Cold Feet: An Easy Potential Solution

There are many possible causes for cold feet. Anemia, a deficiency of red blood cells, is one possible cause. There are a number of types and causes of anemia. Worldwide, iron deficiency anemia is the most common type. Hemoglobin production is dependent upon iron. Hemoglobin helps to carry oxygen to the tissues and cells throughout the body.

Iron can be a concern for vegetarians and vegans. Low vitamin B12 and folate put vegetarian and vegans at risk as well. However, most vegetarians and vegans consume enough iron since most consume a wide variety and sufficient quantities of fresh fruits and vegetables. Even though most consume sufficient amounts, some may not.

Those at greatest risk of iron deficiency anemia include:
• alcoholics due to low vitamin and mineral consumption
• people with blood loss: heavy menses, wounds, ulcers, cancer
• kidney disease victims with low erythropoietin hormone
• pregnant women gaining water weight
• individuals with poor B12 absorption
• those with sickle cell anemia, Thalassemia or leukemia
• individuals receiving chemotherapy or other medications

Some solutions for cold feet:
• Move to a warmer climate. This is not an option for most of us.
• Heat socks in microwave 30 secs.-1 min. for a quick fix.
• Exercise to increase circulation; walk after sitting long periods.
• Treat the condition causing the problem in the first place.
• Increase circulation with cayenne pepper and/or ginkgo*.
• Increase circulation by increasing hemoglobin.

The easiest way I know to increase hemoglobin production is to drink wheatgrass juice. If you make your own using a wheatgrass juicer, it will cost less in the long run than running down to a health food store and paying for it everyday.

Anemia diminishes oxygen delivery to the cells and tissues making any condition worse. On the other hand, wheatgrass juice increases oxygen delivery, benefiting virtually any condition, including anemia.

Oxygen-rich wheatgrass juice is superior to other green plants because it consists of 70% oxygen-rich chlorophyll and contains a multitude of minerals we need.

Some Wheatgrass Juice Benefits:
• anti-bacterial
• decreases inflammation
• detoxes the body
• flushes drugs out of the body
• helps keep hair from graying
• helps prevents tooth decay
• increases red blood-cell count
• promotes sleep
• purifies the liver
• reduces varicose veins
• slows aging
• stimulates the metabolism, which can help with weight loss
• tightens skin

Wheatgrass juice is safe and easy to drink. Even if the cause of your cold feet were not from anemia, wheatgrass juice may very well help because wheatgrass juice increases the oxygenation of the cells benefiting virtually any condition.

*Ginkgo thins blood. Do not take ginkgo with medications that thin blood. There are other contraindications as well. Consult your health care provider to see if it is right for you.

Judy Dolan

Feeling Good During the Holidays

If you want to help ensure that you feel well during the holidays, follow basic rules for health plus a few other techniques you might normally skip. We all know we should try to eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of fluids, get enough exercise, get sufficient amounts of sleep, and wash your hands frequently. What many of us may skip is consuming a wide variety of concentrated nutrients.

Often eating a wide variety presents a challenge. You have to make a trip to the grocery, clean and prepare the food and make sure you consume all of it before it goes bad. One way I like to eliminate these hassles is make one trip to Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant. They have loads fresh vegetables full of concentrated nutrients and plenty of variety. The recipes appeal to all age groups. I have even had my kids ask me to duplicate some of their recipes at home. Sign up for free discount coupons at Club Veg. (By the way, I don't make any money from this endorsement.)

For even greater concentration of nutrients, I like to juice. Freshly juiced fruits and vegetables contain concentrated enzymes that help speed healing and protect the body from external pollutants. For best results, drink freshly juiced produce immediately after juicing. By the way, juicers make great gifts. What could say you care more than giving a gift that benefits health? Visit my website, www.hope-for-health.com for some of the best juicers on the market.

The best way to consume concentrated nutrition is with sprouts. Sprouts contain maximum enzyme concentration for an accelerated rate of chemical reactions. Sprouts hold the genetic makeup capable of producing an entire mature plant. The enzyme density allows chemical reactions to take place quickly. This translates into fast healing, better health and feeling great. Juicing sprouts amplifies effectiveness and absorption into the body. Water dense sprouts tightly packed juice best. For example, mung bean sprouts juice well when densely packed. Save money and make your own sprouts. Check out this great deal on a hanging sprouter.

If you start having a specific health problem that you cannot seem to solve, try changing what you have been eating or juicing. Getting sick or having health problems often can clear up by giving the body different nutrients. A wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables helps ensure a healthy holiday as it would any time of year. Concentrated nutrients help ensure a greater chance of staying well. Stay well and on top of your game this holiday season with a wide variety of concentrated nutrients. Happy holidays to all!