Anemia

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Herbal Home Remedies for Anemia
Blood is an extremely complex substance that consists of a variety of liquid and solid elements, including red blood cells, white cells and platelets.

The average adult has between 5 and 6 quarts of blood circulating through his/her body by way of the blood vessels.

Anemia is a condition in which the blood lacks iron, which reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen. This may make a person feel weak and listless.

To combat anemia, it's important to increase your consumption of iron-rich foods (like beef or spinach) and supplement with B vitamins and minerals like copper.

To help circulation as well as purification of the blood and aid in elimination of iron­deficiency anemia, we offer suggestions with the suggestion that you first have appropriate professional blood tests performed. And always consult with a physician before embarking on any self-help program.

Grape juice (no sugar or preservatives. added) is a wonderful source of iron. Drink 8 ounces every day.
Soak 10 currants overnight. Remove seeds and have for 3-4 weeks and have first thing in the morning .
Eat raw spinach salads often. Be sure to wash the spinach thoroughly. Combine any of the following in your spinach salad-water­cress, radish, kohlrabi, garlic, chives, leek and onion. They're all high in iron.
Daily intake of 3-4 pieces of dry figs helps in curing anemia.
Every morning after breakfast and every evening after dinner, eat two dried apricots.
Snack on raisins.
Beet juice is the best anemia remedy.
Try to cook in iron pots; it is proven that doing it can significantly increases the amount of iron in your foods.
Honey-It is very good for an anemic person because it helps increase the haemoglobin in the blood. It is rich in iron, copper and manganese.
NOTE: In the case of a serious iron deficiency, you may require more iron than you can possibly get from any or all of these remedies. We suggest you seek help from a health professional.

Blood Fortifiers
Raw (not cooked or canned) pumpkin pulp and squash are said to have purifying properties. Eat them in salads.
When they're in season, a peach a day helps wash toxins away.
Garlic is said to help thin and fortify the blood. Eat raw garlic and/or take garlic supplements daily.
CAUTION: Do not eat garlic or take garlic supplements if you have a bleeding disorder or ulcers, or are taking anticoagulants.

Drink fresh carrot juice as often as once a day if you have access to a juicer, or eat raw carrots. They contain calcium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins A, B1, B2 and C.