funny u should mention that since i took my nutrition final today. keyword: iron. you need iron since you've been losing lots of blood. eat more red meat, beans and stuff with whole grains. the whole blood thing is a lot to go over. call me if you want more info.

also, lots of green stuff, ie. broccoli. very high in iron.
this site looks like it could help: http://www.bloodbook.com/iron-foods.html
it gives a list of iron-rich foods. there's a lot of blood info on that page, too. it can take time to build up your blood and iron, but it can be done. hope you start feeling better soon.
also, i suggest that maybe you should revert back to liquids and mush until your mouth heals more.

Since kerotab has part one, I'll take part two: Your bone marrow produces blood, primarily in your femurs & humeri. You're wasting your thigh's hard work every time you pop a stitch. ;p

learn something new every day

yep, your body can make blood, which is why i've heard it's good to donate blood cuz then your body can also make new fresh blood :)
...that's what i've heard, anyway ;)

foodwise, liver and kidneys and kidney beans. Spleens, too. Yes, I know, I have a strange diet.

Visit your local chinese herbalist for the usual little pink paper package of strange things to boil and simmer for a few hours and drink... there're different concoctions depending on how serious your bloodloss is. Those are pretty effective if you're in a hurry to feel better right now (as opposed to seeking a diet that'll help sustain you through this period of time although there're things for that too). The most commonly reccommanded one is the "ba zhen" ("eight precious" -- they're precious cos of their effects, not rarity), usually given out to anemic women after their periods... some of them could be nasty smelling or tasting. Throw in dried orange peel to help with that. But make sure to ask that the peel doesn't cause unexpected effects.

What happened?? Were you sick?? =( :hug: Sorry I can't be more of a help then just saying I hope you get better soon =( =/

Btw, since the Luga has still not showed up (it's been 2+ weeks)...could you keep an eye out to see if maybe the package will be returned to you? It's nigh impossible to get another bottle =(

:( I'll keep an eye out.

I had oral surgery last Wednesday, and the roof of my mouth hasn't been healing as well as it ought. It likes to randomly start bleeding for a hobby.

Another good source of iron (I believe) is things like beef consomme - and it doesn't taste bad, if you like your foods extremely salty! You can put it in the fridge and eat it cold straight out of the can.

would not salt burn a new (on again off again new, that is) wound

Surprisingly, no - salt is actually good for it & helps the healing process - I know this because I was told to gargle with salt water after I had my wisdom teeth out. You want to be careful though because if the water is too warm/hot it will start bleeding again. So again, my recommendation to the original poster is to stick some cans of Campbell's beef consomme in the fridge, wait an hour or two, then dig in. Plus the soft texture won't poke the wound and open it up again.

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