Simple Health Cures

   Vitamin B12 is needed for preventing or curing anaemia. This vitamin is usually found in animal protein, especially in meats such as kidney and liver. There are however other eqaully good sources of vitamins B12 such as dairy products which also contain some B12.

   Beets are veryhelpful in curing anaemia. Beet juice contains potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur, iodine, iron, copper, carbohydrates, protein , fat, vitamins B1, B2, B6, nilacin and vitamin P. With their high iron content, beets help in the formation of red blood cells. The juice of red beet strengthens the body’s powers of resistance and has proved to be an excellent remedy for anaemia especially for children and teenagers, where other blood-forming remedies have failed.

    The leaves of fenugreek helps in blood formation. The cooked leaves should be taken by adolescent girls to prevent anaemia which may occur due to the onset of puberty and menstruation. The seeds of  fenugreek are also a valuable cure for anaemia being rich in iron.

   Lettuce is another effective remedy for this aliment as it contains a considerable amount of iron. It can therefore be used as a good tonic food for anaemia. The iron in it is easily absorbed by the body.

   Soyabean is rich in iron and also has a high protein value. As most anaemia patients usually also suffer from a weak digestion it should be givens to them in a very light form, preferably in the form of milk which can be easily digested.

   This leafy vegetable source of high grade iron. After its absorption it helps in the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells. It is thus beneficial in building up the blood and in the prevention and treatment of anaemia (Spinach)

   Almonds contain copper to the extent of 1.15 mg per 100 gm. the copper along with iron and vitamins acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of haemoglobin. Almonds are therefore a useful remedy for anaemia. Seven almonds should be soaked in water for about two hours and ground into a paste after removing the thin red skin. This paste may be eaten once daily in the morning for three months.

   Black seasame seeds as a rich source of iron are valuable in anaemia. After soaking one teaspoon of the seeds in warm water for a couple of hours, they should be ground and strained and then mixed with a cup of milk and sweetened with jaggery or sugar. This emulsion should be given to people suffering from anaemia.

   Honey is remarkable for building haemoglobin in the body. This is largely due to the iron, copper and manganese contained in it.