What brings on iron-deficiency anemia?
This type of anemia can be caused by significant blood loss or insufficient iron intake. Heavy bleeding can bring on anemia. Overusing aspirin or ibuprofen can lead to anemia because these two drugs irritate the digestive tract and can cause internal bleeding. The effects of anemia include * weakness * fatigue * cold hands and feet * depression * dizziness * pale skin * pale brittle nails * sore mouth * cessation of menstrual period What foods and herbs can help reduce anemia? * take blackstrap molasses (at least 1 tablespoon a day) is full of iron and essential B-vitamins, both of which are needed for red blood cell formation * daily eat vitamin-B and vitamin-C rich foods that aid in the formation of red blood cells (barley, brown rice, chicken, dates, oatmeal, plums, asparagus, watercress, raisins, Brussels sprouts, avocados, mushrooms,eggs, tomatoes, potatoes, sunflower seeds, bananas, cabbage, soy foods [soy burgers, soy cheese, soy sausage, soy lunch meat, tofu, tempeh],raw green
