Treatment for Anemia

15 May, 2009 No Comment

When a person lacks iron in their body they may have a condition called anemia which is an iron deficiency. Our bodies need iron to produce hemoglobin. When the person does not produce enough iron, this in turn affects the body’s natural ability to produce an adequate amount of hemoglobin. Anemia is a common condition that tends to affect primarily women. When a person is anemic, they may experience periods of fatigue, dizziness, a shortness of breath, and an overall feeling of exhaustion.

Treating anemia involves much more than just eating fruits and drinking juices. In order to treat anemia, a person has to completely readjust his eating habits and include new foods in his meals. A diet to treat anemia should include cereals, dairy, rice, fish, lean meat, eggs, and nuts. All of these food products will help raise the iron levels in a person’s body while increasing his immune system.

Green leafy vegetables such as broccoli and spinach will also help increase the iron levels in an anemic person’s body. In addition to green leafy vegetables, include foods such as beetroot and lentils. Some say that food cooked in an iron pot can increase iron levels. Eating dried fruits such as figs, dates and raisins can increase iron levels. Make sure to incorporate them into the morning meal.

Drinking fruit juices will help to increase the amount of iron in the body. Citrus juices are best; plus, they ease the digestion of iron supplements if a person has to take them. Try including Indian gooseberry in the new diet. It can be consumed as a beverage. Other juices that will increase iron levels include carrot juice, beetroot juice and spinach juice. Make a mixed drink of all three and have it in the morning every day. Beetroot juice is especially beneficial because not only does it include iron, but it includes calcium, phosphorous, copper, and iodine. Have a glass of beet juice every morning with breakfast. Try to eat three apples a day and refrain from caffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea.