About Anemia
AnemiaFreeIndia is part of #MoreThanBara, an initiative of FOGSI and Emcure Pharmaceutical to spread awareness about Anemia prevalence and eradicating it from India.
Who is at Risk?
As per Anemia Mukta Bharat, Operational Guidelines by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India, 2018.
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More Than Bara
On Independence day, 15th August 2020, Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecological Society of India (FOGSI), Emcure Pharmaceuticals, and Brand Ambassador Twinkle Khanna, collaborated for the #MoreThanBara initiative and launched Anemia Free India campaign on digital platforms to fight against anemia with the aim of reaching 5 Crore women of India.
What you need to know
About Anemia
Anemia is a condition where red blood cells are unable to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues to meet the physiological needs of the body(1). This condition can also be defined as lower level of hemoglobin concentration, reduced other hematocrit and number of RBCs (Red blood cells)(2). Anemia is a major health problem globally as well as for India, affecting 1.62 billion people out of which 56 million are pregnant women.
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Treating Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common form of nutritional anemia worldwide. It is amongst the fiveleading cause of morbidity in humans especially in women. IDA is global health concern, which affects the children, women and the elderly population.
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Yoga, Asanas for menstrual bleeding
Pranayama Sit comfortably so that your spine is raised along with the chest, floating ribs and navel. Keeping the spine erect, lower the head to the trunk. Rest the chin in the notch between the collarbones just above the breastbone. Stretch the arms out straight and...
Foods and meal plans for iron deficiency
Meal plans Adding iron-rich foods to the diet can help to treat anemia. A doctor can advise about the kinds of foods to choose from and other ways to increase iron absorption. The best diet for a person with anemia includes plenty of foods rich in iron and other foods...
Be a chef –prepare recipes at home to fight anemia
Ingredients: medium-sized beetroots carrots 1/2 lemon Instructions: Wash and cut the beetroots, carrots and lemon. Run them through your Juicer. Drink this before breakfast to give you an Iron boost all day long Ingredients: ½ cup blanched and finely chopped spinach...