Anemia is a condition characterized by low red blood cell count or hemoglobin levels. This decreases oxygen delivery to the body and causes symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and pale skin. Anemia is usually caused by nutritional deficiencies, blood loss, or impaired red blood cell production. It can be treated by consuming foods rich in iron like leafy greens, beans, and dried fruits, and vitamins C and B12 which help with iron absorption. Lifestyle changes like sun exposure and herbal remedies may also help increase red blood cell counts.
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Home remedy for anaemia
4. One of the most commonly found ailments; anemia can be
described as the loss of red blood cells or hemoglobin in blood.
Hemoglobin is the carrier of oxygen to the various parts of our
body. Decrease in red blood cells means decrease in the
carrying capacity of the blood. Anemia is, primarily, the result of
nutritional deficiency in our body. The most common symptoms
of anemia are numbness, tingling sensation, depression,
irritability and memory loss. However, the symptoms would vary
according to the increase in the severity of the ailment. There
are numerous ways to treat anemia naturally. In the following
lines, we have provided some home remedy for curing anemia.
5. Loss of blood
Deficient production of red blood cells
and/or hemoglobin
Red blood cells being broken down too
quickly
Inadequate intake of iron, vitamins and
proteins
Heavy loss of blood due to injury
Bleeding piles
Lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
Intestinal parasites or worms
Certain inherited blood diseases eg.
thalassaemia
Lack of Vitamin B12
Inadequate diet
Food not being absorbed properly (due to
bowel disease)
Chemotherapy drugs
6. Liver disease
Long-term heavy alcohol use
Diseases of the bone marrow
Acute blood loss: heavy periods, internal
bleeding (ex from stomach ulcer)
Chronic renal failure
Endocrine disorders, like low thyroid
activity
7. Weakness
Fatigue
Lack of energy and dizziness
Haggard look
Premature wrinkles
Dull and tired-looking eyes
Shortness of breath on exertion
Headache
Slow healing of wounds
Palpitations
Impaired memory and ability to think
Being intolerant of cold temperatures
Rapid pulse
Burning sensation in the tongue
Dryness in the mouth and throat
8. Sores at the corners of lips
Altered sense of touch
Brittle, spoon-shaped nails, with vertical stripes
and a tendency to fray
Pica (an insatiable craving for a specific food,
like liquorice)
Brittle hair
Difficulty in swallowing anything
9. A proper, well-balanced diet is very beneficial for
anemic people. Their diet should constitute of cereals,
rice, pastas, dairy products (milk, yogurt and cheese),
dry beans, eggs, vegetables and fruits, meat, poultry,
fish and nuts.
Foods rich in iron are also effective in curing anemia.
Liver, green leafy vegetable, beets, dried fruits, bran
flake, oysters, brown rice, lentils molasses, raisins and
prunes have high iron content. Breads and pastas made
from whole grain flour are also high in iron. Try to
include all these food items in your diet.
Food items cooked in iron pots get increased iron
content. Thus, cooking food in iron pots can prove to be
effective in curing anemia.
The term 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is
suitable in case of anemia. Try to consume 2 to 3 apples
on a daily basis. They have rich iron content and thus,
are helpful in treating anemia.
10. While anemic people are recommended to have food
rich in iron content, Vitamin C is required for the
absorption of iron. Try to include lots of citrus fruits in
your diet, such as orange, lemon, etc.
Vitamin B12 is very helpful in curing anemia. Animal
protein and organic meats, like kidney and liver, are
considered to be good sources of this vitamin.
Consuming them will prove to be beneficial for those
suffering from anemia.
Consumption of beetroot, as a cooked vegetable or in
salad, is one of the best home remedies for anemia. You
can also consume beetroot juice for the purpose.
Sun bath is also recommended for anemic people, as it
increases the production of red blood cells.
Anemia can be cured by eating about 1/2 to 1 tsp. of
the tincture of Yellow dock root, thrice in a day. You can
also go for 1/2 to 1 tsp of extract of dandelion leaf
and/or root, twice a day.
11. Consumption of a ripe banana; mashed and mixed with
a tablespoon of honey, will prove to be beneficial in
treating anemia.
Apple and tomato juice have been found to be
beneficial in treating anemia. Consume a glass of each,
at least once in a day.
Soak about 7 almonds, in water, overnight. Throw away
the water in the morning, peel off the skin of almonds
and grind them, to form a paste. Have this paste in the
morning, for at least three months.
Anemic can benefit from a combination of apple cider
vinegar and blackstrap molasses. Combine 2 tsp of
apple cider vinegar and 2 tsp of blackstrap molasses and
add 1 cup water. Drink this decoction once a day.