Anemia

Anemia is caused by a deficiency in red blood cells causing a lack of oxygen delivered to tissues and a build up of carbon dioxide.

Symptoms – pale, weak and tire easily.

Causes
– excessive blood loss
– hemorrhoids
- menstruation
- ulcers
- nutritional deficiencies – iron, Vitamin B12,or Folic Acid

Treatment –

- Iron Deficiency – avoid caffeine, eggs, wheat bran, calcium supplements, antacids. Eat calves liver, and take Vitamin C (assists in iron uptake).

- Vitamin B12 Deficiency – Eat calves liver, kidneys, eggs, fish, cheese or take a supplement.

- Folic Acid Deficiency – Eat calves liver, asparagus, grains, dark leafy vegetables, brewer’s yeast.

Homeopathy to Enhance Iron Absorption:

- Ferrum Phos – to help with assimilation.
- China – to assist with blood loss.
- Nat Mur – for anemia accompanied by depression or headache.
- Ferrum Met – pallor.
- Piric Acid - for anemia coupled with stress.