Anemia

Causes and Symptoms

Anemia is a symptom caused by a myriad of conditions. These conditions include iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, vitamin C deficiency, Vitamin E deficiency, vitamin B6 deficiency, and thyroid disorders.

Home remedies

• Shilajit can be used as treatment for diabetes, gallstones, Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi), Heart Disease, anemia, anxiety, ulcers, asthma, arthritis, epilepsy and jaundice.
• Cherries help treat gout, arthritis, rheumatism and anaemia due to their high iron content.
• Fresh fruits are not really rich in iron, but they are rich in vitamin C
• Bananas contain relatively large amounts of iron which helps in the production of RBCs and in stimulating the growth of hemoglobin in the body which can help in cases of anemia.
• Lentils and beans : On top of the list of beans with iron is the natto bean, where 100 grams of cooked beans can provide 48 percent of the RDA.
• Apple cider vinegar as acts like vitamin C as a reducing agent to increase absorption of iron.
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• Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, rare as it may be, is still a concern. In the past, B12 injections used to be the norm. Vegans were always targeted for B12 deficiency, but those days are long gone. Despite the common source of B12 being found in flesh foods, there are others that never make the mainstream press. Seed yogurts, unboiled miso, sunflower seeds, grapes, seaweed (kelp, arame, dulse, hijiki, etc) and even organic sulfur crystals provide enough B12 to satisfy what the body needs.
• Green vegetables are almost all good sources of iron. Topping the list of green vegetables with high iron content is fresh parsley.
• nuts : Almost all types of nuts have iron content. The best source perhaps is coconut.
• seafood : the highest in iron content are the shellfish.
• Sea vegetables, on the other hand, can provide more than iron. Sea vegetables, such as the sea lettuce, nori, wakame, kelp, arame, agar-agar and hijiki, also has rich source of vitamin C, which can help in the absorption of iron in the body.
• A tablespoon of blackstrap molasses can already provide 20 percent of the required daily allowance for iron.
• There is no doubt that the richest source of iron comes from animal sources, particularly the red meat.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.