Could avocados be a more holistic and natural approach toward treating Anemia?
Recently I was diagnosed with Anemia, a condition that develops when your blood lacks the necessary amount of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. At the time, I had’t thought about a more ‘holistic’ approach towards a cure and because of this, my doctor prescribed Ferrous Sulfate with the hopes of quickly increasing my blood cell count. My prescribed dosage was very high, somewhere around 625 mg per day, and because of this I’ve noticed a major change in my cravings.
It’s no secret that for the past 4 years I have been addicted to avocados. I’d carry one in my purse, eat 2 when I got home, spread them on toast and just about anything else you could think of. At one point my addiction was so bad that I was buying 12 at a time and eating them late at night once my husband went to bed. It’s was a very scary time in my life.
Since the diagnosis and medication, I have not had one single avocado and have literally forced myself to eat the 2 million that remain in my fridge from my last binge. So, is there a relationship between avocados and iron deficiency? Essentially no, but they do have holistic benefits!
American School of Natural Health published an article that offers a bit more in-depth probe into just why my cravings may have changed. We all know that Avocados contain little to no iron but do contain high levels of Omega 3, Vitamin E and other specific nutrients that provide a dramatic increase in the absorption of iron which is ingested through normal diet, and the vitamin B6 contained in avocados also work towards the increased production of healthy red blood cells.
Using avocados to treat iron deficiencies naturally and holistically by focusing on the mental and social factors rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease can also benefit your health in other ways. Avocado are loaded with heart-healthy Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, fiber and have the ability to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Their fat content also aids in the absorption of nutrients from plant based foods. Read more about the benefits of avocados here.
The post Holistic Approach to Anemia appeared first on Gristle & Gossip.