Your Health

It is important to maintain your health while you are receiving therapeutic phlebotomies. You should be careful about the types of vitamins and supplements that you take. Generally, you should make sure you are not taking any vitamins or supplements that contain iron. In addition, some experts suggest avoiding ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Ask your medical care provider for suggestions on how to maintain your health. He or she may recommend taking anti oxidants such as Vitamin E and Lipoic Acid. You may also want to visit facilities that sell natural supplements. Remember, be extremely careful about avoiding supplements that contain iron.

HIS does not endorse any particular product, service or provider. However, we have identified a couple of places that you may want to visit if you are interested in wellness products and services.

www.wholefoods.com

www.pathwaytowellness.com

You may also want to take a look at these books, written specifically about hemochromatosis

Living with Hemochromatosis - Gregory Everson, Hedy Weinberg

The Iron Disorders Institute Guide to Hemochromatosis - Cheryl D. Garrison (Editor)

The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Hemochromatosis - by James N. Parker (Editor), Philip M. Parker (Editor)