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08/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Mango tree extract could prevent iron deficiency

Mangoes are well-known for their delicious and succulent fruit, but research has shown that the natural compounds of the bark could help maintain healthy levels of iron in your blood. An African study uncovered the anti-anemic potential of an aqueous extract from the mango tree bark. Iron is used by most metabolic processes in the […]

08/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen, a Chinese herbal decoction, found to promote kidney health

Researchers at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have found that Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen, a Chinese herbal decoction, can improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with anemia. In the study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they looked at the effect of Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen on the expressions of erythropoietin […]

07/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Chinese herbal decoction found to be an effective remedy for chronic kidney disease

Researchers at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology examined the efficacy of a Chinese herbal formula called Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen (JPYS) on chronic kidney disease associated with anemia. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, focused on the effect of JPYS on the expressions of erythropoietin and […]

06/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Papaya leaf juice is good for your blood; the drink can remedy anemia and fight off dengue fever

Although the papaya is more famous for its delicious and refreshing fruit, one should not ignore its leaves. Repeated tests in India have proven the benefits of papaya leaf juice in boosting platelet count, indicating its potential as a treatment for certain blood conditions. In 2009, the Asian Institute of Science and Technology declared the […]

01/04/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Ultra-marathon runner who ran 50 to 100 miles every day developed anemia because the force of his foot hitting the pavement destroyed his blood cells

Too much of anything can be bad for you, exercise included. That’s a lesson that 41-year old Christopher Pokrana learned after he developed mild anemia — mild anemia brought about by his love of long-distance running. The fervent ultra-marathon runner discovered his condition after a health screening, reported the DailyMail.co.uk. Prior to the screening, he showed […]

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