How To Lose Weight After Gallbladder Is Removed

By: K.R.Price

Following a cholecystectomy, removal of the gallbladder, many patients wonder how to lose weight after the gallbladder is removed. Prior to gallbladder surgery patients are place on a low fat diet to lessen the symptoms of inflammation of the gallbladder. However, after gallbladder surgery many people find that they pack on the pounds. After gallbladder removal the body absorbs food quicker, unlike prior to the surgery, thus increasing the amount of calories stored and weight gained. Losing weight after gallbladder removal may be challenging, but it is not impossible.

1. Continue Low Fat Diet - To lose weight after gallbladder surgery, continuing on a low fat diet is a good idea. In addition to reducing weight, a low fat diet can also decrease the chances of developing heart disease and certain types of cancer. However, be careful not to completely remove fats from your diet at the risk of developing gallstones.
2. Foods to Avoid - After gallbladder removal, some people fall into the trap of thinking they can eat anything they want given their body can now process many foods it previously could not. However, when trying to lose weight after gallbladder removal, some of these same foods should still be avoided. Processed, fast foods, many dairy products and foods high in Trans fats should not be consumed after gallbladder surgery to avoid excessive weight gain.
3. Increase Intake of Protein and Fiber Rich Foods - Foods high in protein and fiber can help regulate digestion after gallbladder surgery and increase the chances of losing weight after the gallbladder is removed. Food like lean cuts of beef, pork, fish and chicken in addition to fiber rich fruits vegetables and whole grains can help ward off weight gain after gallbladder surgery. Additionally these types of foods to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease in addition to obesity.
4. Exercise - In order to be successful at losing weight with any type of diet program, exercise is highly recommended. Exercising to lose weight after gallbladder surgery can help melt away excess pounds quicker than eating a proper diet alone. Aim for at least twenty minutes of exercise at least four days a week in order to lose weight after gallbladder surgery and keep the pounds off.

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Dealing with Shin Splints

Choose an athletic insole. Since shin splints often arise as a result of the excessive pounding that occurs during jogging or other high-impact, weight-bearing activities, a padded insole placed inside the shoe may offer relief. These insoles help soften the blow as your foot lands on hard ground. You can purchase them at an athletic shoe store, sports supply store, and even some grocery and drug stores. They range in price from about $7 to $20. In addition, check to be sure the shoes you wear during the activity still have plenty of cushioning.

Shin splints are caused by a muscle imbalance between the the front or anterior lower leg muscles and the posterior or calf muscles. Flexing the Peroneal (front lower leg muscle) can build the anterior leg muscle which will provide more balance between the the front and back lower leg muscles.

Other useful info: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/help-for-shin-splints

Choosing Carbs

The best carbs to consume on a regular basis is a variety of fruits and vegetables. That's right. Fruits and vegetables are considered carbs as well. Carbs like breads and pastas are not favored because of the wheat gluten which is a newly added food additive to most wheat products. Detoxing our bodies periodically from this food additive will help promote healthy digestion and natural weight loss. Although it may very difficult to totally avoid this food additive, we should keep in mind the amount we may be consuming and include some cleansing periods in our diets where we minimize eating bread or pastas to help promote a healthier digestion of our foods.

I personally incorporate this method into my personal nutrition plan. I find that an overdose of poor digestive food diets can promote weight gain and can lead to poor health conditions. I believe in the 80/20 rule. 80% of your dietary choices should promote healthy digestion of foods which will aid in the digestion of the 20% not so healthy foods. We don't need to be perfect dieters but creating ways to monitor and improve our bodies is something we can all take part in.

There are healthy reasons why bread should be consumed periodically. Information is provided below on choosing healthy breads and pastas.

-Terence Hendricks


http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/whatveg.htm

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/whatfruit.htm

http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/01/24/healthy-bread/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/nutrition/healthy_carbos.shtml

Great Weight Loss Nutrition Plans

The Paleo Diet: http://thepaleodiet.com/

The Atkins Diet: http://www.the-atkins-diet.info/

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Coconut Oil is a safe, natural antifungal that you can use to overcome your Candidiasis. It is useful for people that have adverse reactions to antifungal drugs as well as people that do not like to take pills. A few tablespoons of oil per day is all it takes!

The active ingredients in Coconut Oil are Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid and Lauric Acid. These medium-chain saturated fatty acids are potent antimicrobial agents. They kill bacteria, viruses and fungi by causing their cell walls to disintegrate.

There are studies¹ that show how all the fatty acids work together to kill Candida albicans. Another study ² shows that Coconut Oil is as effective as fluconazole (Diflucan). It goes so far as to say "Coconut Oil should be used in the treatment of fungal infections in view of emerging drug-resistant Candida species."

Research also shows that these medium-chain fatty acids boost the body's metabolism, raises the body's temperature, and help provide greater energy, all of which can lead to weight loss. They have anti-tumor and immune system supporting properties as well.

Palm Tree Full of Coconuts

Caprylic acid is one of the medium-chain fatty acids which has been used for quite some time in fighting Candida yeast infections. William Crook, M.D., the author of The Yeast Connection, reports that many physicians have used Caprylic acid to successfully treat yeast infections. It works especially well for those patients who have adverse reactions to anti-fungal drugs. Caprylic Acid is so potent that it is extracted and sold as a natural anti-fungal.

Capric Acid is the second medium-chain fatty acid. According to a study done at the University of Iceland Capric Acid causes the fastest and most effective killing of all three strains of Candida albicans tested.¹ Capric Acid disrupts or disintegrates the plasma membrane, which leaves the cytoplasm disorganized and shrunken. In other words it kills Candida!

The third saturated fatty acid, Lauric Acid, was the most active at killing Candida at lower concentrations. Lauric Acid could be called an essential fatty acid because it is made only by the mammary gland and not in the liver like other saturated fats.⁴ We must obtain it from one of two dietary sources — small amounts in butterfat or large amounts in Coconut Oil.

Coconuts Ready to be Processed

When buying Coconut Oil, you should look for Virgin or Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. You want a product that is cold pressed from fresh coconut meat. Some products are made from copra, you do not want these!

Manufacturers of Virgin Coconut Oil use the same method the older generation used to extract the oil. They grate the fresh coconut, extract the coconut milk, and then let the coconut milk stand in a covered container for about a day. After 24-36 hours, the oil naturally separates from the water producing a crystal clear oil that retains the full scent and taste of coconuts.

Non-virgin oil is made from copra which is coconut meat that has been dried. You want to avoid copra for a couple of reasons. The oil made from copra must be refined and it sometimes contains trans-fats.

Copra can be made by smoking, sun drying, kiln drying or any combination of these three. Oil made this way must be refined before it is consumed. This is because the drying methods are sometimes unsanitary. High heat is used in the refining process which destroys many of the essential nutrients of the coconut.

Refined Coconut Oil is sometimes hydrogenated which creates trans-fats. Trans-fats may lead to heart disease and other chronic health problems. Avoid copra - Only buy fresh, cold-pressed oil!

Coconut Oil has a higher smoking point than Olive Oil so it can be used for any cooking that takes high heat. It is also very stable with a shelf life of several years. Coconut Oil, Olive Oil and Grape seed Oil are extremely healthy oils for cooking. You should look into trading your unhealthy vegetable oils for one of these healthy oils today.

If you are the type that needs a step by step checklist for treating your Candida overgrowth including recommended brands and dosages, you will be interested in my new book "Candida Albicans - The Hidden Disease".

Dosage

Orally - Four tablespoons per day - one with each meal and one at bedtime.

Start with one teaspoon the first day and increase by one teaspoon per day until your reach four tablespoons. By building up slowly, you will avoid some of the "die-off" symptoms.

Capsules - one 1000-mg tablet 4 times daily.

Topically - Apply directly to skin rashes or infections. Rub it in thoroughly until it absorbs completely.

Contraindications and Adverse Effects

The most common side effect is diarrhea.

Another side effect most Candida sufferers will experience is "die-off" otherwise known as Herxheimer's Reaction. This is a detoxification reaction and not a counteraction to the product.

If any of these symptoms should occur - greater fatigue, diarrhea, headaches, muscle/joint aches or flu-like symptoms, temporarily discontinue taking Coconut Oil or cut back on the amount taken until the body can eliminate the toxic waste.

A few individuals have reported a slight headache due to detoxification. If this should occur, any common pain reliever seems to work to curb the discomfort.

A Better B12

Methylcobalamin: A Potential Breakthrough in Neurological Disease According to ProHealth, Japanese scientists have identified a form of vitamin B12 that protects against neurological disease and aging by a unique mechanism that differs from current therapies. Some of the disorders that may be preventable or treatable with this natural vitamin therapy, called methylcobalamin, include chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathies, Alzheimer's disease, muscular dystrophy and neurological aging. Americans have immediate access to this unique and new form of vitamin B12, and, unlike prescription drugs, it costs very little and is free of side effects. vitamin B12 is a general label for a group of essential biological compounds knows as cobalamins. The cobalamins are structurally related to hemoglobin in the blood, and a deficiency of vitamin B12 can cause anemia. The primary concern of conventional doctors is to maintain adequate cobalamin status to protect against anemia. The most common form of vitamin B12 is called cyanocobalamin. However, over the last ten years, a number of central and peripheral neurological diseases have been linked to a deficiency of a very specific cobalamin, the methylcobalamin form, that is required to protect against neurological diseases and aging. The liver converts a small amount of cyanocobalamin into methylcobalamin within the body, but larger amounts of methylcobalamin are necessary to correct neurological defects and protect against aging. Published studies show that high doses of methylcobalamin are needed to regenerate neurons as well as the myelin sheath that protects nerve axons and peripheral nerves. CFIDS and B-12 In the Summer 1998 issue of Healthwatch, an important research article reported a fascinating new finding. Over 60% of CFIDS and FM patients cerebral spinal fluids contained subnormal levels of vitamin B12. On the other hand, vitamin B12 levels in the blood did not significantly deviate from normal ranges. According to Dr. Paul Cheney's treatment pyramid for CFIDS, vitamin B12 in its non-cyanocobalamin form (the type commercially available) is a potent detoxifier of the brain. Recent studies in Europe suggest that it needs to be given in large doses in the range of 10 - 20 mg per day, or even more. This supplementation of methylcobalamin might protect the cognitive function of patients with CFIDS by preventing the death of brain cells. One cause of brain cell death is glutamate toxicity. Brain cells use glutamate as a neurotransmitter, but unfortunately glutamate is a double-edged sword in that it can also kill brain cells. The release of glutamate from the synapses is a usual means by which neurons communicate with each other. Effective communication means controlled release of glutamate at the right time to the right cells, but when glutamate is released in excessive amounts, intercellular communication ceases. The flood of glutamate into the receiving neurons drives them into hyperactivity, and the excessive activity leads to cellular degradation. The good news is that it may now be possible to protect brain cells against glutamate toxicity by taking methylcobalamin supplementation. In a study in the European Journal of Pharmacology, it was shown that methylcobalamin protected against glutamate-, aspartate- and nitroprusside- induced neurotoxicity in rat cortical neurons. Researchers concluded that methylcobalamin protects against neurotoxicity by enhancing brain cell methylation. The CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Health Resource recommends methylation-enhancing therapies such as vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid and trimethylglycine (TMG), taken together, to protect against heart disease, stroke and other aging-related diseases. The scientists who conducted the methylcobalamin studies emphasize that ongoing intake of methylcobalamin is necessary to protect against neurotoxicity. Thus for methylcobalamin to be effective in protecting against neurological disease, daily supplementation may be required. An appropriate dose to protect against neurological aging might be 1 to 5 mg a day taken under the tongue in lozenge form. Sleep A recent German study appearing in Neuropharmacology showed methylcobalamin reduced the amount of time subjects slept; sleep quality was better and subjects awoke feeling refreshed, with better alertness and concentration. Part of this effect was apparently due to melatonin suppression during the daytime because morning methylcobalamin supplementation reduces drowsiness by decreasing daytime melatonin levels. Multiple Sclerosis According to a recent study at Vanderbilt University, chlamydia pneumoniae might link multiple sclerosis (MS) to CFIDS. This makes the published effect of methylcobalamin treatment on MS of great importance to those who suffer from CFIDS. A study in the Journal of Internal Medicine investigated the daily administration of 60 mg of methylcobalamin to patients with chronic progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that has a poor prognosis and feature side spread demyelination in the central nervous system. Although motor disability did not improve, there were clinical improvements in visual and auditory MS related disabilities. The scientist stated that methylcobalamin might be an effective adjunct to immunosuppressive treatment for chronic, progressive MS. Those with less serious forms of MS may consider adding methylcobalamin to their daily treatment regimen. The effects of methylcobalamin were studied on an animal model of muscular dystrophy. This study, published in Neuroscience Letter looked at degeneration of axon motor terminals. In mice receiving methylcobalamin, nerve sprouts were more frequently observed and regeneration of motor nerve terminals occurred in sites that had been previously degenerating. Regenerating Nerves Few substances have been shown to regenerate nerves in humans with peripheral neuropathies. However, a study in the Journal of Neurological Science postulated that methylcobalamin could increase protein synthesis and help regenerate nerves. The scientists showed that very high doses of methylcobalamin produce nerve regeneration in laboratory rats. The scientists stated that ultra-high doses of methylcobalamin might be of clinical use for patients with peripheral neuropathies. The human equivalent dose the scientists used is about 40 mg of sublingually administered methylcobalamin on a daily basis. Those suffering from peripheral neuropathies often take alpha lipoic acid. Based on our new understanding of peripheral neuropathy, it may be prudent that anyone using alpha lipoic acid also take at least 5 mg a day of sublingually administered methylcobalamin to ensure that alpha lipoic acid will be bioavailable to the peripheral nerves. Cancer/Immune Function A study in the journal Oncology examined the effects of methylcobalamin on several different kinds of tumors in mice. The administration of methylcobalamin for seven days suppressed liver, lung and ascites tumor growth. Mice receiving methylcobalamin survived longer than control mice did. In mice irradiated before tumor cell inoculation, methylcobalamin did not improve survival. The effects of methylcobalamin on human immune function was investigated in the Journal of Clinical Immunology. The study showed that methylcobalamin demonstrated remarkable T cell-enhancing effects when the T cells were exposed to certain antigens. The scientists also showed that methylcobalamin improved the activity of T helper cells. The scientists concluded that methylcobalamin could modulate lymphocyte function by augmenting regulatory T cell activities. Americans need to know about this important natural therapy that could extend the healthy human life span. A search of the scientific literature reveals 334 published studies on methylcobalamin. However, it would not be an exaggeration to say that virtually no doctors know of it or are recommending it. Methylcobalamin should be considered for the treatment of any neurological disease. For example, based on its unique mechanisms of action, methylcobalamin could be effective in slowing the progression of "untreatable" diseases such as ALS (Lou Gerhig's disease). Since methylcobalamin is not a drug, there is little economic incentive to conduct expensive clinical studies on it, so it may be a long time before we know just how effective this unique form of vitamin B12 is in slowing the progression of common diseases like Parkinson's disease.

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Constipation & Iron Supplements

Iron is one of the most disregarded minerals the human body needs to function well. Without iron, you can be left feeling fatigued, disoriented, and sometimes depressed. On the flip side, too much iron can actually cause you to experience constipation. Learn how iron benefits the body and just how important this mineral is to your everyday diet.

Iron is possibly one of the most forgotten and underappreciated minerals that the human body needs to function well. Without iron, you can be left feeling tired, disoriented, or even depressed. To ensure this doesn’t happen, many people take iron supplements; but you have to be careful. Too much iron can leave you on the toilet waiting for something to happen, to no avail. Too much iron can constipate!

Let’s take a look at how iron benefits the body and understand just how important this mineral is to your everyday diet.

Iron is one of the minerals found in hemoglobin—the carrier of oxygen in the blood coursing through the body’s internal "highway" system. Hemoglobin gets the oxygen everywhere it needs to be, so when you don’t have enough hemoglobin in your blood you can become anemic. Anemia causes people to feel tired, experience constant headaches, and increases their vulnerability to infection.

Iron is also extremely important for normal brain function and can help ward off depression in many cases. Iron boosts the immune system and can help alleviate weakness, irritability, and dizziness. It’s not uncommon for doctors to prescribe Iron supplements for people suffering from deficiencies of this substance. Unfortunately, too much of a good thing can be bad. Too much Iron can cause a wide range of side effects including:

• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Severe nausea
• Vomiting or diarrhea with blood

You need to contact you doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Overdoses of Iron can also increase the risk of various cancers and even Parkinson’s disease.

Everyone should understand how to obtain the necessary amount of natural Iron from the foods they eat; many times an alteration in diet can remedy the deficiency. The recommended daily allowance of Iron differs among men, women, and children. Here’s a brief list of the United States Recommended Daily Allowances for Iron to help you understand how much you should be consuming:

RDA of Iron for Men

• 11 to 14 years old—12mg/day
• 19 years old and over—10mg/day

RDA of Iron for Women

• 11 to 50 years old—15mg/day
• Over 50 years old—10mg/day
• Pregnant—30mg/day
• Lactating women—15mg/day

RDA for Children

• 0 to 6 months—6mg/day
• 6 to 12 months—10mg/day
• 1 to 10 years—10mg/day

Foods that are high in Iron include organic leafy green vegetables, whole grain products, lean meats, free-range poultry, and non-farmed fish. Maintaining a smart and healthy diet is your best method of receiving all of the necessary vitamins and minerals your body needs. It’s interesting to note that Vitamin C can actually boost the positive health effects of Iron in your body. On the other side of the coin, caffeine can prohibit Iron absorption. It’s easy to observe how diet plays a critical role in achieving or restoring overall good health.

So far, we’ve discussed how and where to obtain the natural Iron your body needs, why it needs it, and what can happen if you take too many Iron supplements. But what are you to do about your current state of constipation? Luckily, quality products are readily available to assist you in relieving constipation symptoms and thoroughly cleansing your digestive system at the same time.

Oxy-Powder® is one such product. Through a unique combination of oxygenated Magnesium, organic Germanium-132 and citric acid, Oxy-Powder® liquefies deep down biological sludge and fecal waste that has built up in your colon over the years. Oxy-Powder®’s powerful formula gently cleanses the colon and leaves you feeling lighter, cleaner, and refreshed inside!

Within your colon, accumulated waste can severely hinder your body’s ability to absorb necessary nutrients. In fact, in most cases of constipation, toxins that should be expelled from the body wind up getting re-absorbed back into the blood stream, in effect poisoning your body. That’s part of the reason why you feel so sick and unhealthy whenever you’re constipated. Oxy-Powder® removes the sludge that’s clogging up your digestive system and promotes a harmonious environment for good bacteria to grow within your colon. The good bacteria are absolutely necessary to help break down food and support efficient digestion.

Adding a proper exercise routine, drinking plenty of purified water, and increasing your natural fiber intake is a great way to maintain your body’s new and improved digestive system. You may no longer have a need for Iron supplements because adopting a healthy diet means you’re getting all the minerals and nutrients your body needs; and with a cleaner colon, those nutrients can benefit your health moreso than in the past. You can feel better overall by reducing your risk of numerous health conditions and you may experience less stress as well. Overall, you can feel rejuvenated in mind, body, and spirit.

How do I use iron supplements?

• Take your iron pills with a glass of water or fruit juice at least 30 minutes before eating. Iron is absorbed (used by your body) better if taken between meals when your stomach is empty. Do not take your iron pill with milk or antacids. You may take iron pills with a small amount of food if the pill upsets your stomach. Taking your iron pills at bedtime may also upset your stomach.
  
  
• Wait at least two hours after taking your iron before taking other medicines. This includes medicines that can be bought over-the-counter. This is because some medicines stop the iron from being used by your body.
  
  
• Caregivers may tell you to take Vitamin C (orange or grapefruit juice) with your iron medicine. Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron.
  
  
• Liquid iron medicine may stain your teeth. To avoid staining, mix the medicine with water or fruit juice, and drink the liquid through a straw. You can also use a medicine dropper, placing the medicine on the back of your tongue. Brush your teeth right after taking liquid iron medicine.
  
  
• Iron may cause constipation. To avoid constipation (having hard, dry stools which are difficult to pass, less often than usual), exercise for at least 30 minutes, several times each week. Walking is good exercise for most people. Talk to your caregiver before starting to exercise. Your caregiver can help you plan the best exercise program for you. Eat foods high in fiber such as high fiber cereals, beans, raw vegetables, fresh fruits, and whole grain breads. Prune juice may help make the BM softer. Drinking more water can also help.
  
  
• Keep iron medicine away from children because too much iron could poison a child. All medicine should be kept locked and in a place that a child cannot reach.

Should I make changes to my diet?

Eating healthy foods may help you feel better and have more energy. Eat a variety of foods including fruits, vegetables, breads, dairy products, meat and fish.

• Eat iron-rich foods.
  
  
  • Your body only absorbs a small amount of the iron in foods that you eat. The iron in certain foods are absorbed well by most people. These foods include beef, liver, kidney, pork, and poultry such as chicken and turkey. These foods also include fish, clams, oysters, and other seafood.
    
    
  • Other iron-rich foods include nuts, eggs, or dried fruits (prunes, raisins, or apricots). Dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale and broccoli), beans (lima and kidney), or blackstrap molasses are also high in iron. Eating whole grain foods, such as bread or cereals, will also give you more iron. Eat iron-rich foods together with a food that is high in Vitamin C. Foods high in vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, cantaloupe, or orange juice. Eating these foods with a meal including iron-rich foods will help your body absorb iron better.
  
  
• Drink plenty of liquids. Drink six to eight (8-ounce) cups of liquid each day. Follow your caregiver's advice if you must limit the amount of liquid you drink. Decrease the amount of caffeine in your diet. Caffeine may be found in coffee, tea, soda, and some sports drinks and foods. Caffeine may keep your body from absorbing iron. Try to drink enough liquid each day, and not just when you feel thirsty.

How can I prevent iron deficiency anemia?

• Babies:
  
  
  • Breast milk gives babies the right kind and amount of iron. If you feed your baby infant formula, make sure it is "iron-fortified" (has iron added to it). Ask your baby's caregiver which formula is best for your baby. You may begin offering your baby iron-fortified baby cereal when he is between four and six months old.
    
    
  • Offer your baby plain or pureed (mashed) meats after six months old, and when he is able to eat them.
  
  
• Children: Children one to five years old only need about 24 ounces (three 8-ounce cups) of cow's milk, goat's milk, or soy milk each day. Make sure the milk you buy is "calcium-fortified". Drinking too much milk or other liquids may fill your child's stomach and decrease his hunger for solid foods. Eating too few solid foods may cause your child to not get enough iron and nutrients needed for normal growth. Feed your child foods that are high in iron every day.
  
  
• Adults:
  
  
  • During pregnancy and lactation (breast feeding), a woman needs extra iron for herself and her baby. You may think that you are eating enough food, but your diet may still be low in iron. Go to your caregiver regularly during and after your pregnancy. Take vitamins as directed by your caregiver.
    
    
  • Older adults often do not get enough iron in their diet. Ask your caregiver about the best vitamins to take each day. Ask your caregiver for more information about iron-rich foods and eating a balanced daily diet. Eating a variety of healthy foods may help you feel better.
    
    
  • Stay away from "fad" diets because most are low in iron. Talk with your caregiver about foods you should eat. Information about diets that are high in iron is available from:

Home Remedies for Anemia

Home Remedies for anemia #1 It's very important to get the proper nutrients into the body. Eating a diet rich in cereals, rice, pastas, dairy products (milk, yogurt and cheese), vegetables and fruits, meat, poultry and fish, and finally dry beans, eggs, and nuts. Has been proven to help boost the immune system.

Home Remedies for anemia #2 Make sure you are eating plenty of iron rich food, such as, liver, green leafy vegetable, beets, dried fruits, bran flake, oysters, brown rice, lentils and molasses, raisins, prunes; breads and pastas made from hole grain flour.

Home Remedies for anemia #3 Avoid drinking coffee, tea and ingesting antacids, because they decrease iron absorption.

Home Remedies for anemia #4 Try to cook in iron pots; it is proven that doing it can significantly increases the amount of iron in your foods.

Home Remedies for anemia #5 During your pregnancy it's important to take the correct vitamins that will help you and your baby to be healthy.

Home Remedies for anemia #6 In addition take an organic form of Iron ( amino acid chelate ): 100 mg of elemental Iron daily (Iron aspararte, citrate or picolinate ), not the poorly absorbed sulphate which may cause constipation and/or stomachache. Vitamin C (500 mg), it's recommended to be taken with iron for better absorption. Desiccated liver tablets may be helpful as well and a Folic acid supplement, with Vitamin B6 and B12 should be used to prevent anemia.

Home Remedies for anemia #7 Also herbs can help your body to maintain a good level of iron, such as:

1/2 to 1 tsp. of the tincture of Yellow dock root three times daily, or 1/2 to 1 tsp. of extract of Dandelion leaf and or root or two capsules twice daily, or Eat Dandelion greens in your salads.

Manganese is helpful for protein and fat metabolism, healthy nerves, immune system and blood sugar regulation. Manganese is essential for people with iron deficiency anemias. Manganese deficiencies may lead to atherosclerosis, confusion, eye problems, hearing problems, heart disorders, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, pancreatic damage, rapid pulse, tooth-grinding, memory loss, tremors, and a tendency to breast ailments.

Source:
http://www.homemademedicine.com/home-remedies-anemia.html