Anemia is a by-product of Thalasemia and if you are a carrier you will almost certainly suffer from anemia or a similar blood disorder.

Ayurvedic diet for Anemia

The main dietary requirement for those with anemia is to pack meals with as much iron giving produce as possible, as iron is the vital nutrient in reproducing red blood cells.

Some suitable foods are as follows:

• Sesame seeds

• Almonds

• Spinach

• Soya beans

• Animal fat

• Radish

• Carrot

• Tomato

• Blackberries

• Bananas

• Apple

Ayurvedic Herbs and Herbal Supplements to Remedy Anemia

• Punanava (Boerhaavia diffusa)

• Ghrtitkumari (Aloe Vera)

• Lauh Bhasma

• Lohasava

• Dhatri Lauh

• Navayas Lauh

These herbs all provide the necessary iron and protein to reinvigorate the bodies’ production of red blood cells.

All the above herbs come in variety of ways, from herbs to capsules and powders and can either be taken singularly or as a by-product of other Ayurvedic remedies.

Ayurvedic Yoga Positions to Remedy Anemia

The following positions stimulate the whole body and inner system in a positive way to help combat anemia. All are quite simple but shouldn’t be tried without the attention of a qualified Ayurvedic yoga instructor.

Shoulder stand (Sarvangasna). A self-explanatory position where you balance the body on your shoulders and hold the position.

Posterior stretch (Paschimotthanasana). This helps reinvigorate a poor digestive fire.

Corpse Pose (Shavasana). Lie flat on your back and relax.

It is also recommended that you spend as much time in the sun as is possible, as the suns-rays stimulate the production of red blood cells.