Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?

Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
(he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
food.


SD

In article .com>,
"SD" > wrote:

> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?

Beef steak and ground beef...
My last profile showed a lot iron sat% so my Dr. told me to supplement
Iron... I do NOT like taking iron supplements, so I simply increased my
beef consumption to one or two meals per week of either steak or ground.

My next profile was well in normal range, and she approved. ;-)

>
> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> food.
>
>
> SD

Sheesh! Just feed him Hamburger or steak! And the more rare he can stand
it, the better!

Cheers!

>
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

http://www.weightlossforall.com/iron-rich-food.htm

There's a list of iron-rich foods. Hope it helps.
Nancree

"nancree" > ha scritto nel messaggio
oups.com...
> http://www.weightlossforall.com/iron-rich-food.htm
>
> There's a list of iron-rich foods. Hope it helps.
> Nancree

Sorry I thought you were asking for a list...
After I've seen the web page!!! ))
Sorry Pandora
>

"SD" > said:

> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
>
> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> food.

Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
should be a good source of iron.

Carol

On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:36:54 -0500, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

>"SD" > said:
>
>> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
>> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
>>
>> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
>> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
>> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
>> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
>> food.
>
>Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
>should be a good source of iron.
>
>Carol


Any dark, leafy green veggie such as cabbage, bok choy, broccoli will
work.

Iron supplements help, too, and if someone is truly anemic, that is
often the way to go to be sure a constant source of iron is available.

boron

Boron contributed:

>>> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
>>> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
>>>
>>> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
>>> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
>>> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
>>> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
>>> food.
>>
>>Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
>>should be a good source of iron.
>>
>>Carol
>
>
> Any dark, leafy green veggie such as cabbage, bok choy, broccoli will
> work.
>
> Iron supplements help, too, and if someone is truly anemic, that is
> often the way to go to be sure a constant source of iron is available.


It seems to me that red meat is the classic source of iron. Or how about
blood sausage? According to a post I read in this newsgroup, chard is not
only high in iron, but its iron is more readily absorbed into the body that
the iron in spinach, because chard doesn't have oxalic acid.

Bob

"Bob Terwilliger" wrote...
> Boron contributed:
>> Any dark, leafy green veggie such as cabbage, bok choy, broccoli will
>> work.
>>
>> Iron supplements help, too, and if someone is truly anemic, that is
>> often the way to go to be sure a constant source of iron is available.
>
>
> It seems to me that red meat is the classic source of iron. Or how about
> blood sausage? According to a post I read in this newsgroup, chard is not
> only high in iron, but its iron is more readily absorbed into the body
> that the iron in spinach, because chard doesn't have oxalic acid.
>
> Bob

According to DD, one must sauté spinach with mushrooms and toss the
mushrooms to get the full iron from spinach. One must not eat the mushrooms
because they now contain whatever it is that blocks your body getting the
iron. If you expected me to remember her full explanation, forget it! ;-)

Pam

Boron Elgar wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:36:54 -0500, Damsel in dis Dress
> > wrote:
>
> >"SD" > said:
> >
> >> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> >> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
> >>
> >> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> >> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> >> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> >> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> >> food.
> >
> >Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
> >should be a good source of iron.
> >
> >Carol
>
>
> Any dark, leafy green veggie such as cabbage, bok choy, broccoli will
> work.
>
> Iron supplements help, too, and if someone is truly anemic, that is
> often the way to go to be sure a constant source of iron is available.
>
> boron

Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
result of the rickettsial disease process.

Sandi

On 17 Sep 2005 20:05:46 -0700, "SD" > wrote:

>
>Boron Elgar wrote:
>> On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:36:54 -0500, Damsel in dis Dress
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >"SD" > said:
>> >
>> >> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
>> >> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
>> >>
>> >> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
>> >> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
>> >> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
>> >> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
>> >> food.
>> >
>> >Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
>> >should be a good source of iron.
>> >
>> >Carol
>>
>>
>> Any dark, leafy green veggie such as cabbage, bok choy, broccoli will
>> work.
>>
>> Iron supplements help, too, and if someone is truly anemic, that is
>> often the way to go to be sure a constant source of iron is available.
>>
>> boron
>
>Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
>supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
>doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
>treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
>result of the rickettsial disease process.
>
>Sandi

Iron supplements are often combined with folic acid.

Shellfish, such as clams & oysters are rich in iron, but in anyone who
is ill, I'd recommend they be thoroughly cooked.

Best of luck to him and to you in caring for him. This is a serious
illness but he seems to be in good hands both medically and at home.

Boron

Boron Elgar wrote:
> On 17 Sep 2005 20:05:46 -0700, "SD" > wrote:
>
> >
> >Boron Elgar wrote:
> >> On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:36:54 -0500, Damsel in dis Dress
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >> >"SD" > said:
> >> >
> >> >> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> >> >> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
> >> >>
> >> >> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> >> >> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> >> >> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> >> >> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> >> >> food.
> >> >
> >> >Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
> >> >should be a good source of iron.
> >> >
> >> >Carol
> >>
> >>
> >> Any dark, leafy green veggie such as cabbage, bok choy, broccoli will
> >> work.
> >>
> >> Iron supplements help, too, and if someone is truly anemic, that is
> >> often the way to go to be sure a constant source of iron is available.
> >>
> >> boron
> >
> >Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
> >supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
> >doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
> >treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
> >result of the rickettsial disease process.
> >
> >Sandi
>
> Iron supplements are often combined with folic acid.
>
> Shellfish, such as clams & oysters are rich in iron, but in anyone who
> is ill, I'd recommend they be thoroughly cooked.
>
> Best of luck to him and to you in caring for him. This is a serious
> illness but he seems to be in good hands both medically and at home.
>
> Boron

We have a very limited availablility of iron rich foods. Tomorrow is
Sunday market, I may be able to find broccoli. it's hit or miss right
now. We are between the growing seasons for locally produced
vegetables. Shellfish is an absolute impossibility to get in this part
Honduras. He also goes in every other day to the doctor for
B-comlex/iron/amino acid injections.

SD

Damsel in dis Dress wrote on 17 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking

> "SD" > said:
>
> > Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> > iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
> >
> > Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> > Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> > (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> > and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> > food.
>
> Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
> should be a good source of iron.
>
> Carol
>

Bell pepers are high in iron.

--
The eyes are the mirrors....
But the ears...Ah the ears.
The ears keep the hat up.

Mr Libido Incognito wrote:
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote on 17 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking
>
>
>>"SD" > said:
>>
>>
>>>Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
>>>iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
>>>
>>>Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
>>>Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
>>>(he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
>>>and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
>>>food.
>>
>>Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
>>should be a good source of iron.
>>
>>Carol
>>
>
>
> Bell pepers are high in iron.
>


Spaghetti sauce, cooked for a long time in a cast iron pot. Cook
everything in cast iron.

Are you sure he doesn't have pernicious (sp?) anemia and need B12
injections? Or maybe he has bleeding ulcers.

You need to find out why he has anemia. Normally the body hoards iron
and men don't get anemic -- at least they don't stay that way unless
there is another problem.

Best regards,
Bob

"SD" > wrote in message
ups.com...
|
| Boron Elgar wrote:
| > On 17 Sep 2005 20:05:46 -0700, "SD" > wrote:
| >
| > >
| > >Boron Elgar wrote:
| > >> On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:36:54 -0500, Damsel in dis Dress
| > >> > wrote:
| > >>
| > >> >"SD" > said:
| > >> >
| > >> >> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on
high
| > >> >> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
| > >> >>
| > >> >> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
| > >> >> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
| > >> >> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified
cereals
| > >> >> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and
regection of
| > >> >> food.
| > >> >
| > >> >Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped,
raisins
| > >> >should be a good source of iron.
| > >> >
| > >> >Carol
| > >>
| > >>
| > >> Any dark, leafy green veggie such as cabbage, bok choy, broccoli will
| > >> work.
| > >>
| > >> Iron supplements help, too, and if someone is truly anemic, that is
| > >> often the way to go to be sure a constant source of iron is
available.
| > >>
| > >> boron
| > >
| > >Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
| > >supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
| > >doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
| > >treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
| > >result of the rickettsial disease process.
| > >
| > >Sandi
| >
| > Iron supplements are often combined with folic acid.
| >
| > Shellfish, such as clams & oysters are rich in iron, but in anyone who
| > is ill, I'd recommend they be thoroughly cooked.
| >
| > Best of luck to him and to you in caring for him. This is a serious
| > illness but he seems to be in good hands both medically and at home.
| >
| > Boron
|
| We have a very limited availablility of iron rich foods. Tomorrow is
| Sunday market, I may be able to find broccoli. it's hit or miss right
| now.

Peas are high in iron.

Debbie

In article .com>,
"SD" > wrote:

>
> Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
> supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
> doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
> treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
> result of the rickettsial disease process.
>
> Sandi
>

Here is a chart for you. It appears that clams are superior to beef in
iron content! This was a surprise to me. :-)

http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile68d.stm

Hope this helps?

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

SD wrote:
> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
>
> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> food.
>
>
> SD
>
Can you get dried figs or apricots ? Almonds ?
They 're high in iron, and a nice snack.
--
Nathalie from Belgium

SD wrote:

> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?

With iron, you should not only consider the quantity of iron, but also
how well it is going to be absorbed by the body. Iron in supplements is
usually not very well absorbed. Iron in meat is well absorbed. Iron in
vegetables is in a form that is not well absorbed by the body, so that
spinach is in fact not so good to get iron. If the vegetable is rich in
beta-carotene too, then its iron may be better absorbed.

Also, I read that if you eat food rich in calcium together with iron,
the calcium may prevent the absorption of the iron. It is therefore
better to eat food rich in calcium (like milk, cheese, etc.) separately
from food rich in iron.

Food rich in iron:
Red meat (beef), egg yolks, broccoli (also rich in beta-carotene).
Hijiki (a seaweed you can find dried in Asian market) is also supposed
to be rich in iron.

My dad used to put iron nails in an apple and leave it - I don't
remember how long, - one day I think, though it may have been longer.
If you want to try, make sure that the nails are pure iron.

Mite
http://www.shopncook.com

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article .com>,
> "SD" > wrote:
>
>
>>Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
>>supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
>>doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
>>treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
>>result of the rickettsial disease process.
>>
>>Sandi
>>
>
>
> Here is a chart for you. It appears that clams are superior to beef in
> iron content! This was a surprise to me. :-)
>
> http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile68d.stm
>
> Hope this helps?
>
> Cheers!

This surprises me no end ...... I have been interested in your quest for
things high in Iron. As I have grown older , I have had a hard time
keeping up my iron to donate blood as often as I use to. The Red Cross
told me last summer to eat raisins. Since I didn't like the liver she
first suggested. I have been doing this and not been turned down to
donate blood since. hugs, kate

In article >,
Kate > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article .com>,
> > "SD" > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
> >>supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
> >>doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
> >>treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
> >>result of the rickettsial disease process.
> >>
> >>Sandi
> >>
> >
> >
> > Here is a chart for you. It appears that clams are superior to beef in
> > iron content! This was a surprise to me. :-)
> >
> > http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile68d.stm
> >
> > Hope this helps?
> >
> > Cheers!
>
> This surprises me no end ...... I have been interested in your quest for
> things high in Iron. As I have grown older , I have had a hard time
> keeping up my iron to donate blood as often as I use to. The Red Cross
> told me last summer to eat raisins. Since I didn't like the liver she
> first suggested. I have been doing this and not been turned down to
> donate blood since. hugs, kate

The thing is, there are nutrients in raisins other than Iron. :-)

And, there is more to making blood than iron! I know that it's stressed
a lot as iron deficiency is so common in women, but there are other
things that can contribute to anemia.

Vitamin B12 and Folate are two of the second most common deficiencies
causing anemia.

I think that raisins are high in folates?

Trace mineral deficiency can also lead to anemia as well as a host of
other problems!

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
Kate > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article .com>,
> > "SD" > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
> >>supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
> >>doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
> >>treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
> >>result of the rickettsial disease process.
> >>
> >>Sandi
> >>
> >
> >
> > Here is a chart for you. It appears that clams are superior to beef in
> > iron content! This was a surprise to me. :-)
> >
> > http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile68d.stm
> >
> > Hope this helps?
> >
> > Cheers!
>
> This surprises me no end ...... I have been interested in your quest for
> things high in Iron. As I have grown older , I have had a hard time
> keeping up my iron to donate blood as often as I use to. The Red Cross
> told me last summer to eat raisins. Since I didn't like the liver she
> first suggested. I have been doing this and not been turned down to
> donate blood since. hugs, kate

Did a quick google search for more charts:

http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5553.html

It appears that animal sources are best for B12:

http://www.vitaminsdiary.com/vitamin-b12.htm

Looks like vegetarians are going to be subject to perenicious anemia due
to B12 deficiency in the diet. I did a LOT of serching and could not
find a good vegetable source of B12. This was a surprise!

http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/vitchart.htm

Benfits of raisins:

http://www.annecollins.com/diet_nutrition/raisins.htm

This specifically says that raisins are good for anemia. ;-)
So you were not wrong!

There is far more to anemia than just "iron levels".

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:

> In article >,
> Kate > wrote:
>
>
>>OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>>
>>>In article .com>,
>>> "SD" > wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
>>>>supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
>>>>doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
>>>>treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
>>>>result of the rickettsial disease process.
>>>>
>>>>Sandi
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Here is a chart for you. It appears that clams are superior to beef in
>>>iron content! This was a surprise to me. :-)
>>>
>>>http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile68d.stm
>>>
>>>Hope this helps?
>>>
>>>Cheers!
>>
>>This surprises me no end ...... I have been interested in your quest for
>>things high in Iron. As I have grown older , I have had a hard time
>>keeping up my iron to donate blood as often as I use to. The Red Cross
>>told me last summer to eat raisins. Since I didn't like the liver she
>>first suggested. I have been doing this and not been turned down to
>>donate blood since. hugs, kate
>
>
> Did a quick google search for more charts:
>
> http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5553.html
>
> It appears that animal sources are best for B12:
>
> http://www.vitaminsdiary.com/vitamin-b12.htm
>
> Looks like vegetarians are going to be subject to perenicious anemia due
> to B12 deficiency in the diet. I did a LOT of serching and could not
> find a good vegetable source of B12. This was a surprise!
>
> http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/vitchart.htm
>
> Benfits of raisins:
>
> http://www.annecollins.com/diet_nutrition/raisins.htm
>
> This specifically says that raisins are good for anemia. ;-)
> So you were not wrong!
>
> There is far more to anemia than just "iron levels".
>
> Cheers!


Apparently my problem was any enema. My doctor didn't find a problem
when he did blood work. I am lucky and happy for that. hugs again , kate

Kate wrote:
> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
> > In article >,
> > Kate > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> >>
> >>>In article .com>,
> >>> "SD" > wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
> >>>>supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
> >>>>doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
> >>>>treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
> >>>>result of the rickettsial disease process.
> >>>>
> >>>>Sandi
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Here is a chart for you. It appears that clams are superior to beef in
> >>>iron content! This was a surprise to me. :-)
> >>>
> >>>http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile68d.stm
> >>>
> >>>Hope this helps?
> >>>
> >>>Cheers!
> >>
> >>This surprises me no end ...... I have been interested in your quest for
> >>things high in Iron. As I have grown older , I have had a hard time
> >>keeping up my iron to donate blood as often as I use to. The Red Cross
> >>told me last summer to eat raisins. Since I didn't like the liver she
> >>first suggested. I have been doing this and not been turned down to
> >>donate blood since. hugs, kate
> >
> >
> > Did a quick google search for more charts:
> >
> > http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5553.html
> >
> > It appears that animal sources are best for B12:
> >
> > http://www.vitaminsdiary.com/vitamin-b12.htm
> >
> > Looks like vegetarians are going to be subject to perenicious anemia due
> > to B12 deficiency in the diet. I did a LOT of serching and could not
> > find a good vegetable source of B12. This was a surprise!
> >
> > http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/vitchart.htm
> >
> > Benfits of raisins:
> >
> > http://www.annecollins.com/diet_nutrition/raisins.htm
> >
> > This specifically says that raisins are good for anemia. ;-)
> > So you were not wrong!
> >
> > There is far more to anemia than just "iron levels".
> >
> > Cheers!
>
>
> Apparently my problem was any _enema_. My doctor didn't find a problem
> when he did blood work. I am lucky and happy for that. hugs again , kate

How about before any hugs you remove that tube from your butt.

Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. . . .

Sheldon

Mr Libido Incognito wrote:
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote on 17 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking
>
> > "SD" > said:
> >
> > > Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> > > iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
> > >
> > > Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> > > Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> > > (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> > > and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> > > food.
> >
> > Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
> > should be a good source of iron.
> >
> > Carol
> >
>
> Bell pepers are high in iron.

I wouldn't call 2% high. Bell peppers are high in Vitamin C (190%).

http://freshcutproduce.com/nutrifax/peppersbell.html

Sheldon

"Mr Libido Incognito" > wrote in message
...
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote on 17 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking
>
>> "SD" > said:
>>
>> > Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
>> > iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
>> >
>> > Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
>> > Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
>> > (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
>> > and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
>> > food.
>>
>> Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
>> should be a good source of iron.
>>
>> Carol
>>
>
> Bell pepers are high in iron.
>


you haven't said if beef or other meat is difficult to get where you are;
that will determine what advice is going to be useful to you

the human body is able to much more readily absorb iron from meat and other
animal products (haem iron) as it is in a different form than what is found
in plants (non-haem iron). Haem iron absorption is not usually affected by
other dietary factors/intake; the opposite is true for the non-haem iron

meat protein and Vit C will help in the absorption of non-haem iron. Things
that will inhibit non-haem iron absorption include tannins (from tea),
calcium, polyphenols, and phytates (in legumes, whole grains)

the other issue is whether the anaemia is mainly due to iron deficiency, or
other causes...but I guess the health worker's advice re what changes in
diet were needed should point to the cause :-)

SD wrote:

> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
>
> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> food.
>
>
> SD
>
I believe broccoli has lots of iron (and red meat)

zxcvbob wrote:
> Mr Libido Incognito wrote:
> > Damsel in dis Dress wrote on 17 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking
> >
> >
> >>"SD" > said:
> >>
> >>
> >>>Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> >>>iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
> >>>
> >>>Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> >>>Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> >>>(he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> >>>and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> >>>food.
> >>
> >>Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
> >>should be a good source of iron.
> >>
> >>Carol
> >>
> >
> >
> > Bell pepers are high in iron.
> >
>
>
> Spaghetti sauce, cooked for a long time in a cast iron pot. Cook
> everything in cast iron.
>
> Are you sure he doesn't have pernicious (sp?) anemia and need B12
> injections? Or maybe he has bleeding ulcers.
>
> You need to find out why he has anemia. Normally the body hoards iron
> and men don't get anemic -- at least they don't stay that way unless
> there is another problem.

The anemia and glaucoma are complications of ehrlichiosis (tick fever),
that has been confirmed by lab work. These are common complications of
this disease along with liver and spleen enlargement.

SD

MG wrote:

>
>
> you haven't said if beef or other meat is difficult to get where you are;
> that will determine what advice is going to be useful to you
>
> the human body is able to much more readily absorb iron from meat and other
> animal products (haem iron) as it is in a different form than what is found
> in plants (non-haem iron). Haem iron absorption is not usually affected by
> other dietary factors/intake; the opposite is true for the non-haem iron
>
> meat protein and Vit C will help in the absorption of non-haem iron. Things
> that will inhibit non-haem iron absorption include tannins (from tea),
> calcium, polyphenols, and phytates (in legumes, whole grains)
>
> the other issue is whether the anaemia is mainly due to iron deficiency, or
> other causes...but I guess the health worker's advice re what changes in
> diet were needed should point to the cause :-)


I mentioned in a post to Boron that this is a complication of Tick
Fever (Ehrlichiosis) as is the glaucoma. Also a complication is
anorexia - lack of appetite. Shellfish and dark,leafy greens are
difficult to come by as are peas. Legumes, summer squash, tomatoes,
cabbage, and carrots dominate the produce here.

SD

In article . com>,
"SD" > wrote:

> zxcvbob wrote:
> > Mr Libido Incognito wrote:
> > > Damsel in dis Dress wrote on 17 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking
> > >
> > >
> > >>"SD" > said:
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>>Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> > >>>iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?
> > >>>
> > >>>Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> > >>>Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> > >>>(he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> > >>>and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> > >>>food.
> > >>
> > >>Can you get ahold of raisins? Unless my pea-brain has slipped, raisins
> > >>should be a good source of iron.
> > >>
> > >>Carol
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > > Bell pepers are high in iron.
> > >
> >
> >
> > Spaghetti sauce, cooked for a long time in a cast iron pot. Cook
> > everything in cast iron.
> >
> > Are you sure he doesn't have pernicious (sp?) anemia and need B12
> > injections? Or maybe he has bleeding ulcers.
> >
> > You need to find out why he has anemia. Normally the body hoards iron
> > and men don't get anemic -- at least they don't stay that way unless
> > there is another problem.
>
> The anemia and glaucoma are complications of ehrlichiosis (tick fever),
> that has been confirmed by lab work. These are common complications of
> this disease along with liver and spleen enlargement.
>
> SD
>

Damn.

In other words, he is getting an increase in blood turnover, probably
due to antibody reactions. Almost like an autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

Make sure he keeps his water intake up to help protect his kidneys!!!

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article . com>,
"SD" > wrote:

> MG wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > you haven't said if beef or other meat is difficult to get where you are;
> > that will determine what advice is going to be useful to you
> >
> > the human body is able to much more readily absorb iron from meat and other
> > animal products (haem iron) as it is in a different form than what is found
> > in plants (non-haem iron). Haem iron absorption is not usually affected by
> > other dietary factors/intake; the opposite is true for the non-haem iron
> >
> > meat protein and Vit C will help in the absorption of non-haem iron. Things
> > that will inhibit non-haem iron absorption include tannins (from tea),
> > calcium, polyphenols, and phytates (in legumes, whole grains)
> >
> > the other issue is whether the anaemia is mainly due to iron deficiency, or
> > other causes...but I guess the health worker's advice re what changes in
> > diet were needed should point to the cause :-)
>
>
> I mentioned in a post to Boron that this is a complication of Tick
> Fever (Ehrlichiosis) as is the glaucoma. Also a complication is
> anorexia - lack of appetite. Shellfish and dark,leafy greens are
> difficult to come by as are peas. Legumes, summer squash, tomatoes,
> cabbage, and carrots dominate the produce here.
>
> SD
>

Your best bet then is probably just going to be good ol' fashioned dead
cow. ;-)

Can you get red meat there ok?
Will he eat it?

Did you get the Iron source chart I posted?

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
>>I mentioned in a post to Boron that this is a complication of Tick
>>Fever (Ehrlichiosis) as is the glaucoma. Also a complication is
>>anorexia - lack of appetite. Shellfish and dark,leafy greens are
>>difficult to come by as are peas. Legumes, summer squash, tomatoes,
>>cabbage, and carrots dominate the produce here.
>>
>>SD


Then give him lots of legumes, and cook everything (especially the
tomatoes) in cast iron. The food will absorb iron from the skillet.

Best regards,
Bob

Sheldon wrote:
> Kate wrote:
>
>>OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>>
>>
>>>In article >,
>>> Kate > wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>In article .com>,
>>>>>"SD" > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
>>>>>>supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
>>>>>>doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
>>>>>>treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
>>>>>>result of the rickettsial disease process.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Sandi
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Here is a chart for you. It appears that clams are superior to beef in
>>>>>iron content! This was a surprise to me. :-)
>>>>>
>>>>>http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile68d.stm
>>>>>
>>>>>Hope this helps?
>>>>>
>>>>>Cheers!
>>>>
>>>>This surprises me no end ...... I have been interested in your quest for
>>>>things high in Iron. As I have grown older , I have had a hard time
>>>>keeping up my iron to donate blood as often as I use to. The Red Cross
>>>>told me last summer to eat raisins. Since I didn't like the liver she
>>>>first suggested. I have been doing this and not been turned down to
>>>>donate blood since. hugs, kate
>>>
>>>
>>>Did a quick google search for more charts:
>>>
>>>http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5553.html
>>>
>>>It appears that animal sources are best for B12:
>>>
>>>http://www.vitaminsdiary.com/vitamin-b12.htm
>>>
>>>Looks like vegetarians are going to be subject to perenicious anemia due
>>>to B12 deficiency in the diet. I did a LOT of serching and could not
>>>find a good vegetable source of B12. This was a surprise!
>>>
>>>http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/vitchart.htm
>>>
>>>Benfits of raisins:
>>>
>>>http://www.annecollins.com/diet_nutrition/raisins.htm
>>>
>>>This specifically says that raisins are good for anemia. ;-)
>>>So you were not wrong!
>>>
>>>There is far more to anemia than just "iron levels".
>>>
>>>Cheers!
>>
>>
>>Apparently my problem was any _enema_. My doctor didn't find a problem
>>when he did blood work. I am lucky and happy for that. hugs again , kate
>
>
> How about before any hugs you remove that tube from your butt.
>
> Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. . . .
>
> Sheldon
>
So very sorry Sheldon, I was so sure you knew I wasn't perfect. Please
forgive me , kate

In article >,
zxcvbob > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> >
> >>I mentioned in a post to Boron that this is a complication of Tick
> >>Fever (Ehrlichiosis) as is the glaucoma. Also a complication is
> >>anorexia - lack of appetite. Shellfish and dark,leafy greens are
> >>difficult to come by as are peas. Legumes, summer squash, tomatoes,
> >>cabbage, and carrots dominate the produce here.
> >>
> >>SD
>
>
> Then give him lots of legumes, and cook everything (especially the
> tomatoes) in cast iron. The food will absorb iron from the skillet.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob

Wrong designation luv. :-)
I did not post that...

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
Kate > wrote:

> Sheldon wrote:
> > Kate wrote:
> >
> >>OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>In article >,
> >>> Kate > wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>In article .com>,
> >>>>>"SD" > wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
> >>>>>>supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
> >>>>>>doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
> >>>>>>treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
> >>>>>>result of the rickettsial disease process.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Sandi
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Here is a chart for you. It appears that clams are superior to beef in
> >>>>>iron content! This was a surprise to me. :-)
> >>>>>
> >>>>>http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile68d.stm
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Hope this helps?
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Cheers!
> >>>>
> >>>>This surprises me no end ...... I have been interested in your quest for
> >>>>things high in Iron. As I have grown older , I have had a hard time
> >>>>keeping up my iron to donate blood as often as I use to. The Red Cross
> >>>>told me last summer to eat raisins. Since I didn't like the liver she
> >>>>first suggested. I have been doing this and not been turned down to
> >>>>donate blood since. hugs, kate
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Did a quick google search for more charts:
> >>>
> >>>http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5553.html
> >>>
> >>>It appears that animal sources are best for B12:
> >>>
> >>>http://www.vitaminsdiary.com/vitamin-b12.htm
> >>>
> >>>Looks like vegetarians are going to be subject to perenicious anemia due
> >>>to B12 deficiency in the diet. I did a LOT of serching and could not
> >>>find a good vegetable source of B12. This was a surprise!
> >>>
> >>>http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/vitchart.htm
> >>>
> >>>Benfits of raisins:
> >>>
> >>>http://www.annecollins.com/diet_nutrition/raisins.htm
> >>>
> >>>This specifically says that raisins are good for anemia. ;-)
> >>>So you were not wrong!
> >>>
> >>>There is far more to anemia than just "iron levels".
> >>>
> >>>Cheers!
> >>
> >>
> >>Apparently my problem was any _enema_. My doctor didn't find a problem
> >>when he did blood work. I am lucky and happy for that. hugs again , kate
> >
> >
> > How about before any hugs you remove that tube from your butt.
> >
> > Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. . . .
> >
> > Sheldon
> >
> So very sorry Sheldon, I was so sure you knew I wasn't perfect. Please
> forgive me , kate

I think everybody knew that was a typo. ;-)
Trust Shel' baby to comment on it tho! <lol>

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article >,
> zxcvbob > wrote:
>
>
>>OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>>
>>>>I mentioned in a post to Boron that this is a complication of Tick
>>>>Fever (Ehrlichiosis) as is the glaucoma. Also a complication is
>>>>anorexia - lack of appetite. Shellfish and dark,leafy greens are
>>>>difficult to come by as are peas. Legumes, summer squash, tomatoes,
>>>>cabbage, and carrots dominate the produce here.
>>>>
>>>>SD
>>
>>
>>Then give him lots of legumes, and cook everything (especially the
>>tomatoes) in cast iron. The food will absorb iron from the skillet.
>>
>>Best regards,
>>Bob
>
>
> Wrong designation luv. :-)
> I did not post that...
>
> Cheers!


Sorry! I really try to not do that, but sometimes it slips.

-Bob

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article >,
> Kate > wrote:
>
>
>>Sheldon wrote:
>>
>>>Kate wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>In article >,
>>>>>Kate > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>In article .com>,
>>>>>>>"SD" > wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Leafy dark greens are hard to come by - except cabbage. He's on iron
>>>>>>>>supplements twice a day plus folic acid and doxycycline antibiotic. His
>>>>>>>>doctor wants iron rich foods added to his diet also. He is being
>>>>>>>>treated for ehrlichiosis (tick fever). The anemia and glaucoma are the
>>>>>>>>result of the rickettsial disease process.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Sandi
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Here is a chart for you. It appears that clams are superior to beef in
>>>>>>>iron content! This was a surprise to me. :-)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile68d.stm
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Hope this helps?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Cheers!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>This surprises me no end ...... I have been interested in your quest for
>>>>>>things high in Iron. As I have grown older , I have had a hard time
>>>>>>keeping up my iron to donate blood as often as I use to. The Red Cross
>>>>>>told me last summer to eat raisins. Since I didn't like the liver she
>>>>>>first suggested. I have been doing this and not been turned down to
>>>>>>donate blood since. hugs, kate
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Did a quick google search for more charts:
>>>>>
>>>>>http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5553.html
>>>>>
>>>>>It appears that animal sources are best for B12:
>>>>>
>>>>>http://www.vitaminsdiary.com/vitamin-b12.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>Looks like vegetarians are going to be subject to perenicious anemia due
>>>>>to B12 deficiency in the diet. I did a LOT of serching and could not
>>>>>find a good vegetable source of B12. This was a surprise!
>>>>>
>>>>>http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/vitchart.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>Benfits of raisins:
>>>>>
>>>>>http://www.annecollins.com/diet_nutrition/raisins.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>This specifically says that raisins are good for anemia. ;-)
>>>>>So you were not wrong!
>>>>>
>>>>>There is far more to anemia than just "iron levels".
>>>>>
>>>>>Cheers!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Apparently my problem was any _enema_. My doctor didn't find a problem
>>>>when he did blood work. I am lucky and happy for that. hugs again , kate
>>>
>>>
>>>How about before any hugs you remove that tube from your butt.
>>>
>>>Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha . . . .
>>>
>>>Sheldon
>>>
>>
>>So very sorry Sheldon, I was so sure you knew I wasn't perfect. Please
>>forgive me , kate
>
>
> I think everybody knew that was a typo. ;-)
> Trust Shel' baby to comment on it tho! <lol>
>
> Cheers!





And I was not at all surprised. hugs, kate

SD wrote:
> Other than liver, molasses, and spinach anyone have suggestions on high
> iron foods and your favorite methods to prepare those?

Look he
<http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/Handouts/dietiron.html>

>
> Presently molasses and spinach are hard to come by where I am in
> Honduras. The anemia/glaucoma patient has rebelled at eating liver
> (he's had it three times this week). We've been using fortified cereals
> and beans but want to vary the diet to prevent boredom and regection of
> food.
>
>
> SD

-bwg
"[i]n this country unelected judges don't write the laws. We have
unelected
lobbyists to do that. Under our system, judges merely interpret the law
and
decide presidential elections."
--David Brooks (NY Times, 9/15/2005)

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article . com>,
> "SD" > wrote:
>
> > MG wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > you haven't said if beef or other meat is difficult to get where you are;
> > > that will determine what advice is going to be useful to you
> > >
> > > the human body is able to much more readily absorb iron from meat and other
> > > animal products (haem iron) as it is in a different form than what is found
> > > in plants (non-haem iron). Haem iron absorption is not usually affected by
> > > other dietary factors/intake; the opposite is true for the non-haem iron
> > >
> > > meat protein and Vit C will help in the absorption of non-haem iron. Things
> > > that will inhibit non-haem iron absorption include tannins (from tea),
> > > calcium, polyphenols, and phytates (in legumes, whole grains)
> > >
> > > the other issue is whether the anaemia is mainly due to iron deficiency, or
> > > other causes...but I guess the health worker's advice re what changes in
> > > diet were needed should point to the cause :-)
> >
> >
> > I mentioned in a post to Boron that this is a complication of Tick
> > Fever (Ehrlichiosis) as is the glaucoma. Also a complication is
> > anorexia - lack of appetite. Shellfish and dark,leafy greens are
> > difficult to come by as are peas. Legumes, summer squash, tomatoes,
> > cabbage, and carrots dominate the produce here.
> >
> > SD
> >
>
> Your best bet then is probably just going to be good ol' fashioned dead
> cow. ;-)
>
> Can you get red meat there ok?
> Will he eat it?
>
> Did you get the Iron source chart I posted?
>
> Cheers!


Yes I did get the chart, thank you. Red meat is not a problem. Thank
you. He seems to be doing better right now. The appetite has come back
and he is back to eating many of his normal foods - with a particular
penchant for burritos made with flour tortillas and either refried
beans with chipotle pepper or chorizo. After those, water intake has
not been a problem. :-). He's on a B-complex/iron oral tablet with an
appetite stimulant right now and is due back for a checkup this week.
We've been dealing with this since Easter.

SD

In article .com>,
"SD" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article . com>,
<snipped for brevity>
> > Did you get the Iron source chart I posted?
> >
> > Cheers!
>
>
> Yes I did get the chart, thank you. Red meat is not a problem. Thank
> you. He seems to be doing better right now. The appetite has come back
> and he is back to eating many of his normal foods - with a particular
> penchant for burritos made with flour tortillas and either refried
> beans with chipotle pepper or chorizo. After those, water intake has
> not been a problem. :-). He's on a B-complex/iron oral tablet with an
> appetite stimulant right now and is due back for a checkup this week.
> We've been dealing with this since Easter.
>
> SD
>

Cool! :-)
Do keep us posted on his progress?
It's always good to hear that someone is feeling better!

How does he like mushrooms?
They are an unusual source of a massive number of trace minerals.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article .com>,
> "SD" > wrote:
>
> > OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > > In article . com>,
> <snipped for brevity>
> > > Did you get the Iron source chart I posted?
> > >
> > > Cheers!
> >
> >
> > Yes I did get the chart, thank you. Red meat is not a problem. Thank
> > you. He seems to be doing better right now. The appetite has come back
> > and he is back to eating many of his normal foods - with a particular
> > penchant for burritos made with flour tortillas and either refried
> > beans with chipotle pepper or chorizo. After those, water intake has
> > not been a problem. :-). He's on a B-complex/iron oral tablet with an
> > appetite stimulant right now and is due back for a checkup this week.
> > We've been dealing with this since Easter.
> >
> > SD
> >
>
> Cool! :-)
> Do keep us posted on his progress?
> It's always good to hear that someone is feeling better!
>
> How does he like mushrooms?
> They are an unusual source of a massive number of trace minerals.
> --
> Om.


Well...an update. His anemia is neither better nor worse. It's holding
it's own so he is still on B-complex vitamins, folic acid, and iron
supplements. We still have to deal with the liver problem. That did not
clear up as well as the doc expected and he was still jaundiced. He was
put on some oral liver detoxifiers last week and was switched to
injectable dextoxifiers this week. His skin seems to be "pinking up"
and he's losing the yellowish tinge he has had. He's on a fooder right
now eating everything in sight. Mushrooms, other than canned, are
impossible to get here in Honduras.

SD