7 Ways To Fight Iron Deficiency Anemia Without Consuming Iron

Iron deficiency anemia is a more common disease than you might think, especially in girls and young women.

The most common symptoms are:

• Fatigue
• Brittle hair and nails
• Pale skin
• (In some cases) low mood

In this article, you will discover various natural ways to prevent and combat iron deficiency anemia without having to ingest iron.

Iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is a deficiency of iron that can be due to heavy menstruation in young women and girls, but can also be due to bleeding, poor diet or poor bowel absorption.

This disease can also be a temporary problem caused by a greater need for iron, e.g. During adolescence, pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The most common treatment is to take iron supplements. However, they can have side effects like gastritis, stomach problems or constipation and increased oxygenation of the body.

Moreover, if the problem is caused by poor absorption, then taking a supplement will not help.

1. Water therapy

Hydrotherapy or water treatment at different temperatures can be effective in treating several problems, such as anemia.

In this case, the water stimulates the blood circulation and as a result the production of red blood cells. It is important to note that people with anemia have difficulty tolerating the cold.

You can take two types of showers that can be beneficial:

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

2. Schuessler Salts for poor absorption

Knowing that you are suffering from iron deficiency anemia due to poor intestinal absorption will not help you take iron supplements.

What you need to do is take a natural supplement that improves bowel absorption. To do this, you need the following homeopathic remedy:

• Ferrumphosphoricum 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 think that in order to increase iron 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 overcome iron deficiency anemia in a healthy way is to incorporate a little salad into each meal.

You should vary your salads, so make them from the following ingredients:

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

4. A touch of lemon

Iron is much better absorbed if you eat it with vitamin C or ascorbic acid.

You can take a vitamin C supplement daily, or try to get used to garnishing your dishes with a fresh slice of lemon.

Other foods rich in vitamin C are:

• Citrus fruits
• Red fruits
• Acerola cherries
• Peppers
• Papaya
• Kiwi
• Guava
• Hyben
• Parsley

5. Be careful with dairy products

While vitamin C improves the absorption of iron, milk and dairy products have opposite effects.

Dairy products are alkaline and neutralize stomach acid, which inhibits the absorption of iron.

Therefore, if you suffer from iron deficiency anemia, you should reduce your consumption of these products or at least consume them from the rest of your food.

6. Regulate your menstrual cycle

If you know that your iron deficiency is caused by heavy or irregular menstruation, then it will also do you good to take a natural remedy to regulate your cycle.

Some medicinal plants have the ability to reduce menstrual bleeding when it is excessive. These include:

• Stinging nettle
• Ensian
• Monk pepper
• Padderok

7. Get some sun

One of the simplest, cheapest and most comfortable means of preventing and treating iron deficiency anemia is to get some sun.

However, you should do it with sunscreen and for short periods (maximum 10 minutes).

It is important to do this as often as possible, as vitamin D deficiency is related to this type of anemia.