Anemia

Anemia

Foods to Eat More Of:

Fruits: apples, apricots, cantaloupe, grapefruit, grapes, mangoes, oranges, papaya, peaches, pears, pineapple, strawberries
Dried fruits: apricots, dates, figs, prunes, raisins
Vegetables: asparagus, beets (including greens), broccoli, cabbage (all kinds, including kohlrabi & Brussels sprouts), carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, fennel, kale, peas, artichokes, watercress
Almonds & kelp
Organ meats, beef and other meats, poultry, fish, and egg yolks
Dried beans, tofu and other soy products, and black-strap molasses
Iron-enriched breads and cereals

Foods to Avoid or Minimize:

Iron supplements, unless prescribed by a doctor
Wheat bran, spinach, and rhubarb, which hinder iron absorption
Zinc and calcium supplements, antacids, chocolate, coffee, and tea, which also reduce iron absorption

Essential Oils:
*If additional information or precautions are available, the links below will direct you that information. If not, you will be directed to Amazon for purchasing options.

Lemon, lavender (bottom of feet, stomach)

Natural/Herbal:
*If additional information or precautions are available, the links below will direct you that information. If not, you will be directed to Amazon for purchasing options.

Alfalfa (avoid if you have arthritis or lupus), ashwagandha, burdock root, dandelion leaf/root (take with yellow dock), fenugreek, ginseng, stinging nettle, St. John's Wort and yellow dock.
1 Tablespoon black-strap molasses in a cup of hot water (take daily until energy returns).

Yoga Therapy:

Yoga for Anemia (13 minutes - Yoga with Amit)

Supplements & Homeopathic:

Vitamin C: 500 mg 3 times daily (take with meals). Avoid if it causes diarrhea.
Vitamin B12/ Folic Acid: 1,000 mcg B12 and 400 mcg folic acid in sublingual form twice daily for 1 month. (always take these together).
Yellow Dock: 1,000 mg each morning (or take 1/2 teaspoon tincture twice a day).

Recipes - Food Medicine:
*Note: Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets. Recipes naturally Vegan and Gluten-Free are marked as such (V=Vegan; GF=Gluten-Free).

Smoothies/Beverages:

Meals:

Sides & Salads: