HOME REMEDIES FOR BED SORES, DOES SUGAR HELP?
(25 Aug 2007)
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Yes, a poultice of sugar and honey helps to draw the infection out. Some other things you can do to treat bed sores naturally are:
Give the person a very gentle massage twice daily to improve circulation in the skin.
After the person is washed daily, make sure they are totally dry.
A light dusting of powder made from talc can be helpful in keeping the skin dry. Always make sure their sheets and bedding are clean and dry as well.
Moisturize the body with vitamin E oil or cream every day.
Make sure the person is getting a healthy diet of fiber and vitamin rich foods. Avoid including meat in the diet as much as possible. Seek other sources of protein including soy or whey protein.
Apply aloe vera to the sores directly to soothe them and help them heal.
You can disinfect the sores by sprinkling them with goldenseal powder.
Washing the sores daily with witch hazel will help keep them clean and dry. They should be washed two to four times every day without fail.
Avoid dragging the person out of their bed. Get assistance if you need it so that there is no damage to the skin as this can effect circulation and make the sores worse.
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