Remedies for anemia and iron rich foods

You may not have iron deficiency anemia. A low hemoglobin, by itself, does not indicate this condition. You may have other forms of anemia such as B12/folate deficiencies which do not benefit from the addition of iron. In fact, excess iron is detrimental to metabolic function. If your physician has not already diagnosed the particular form of anemia, please ask to have the appropriate ferritin tests done. These can then be compared with your MCV values to determine the most appropriate form of treatment.

answered by Dr K B N

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 hemoglobin in the blood. It is rich in iron, copper and manganese.

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

answered by C