Anemia is one of the most common health conditions worldwide, affecting people of all ages but disproportionately impacting menstruating women, pregnant and postpartum women, and young children. According to the World Health Organization, anemia affects approximately 30% of women ages 15–49, 36% of pregnant women, and 40% of children under five. Although iron deficiency is a leading cause, anemia is not a single disease—it is a sign that something deeper may be interfering with red blood cell production, nutrient absorption, or the body’s ability to properly use iron.

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Our whole-person approach to Anemia

Our functional medicine approach looks beyond a single hemoglobin or iron result. We assess the complete iron panel—including ferritin, serum iron, transferrin, total iron-binding capacity, and iron saturation—along with other relevant markers such as vitamin B12, folate, homocysteine, inflammation, thyroid function, liver health, and red blood cell production. We also consider diet, digestive function, menstrual history, lifestyle, medications, and relevant environmental exposures. By connecting symptoms, health history, and laboratory findings, we work to identify the factors contributing to anemia and develop a more complete, individualized plan.

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Does this sound like you?

Are you constantly exhausted, weak, cold, or short of breath—even when your routine has not changed? Anemia and iron deficiency may contribute to air hunger, dizziness, brain fog, headaches, heart palpitations, exercise intolerance, and POTS-like symptoms such as a racing heart or lightheadedness when standing. You may also notice cold hands and feet, pale skin, increased hair shedding, slow hair growth, brittle nails, poor concentration, restless legs, or difficulty recovering after physical activity. If these symptoms feel familiar, a comprehensive evaluation may help uncover whether low iron, anemia, nutrient deficiencies, or another underlying factor is contributing to how you feel.

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