#hemoglobin deficiency

[ornery-old-bitch]

Happy mother's day you old bitch

You are no child of mine.

My blood is not your blood.

Unless you brought some bambi blood for me to fawn over; in that case I may consider a blood-for-blood relation trade.

[thasorns-moved]

can we reduce the weekdays... I am so ready for the weekend and me crying bc it is still wednesday. I can't anymore I is exhausted.

[bisakimia]

Oksidasi Bayam Menghasilkan Racun!

Reaksi Redoks menyebabkan zat gizi dalam bayam berubah menjadi racun. Tak perlu diragukan lagi, bayam adalah sayuran yang sangat bermanfaat bagi tubuh kita. Zat gizi yang terkandung dalam bayam sangat komplit untuk memenuhi asupan gizi yang kita perlukan. Maka tak heran jika dari kecil, orang tua kita selalu menganjurkan kita untuk makan bayam. Bahkan beberapa orang tua harus memutar otak…

[ghosty206]

I just found out I have iron deficiency anemia, hypoglycemia and potentially will need to do monthly blood transfusions because my hemoglobin is constantly dropping from my ulcerative colitis flare ups and periods.... having multiple chronic illnesses by 26 was not my goal in life yet here we are

[clumsy-words-again]

french fries

[pandaspwnz]

went to the doctor back in like... august and got put on 2 iron tablets a day because my iron levels were 7 μmol/L (for women it should be between 11-29 μmol/L) and came back iirc a month later to check up how it was going. It was 10 μmol/L and my doctor said my iron wasn't as high as she'd have expected it to have gotten, and that I might have issues with absorbing iron, and perhaps should be getting iron infusions to help me out, but we agreed to wait a little longer to see if my iron levels would increase and normalize. I just had my blood tested today, like 6 months later (life gets in the way sometimes)... and my iron levels are 4 μmol/L. FOUR. I've been on two iron tablets a day for like six months (except for around 2 weeks when I ran out) but it has NEVER been this low before. No fucking wonder I'm so tired and cold all the time. I'm seeing my doctor next week about it, but I can't imagine she's gonna be happy about that result either lmao

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By the late fifties, a large number of clear-cut biochemical variations were known, including more than a dozen inborn errors of metabolism arising from probable enzyme deficiencies and numerous polymorphisms – that is, traits that occurred in a population in different forms, each with a frequency of at least a few percent – among the hemoglobin and blood-serum protein variants, knowledge of which was accumulating from research around the world.

"In the Name of Eugenics: Genetics and the Uses of Human Heredity" - Daniel J. Kevles

[two-calicos-in-a-trenchcoat]

So

Is there like

Some bad information about cast iron pans going around or what

Like I cant find anything so im gonna say no but my friends mom texted her a little bit ago telling her to stop using cast iron immediately and let her know if she needs new pans

And like my friend has a lot of health problems and her mom has been pushing "cures" and "treatments" on her her whole life so this is probably just more of the same

But the only potential negative i could find to using cast iron pans is that they add iron to whatever you're cooking and if youre at risk for iron overload that could cause problems

But my friend has low iron. So that's not a problem.

And the only negative story I could find involving cast irons pans in the news is that someone got their head bashed in with a cast iron pan a few weeks ago

So we're not really sure where the sudden urgency to get rid of cast iron pans is coming from

[palsaa]

If iron levels drop excessively, it can also lead to anemia. When this happens, red blood cells become smaller than normal, which leads to less hemoglobin. Due to this, numerous conditions compass the body.

[nightbunnysong]

Boost hair growth naturally

THE BIOCHEMICAL POWER OF TEAS AND NUTRIENT-RICH FOODS

Herbal teas and their role in hair growth

🌸Green Tea

Active Components

the powerhouse in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant

Biochemical Mechanism

EGCG helps in blocking the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Elevated DHT levels are linked to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern baldness). By reducing DHT production, green tea helps in preventing hair follicle shrinkage and hair thinning. Additionally, the polyphenols in green tea enhance blood circulation to the scalp, ensuring that hair follicles receive the necessary nutrients and oxygen to thrive.

Usage

Drink 2-3 cups of green tea daily to reap its hair-boosting benefits. It can also be used as a rinse post-shampooing to stimulate the scalp directly.

🌸Nettle Tea

Active Components

Nettle is rich in iron, silica, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, D, and K.

Biochemical Mechanism

Nettle tea works as a natural DHT blocker, similar to green tea. Its high iron content supports hemoglobin production, enhancing oxygen delivery to the scalp and hair follicles. This is crucial because a well-oxygenated scalp provides an optimal environment for hair growth. The silica and sulfur in nettle also strengthen hair strands, improving hair’s structural integrity and reducing breakage.

Usage

Regular consumption of nettle tea (1-2 cups daily) can provide these essential nutrients. Additionally, a cooled nettle infusion can be used as a hair rinse to further strengthen hair shafts.

🌸Rosemary Tea

Active Components

Rosemary contains ursolic acid and caffeic acid.

Biochemical Mechanism

Ursolic acid found in rosemary improves scalp circulation, similar to EGCG in green tea. This ensures that hair follicles are well-nourished, promoting robust hair growth. Rosemary also has anti-inflammatory properties, which help in maintaining a healthy scalp environment by reducing potential scalp conditions like dandruff, which can hinder hair growth.

Usage

Drinking 1-2 cups of rosemary tea daily or using it as a hair rinse can provide these benefits. Infusing rosemary oil into your tea can further amplify its effects due to the added antioxidants.

Nutrient-dense foods for hair growth

🌸Biotin-rich foods

Key Foods

Eggs, almonds, sweet potatoes, spinach, and seeds.

Biochemical Mechanism

Biotin (Vitamin B7) is crucial for the production of keratin, the structural protein that makes up your hair. It acts as a coenzyme in fatty acid synthesis, which is essential for the growth and repair of cells, including hair cells. A deficiency in biotin can lead to hair thinning and brittleness.

Incorporation

Incorporate biotin-rich foods into your diet regularly. For example, adding a boiled egg to your breakfast or including sweet potato as a side dish can help maintain adequate biotin levels.

🌸Iron-rich foods

Key Foods

Lentils, red meat, spinach, and fortified cereals.

Biochemical Mechanism

Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to tissues, including the scalp. Oxygenated blood nourishes hair follicles, facilitating the growth of strong, healthy hair. Iron deficiency is one of the most common causes of hair loss, particularly in women.

Incorporation

Combine iron-rich foods with vitamin C-rich foods like oranges or bell peppers to enhance absorption. For example, a spinach salad with orange slices can optimize iron intake and support hair growth.

🌸Omega-3 fatty acids

Key Foods

Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel), flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts.

Biochemical Mechanism

Omega-3 fatty acids are integral to maintaining the lipid barrier of the scalp, which helps retain moisture and protect hair from drying out and breaking. They also reduce inflammation, which can sometimes hinder hair growth by causing scalp conditions like psoriasis or dandruff. Omega-3s contribute to the overall health of cell membranes in the scalp, making them more resilient.

Incorporation

Aim to consume fatty fish at least twice a week or add flaxseeds to your smoothies or cereals. Walnuts can also be a great snack option to keep your omega-3 levels adequate.

🌸Zinc-rich foods

Key Foods

Oysters, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, and cashews.

Biochemical Mechanism

Zinc plays a key role in DNA and RNA production, which is essential for the division of hair follicle cells. It also helps regulate the production of androgens, a hormone linked to hair loss when imbalanced. Moreover, zinc helps in repairing hair tissue and maintaining oil glands around hair follicles, which are crucial for healthy hair growth.

Incorporation

Include zinc-rich foods in your diet, like a handful of pumpkin seeds as a snack or adding chickpeas to salads and stews.

🌸Vitamin E-rich foods

Key Foods

Sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, and avocados.

Biochemical Mechanism

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps repair damaged hair follicles, which can be a barrier to hair growth. It also improves blood circulation to the scalp, ensuring that hair follicles are nourished. Vitamin E helps balance oil production in the scalp, preventing dryness or excess oil, both of which can impede hair growth.

Incorporation

Sprinkle sunflower seeds on your yogurt or salads, or incorporate avocados into your meals for a healthy dose of vitamin E.

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[mushroomates]

gimli headcanons:

likes doing laundry. finds it soothing

history nerd!! loves reading old tombs/biographies of his ancestors

is incredibly intelligent. beats frodo in chess. would beat gandalf but gandalf cheats. has been in a stalemate with aragorn for two and a half years.

well mannered but chooses to forgo his politeness to make a point. especially around elves.

does NOT like horses. not just riding them, which is canon, but actually dislikes the animal itself. the reasons why include (but are not limited to) :

he does not like being not on ground. he does not have a fear of heights so much as a fear of… feet not on ground. as evidenced by refusal to jump, treehouses, and well, horses

he does not like their faces. they are long and have eyes on the side like prey. gimli thinks this is deceiving as horses are very large and can kick in someone’s skull. not his skull.

gimli believes that in a one on one match with a horse, he could easily win. he has thought of several, very specific, scenarios of this and has a detailed plan of attack should this situation occur.

they so easily turned against their home for an evil overlord (read: sauron stole all the black horses from rohan) and therefore cannot be trusted. as a rule, anything that willing you let you ride it cannot be trusted. they can’t be satisfied with this life. they are plotting something.

believes he would be great at drums. it’s just hitting things hard and he’s pretty strong.

ok, another thing about horses: they are fragile to a ridiculous extent. you breath wrong and it breaks. they have bad bones and bad blood flow in their legs, and their legs are all that they’re used for. he doesn’t understand why humans invested so much time into horses when they’re genetically bad at what they are meant to do. he’d feel bad for the horses if they weren’t so awful.

drinks coffee, not tea

takes great with the up keeping of his gear. he sharpens his axes, polishes his boots, shines his armor and waxes his mustache. that’s not gear, but he takes great pride in looking groomed and caring for his belongings.

has an axe for every occasion. battle axe? do you want throwing or slashing. a day on the town? have you seen this intricately carved masterpiece that also is a weapon? digging a hole? PICKAXE. cutting a cake? how about an axe???

hates the rain because it ruins his hair and beard. also loves the rain because it ruins legolas’s hair and clothes.

will eat anything. has a great tolerance for spice. contrary to popular belief, dwarves are not shy of seasoning but are very cautious around other races in fear of poisoning their friends

will also eat some rocks. salty is his favorite (halite, hanksite, glauberite) but also likes to add chunks of chalcanthite to his food for a slightly sweet yet metalic flavor. this is also slightly (SLIGHTLY) poisonous as evidenced by sharing his trail mix with boromir

also calls dirt the “local seasoning”

will taste dirt to try and get a feeling for the land. this tells him the acidity, weather, possible wildlife, and also pisses off legolas

actaully genuinely likes the taste of dirt. (note: if you desire to eat clay/dirt that is a symptom of iron deficiency. for gimli, he eats spoonfuls of the stuff like their supplements because as a kid it was fed to him like multivitamins)

OK SO HEAR ME OUT: lack of sunlight can cause really low hemoglobin and ferritin (a blood protein that contains iron) sooo being constantly in dark caves can cause some forms of iron deficiency. because dwarves are conscious of their young, dwarf children often grow up not often being in direct sunlight.

the solution? dirt. dirt contains iron and other tasty minerals that are good for the body. charcoal has natural antioxidants. so does clay. am i saying that momma gimli (unnamed) fed her son ash and clumps of dirt? yes. also bits of broken pottery. it’s good of the immune system.

fr tho clay/dirt/charcoal are the dwarven multivitamins. you have a tummy-ache? here, have a rock. i truly believe this was scientifically proven by dwarves and only FOR dwarves (plz do not eat dirt)

fuckin loves mushrooms. has a mushroom log at home. whenever dwarves find some fungai in a cave they go feral

likes dogs. thinks it’s great that they dig holes. thinks it’s fantastic that the bury things in holes. absolutes loves when they get muddy, and then shake off all water and dirt all over you.

when he came back home with the name lockbearer, a lot of the dwarves thought it was really cool and he has some sort of elven puzzle that requires a code to unlock something. imagine their surprise when he rocks up and is like: no, even better. HAIRS. three of them.

enjoys making mudpies- made them as a kid with his cousins, (mostly with rock slurry) and continues to, even even as an adult.

made them on the fellowship with the hobbits. taught them all about the best types of dirt and the water-to-soil- ratio needed.

while cutting up slices of his pie, he offered one to boromir, who in good nature, took it, clearly thinking it was just part of the bit.

poor boromir was locked in a stalemate after gimli cut his own slice, and began eating it.

to his credit, boromir did brave a few bites, but had to stop once he nearly had a mouthful of maggots

“protein”

gimli is like crazy good at hair. can braid quickly and efficiently in elaborate styles

picked up eleven hair style techniques in lorien (quicker than legolas) and was forced to relay them to the elf through twine as there is no way he’s letting grubby elf fingers to touch his glorious mane that’s been decades in the making

would ask for a drink “on the rocks” and get slightly upset if it did not come back with actual rocks

[astarothlover127]

You know what I love about sitri?

His anemia.

Like when I first figured it out, I was very happy(since I, myself have anemia. Like we’re anemia besties) but I also found it surprising, since anemia in males is extremely rare, like 2-12% in adult males rare.

In comic it’s said that if he were human, he would’ve already died makes lots of sense. From this information and yeah, the fact that Satan is a blood sucking demon, sitri has either acute anemia or iron deficiency anemia. Am not sure like I personally have iron deficiency anemia where the body lacks, you guessed it, iron. That type can go unnoticed for an extremely long time before it’s too late. (Speaking from experience) and that type of anemia occurs when the person does have enough iron to produce hemoglobin or red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body tissues (Satan is robbing sitri of his oxygen lol) The form of losing blood In Females is going on they’re period with is extremely common. (not so important but yeah). Iron deficiency anemia can be recovered by eating iron rich food which in his comic is said but since Satan drinks sitris blood almost every day, sitris condition worsens like everyday single day so those iron rich foods ain’t gonna help him.

(Now that I’m reading this it’s quite long and boring. It’s like the middle of the night and I’m hella bored out of my mind so anyways if any of my information is wrong or doesn’t sound correct feel free to let me know.)

I FUCKING LOVE DEVILS LINE OH MY FICKING GOSH I NEED A SECOND SEASON RIGHT NOWW

[humorously-yours]

We are kinda hypocrites. We all know how bad, toxic & corrupt this Sauron is for our mental health, still, we want him to touch us in our wildest dreams, make us go crazy to not even think about real men out there. Why are we like this?? Why do we love Bad Guys?? Is it because they are broken heroes & we believe that Villains are not born, they are made. Or, something is wrong with our iron deficient hemoglobin??

You people tell me.

[tj-crochets]

Went to the doctor just for a check up and he basically just told me "your body just processes sugar very well! :) :) :) It's a good thing! :) :) :) It can't possibly be the source of your symptoms even though eating fixes it :) :) :)" But there was also a moment when talking about my iron deficiency that is possibly one of the funniest things a doctor has ever said to me, up with the cardiologist who said "you're a medical mystery": He was going over my blood test results, and said "Your iron levels haven't gone up at all, they are still extremely low, but you're not anemic anymore" And I was like how am I not anemic anymore??? And he said "Your hemoglobin levels have gone up...somehow..." while frowning at the blood test results on his computer. It was very "somehow, palpatine has returned" lol

[mywellnessdiaries]

morning routine ! 5:00 am

first, clorophyill water to hydrate and clear my skin. It may also help to increase blood iron reserves to treat anemia and hemoglobin deficiency. then, instead of using heated tools to achieve a perfect voluminous and bouncy hair I like to use a heatless curling rod and leave it overnight. To finish the look I like to put rosemary oil to give my hair a little bit of shine. today is my rest day so I'm going to a pilates class. I love to wear a pink or flowered outfit, blouses with a cute lace or a subtle bow. It just gives me much more confidence and motivation to exercise. drink of choice: "Golden Milk" key ingredients are loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflamatory properties like turmeric, ginger, cardamom & cinnamon. I like to add adaptogens as herbal supplements like ashwaganda, lions mane, cordyceps and reishi. I drink it as an alternative to coffee.