Factors that prevent or enhance iron absorption can have a big impact on iron levels, regardless of dietary intake or supplementation. Read this post to learn about these factors. We will also discuss iron supplements and ways to increase or decrease iron levels....
Additionally, excess intake of sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, sweet tea, and other sugary drinks has been shown to directly influence blood pressure. (7,8) Cutting out these beverages should be the first step in any hypertension treatment, and can also help with shedding excess weight and...
Iron drops.While the amount of iron in formula is too low to cause constipation, the higher amount in iron drops can. Dehydration.If your baby becomesdehydrated, their system will respond by absorbing more fluid from whatever they eat or drink – and also from the waste in their bowels. Th...
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sick or constantly tired, you might be in needof a serious detox. Life can get busy, but it’s important to make your health a priority. Taking a step back to declutter your life and lower your stress levels can help get your body back on tra...
Feeling shaky and exhausted is pretty common in the first few weeks after delivery (hello, multiple wake ups every night), but these symptoms can also be linked to low iron levels.“New moms are at higher risk of iron deficiency following childbirth, due to blood loss during delivery,” sa...
By trying to pressure Bachelet, the US and West are unable to create an ‘iron curtain’ of human rights: Global Times editorial Michelle Bachelet Photo: Courtesy of Embassy of Chile in Beijing Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, wrapped up her six-day visit to Chin...
Prolonged exposure to polluted air can contribute to lower blood oxygen levels over time. 8. Medications Certain medications, such as opioids and sedatives, can depress the respiratory system and cause shallow breathing, resulting in decreased oxygen intake and lower blood oxygen levels. 9. Altitude...
Without enough of both, you can get anemia, which means you have too few red blood cells to take oxygen around your body. That could make you feel chilly. Some people don’t get enough B12 from food or don’t absorb it easily. Pregnant women sometimes have lower levels of iron, becaus...
I was devastated by the idea hacking off her long, blonde hair to get the putty out, so I’m glad that someone recommended I try WD-40 first. I soaked the putty-matted hair with WD-40, worked it in with my fingers, and was eventually able to slide every bit of Silly Putty out ...
Tired blood?You may need more iron: eat a spoonful of molasses or try a dropperful of yellow dock tincture several times a day. Stir it up! Don't just sit there!Energy is attracted to energy. Get moving this way: Stand up, feet shoulder-width, knees relaxed. Swing your arms toward ...