Hi Susun,
I am writing in hope that you can give me some advice?
I am 30 weeks pregnant with babe no 6, and I am low in iron, I have begun drinking organic nettle tea, and was wondering how much I should drink per day?
Also I have just discovered I am lacking in vitamin b12, (something I believe I have been suffering for a while now) I have read that dandelion has high levels of b12? I really don't want to go for nasty shots at the dr! and the sublingual vitamin b12 I have looked at has a whole load of nasties such as sorbitol etc it it! I am wondering if dandelion is what I need and how much?
One other thing I am rhesus negative and have given into the anti-d shot after each babe so far :-( the only intervention I have allowed) I was wondering if this time there may be a herbal answer to this?
I would really appreciate any advice you may be able to offer, I have just ordered your books and am looking forward to them arriving :-)
Thanking you...
Hi,
You should be able to drink from a cup up to a quart of nettle infusions daily if you wish. Also perhaps yellow dock syrup which is so good for helping with iron issues. Cooked dandelion greens are great for iron as well.
There are studies showing dandelions do contain b12 as well as sea vegetables and mushrooms but it is debated as to whether it is a form we can assimilate. Only truly reliable source seems to be from animal product. Susun recommends using some animal protein, nourishing bone broths, organic eggs and dairy to round out a mostly vegetarian, wild-foods diet.
I have not heard of anything specific in regards to herbs for rhesus negative. You may wish to call Susun during her free health hotline on blogtalkradio, Tuesday nights 7:30-9:30 pm EST. Call in with your questions 1-646-929-2463. Visit the link for more info: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed
I would also ask at our health forum: www.healingwiseforum.com. Perhaps someone there may have some further suggestions for you. Best wishes to you!
blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team
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