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What are different home remedies for Anemia? – Part 3

WHAT IS ANEMIA?
- Anemia is a disorder that results from decrease in the concentration of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
- One of the main functions of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen to tissues.
- Anemia results in decreased oxygen carrying capacity of blood.

10. Anemia Treatment using Almonds
- 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 hemoglobin.
- Take about seven almonds and soak 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.

11. Anemia Treatment using Sesame Seeds
- Black sesame seeds are a rich source of iron.
- Soak 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 patients suffering from anemia.

12. Anemia Treatment using Beet roots
- Beets are rich in folic acid, fiber and potassium.
- The easiest and most flavorful way to prepare beets is in the microwave.
- Keep the skin on when cooking and peel before eating.
- The most nutrient-dense part of the beet is right under the skin.

13. Anemia Treatment using Wormwood
- Wormwood is often prescribed as it is rich in iron content and helps treat anemia.

14. Anemia Treatment using Celery (Ajmoda)
- Celery is a good source of dietary iron.
- Take Celery with carrot juice as it effectively cures the blood ailments.

15. Anemia Treatment using Other Foods
- Daily drinking three to four cups of white cabbage juice is recommended.
- Anemic persons should have 3 to 4 dried figs to help treat anemia.
- Eating amla or gooseberry will also provide the vitamin C required by the body of the anemic person.
- There are several other foods which are rich sources of iron like
• bananas
• black grapes
• plums
• apples
• strawberries
• raisins
• onions
• squash
• carrots
• radish
• celery
• tomatoes

Exclusive Fruit Diet for Anemic Patients
- The patient should commence a therapeutic treatment with an exclusive fruit diet for five days.
- Take three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits.
- This may be followed by a fruit and milk diet for about fifteen days.
- The frequency of meals should be exactly the same as for the earlier all-fruit diet.
- The patient should take a well-balanced diet, consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits.

Other Anemia Treatments
1. Cold Water Baths
The patient should be given a cold bath carefully twice daily

2. Hot Epsom salts Bath and Sunbaths
- A hot Epsom salts bath for five to ten minutes once a week and an occasional steam bath are also useful
- Sunbaths are especially beneficial as the sunlight stimulates the production of red cells.

3. Deep Breathing and Light Exercises
- Do deep breathing and light exercises like walking to help treat anemia.

4. Yogic Asanas
- Yogic asanas such as sarvangasana paschimottanasana and shavasana as well as massage are also helpful.

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What are causes and symptoms of non alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Liver disease is also called hepatic disease. This is in terms of group of single number of diseases affecting the liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a liver disease.
- This is one cause of a fatty liver.
- This occurrs when fat is deposited (steatosis) in the liver.
- It is not due to excessive alcohol use.
- It is related to insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome.
- This is involved with symptoms such as weight loss, metformin and thiazolidinediones.
- Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the most extreme form of NAFLD.
- This is regarded as a major cause of cirrhosis of the liver of unknown cause.

Causes of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Fatigue
- Malaise
- Dull right-upper-quadrant abdominal discomfort
- Mild jaundice
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Alcohol consumption of over 20 g/day
- Insulin resistance
- Metabolic syndrome
- Obesity
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- Diabetes mellitus (type II)
- High blood pressure

Secondary Causes
NAFLD can also be caused by some medications.
- Amiodarone
- Antiviral drugs (nucleoside analogues)
- Aspirin rarely as part of Reye’s syndrome in children
- Corticosteroids
- Methotrexate
- Tamoxifen
- Tetracycline

Symptoms present in advanced stages of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are:
- Lack of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
- Nausea
- Small, red spider veins under your skin or easy bruising
- Weakness
- Jaundice
- Bleeding from engorged veins in your esophagus or intestines
- Loss of interest in sex
- Fluid in your abdominal cavity
- Itching on your hands and feet and eventually on your entire body
- Swelling of your legs and feet
- Fatigue
- Malaise
- Dull right-upper-quadrant abdominal discomfort
- Mild jaundice