1. Want to get periods immediately before attending a religious event? Check this out for tips...
    Dismiss Notice

Low iron level

Discussion in 'Indian Diet & Nutrition' started by Riyasmommy, Jun 12, 2009.

Page 2 of 3
  1. Jun 12, 2009 #11
    tashidelek2002

    tashidelek2002 IL Hall of Fame

    Messages:
    4,489
    Likes Received:
    2,031
    Trophy Points:
    308
    Gender:
    Female
    Raj:
    Those stool softeners are over the counter and made from veg extract...it not a drug. They are often recommended for pregnant women, old people, etc but always you should check with your doc. I am not into pills either but if diet is not effective it is a next step.
     
    tashidelek2002, Jun 12, 2009
    tashidelek2002, Jun 12, 2009
    #11
  2. Jun 12, 2009 #12
    libra4164

    libra4164 Silver IL'ite

    Messages:
    396
    Likes Received:
    73
    Trophy Points:
    68
    Gender:
    Female
    Hi Riya,
    Try to consume lots of fresh methi bhaji. Its full of iron the natural way.
    Chop a lot of garlic and a little green chilli. Heat pure ghee and do baghaar with garlic and chilli. Then add chopped methi and stir fry quick. Eat with hot phulkas.
    Try to drink lassi or eat yogurt, since you are taking iron supplements.
     
    libra4164, Jun 12, 2009
    libra4164, Jun 12, 2009
    #12
  3. Jun 12, 2009 #13
    Riyasmommy

    Riyasmommy Silver IL'ite

    Messages:
    2,495
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    85
    Gender:
    Female
    Tina, I am not into pills either, would avoid them as much as I can, but like you said, just the diet is not going to as effective at this point. In the infants forum, a couple moms suggested Floradix, so if the pills make me uncomfortable, I may look into that. They said it's a plant based alternative to the pills.

    libra4164, I don't get methi here where I live, and the closest Indian store is 40 mintues away, but thanks for your suggestion. :)

    Raj
     
    Riyasmommy, Jun 12, 2009
    Riyasmommy, Jun 12, 2009
    #13
  4. Jun 12, 2009 #14
    Happysoul1234

    Happysoul1234 Gold IL'ite

    Messages:
    1,645
    Likes Received:
    95
    Trophy Points:
    103
    Gender:
    Male
    I recommend floradix as well, available at whole foods. My friend is a practicing naturopath and traditional chinese medicine / ayurveda certified and she told me it was safe enough to give to my 10 month old.
     
    Happysoul1234, Jun 12, 2009
    Happysoul1234, Jun 12, 2009
    #14
  5. Jun 13, 2009 #15
    sarithag

    sarithag New IL'ite

    Messages:
    30
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Gender:
    Female
    Hi mangai,

    Thats a helpful Pdf .My hair is falling too much now-a-days and I think it is b'coz of iron deficiency.Have to check with a doctor.
     
    sarithag, Jun 13, 2009
    sarithag, Jun 13, 2009
    #15
  6. Jun 14, 2009 #16
    mangaii

    mangaii Finest Post Winner

    Messages:
    1,540
    Likes Received:
    1,994
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Gender:
    Female
    Hey Raj,
    Plant based means the source of iron is from plants and not from animals and body can absorb easily.At the end of the day what is matters is how much your body can absorb .
    Thanks
    Mangai
     
    mangaii, Jun 14, 2009
    mangaii, Jun 14, 2009
    #16
  7. Jun 14, 2009 #17
    Riyasmommy

    Riyasmommy Silver IL'ite

    Messages:
    2,495
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    85
    Gender:
    Female
    Mangaii, isn't it the other way around.. iron from animal sources (Heme iron) are more absorbable than the one from plant sources (Non-Heme)?

    Raj

     
    Last edited: Jun 14, 2009
    Riyasmommy, Jun 14, 2009
    Riyasmommy, Jun 14, 2009
    #17
  8. Jun 14, 2009 #18
    Riyasmommy

    Riyasmommy Silver IL'ite

    Messages:
    2,495
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    85
    Gender:
    Female
    Last edited: Jun 14, 2009
    Riyasmommy, Jun 14, 2009
    Riyasmommy, Jun 14, 2009
    #18
  9. Jun 14, 2009 #19
    babyraji

    babyraji Silver IL'ite

    Messages:
    977
    Likes Received:
    75
    Trophy Points:
    90
    Gender:
    Female
    Dear Raj,

    do try having a handful of bean sprouts followed by a fruit every day morning for breakfast.u should drink water after a gap of 15 mins or so.this advise was given to my mil by her doc when she was diagonised with low iron levels.and she recovered back completly in 2 months.along with this she consumed 2 figs soaked in water early in the morning and also in the evening.

    hope this helps.

    raji
     
    babyraji, Jun 14, 2009
    babyraji, Jun 14, 2009
    #19
  10. Jun 17, 2009 #20
    orangesandlemon

    orangesandlemon New IL'ite

    Messages:
    90
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Gender:
    Female
    low iron level in the blood causes anemia.so the person suffering from anemia should take diet rich in iron such as green leafy vegetables,beet root etc
     
    orangesandlemon, Jun 17, 2009
    orangesandlemon, Jun 17, 2009
    #20
Page 2 of 3

Share This Page