Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of healthy red blood cells, leading to inadequate oxygen supply to the body’s organs. This often manifests as symptoms such as feeling cold, experiencing shortness of breath, and feeling tired or weak.
In the United States, anemia is the most prevalent blood condition, affecting nearly 6 percent of the population. Certain groups, such as women, young children, and individuals with chronic illnesses, are more susceptible to developing anemia.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) posits that poor health stemming from conditions such as anemia may be related to what practitioners term “dirty blood.” Therefore, treating anemia requires blood nourishment and clearing blood stasis. So how can we enrich our blood so the body can be adequately nourished with nutrients? There is much to unpack here, but it starts with knowing how to eat….