A condition in which you dont have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your tissues. Having anemia may make you feel exhausted. In anemia, either your body doesnt make enough red blood cells (iron/vitamin deficiency, aplastic anemia, anemia of chornic disease) or your body destroys red blood cells (hemolytic, sickle cell).

Favor: Amla, leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, Chyavanaprasam, dates.

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Dark Veins may appear like cords on your legs. Signs and symptoms include: aching and heavy legs, muscles cramps and swelling, worsened pain after sitting or standing long, itching around veins, ulceration etc.

The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, your blood pressure shoots up. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. People with early-stage high blood pressure may have dull headaches, dizzy spells or nosebleeds. For most adults, theres no identifiable cause; kidney problems, certain medications can also cause high blood pressure.

Favor: Cereals, fruits, greens & veggies, regular exercise and yoga.

Reduce: Pickles, egg, canned foods, meats, preservatives, salt, oil, smoking, alcohol and stress factors