High platelets (thrombocytosis) by K. Laura Garcés G Health 11 Comments Platelets (thrombocytes) are small cytoplasmic fragments that circulate in the blood and whose function is to form blood clots, i.e. they help the blood to the coagulation process to maintain a balance in the cardiovascular system and prevent bleeding when injured, forming blood clots that help to stop bleeding while the damaged vessel is repaired. When the number of platelets is too low could result in excessive bleeding, and if the platelet count is too high it will come together to form blood clots that can potentially cause what is known as thrombosis, which occurs when blood vessels become clogged by clots causing severe reactions as stroke, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, or blockage in any part of the body. Any imbalance or platelets disease is called thrombocytopathy, which can be either a reduced number of platelets (thrombocytopenia), a deficit in function (thrombasthenia) or an increase in the number (thrombocytosis). Platelets are produced during the process of blood cell formation (thrombopoiesis) in bone marrow. The physiological range of platelets is of 150-400 x 109/litre. A platelet has a life of 7 to 10 days, and a healthy adult produces 1 x 1011 platelets per day. This production is regulated by a hormone called thrombopoietin, which is usually secreted by the liver and kidneys. Platelets are destroyed by phagocytosis in the spleen and Kupffer cells in the liver. The spleen stores a number of platelets, which are released when needed by splenic contraction, regulated by the sympathetic nervous system. fast food. closing the way to feel joy only with fixed or obstinate ideas. causing a number of imbalances that are known as diseases. anxiety and depression. filling it with toxic matter and acidifying the blood. and removing stagnant toxic and unnecessary stuff in the intestines which impairs the blood throughout the body. sausages and red meat. as explained. which only hinder the functioning of the body. Anxiety or depression. The causes of increased platelets may be: Infections (most common cause: viral. It is necessary to maintain a high quality diet. anemia (due to poor diet and poor absorption of iron or lack of it) Nephrotic syndrome Trauma Tumors Kawasaki disease Splenectomy post-syndrome Emotional causes High platelets are related to factors such as stress. attitudes that create wear and imbalances both in the nervous system and throughout the body. trying to avoid all products containing sugar or refined flour products based on cow's milk. bacterial. etc.Thrombocytosis (high platelets) Thrombocytosis. can be generated by a failure to fin deep hapinness in life. Medicinal Food A diet is the foundation of all healing process as it helps the body repair damaged tissue. . Natural Remedies The body has its own self-healing capacity. refined grains lack any nutritional value as well as junk food like soda. you only need to be given the necessary elements to return to the state of balance and optimal performance. in this case. designed to self regulate and self-repair.) Poor diet and Iron deficiency. is the increase of platelets in the blood. nourish and invigorate organ systems. Other natural remedies In addition to diet. as exercise helps to circulate blood. and vitalize. . helping to distribute nutrients evenly throughout the body. Consumption of raw garlic. Acupuncture. The emotional attitudes are important. oily fish and whole grains are very beneficial. Shiitake fungus is one of the best natural remedies for this condition. oxygen. aloe juice. beginning the day drinking on an empty stomach a glass of warm water with a squeezed lemon. they serve as strong support for a healing process. often essential. You should eat for day only a fruit such as papaya and grapes. you should consider exercise. seeds of grapes. Extra virgin olive oil. plums and papaya are very beneficial in the diet. People can come to heal simply by changing their ways of acting and thinking. reflexology and bioenergy are therapies that help regulate the smooth flow of energy in the body. oranges.What foods help to regulate high platelets? You must include in the diet 2 liters of pure water per day. Include Omega oils that nourish the nervous system. Zelman. Some fortified foods offer 100 mg or more. LD on June 02.Your Omega-3 Family Shopping List Reviewed by Kathleen M. These healthy fats are being added to everything from eggs to peanut butter. including salmon and tuna. You can also get them naturally in fish. RD. 2015 Omega-3s can help lower your risk of heart disease. though not very efficiently. You can find more than 500 mg in a can of tuna or a few ounces of salmon. many dietitians recommend getting DHA and EPA. such as: Halibut Herring . There are different types of omega-3s: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). MPH. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).) While there's no standard recommendation for how many omega-3s we need. Your body can turn ALA into DHA and EPA. Bring this shopping list the next time you go to the supermarket. So. suggestions range from 500 to 1. and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). Slideshow: Shopping for Omega-3s Fish: Top Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Look for seafood rich in omega-3s. (Plant based ALA is only about 10% as effective as marine based DHA and EPA.000 milligrams (mg) daily. Mackerel Oysters Salmon Sardines Trout Tuna (fresh) Dairy and Juices Fortified With Omega-3s You'll likely find the following foods fortified with omega-3 fatty acids: Eggs Margarine Milk Juice Soy milk Yogurt Grains and Nuts With Omega-3s Bread and pasta are some of the foods most commonly enriched with omega-3s. look for omega-3s in: Bread Cereal Flaxseed Flour Pasta Peanut butter Oatmeal . You'll also find them in whole foods like seeds and nuts. When shopping. Although ALA isn't as powerful as the other omega-3 fatty acids. packaged Flour tortillas Walnuts slideshow Shopping for Omega-3s start Fresh Produce With ALA Omega-3s Vegetables. these vegetables also have fiber and other nutrients. one form of omega-3 fatty acids. especially green leafy ones. DHA and EPA. Brussels sprouts Kale Mint Parsley . are rich in ALA. as well as omega-3s. Pumpkin seeds Pizza. too. . whole foods trump any enriched. Spinach Watercress Oil With ALA Omega-3s Oils can be a good source of ALA omega-3s. including: Canola oil Cod liver oil Flaxseed oil Mustard oil Soybean oil Walnut oil Baby Food With Omega-3s Research suggests that the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may help babies' brains develop. Omega fatty acids can oxidize if overly processed or allowed to become stale. which is why you can find them in: Baby cereals Infant formula Jars of baby food Other Omega-3-Enhanced Products You can also find omega-3s in: Supplements Children and adult vitamins Meal replacement bars Protein powders Weight loss shakes As with most nutrients. so fresh is best. or processed foods. fortified. You're not likely to get that much from a typical diet. Talk with your doctor before taking high doses of omega-3 supplements .Getting more than 3 grams a day of omega-3s may make bleeding more likely. hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. hypoprothrombinemia. blood pooling. factor X. blood clotting factors. vitamin K deficiency. kelp. hemostasis. Blood clots are clumps of different types of blood cells and clotting factors that stop bleeding after an injury. warfarin. von Willebrand factor. Background Coagulation disorders occur when the blood does not form clots properly. Patients with coagulation disorders may . immune thrombocytopenia. hemophilia. platelet aggregation. DIC. pulmonary embolism. heparin. red blood cells. deep vein thrombosis. platelet inhibition. thrombus. disseminated intravascular coagulation. clotting. VKDB. factor Xa. hemolytic uremic syndrome. 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