There are quite a few ailments that need constant care and impact on life. One of them is Thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder. This World Thalassemia Day observed on May 8, all topics around it are discussed for the patients’ betterment. For 2025, the theme is ‘Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients’. Learn how Ayurveda and Patanjali help the patient and community treat and manage Thalassemia.
Thalassemia Talks
This inherited blood disorder occurs when red blood cells and haemoglobin are not produced properly. In this case, you can become anaemic. Other health troubles include tiredness, breathing issues, fainting spells and getting the chills.
Two types of Thalassemia are present: Alpha and Beta. India has the highest population of Thalassemia major patients, who depend on frequent blood transfusions. Treating Thalassemia can be costly, and Ayurveda offers a variety of personalised treatments to manage it.
3 Tips to Manage Thalassemia
Herbal Options: Include herbs and herbal preparations as per body requirements. They will help manage the disease, such as increasing red blood cell production and bringing down inflammation. The herbs include Manjistha, Turmeric, Triphala, Ashwagandha, and Giloy.
Dietary Focus: There should be a focus on diet that suits the treatment. Avoid food like spicy, oily and difficult to digest since it can hamper the treatment. Control iron-rich food since you already get blood transfusions. Consume protein-rich food, grains, legumes and dairy.
Lifestyle Changes: Regular exercises like Yoga should be part of your life. You can also opt for judicious exercises that don’t put pressure on your body. Speak to the doctor before engaging in anything. Meditation would also calm your body and mind.
You can trust Patanjali to bring Ayurvedic options that will add to your health management under Thalassemia. Divya Mahamanjisthadi Kwath (Pravahi) (450 Ml) works to purify the blood and stop toxins. It also helps in keeping you healthy. Patanjali Lohasava (450 Ml) contains Suddh Lauha, Ginger, Amla, etc. It works to handle iron deficiency and inflammation, keep the heart healthy and deal with anaemia. Patanjali Unpolished Chhole (Kabuli Chana) (500 Gms and 1 Kg) provides nutrition to handle the disease's health problems.
This World Thalassemia Day on May 8, make choices to deal with the blood disease. It includes Ayurveda and Patanjali.
