7 Ways To Fight Iron Deficiency Anemia Without Iron Supplements

Iron deficiency anemia is a more common disease than you might think, especially in girls and young women. In this article, you will discover various natural ways to prevent and combat iron deficiency anemia, without having to take iron supplements.

The most common symptoms are:

• Exhaustion
• Fragile hair and nails
• Pale skin
• (In some cases) bad mood

How to fight iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is a condition caused by a lack of iron which can be due to excessive bleeding during menstruation in young women and girls, but can also be due to bleeding, poor diet or poor intestinal absorption. This disease can also be a temporary problem caused by an increased need for iron, for example during puberty, pregnancy, or during breastfeeding.

The most common treatment is to take iron supplements. However, this solution can cause  side effects such as gastritis, stomach problems or constipation, as well as increased oxidation in the body. In addition, if the problem is due to poor absorption, taking iron supplements is of no use.

1. Water treatment to combat iron deficiency anemia

Hydrotherapy or water treatment at different temperatures can be an effective solution to several problems, such as anemia. In this case , the water stimulates the circulation, and as a result, the production of red blood cells. It is important to remember that people with anemia tend to have trouble tolerating the cold.

You can have two types of showers that can be beneficial to your health:

• Hot showering of feet and arms.
• Cold showering on the chest and back.

2. Schuessler salt for poor absorption

If you know that you are suffering from iron deficiency anemia due to poor absorption in the intestines, iron supplements will be of no use.

What you need to do is take a natural supplement that will improve absorption in the intestines. To do this, you need the following homeopathic remedy:

• Ferrum Phosphoricum or iron phosphate D6 (Schuessler salt). This natural medicine is not an iron supplement and has no side effects.

You should take this remedy for at least a month.

3. One salad a day

Many people believe that in order to increase their iron levels in their diet, they need to eat more red meat. However , too much animal protein can have negative effects on the liver and kidneys. The best thing you can do to fight iron deficiency anemia in a healthy way is to include some salad in every meal.

You should vary your salads and therefore we recommend that you make them from the following ingredients:

• Lettuce and other green leafy vegetables (lettuce, watercress, etc.)
• Beets
• Carrots
• Paprika
• Kale
• Tomato
• Cucumber
• Sprouts
• Nuts and seeds

4. A hint of lemon

Iron is much better absorbed if you take it with vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. You can take vitamin C supplements daily or you can try to get used to garnishing your dishes with fresh lemon zest.

Other foods that have lots of vitamin C are:

• Citrus fruits
• Red fruits
• Acerola (Barbados Cherry)
• Paprika
• Papaya
• Kiwi
• Guava
• Nype
• Parsley

5. Be careful with dairy products

While vitamin C improves the absorption of iron, milk and other dairy products have the opposite effect. Dairy products are alkaline and neutralize stomach acids, which inhibit the absorption of iron. Because of this, those suffering from iron deficiency anemia should reduce the consumption of these products, or at least consume them outside of main meals.

6. Regulate your menstrual cycle

If you know that your iron deficiency is caused by heavy or irregular menstruation, it is advisable to take a natural remedy to regulate your cycle, in addition to following the above advice.

Some medicinal plants have the ability to reduce excessive bleeding during menstruation. These include:

• Stornesle
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• Chastity tree
• Faster

7. Get some sun

One of the simplest, cheapest and most comfortable remedies to prevent and combat iron deficiency anemia is to get some sun. However, you should remember to use sunscreen and sunbathe only for short periods (maximum 10 minutes at a time). It is important to do this as often as you can, since vitamin D deficiency is related to this type of anemia.