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One of the simplest ways to improve anemia is through the consumption of foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and elements specifically identified as therapeutic for this condition.

Blood deficiency is a condition that is more comprehensive than the Western concept of anemia and relates to the health of the blood in general. The blood contains immune substances, hormones, carrier proteins, electrolytes, sugars, toxins and metabolic by-products, as well as iron, hemoglobin, and oxygen. A diagnosis of "blood deficiency" means that a number of important functions of the blood may be deficient. Anemia is often treated with chlorophyll-rich foods and herbs. Chloroph

Anemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.The tissues of the human body need a regular supply of oxygen to stay healthy. Red blood cells, wd....

Anemia is a disorder in which the red blood cells (RBCs) fail to provide other cells with the oxygen they need to function correctly. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, and other therapies to treat anemia.

Sickle cell anemia, which is also known as meniscocytosis or sicklemia, is an inherited blood disorder that arises from a gene mutation. As a result, affected hemoglobin molecules have a tendency to d....

An herbal program can include galactagogues or relaxing herbs when appropriate.

Cobalamin, also known as B, is a member of the water-soluble family of B vitamins. It is a key factor in the body's proper use of iron and formation of red blood cells. The nervous system also B...

Chinese white-flowered peony root is especially helpful for nurturing the blood and regulating the menstrual cycle, helping to alleviate undesirable symptoms during menstruation. Use the herb with nettles and yellow dock for mild anemia or blood deficiency with such symptoms as fatigue, pale color of the cheeks, and a feeling of coldness in the extremities. Peony has a taste of BITTER, SOUR and a temperature of COOL.

Dang gui is best known for its blood-tonifying and blood-strengthening properties. It vitalizes the blood and tonifies the uterus and female generative organs. It is used for anemia (in both men and women), amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstruation, and in formulas for relieving the unpleasant symptoms associated with PMS and menopause. Dang gui is further used for general debility and circulatory problems, such as angina and coronary heart problems. It is one of the most widely u

Iron is a mineral that the human body uses to produce the red blood cells (hemoglobin) that carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also stored in myoglobin, an oxygen-carrying protein in the musclesh....

Herbs that "build blood" are recommended. Herbs such as yarrow act as blood movers and can help regulate menstrual periods. When the period is absent due to a hormonal imbalance, taking vitex is recommended.

Gentian is good for weak and/or painful digestion, loss of appetite, nausea, slow peristalsis, low vital energy, liver heat, detoxification, and acne. As a bitter tonic, gentian is taken 15-30 minutes before meals, usually in combination with other herbs. It has also been indicated for anemia, anorexia, and poor circulation. It is used as an anti-addiction herb (for instance, to stop smoking). Modern research shows that gentian has immune-activating properties, and it is commonly given to pe

An herbal treatment program can include herbs that are known to enhance elimination of nitrogenous waste products, blood purifiers, and cooling liver cleansers. A diet high in vegetables, fruit in season, and grains and legumes is helpful. Avoid meats and restrict daily protein intake to 35-45 grams.

Celiac disease occurs when the body reacts abnormally to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Gluten causes an inflammatory response in the small intestine, which damages the tisss....

Nettles, known to be rich in chlorophyll and minerals, are used for anemia and weak blood and have shown antiallergic properties in hay fever. The cool tea is taken for urinary problems, such as cystitis and gravel. Nettles increase the excretion of uric acid and are used internally or externally for arthritis and rheumatism. Nettles are slightly diuretic, cleansing, and hemostatic. The rhizomes are often recommended by herbalists in Europe to alleviate inflammation and swelling of the prost

The vitamin B complex consists of 12 related water-soluble substances. Eight are considered essential vitamins because they need to be included in the diet. Four are not essential because the body cae:...

Folic acid is a water-soluable vitamin belonging to the B-complex group of vitamins. These vitamins help the body break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars that can be readily used for enery....

Pau d'arco (pronounced pow-darko) is a large tree that grows in the Amazon rain forest and in tropical areas of South America. The botanical names for the species most commonly used are and .s....

Rehmannia is one of the most commonly used Chinese herbs for nourishing the adrenals and hormones (Kidney Yin tonic) when they have been weakened by stress, overwork, or overindulgence in sex. It is also taken for blood deficiency conditions with such symptoms as menstrual irregularity, anemia, insomnia, heart palpitations, and dizziness. Rehmannia can be found in numerous over-the-counter formulas, both Chinese and Western. Rehmannia has a taste of SWEET and a temperature of WARM.

Zinc is a mineral that is essential for a healthy immune system, production of certain hormones, wound healing, bone formation, and clear skin. It is required in very small amounts, and is thus knownt....