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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

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Anemia

Description:

Anemia is a symptom, not a disease, indicated by a shortage of red blood cells. Symptoms can include, shortness of breath, fatigue and inability to stand cold.

Precautions:

No stimulating or invigorating strokes. The source of the anemia needs to be determined to rule out any serious conditions that would contraindicate massage.

Can be alleviated by:

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