It is always very devastating after sustaining an
injury/wound due to accidents. Many get upset because they have turned
tentatively or permanently immobile while others are bothered about how the
injuries have disfigured their beautiful skins. Asides the feeling of pain due
to the injuries, the length and difficulty of the healing process can also add
to your sufferings.
Yes, the very first point of contact during injury treatment
are the medical doctors, nurses and physiotherapist. While these professionals
are key in helping injured persons, the need to speak to a nutritionist to help
you plan an adequate menu that will help you heal fast can not be
overemphasized. See the foods than can help you achieve this healing from
inside out.
1. Tumeric:
This food item has been known to be used for many decades in
the treatment of wounds. The volume of antioxidants found in turmeric lowers
inflammation and speeds up healing process during injuries. In traditional
treatment of open wounds, people of older generations form a paste out of
turmeric to be used in covering the open wounds and it has proven to be
effective.
However, it is much better to include turmeric into your
daily meals so that your wound could heal from inside out and it could raise
your immunity against infections.
2. Liver And Leafy Vegetable:
The importance of iron in the treatment of wound is very
critical and that is why foods like liver and leafy vegetable that can supply
ample amount of iron is key. A deficiency of iron, which is commonly called
anemia may retards the process of wound healing.
You should not forget the loss of blood during injuries
which somewhat reduces the iron level in your body. So, it is better to eat
foods high in iron to quicken the healing process.
3. Milk, Yoghurt And Meat:
Protein is regarded as a macro nutrient that helps in
building worn out tissues. Protein from animal sources have been found to speed
up healing process because they are regarded as complete protein as they
contain all the essential amino acids needed for this process. These proteins
can be combined with healthy amount of carbs for a healthier meal.
4. Honey:
It is a super anti microbial agent that can be used in wound
care. One major problem that had reduced the use of honey in this part of the
world is because original honey is rare to find. Burns are one of the most
difficult problems to treat, because this type of wound provides the perfect
breeding and feeding ground for many organisms.
As such, burn wounds can easily become infected, and the
infection often spreads rapidly into the bloodstream, which can kill the
victim. This was reported by Dr. Williams, a medical researcher. He further
stated that using honey to cover the face of the wounds will quicken the
healing process.
Note: Asides from poor nutrition, wound healing can be a
complicate process and it is usually influenced by several factors such as
infection, age, sex hormones, stress, diabetes, medications, obesity, alcohol
intake and smoking.
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