Anemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin (the component of red blood cells that delivers oxygen to tissues throughout the body). The following dietary items can be taken to overcome the situation-
Anemia due to nutritional deficiencies can usually be treated at home with iron supplements or self administered injections of vitamin B12. People with folic acid anemia should take oral folic acid replacements. Vitamin C deficiency anemia can be cured by taking one vitamin C tablet a day.
Anyone who has anemia caused by poor nutrition should modify his or her diet to include more vitamins, minerals, and iron. Vitamin C can stimulate iron absorption. The following foods are also good sources of iron:
* almonds
* broccoli
* dried beans
* dried fruits
* enriched breads and cereals
* lean red meat
* liver
* potatoes
* poultry
* rice
* shellfish
* tomatoes
Because light and heat destroy folic acid, fruits and vegetables should be eaten raw or cooked as little as possible.
Many alternative therapies for iron-deficiency anemia focus on adding iron-rich foods to the diet or on techniques to improve circulation and digestion. Iron supplementation, especially with iron citrate (less likely to cause constipation), is used by alternative practitioners. This can be given in combination with herbs that are rich in iron. Some examples of iron-rich herbs are dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), parsley (Petroselinum crispum), and nettle (Urtica dioica). The homeopathic remedy ferrum phosphoricum can also be helpful.
An iron-rich herbal tonic can also me made using the following recipe:
* soak 1/2 oz of yellow dock root and 1/2 oz dandelion root in 1 qt of boiled water for four to 8 hours
* strain and simmer until the amount of liquid is reduced to 1 cup
* remove from heat and add 1/2 cup black strap molasses, mixing well
* store in refrigerator; take 1 tsp-2 Tbsp daily-
2007-08-31 03:57:26
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answered by Jayaraman 7
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A good, well balanced diet should provide all your nutritional requirements.
If there is a medical basis for your anemia, other than poor diet, you should consult your medical advisor before making radical changes to your diet.
Avoid taking supplements if undergoing chemotherapy unless approved by your oncologist. Some supplements can interfere with chemotherapy drugs.
2007-08-31 00:23:22
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answered by Tarkarri 7
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Please see the web page for more details on Iron in the diet and Vitamin B 12. Vitamin B 12 is needed to treat pernicious anemia.
2007-08-30 22:39:50
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answered by gangadharan nair 7
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⥠Parsley has more iron, pound for pound, than beef. Other greens / other veggies / fruits / whole grains / nuts / seeds have alot of iron and calcium as well. Dried fruit, like raisins, have lots of iron. An egg every day or two will give you all the B12 you need, and eggs have iron. The side effects of these foods with iron are health, health and more health. â¥
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2007-08-30 22:50:50
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answered by M J 3
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