Lacking this ONE simple mineral can be more devastating to your health than any other. It maybe the main reason behind your high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke and possible death.
Since it’s so easy to supplement this mineral (and avoid the serious complications before it’s to lade), it’s essential that you detect early if you’re lacking it.
That’s why today, I’m listing 10 clear signs that you’re missing one of the most essential mineral for your body.
If you find that one or more of these symptoms affects you, it’s time to see your doctor to get checked out if IRON is something you need to supplement:
Bruising easily– There is a saying : “He/she bruises bumping into air.” And it could just be that you are a little uncoordinated, and have a higher likelihood of knocking into things…but it could also be that your iron is low and your tissues are more easily damaged. If you bruise easily, especially if you also experience any of the other symptoms on the list, go get checked.
Sallow pallor– Yellowish skin isn’t iron deficiency…that’s generally more a liver issue. But something as simple as pale, very translucent skin may indicate a need for more iron. Pale, weak skin tears more easily, too, and why open yourself up to more infection /discomfort if a supplement can help?
Hair Loss– Stress, post-pregnancy effects, even your diet can cause you to lose hair. But not having enough iron stresses out the hair follicles and they eventually just start to give up. Keep them fed and it makes a real difference. Pattern or genetic baldness is different- this applies to spotty areas or all over thinning.
Thyroid issues– If you have low thyroid activity or have had surgery to remove it, then you are automatically at risk of low iron levels, and will likely need a supplemental form of it. Make sure to talk to your doctor about your iron levels if this applies to you.
Strange cravings– While this isn’t necessarily a dangerous symptom, it can be if the craving is for dirt. If you seem to be craving dirt or ice, this is a classic sign that you need more iron.
Fatigue– Generally, fatigue can be a real nuisance. But in some cases it can be dangerous, or cause you to miss out on work time or other events in your life. Driving or operating machinery when you are fatigued is never a good idea, so get checked out to avoid tragedy.
Sleep disturbances– It is estimated that nearly half of those who suffer from restless leg syndrome are actually just not getting enough iron. Medicines for RLS can have catastrophic side effects, so before you head for the prescriptions, look first at supplemental iron.
Headache and migraine– Again, not all migraines are going to need prescription medication to mitigate or alleviate. Sometimes, adding magnesium gluconate and/or iron in supplement form is enough to keep them at bay, if you are also avoiding other triggers.
(Here are more info on how to completely avoid migraine and headaches…)
High blood pressure– Perhaps the most important sign that you need to check iron, especially if you experience any of the other symptoms, is chronic, stubbornly high blood pressure. Unmanaged, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, and heart attack. Make sure to do everything you can to avoid stressing out your ticker, which includes making sure to give it all the nutrients it needs to thrive.
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A few years back I didn’t know what in the world was going on with me. I was sluggish and tired all the time. Had by blood checked and had low iron. So I focused on eating foods high in iron for a month and immediately felt better.
Foods high in Iron and mg/serving:
Beef Liver: 5.8 mg
Lean Sirloin: 2.9 mg
Lean Ground Beef: 1.8 mg
Chicken Breast: 1.1mg
Salmon: 0.7mg
Pumpkin Seeds: 4.2mg
80 Per Cent Dark Chocolate: 4.1mg
Dried Thyme: 3.7mg
Blackstrap Molasses: 3.5mg
Sulfite Free Dried Apricots: 3.6mg
Lentils: 3.3 mg
Large Potatoes: 3.2mg
Spinach: 3.2mg
Quinoa: 3.2mg
Kidney Beans: 2.6 mg
Tempeh: 2.4mg
Tofu: 2 mg
Black Beans: 1.8 mg
Tahini: 1.7mg
Broccoli: 1.2 mg
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Hi,
I never heard low iron cause hypertension! Can you please give a proof or a research saying that?
thanks Rachel
In talking about iron and high blood pressure, you said, “Make sure to do everything you can to avoid stressing out your ticker, which includes making sure to give it all the nutrients it needs to thrive.”
This was followed in the next line by:
“The easiest and most effective way to lower blood pressure are 3 easy blood pressure exercises.”
Are these exercises effective for lowering blood pressure in spite of deficiencies such as iron and others?
RC: There are so many causes of blood pressure, which kind of cumulate it. High blood pressure is always caused by some kind of stress. You’ve physical stress, which includes lacking the right vitamins and minerals, mental stress (working on a tough mental assignment or trying to remember something when you’re tired), emotional stress (what most of us call stress) and sensual stress (driving in heavy traffic, watching a violent movie). What our blood pressure exercises do is kind of “reboot” your system to release any kind of stress and therefore lower your blood pressure. They therefore work even if you’re not in shape or lack some kind of mineral (or even if your blood pressure is genetically caused). Having said that, it’s still very important to take care of your overall health. You can read more about the blood pressure exercises here…
http://blueheronhealthnews.com/site/the-blood-pressure-program/
– Christian
this might be my problem,i have most of these symptoms, lately i am having very high blood pressure this is my wake up call thanks
DR is ready to put me on blood thinners
Rachel: although lacking iron will not immediately cause high blood pressure, it can lead to fluctuation in blood pressure. It goes down, and then up. It causes several other symptoms and strains on the arteries that lead to hardening and raise of blood pressure. So managing iron level is extremely important.
– Christian G
Thank you for your very clear explanation in response to my question, Christian! I’ve wanted to order the BP program for months and hope to be able to do so soon.
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