Posted on September 22, 2008 in Common Ailments
Anemia is one of the common conditions affecting human being especially women around the world. In general aneamia is considered to be a condition characterized by lack of blood. But medically anemia can be referred as a condition where the iron content or hemoglobin of blood decreases below the normal level. Some of the major causes for anemia are listed below:
- Reduced Red Blood Cell (RBC) formation
- Iron deficient diet
- Heavy blood loss
- Hormonal changes
- Pregnancy
- Aplastic anemia
- Diseases like cancer, kidney diseases
- Treatments and medication
- Increased rate of RBC destruction
People suffering from anemia or reduced RBC count usually complains of fatigue, weakness and dizziness. Some of the commonly observed symptoms of anaemia are listed below:
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Lack of energy
- On exertion shortness of breath
- Headaches
- Pale lips, fingernails, eyes and skin
- Poor memory
- Slow healing wounds
- Mental depression
Natural Ways to Treat Anemia:
Though anemia is a serious condition as it might lead to problems like indigestion, fast heartbeat, insomnia, etc. but it can be easily cured with natural remedies. Some of the effective natural remedies for anemia are listed below:
- Water Treatment: Cold water bath is one of the most effective natural remedy for anaemia. Anemic patients are recommended to take cold water bath twice a day. Besides cold water bath hot epsom salt bath, cold friction and cabinet steam bath for 5-10 minutes at least once a week are also recommended.
- Sun Bath: It is observed that sun bath is also one of the effective natural ways to treat anemia. It is advisable to take full sun bath for at least 15-30 minutes daily but make sure that you take sun bath in early morning or late evening. Various research studies show that sunlight encourages RBC production.
- Yoga for Anemia: Regular practice of different yoga poses increases the RBC production as well as purifies the blood. According to various yoga gurus anemic patients should start their yoga session with Pranayama followed by Trikonasana. Other yoga poses for anaemia are Sarvangasana, Surya¬namaskara, Viparita¬karani-mudra and various shavasanas.
- Juice Therapy: This is considered to be one of the wonderful natural remedies for anemia. For juice therapy mix equal quantities of beet root and apple juice and to this mixture add honey or sugar. It is advisable to drink this juice daily for effective anemia treatment.
- Dietary Changes: People suffering from anemia are advised to include vegetables and fruits rich in iron, folic acid and Vitamin B12. Try to include fresh green leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, lettuce, celery, etc. Fruits like apple, figs and all types of citrus fruits. Other important fruits and vegetables are raisins, black grapes, carrots, tomatoes, strawberries, onions and plums.
- Honey and Banana: A combination of ripe banana and honey is considered to be good source of energy as well as all the essential minerals. It is advised to take this energizing combination twice in day.
- Almonds and Soya Beans: Soya beans and almonds are highly effective in curing anaemic condition. Both Soya beans and almonds are rich source of iron hence they stimulates the hemoglobin synthesis. Besides them pulses, dry dates and whole grains are also recommended for anemic people.
- Herbal Treatment: There are various herbs which are effective in treating anemia. Some of the important herbs for anemia are: fenugreek, celery, ash gourd, chicory, dill, hog weed, wormwood, etc. These herbs mainly purify the blood, improve blood circulation and stimulate RBC production.
These were some of the most effective and safe natural remedies for anemia. Though these natural remedies are safe but it is advisable to consult your doctor before following. A healthy diet and regular exercise are the most essential components for healthy life.
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November 24th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Your site recommends the use of soya as a treatment for anaemia. Please note that soya contains vitamin b12 analogues that actively prevent the appropriate functioning of vitamin b12 in the body. The consequence of this is that excessive soya content in the diet will cause anaemia.
A mildly anaemic individual consuming even relatively minor quantities of soya may risk developing pernicious anaemia and suffer from severe debilitating pain or even death.
Please seek advice and review and amend your site accordingly.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:15 am
Dear Tony Goodwin,
First of all I would like to thank you for your valuable comment and suggestion. Your suggestion made us do further research and came to know more about soybean and anemia.
Its true that protein present in soybean do inhibits iron absorption but this effect can be reduced by Vitamin C consumption. Secondly soy protein inhibits iron absorption in presence of calcium. Hence it is advisable to take calcium supplement before going to bed so as to avoid its inhibiting effect.
Lastly the amount of Vitamin C consumed plays a vital role in iron absorption and its content in blood. Vitamin C can counteract the effects of substances, which inhibit iron absorption. Hence it is advisable to eat a more well balanced diet especially if you are a vegetarian.
For further details please check the following link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-iron.html
Thank you once again and keep visiting our site.