Hemochromatosis is easy to treat, though early detection is crucial to prevent damage to the glands, organs, and joints. The genetic iron-processing disorder is managed through the literally ancient medical practice of bloodletting. In this video, we describe how that works to lower the level of iron in the blood first, then the rest of the body.

Read the introduction to Incompatible With Life, my memoir about surviving Hemochromatosis, here.

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