Top 10 Home Remedies for Anemia

Jacqueline Winslow
There is nothing scarier than ending up at the hospital for passing out or having a fainting spell. You want answers and fast! If they've told you that you are anemic, here is some use anemic information and tips and remedies to staying healthy!

What is Anemia?

If you've been told that you are anemic, this means that there is a lack of blood or when the red blood cells decrease in the body. Anemia can cause many different symptoms such as:

Fainting

Dizziness

Shortness of breath

Fatigue

Chest Pains

Headache

Cold hands and feet

What is Hemoglobin?

The hemoglobin is a helper to the red blood cells in get oxygen to lungs and other parts of the body. You might have heard a doctor or nurse say your hemoglobin levels were high or low. This depends on if you have an adequate supply of iron and protein in your body. This is why it is important to take daily vitamins to ensure you have adequate amount of iron in your system. A healthy diet will also contribute to getting the needed amount of protein.

Top 10 Anemia Home Remedies

Take Iron. Iron is the number one deficiency for anemic patients. A lack of iron will then cause a iron deficiency anemia. You can take your daily vitamins and get the necessary iron.

Take an Epsom Salt bath for 5-10 minute. If you don't want to take a full bath, soak your feat instead.

Take a cold bath. This should be done twice a day for an effective anemia home remedy.

Massage body to keep the blood flowing. Massage your legs, hands, and arms for the best anemia home remedy.

Eat 2-3 apples a day increase iron intake every day. Fruit has iron so this is a healthy and delicious way to get your iron intake.

Eat 2 citrus fruits daily for intake of iron. Vitamin C is vital to keeping your body healthy.

Eat honey for an excellent anemia cure. A delicious concoction is to take a teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of lemon juice, and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Mix this and eat.

Avoid coffee. Coffee has a high amount of caffeine which is never good for you. Try Decaf instead.

Eat 3-4 figs daily for a excellent remedy for anemia.

Take Vitamin B12 daily for another excellent anemia remedy to staying healthy and anemic free.

If you are anemic, it is important to watch what you eat every day. Vegetables and fruit are important to eat on a daily basis. The vegetables and fruit are essential to getting the vitamins and iron needed to staying healthy. As you begin to really eat healthy, you probably will find that you feel healthier making it easier to eat a healthy diet.

Published by Jacqueline Winslow

J. Marie L. is a author of The Bargain. She is also a virtual assistant serving clients all across the country. As a home school mom, her favorite subjects to teach are American history, government, and poli...  View profile

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