off of the hemoglobin receptor sites to the tissues.  For any given amount of oxygen saturation, more oxygen is released to the tissues.  This is demonstrated on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve.  Sorry I don't have an answer to the question.  There are several ways to increase heme production in the medical field, depending on the cause of the anemia.  Do you have anemia or know someone with anemia?  If you or someone else does, it should be treated and monitored by a physician or another healthcare provider.
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Limit your carb intake. The body turns all carbs into sugar. With simple carbs; sugar, honey, syrup, etc. the body converts these quickly causing your blood sugar to spike so avoid these. Complex carbs like rice, oatmeal, beans, etc. take longer to convert so your blood sugar doesn't spike, but it will still go up. You also have to be careful not to eat too much protein. Protein won't effect your blood sugar, but will effect your kidneys which are already working overtime trying to get rid of the excess sugar. Make an appointment and talk with a dietitian. In the meantime practice portion control. That's where most of us get in trouble. 1/2 Cup is a serving of starch like corn, beans, pasta, potatoes. 1 Cup is a serving of raw veggies and 1/2 Cup cooked veggies = a serving. 1 oz. of meat = 1 serving of meat. Watch your diet and talk with a dietitian and you should be able to control your diabetes without having to go on meds. OH and always carry some hard candy with you in case your blood sugar gets too low. Good luck with this.
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fish is good for your heart and brain\ncarrots for your eyes\nliver is good for red blood cells\nspinach is good for metabolism
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Staying away from iron enriched foods may help. These foods include:\nBeet Greens \nCarob Flour or Carob Powder \nChard \nChicken \nClams \nDates \nDried Apricots \nDried Beans or Peas \nDried Peaches \nPrunes or Prune Juice \nDuck \nEggs \nEnriched Breads \nHam Iron-Fortified Cereal \nJerusalem Artichokes \nLiver \nLiver Sausage \nMeat, Especially Lean Beef or Pork \nMolasses  \nOysters \nPotatoes in the Skin \nPumpkin \nRaisins \nSardines \nScallops \nShrimp Soybeans and Soy Products \nSpinach \nTuna \nTurkey \nVeal \nWheat Germ \nWhole-Grain Breads \nYou should also talk to your doctor about your high hemoglobin since this can be the first signs of:\ncongenital heart disease \ncor pulmonale \npulmonary fibrosis \npolycythemia vera \nincreased RBC formation associated with excess erythropoietin \nAlso, if you haven't already had one, you need to have a total iron test done. This will rule out any iron related diseases.
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You should drink lots of water to make up for the lost fluids. Avoid alcohol.\n\nGet lots of rest and avoid strenuous exercise for a while.\n\nOne of the possible effects of losing lots of blood is that you become anaemic. To help with this eat foods that are high in iron: red meat, dried fruit and leafy green vegetables are good. Whenever he gives blood, my husband always eats black pudding (blood sausage) for breakfast the following day (I'm vegetarian, so I don't). Stout (e.g. Guinness) is also supposed to be full of iron (it used to be prescribed for pregnant women who were anaemic) but it is alcoholic.\n\nIf you have lost a huge amount of blood you should see a doctor - you might need to have a blood transfusion to replace it, and you need to have treatment for whatever caused you to loose so much blood.
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If you are not using insulin that's why you cannot eat that much, in that case, my sister gained weight by eating everything continuously in moderation, no table sugar or food with table sugar (but she eat fruits in small amount). She never allow herself to get hungry. You should have 3 meals a day and between it eat anything but not anything with table sugar or so sweet foods.  Your meal must have vegetable, fish or meat and a little fruit. Be sure to take vit C and B complex everyday in small dose only. If your blood sugar is getting high increase your vit C and B comlex. 500 mg. ascorbic acid and with good combination of B complex that is not high in dosage. In case you feel very hungry you eat soda cracker amd reishi coffee. Remember: don't allow yourself to get hungry. There should always have that kind of nutritious food to nourish your body.
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Well hate to disappoint but the best thing to boost your immune system is exercise. It strengthens your whole body including your immune system. give it a try.\n My sources are being fat and then exercising and not being sick nearly as often. actually none at all so far knock on wood.\nalso get outside in the Sunlight. At least 15 mins on your hands and face. Helps your body to produce vitamin D essential for a strong immune system.
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If I understand correctly you say that there is an abnormal blood count. Assuming this is a red blood cell count iron would be ineffective because it is not a deficiency in iron but rather in the amount of mature red blood cells. In this case I don't know what could improve the condition, but iron would have limited to no effect.\n\nThis question needs to be directed to a doctor familiar with the circumstance of the particular case
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Yes, your Doc is right. You do have a low HB level. Take Zincofer as prescribed, your doc did go to medical school to know what he's talking about. While you should not have trouble conceiving, you should first try to get your HB level up( This is in the best interest of the health of your baby and you). Please don't go on any diet, it is just a bunch of crap. Just eat properly, with adequate(not excess, don't go over board) amount of greens.The iron tablets will work better than anything else.just relax and remember this will take time. And no you don't need blood transfusion , unless you suffer from secondary symptoms.
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If your anemic it means you don't have enough red blood cells. Anemia can be common, especially for women that are menstrating once a month, or serious. I was anemic when I was a kid, but I out gew it with proper nutrition and vitamins.\n\nYou need to eat foods rich in iron or take an iron supplement. Maybe your doctor gave you a prescription. \n\nHere are some other resources for you.\n\nhttp://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/anemia.
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Though they may call that test that, they are NOT checking for iron.\n\nThe test is technically called a 'hematocrit' and is intended to test the amount of red blood cells in your blood.  This test is required by law, though the actual form of the test may vary depending on where you are going.  For accurate results like you're desribing, they probably centrifuged your blood and measured the volume directly.\n\nThere are lots of things which can affect the amount of red blood cells you have kicking around, and one of the more common problems is an iron deficiency.  This is probably why it is often referred to as 'checking your iron'.  Other things include illness, bleeding, and sometimes just a natural tendancy in some people to have less.\n\nNow... I can tell what you're thinking.  "If I'm giving PLATELETS, what difference does it make if I don't have enough red blood cells.  I get everything but the platelets back, right?"  And this is completely true.  Usually.  The wrinkle is that the apheresis machine which separates out your platelets usually has about a half a litre of your blood in it while it's operating.  If something should go wrong, either in the machine or if you have a reaction, they may have to just pull the needle from your arm and you'll be out that much blood.  So they want to make sure you have enough to lose!\n\nAnd just as there are things that lower the amount of red blood cells you have circulating, there are also things that raise it.  Making sure you're eating enough iron is a good one... but be careful with this.  Iron in large amounts can be toxic, and vitamin C eaten at the same time can interfere with your digestion of iron.  Donating whole blood regularly can prompt your system to overproduce red blood cells a little bit to compensate.  Likewise with spending time at high altitudes.  Female people may just want to schedule such appointments before instead of after their 'time of the month'.\n\nHope all that helps!  Don't get discouraged... lots of people end up with a low hematocrit from time to time.  Donating is a GREAT thing!
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are you taking your iron with orange juice will help breakdown the iron to make you body use it more efficiently.  Do not use grapefruit juice it does not work.  \n\nread the following for other information
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It isnt proved as of yet that blood type has an affect on what we eat. You have a pretty healthy diet, everything from the *right* food group. i myself like a good nice tasty steak, but that goes st8 to the thighs lol, veges, rice, fruit, eggs, beans? your getting all your needed vitamins and stuff from there with the inclusion of fish where you would be getting omega-3 and stuff, if you add nuts: such as pine nuts, cashew nuts, well just nuts you will be giving your body much needed protien.
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I have a best friend who is severely anemic, and she eats ice like there is no tomorrow.  Ice crunching isn't the cause of your anemia, but rather a side effect of it.  You should ask your Dr. about taking iron supplements and try to increase your iron intake through diet, also.  After your anemia is under control, I think the ice eating will decrease, too.  You might still do it sometimes out of habit, but that's okay as long as your anemia isn't a problem anymore.
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if you're not making red blood cells, there may be a problem with your bone marrow - bone marrow is where you synthesize new red blood cell. Don't worry. Talk to your doctor about it & ask them about a drug called Erythropoietin Alpha. It's a synthetic form of a hormone that your body produces to stimulate the production of ned RBCs. \n\nGood luck. Also, eat plenty of red meat!
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Anything high in iron helps to build red blood cells, but does nothing for blood pressure. Potassium can help lower blood pressure, but I have no idea if Guinness has a lot of potassium. She could get the same results with vegetables or vitamins, so it is probably an excuse. Nothing is wrong with drinking one beer a day, though. In fact, doctors now say that ONE alcoholic beverage per day can help prevent heart attacks in the same way aspirin does, by thinning the blood. However, more than ONE per day can be detrimental to a person's health. If she is having one a day, I wouldn't worry about it.
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Let your food heal you\n\nFolic acid are needed for the production of red and white blood cells and platelets.\n\nEat Bannanas and Oranges, Spinach, eggs, and Lima Beans.\n\nTake Prenatal Vitamins with etra Iron\n\nTake MSM supplement for sulfur\n\nTake Extra Vitamin C until Diahrhea begins then back off\n\nI would also take cottage cheese with cold flax seed oil in a frut cocktail\n\nI would do the Water Cure\nhttp://curezone.com/foods/watercure.asp\n\nI would take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in carrot juice with cinnamon every day.\n\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=179&p=1