Anemia is the most common disorder in the U.S. and affects 3.5 million people. Anemia is not actually a disease--instead it's considered a disorder--and is the result of less-than-optimal levels of hemoglobin. Some of the most common causes of anemia are malnutrition, regular blood loss and excessive alcohol use. Anemia can also be a side effect of some medications or surgical procedures. Finally, anemia can be caused by an underlying medical condition like sickle-cell disease or digestive disorders like celiac disease.

Signs & Symptoms of Anemia

Only your doctor can diagnose anemia but some of the most common symptoms of anemia include fatigue, irregular heartbeat, dizziness and ringing in the ears. In some anemia cases spoon-shaped fingernails, jaundice or even skin ulcers may also be present.

Natural & Nutritional Remedies for Anemia

Living up north seems to afford me with an endless amount of opportunities. One of them being experiencing all four seasons of the year, and yet another is appreciating the ground cover that each season brings. Unfortunately, part of the ground cover involves weeds in my yard and garden. But lately, I have discovered a newfound respect for one of the weeds known as the dandelion.

The dandelion is a puffy yellow weed that finds no problem in spreading itself over lawn and other areas, and manages to survive even in the driest, or wettest, of conditions. The name dandelion means lion's tooth, because of the jagged edges of the leaves, and how they resemble teeth.