From Dr. James' Teachings
Years ago, as a young father and newly established herbalist, my four-year-old daughter began having a problem with nosebleeds. One time I was unable to stop the bleeding. An artery had broken very deep in her nasal cavity, which became quite evident when she threw up about a cup of blood. At that point, I knew I was going to have to break down and take her to the hospital. All I wanted them to do was cauterize the artery so the bleeding would stop.
Four days later, we rescued her from the hospital. Her initial diagnosis was idiopathic anemia. The medical meaning of this term is "anemia from an unknown source." I really didn't know what was going on until they finally explained it to me this way: the spleen was destroying red blood cells, so they needed to remove the spleen.
I mentioned to the physician, who had been a friend of mine, that I had an herbal formula that would solve the problem. He responded, "In fact, we would like to have a list of all the herbs she's taken." When I asked why, he said they needed to determine why this was happening. There was no way I was going to give him a list of the herbs. He was obviously trying to find a scapegoat for an idiopathic illness, and I didn't want the blame to be laid on an herb. It became quite evident that he was going to give me a hard time about herbs.
I went home and brought Nemia back in a form that she could take without the hospital realizing what she was taking. I wanted her out of their clutches, and I knew I could solve the problem. When I asked the doctor, he said, "Her red blood cell count is low." Iasked, "Where do you want it?" and he gave me me a number...
After about four hours, with me feeding Nemia to her like candy, her count was above what he had wanted to see. He didn't believe the reading, so he wanted to take her blood again and repeat the test. The results were even better than the first time. He said that he didn't understand it. At that point, she was released, and we left.
Because of illness, this four-year-old child had an inability to hold iron in her body, and to solve that problem they wanted to remove her spleen. Today, she is [in her 40's] and she still has her spleen.
I recommend people with blood disorders throw away their aluminum pans and their "miracle cookware" skillets, and start cooking their food in cast iron pots and pans. As you cook the food, it will absorb good-quality, usable iron, and the body will get a fresh supply each day.
Nemia is also wonderful for thyroid problems. If you are lacking in energy, patience, health, sleep or joy, you don't even think of thyroid problems. One of the thyroid's functions is to kill off or weaken bacteria, germs and viruses that are in the bloodstream. This only happens if the diet has supplied you with an adequate amount of iodine. Every 11 minutes, the entire blood volume passes through the thyroid. The iodine in the thyroid kills and/or weakens these blood-borne invaders every time they come through, but only if the iodine is supplied by our diets.
Foods that contain iodine: radishes, carrots, asparagus, tomatoes, beets, spinach, rhubarb, potatoes, peas, strawberries, mushrooms, lettuce, bananas, cabbage, egg yolks, onions and all seafood. There is little or no naturally occurring iodine in much of the soil in the southwestern United States.
From My Practice
One of the reasons I continue to rely on Nemia is because it doesn't focus on just one aspect of the blood. I don't find myself asking whether something is high or low before I think of this formula. Instead, I think about supporting the body's ability to produce healthy, high-quality blood. Nemia helps nourish the spleen and supports the thyroid, two areas that play an important role in maintaining healthy blood.
If the health of the blood is involved, Nemia is my go-to formula. Whether the concern is anemia, iron deficiency, or something "off" with the red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, or platelets, this is usually where I begin. I also think of Nemia when clients describe having "thick" or "thin" blood, easy bruising, frequent bleeding or nosebleeds, or other clotting concerns.
Dad shared the details of my younger sister's medical emergency in the previous section. I was only about five years old at the time, so my memories are a little different. I remember visiting her in the hospital, but what stands out most in my mind is Dad making what we called "candy." They looked like the little chewable vitamin C tablets you can buy today, except they were a beautiful dark pink from the beet root. He mixed the herbs with honey and just enough water to work with them, formed them into little tablets, and dehydrated them in our oven. When he took them to the hospital, my sister got to chew them like candy. As children, we thought she had the better deal because she got to have all the "candy" she wanted while the rest of us only got one or two.
As a child, I was fascinated by the candy. As an adult, I appreciate the years of experience, dedication, and inspiration that went into creating it. That memory has stayed with me throughout my life and still makes me smile.
Dosage Guide
A personal note for my clients: If we've worked together recently, please follow the recommendations I gave you during your consultation. They were personalized to your individual health needs, goals, and circumstances and may differ from the general dosage suggestions provided here or on the bottle.
Support Needed
Maintenance
Mild
Moderate
Intensive
Common Amount
1 to 2 capsules once daily
1 capsule twice daily
3 capsules once daily
2 capsules twice daily
Once you begin noticing improvement, you can usually reduce to the lowest amount that continues to provide the support you need.
The directions on the bottle provide a general recommendation. In my own practice, I view those amounts as a starting point, not a limit. During times of greater discomfort, I adjust the amount and frequency according to the level of support the body seems to need.
Traditional Use of the Contents
Beet Root is naturally rich in iron and has traditionally been valued for supporting healthy blood and circulation. It has long been appreciated as a nourishing food that provides nutrients important for the body's normal production of healthy blood.
Yellow Dock Root naturally contains iron, vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus. Traditionally, it has been used as a nutritive herb to support healthy blood and iron status. Its naturally occurring vitamin C also supports the absorption of iron.
Kelp provides iodine, vitamin E, iron, and a broad spectrum of naturally occurring trace minerals. Traditionally, it has been valued for supporting healthy thyroid function while providing a rich source of naturally occurring minerals.
Paprika contains vitamins A and C. Its naturally occurring vitamin C supports the absorption of iron, while vitamin A has traditionally been valued for supporting overall health.
Diatomaceous earth is naturally rich in silicon dioxide, a naturally occurring compound that provides a source of the trace mineral silicon. This supports healthy connective tissues throughout the body.