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Random bruising remedies

random bruising
( 7 Dec 2007)

The main cause of bruising is crushed blood vessels. When you bump your limbs against a wall or any hard surface the underlying blood vessels get crushed resulting in a leakage of blood .The blood collects underneath the skin causing a huge painful discoloration called as a bruise.



Some people can have bruise easily indicating poor health or collagen disorders or even a bleeding disorder. The truth of the matter is we continuously damage our body throughout the day without even realizing  it, but if you feel you have a larger then normal amount of bruising then here are a few remedies which can boost your system,

  • Place a cool wet rag on the surface of your skin to reduce swelling
  • Boost your immune system by increasing your intake of vitamin A, B complex and calcium.
  • Higher amount of buffered vitamin C can also decrease the amount of bruising your experience.
  • Bioflavonoids like rutin and hesperidin can also boost the immune system the banish bruises.
  • Up your intake of zinc which can help prevent bruising.
  • Aromatherapy oils like lavender, hyssop, camphor and sage are very helpful as gauze compresses.
  • Eat a nutritionally rich diet to prevent easy bruising.
answered by A S on 14 Dec 2007, 12:26:48

 

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