Home Doctor: Practical Medicine for Every Household
Raising Hemoglobin Naturally Depending on how serious the anemia is, treatment will depend on the patient’s values. If the anemia is very serious, below 6 mg/dL, a blood transfusion is recommended. However, most cases can be treated at home with iron supplements. It’s important to know that there are multiple causes of anemia, and it’s important to consult an expert to diagnose the specific cause. That way you can approach it in the best way. As I said, in Venezuela, anemia is a serious problem, so there are many natural recipes that promise to raise hemoglobin quickly. Some of these I have tried, and others I have not dared yet. I’ll list all the recipes, most of them fancy shakes that many of us have taken to raise our hemoglobin, improve our appetite, strengthen our immune system, and keep ourselves well fed, among other benefits. 3-IN-1 JUICE This is one of my favorites because it tastes so good and because it reminds me of my childhood when my mother used to make this juice to keep me and my brother strong. Ingredients: • 1 liter of natural orange juice • • 1 medium carrot • It can be prepared with a juice extractor or in the blender.
1 medium beet 1 teaspoon of honey or sugar (optional).
RED PEPPER AND TREE TOMATO (TAMARILLO) JUICE Ingredients: • •
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5 peeled tree tomatoes (tamarillo) 1 red pepper
1 liter of water Sweetener of your choice.
RED PEPPER AND GUAVA Ingredients: • •
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2 lbs. of guava 1 red pepper
1 liter of water Sweetener of your choice.
The following I have never tried, and I don’t know if I will, but many of my patients have. In fact, they’re the ones who give me most of these recipes. If you dare to drink them, welcome to the world of high hemoglobin! BEEF LIVER + TREE TOMATO + GUAVA Ingredients: • •
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1 piece of beef liver 5 peeled tree tomatoes
Lemon juice (optional) Sweetener of your choice.
COW’S EYE JUICE This juice is said to be very nutritious. Not only does it increase hemoglobin but it also improves concentration and immunity, increases protein levels, and even improves sexual performance. 245
