How to treat bruises naturally?

Have you ever had a bruise that just wouldn’t go away? Maybe it was from tripping over your own feet, falling off a trampoline or even gotten into a brawl at the bar. Whatever the cause of the injury, having bruises can be worrisome and painful. In this article, we will equip you with some helpful tips on how to soothe bruises naturally.

Understanding What Bruises Are

Before exploring any tips for treating bruises, proper understanding is important. A bruise (a medically known as “contusion”) occurs when there’s trauma or injury to skin and underlying tissues such as muscles and bones. When this happens, blood vessels underneath the affected area may break open which in turn leads to bleeding inside further causing swelling and discoloration.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

The best sort of protection for any damage takes place beforehand! While accidents are inevitable but taking measures can guarantee fewer injuries followed by lesser number of bruises:

Wear Proper Gear

Wearing protective gear like knee pads while cycling/jogging or wearing helmets while playing sports reduces chances of severe contusions

Increase Calcium Intake

Calcium-rich diets strengthen bones providing a better cushion whereas brittleness increases risk following collisions.

Avoid Drinking Alcohol

Alcohol intake deteriorates balance resulting in accidental slips/falls increasing probability/possibility of getting bruises

By adhering to these preventive measures now i.e., less chance that future trips/falls etc would give us something like – “A matchbox-sized glowing purple blue-black stain” (BruisewortH)!

Treating Bruises Using Natural Remedies

Now moving onto natural remedies- if prevention fails then home-based treatments could alleviate lumpiness/fluid build-up/swelling/discolorations hereinafter arranged under relevant headings:

1) Arnica Gel/Cream
2) A-Hilichrysum Healing Essentials Roll-On, 0.33 oz
3) The UC-II supplement (as recommended)
4) Simple Warm Water or Cold Compressions

Heading for Arnica Gel/Cream Remedy

Arnica Gel/Cream: Arnica is an herbal remedy that has been used for centuries as a natural anti-inflammatory agent reducing inflammation without side effects of typical OTC painkillers. Applying Arnica gel/cream to injured areas thrice daily can reduce soreness/edema caused by bruises.

Heading For A-Hilichrysum Healing Essentials Roll-On Remedy

A-Hilichrysum Healing Essentials Roll-On, 0.33oz: This roll on contains several essential oils and extracts including Chamomile oil and Helichrsum italicm essetial oil. Most notable from the latter being about 40% ester with preferential healing effect leading to dichroitc stain below affected area clearing blood under skin- making similar discoloration less prominent

Heading For UC-II Supplement Remedy

The UC-II suppleMent (As Recommended): Regaining some relief through dietary supplements may be another solution particularly when not enough vitamin C/Antioxidant-rich fruits in diet(will get into how antioxidants help). The Undenatured Collagen type II supplement promotes joint mobility/flexibility/reduces discomfort from cartilage erosion especially useful following severe traumas particularly since collagen becomes weaker during aging process!

How Antioxidants Help In Reducing Bruises & Foods Rich In Them

Antioxidants fight free radicals which are unstable molecules released during certain chemical reactions like stress / smoking causing cells damage hence their stable removal curbs development of bruise size/speed towards recovery leading to faster vanishing! Optimal levels required should come via food sources like:

  • Blueberries,
  • Oranges,
  • Kiwis
  • Cherries
  • Prunes/Plums

Natural Compresses To Treat Bruises

Simple Warm Water or Cold compressions: These cooling/warming treatments can be used interchangeably 4 -5 times a day alternatively subject to personal preference. Cold temperatures hinder blood-flow to the affected tissues relieving pain/swelling whereas heat opens layers for better circulation reabsorption of fluid build-up.

The best way to make hot or cold compress is as follows:
For cold compression wrap ice in a thin towel and apply it onto bruised area.
For hot compression fill up either two water bags or get amber stones dip them in warm water, place one on top after wrapping with cloth/hand towel before applying second piece over already placed one.

By following any of these natural remedies (or even better – several simultaneously) anyone can reduce swelling/recovery time/fade discoloration until completely heals much sooner than expected!

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