Caring for your Blood
In order to feel your best, you should do things that replenish and renew your Qi and Blood. This includes getting adequate sleep, exercising, and eating nutrient dense foods. Here, we will focus on how you can nourish your Blood because you deserve to feel better.
Why is it important?
Blood holds heat in the body and therefore, in winter when we are feeling particularly cold, especially in our extremities, this can be a sign of blood deficiency or the need to build blood.
What can I look out for?
Symptoms of blood deficiency include:
Fainting
Dizziness
Cold hands and feet
Pale tongue & lower eyelids
Shortness of breath
Dry stools
Malaise & aches
Anxiety & nervousness
What can I do to help build blood?
Acupuncture is effective in assisting with improving Blood deficiency and in turn building blood, whilst it can also help with digestion, as a slow digestive function can impede Blood flow.
Exercise and hydration are also very important to build blood and there are some foods we suggest too!
Foods to include when you are building blood:
Meat (organic) – Bone marrow, beef, pork, Liver, as well as bone broths
Fish – Oysters, sardines
Vegetables – Aduki beans, alfalfa sprouts, beetroot, carrot, dark green leafy vegetables (kale, spinach, silverbeet), kelp, kidney beans, parsley, watercress
Grains – Barley, oats, rice, wheat bran
Other – Black sesame, eggs, molasses, soy milk
Pro Tips
Cook with a cast iron pan to infuse your foods with more iron to fortify your Blood.
Cook your dark leafy greens so your body can readily absorb iron and other nutrients.
If you plan your meals for the week, you can be sure you are getting plenty of foods to nourish your Blood.
Stay hydrated—there is a lot of water in Blood.
Exercise to improve circulation and blood flow.
If you would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact us and make an appointment.
You can book online or call 0433 457 709.