Natural Remedies for Anemia: Copper Water and Blue-Green Algae

Do not eat this after sunset. If kapha is unbalanced, eat this at noon only. Blue-green algae can also be effectively used, but primarily for pitta anemia. BLUE-GREEN ALGAE Because it is a rich source of prana, it is not good for vata individuals, as it will make them quite hyper.

Kapha types may also find it beneficial. Vata and kapha individuals may find copper water effective. Fill a genuine COPPER WATER copper glass or cup with water and let it stand overnight, then drink it in the morning (see appendix 1). These choices should follow the general guidelines (diet, exercise, and DIET AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES so on) for each doshic constitutional type.

For vata problems, follow the anti-vata guidelines; for pitta anemia follow the pitta-soothing diet and other guidelines; and for kapha-type anemia, follow the kapha-reducing guidelines. Correlation of Ayurvedic and Western Types of Anemia Clinical observation has shown that the various types of anemia classified by modern medicine can be correlated with the types of anemia delineated by Ayurveda. For example, pitta-type anemia has been associated with mononucleosis and hepatitis and may lead to problems with the liver. Cobalamine (vitamin B-12)-deficiency anemia is also associated with pitta.

Kapha-type anemia may lead to hypo-proteinemic anemia and swelling, while vata-type anemia may be associated with iron deficiency and folic acid–deficiency anemia. By treating the vata–pitta–kapha types of anemia, Ayurveda can at the same time treat the types of anemia categorized by modern medicine. Yoga postures good for anemia of both the vata and kapha varieties include the YOGA ASANAS Locust pose, Lotus pose, and inverted poses (Shoulder Stand, Plow pose, Headstand), which bring the blood supply to the vital organs such as the thyroid, thymus, and brain. Headstand will not be good for pitta-type anemia, but the Sun Salutation, as well as the Boat, Bow, and Bridge poses, will be effective.

For all anemic conditions, surya pranayama (Right Nostril breathing) is BREATHING EXERCISE recommended. Block your left nostril with your right ring finger and breathe only through the right nostril. Right Nostril breathing stimulates the liver, which plays an important role in building the blood. Anger and Hostility Anger and hostility are signs of aggravated pitta in the nervous system.