Hemophilia is a disorder that affects an estimated 18,000 Americans. It is a chronic condition that occurs within the blood-clotting system. Clotting is the process that takes place in which the blood is transformed from a liquid to a solid state in order for bleeding to stop.

The process of clotting utilizes platelets which are blood particles and clot-forming proteins called clotting factors. There are 20 of these clotting factors that are involved in the clotting process within the blood.

There are several types of hemophilia. Each type depends on the deficiency of the clotting type. All types can cause prolonged bleeding. A person with hemophilia will bleed for a longer time than if their blood clotted normally. Much of the concern with regard to hemophilia lies within deep internal bleeding and bleeding into joints as both can be very dangerous. Small cuts or openings generally don’t raise red flags.

Typical signs and symptoms of hemophilia may include:

- Large or Deep Bruises

- Joint Pain and Swelling as a result of Internal Bleeding

- Unexplained Bleeding or Bruising

- Blood in the Urine or Stool

- Prolonged Bleeding from Cuts or Injuries

- Unexplained Nosebleeds

- Tightness within the Joints

Signs and symptoms of hemophilia that require emergency attention may include:

- Sudden Pain, Swelling, and Warmth of Large Joints

- Extreme Fatigue

- Neck Pain

- Double Vision

- Severe Bleeding from an Injury

- Painful, Lasting Headache

- Repeated Vomiting

Three categories of blood proteins play a role in blood clotting:

Procoagulant Proteins - Proteins that help form clots.

Anticoagulant Proteins - Proteins that prevent clot formation.

Fibrinolytic Proteins - Proteins that help dissolve clots that have formed.

The process of clot forming (coagulation), which involves blood particles called platelets and procoagulant plasma proteins called clotting factors begins when platelets stick to a blood vessel at the site of an injury.

Hemophilia is caused by a deficiency of one of your blood's clotting factors:

Hemophilia A - This is the most common type and is caused by lack of enough clotting factor VIII.

Hemophilia B - This is the second most common type and is caused by lack of enough clotting factor IX.

Hemophilia C - This type is rare in the United States. It is caused by a lack of clotting factor XI, and symptoms are generally mild with this type of hemophilia.

Hemophilia A and B occur almost always in boys and generally are genetically passed from mother to son. The gene that causes hemophilia A or B is located on the X chromosome which mothers pass on. While women receive an x chromosome from both parents, men receive a Y chromosome from their fathers which is why men can't pass the gene that causes hemophilia to their sons.

Hemophilia C can occur in both boys and girls and can be inherited from both parents.

An alternative approach to treating hemophilia begins with some beneficial dietary supplements including:

Calcium (1,500 mg daily) - Essential for blood clotting.

Magnesium (1,000 mg daily) – Aids in the absorption of calcium.

Liver Extract (1 cc once a week or as prescribed by a professional) – Made up of vital nutrients for blood clotting.

Multivitamin and mineral Complex (take as directed on label) – To ensure all necessary vitamins and minerals.

Vitamin B Complex (take as directed on label) – Aids in blood formation and clotting.

Vitamin C with Bioflavnoids (3,000 mg daily ) - Aids blood coagulation.

Vitamin K (300 mcg daily) - Essential for blood clotting. Alfalfa is also a good source of vitamin K.

Super Green Formula (From Garden of Life) - Perfect Food Super Green Formula has more greens per serving than other leading green food formulas. This superfood provides over 8000mg of greens per serving. Drink at least once per day for essential clotting factors.

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