It’s A Long And Winding Road

When the body’s red blood cells (or the hemoglobin) is deficient the necessary oxygen does not get to the body organs. The first signs of an anemic condition may show up as paleness, weakness, tiredness or lightheadedness. There is a general misconception about anemia that it’s “no big deal.” They don’t know if the condition goes untreated it can lead to death. Once a health care professional has diagnosed the problem, there advice should be followed. However, discuss using some of these alternate treatments either along with conventional treatments or instead of them.

* Supplements: Add vitamin/mineral supplements to your diet. Depending on the type of anemia, there may be a deficiency in iron, vitamin C (which aids iron absorption), vitamin B12 or folic acid.

* Herbs: The herb, yellow dock, will supply the body with absorbable iron. Dandelion, burdock and mint also have an abundance of iron. Try them in tea form for good absorption.

* Diet: Spinach and liver (if you can handle it) as well as dried beans, nuts, cheese, fish will add iron to your diet.

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