Natural Remedies for Anemia
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Natural Remedies for Anemia
Natural Remedies for Anemia
Believe it or not, but there are natural remedies for anemia. There are many causes of Anemia but the main one is iron deficiency in the blood. What better way to treat anemia than using natural treatments.
Other causes of anemia includes:
* Large amount of blood loss (hemorrhage).
* Destruction of large amount of red blood cell (hemolysis).
* Low red blood cell count.
* Less than normal amount of oxygen in the red blood cells.
* Poor eating habits (diet).
* Decreased hemogoblin count in the blood.
* Disease
* Bad reaction to medications.
Women tend to be at a higher risk due to pregnancy, menstruation and other factor.
Symptoms of Anemia
* Feel weak, dizzy, short of breath
* Have problem concentrating
* Pale skin
In cases of severe anemia, there may be heart failure.
Natural Remedies
* Change in diet. Eat food containing more iron to produce enough red blood cells and execise regularly.
* Take vitamin B12.
* For women going through their monthly menstruation, they should take more food containing iron to replenish the blood loss during their period.
* For pregnant women, they should take additional iron to support both the mother and fetus.
* If you suffer from a chronic condition such as cancer or liver failure, you may have shortage of red blood cells. So take in more iron and vitamins.
* Avoid drinking coffee as it reduces iron absorption.
* Eat apples (with the peel).
* Some people suggest cooking in cast iron cookware. It is said that you get some trace amount of iron from the cookware into the cooked food.
What food can you eat that are rich in iron? Beef and meat. if you are not into beef, you can also go with beetroots (most effective), blackstrap molasses (highly effective), lentils, legumes, beans, cereals (iron-fortified), nuts, seed, green vegetables, dried fruit, citrus juices, and fruits. Other natural remedies for anemia includes vitamin B12 supplements that you can purchase from your health store. Some people may have problems absorbing iron, so to help iron absorption, eat food containing vitamin C or take vitamin C supplements.
As always, seek out the advice of a specialist to ensure that you are suffering from anemia. Have your blood tested for iron level first. If you are diagnosed with low iron levels try out the natural remedies for anemia first before going with prescribed medication.