{"id":1661,"date":"2019-04-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/uncategorised\/you-need-know-iron-deficiency\/"},"modified":"2019-04-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T00:00:00","slug":"you-need-know-iron-deficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/lifestyle\/you-need-know-iron-deficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"You Need To Know This: Iron Deficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all deserve to feel our best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As temperatures fall and the autumnal winds set&nbsp;in, our routine&nbsp;changes and quite often, we&#8217;re left feeling weak and fatigued. As our body works extra hard playing&nbsp;catch up, immunity levels dip and we&#8217;re left feeling rotten.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you wake up feeling weak and fatigued, take a minute to reassess your winter routine, diet and lifestyle choices. There&#8217;s a chance you&#8217;re missing out on a vital nutrient: iron.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Iron is super important in producing haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen around the body and as the body&nbsp;needs oxygen to survive, consistent iron intake is vital.&nbsp;An iron deficiency can lead to fatigue, breathlessness, decreased immunity and anaemia. You might even experience difficulty concentrating, hair loss, headaches&nbsp;and dizziness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are some easy ways to ensure your iron levels are healthy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eat foods rich in iron, i.e. green vegetable, lentils, beans, nuts and seeds<\/li>\n<li>Try to consume more vitamin C \u2014 this can help iron absorption<\/li>\n<li>Limit your intake of alcohol and tea \u2014 these can reduce iron absorption&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Consider adding iron supplements to your diet<\/li>\n<li>Speak to a healthcare professional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Take some time out for yourself this winter to ensure your iron and energy levels are up.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect your iron levels may be low, head to your local Blooms The Chemist for an iron test to get an indication of your levels. It&#8217;s super easy \u2014 your pharmacist will draw a blood sample from your fingertip and place the sample on a test strip. The process should take about one minute and your pharmacist will advise you on what you should do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information on good health, drop into your local Blooms The Chemist.<\/p>\n<p><em>Presented in partnership with Blooms The Chemist.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In partnership with Blooms The Chemist, we&#8217;re giving you the 411 on good health. 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