Low Platelets In Blood - Increase Platelets Naturally

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Over ten million people in the United States suffer from low platelets in blood. For about a million of them the situation is a bit more serious because their platelet counts are low enough to allow bleeding of the nose, gums and unexplained bruising or bleeding under the skin. Around one hundred thousand of these are so serious that hospitalization is often required.

Low platelets in blood affects not only Americans but even more people world wide. If you find yourself with this condition you no doubt are very interested in finding ways to increase platelet counts back to healthy levels. Although some have completely overcome this condition most have to deal with it the rest of their lives. The good news is most of the time it is manageable under doctors care and using natural methods.

When we talk about "natural methods" or a "holistic approach" we are not describing some far fetch completely unscientific "mystical" treatment but rather well documented approaches that in all honesty everyone should be doing anyway. Living a healthier life style is noting new even though a great majority of society ignores this proven fact until faced with a health crisis.

Back on the subject, low platelets in blood more often than not is caused by a virus which can manifest itself as mononucleosis. Many people are carriers of this virus but never succumb to it because of a healthy immune system. Others can still be infected however. One of the effects of Mono is low platelets in blood. Mono tends to be more of an issue in young adults for obvious reasons.

The next largest sector of the population with low platelets count is those have an autoimmune disease. Middle age to aged people being the biggest group although is affects all ages. An autoimmune disease is where your own immune system attacks some part of the body out of confusion. I myself have Lupus, an autoimmune disease, that in my case attacks the soft tissues of joints and around the heart. ITP is an autoimmune disease that the platelets are the focus of the attack.

With most autoimmune diseases, ITP blood disorder included, there are what are called "triggers", something that if could be avoided or kept to a minimum the immune system would better behave itself. This could be chemicals, certain foods, stress, allergies, the list goes on and on. Sometimes it could be a deficiency of a specific vitamin or mineral. Many times the body can only assimilate the required or deficient item from a natural food source and not synthetic.

If you are interested in increasing your platelets naturally you will have to take the initiative and educate your self about fresh foods, vitamins, minerals and herbs that can build healthy immune function. You will also do well with the assistance of a nutritional orientated or naturopathic doctor at your side. Our bodies need many nutrients that are missing from the average diet, especially in western cultures. We are also exposed to many chemicals in foods, water and the air we breath. No wonder out bodies are rebelling!

The overall health of most Americans is under par. But it doesn't have to be that way for you, take accountability for your health and do everything in your power to improve it. Good health to you.



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