1 Chemotherapy is one cause of anemia. 2  Most of the time, the effect of chemotherapy on the bone marrow is temporary, and anemia will improve a few months after chemotherapy is finished. 3  Sometimes, chemotherapy harms the bone marrow so it cannot make enough red blood cells.
Place the short ribs in the pan and add 2 cups of water. The water should almost completely cover the meat. Add the thyme and bay leaves, cover the pan, and cook in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Check on the meat periodically, adding more water if necessary. Turn the ribs over halfway through.
Preparation. 1  Season short ribs liberally with cracked black pepper and place in a slow cooker. 2  Julienne the onion half. Place the onion and baby carrots on top of the short ribs. 3  Add red wine and water.  Squeeze in lemon juice and add the lemon half to the slow 1  cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours.