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beppa66
08-09-2007, 06:12 PM
Hi. I have always been prone to bruising (always been a tomboy) but since going raw I seem to be noticing even more???

Is there some nutrient that I'm missing, or certain foods which help heal them?

Any advice would be great, thanks.:)
SmilingRawDancer
08-09-2007, 06:19 PM
MSM, Vitamin K....those are what I've always heard of.


In accordance with FDA regulation, we do not make any therapeutic claims for any Dietary Supplements in accordance with the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.



Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids supplies oxygen to injured cells and strengthens capillary walls.

Multivitamin and Mineral Complex with zinc strengthens skin and reduces bruising.

Vitamin K is necessary for blood clotting and healing.

Vitamin E improves circulation in the body.

Coenzyme Q10 is essential for constructing and rebuilding cells in the body.

DMG improves oxygen metabolism in the tissues and cells.

Comfrey reduces swelling, pain and the discoloration of bruises.

Arnica and Alfalfa stimulate healing.

Witch Hazel helps heal damaged veins.

REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D.


- http://www.herbalremedies.com/bruising.html
Veganforlife
08-09-2007, 06:21 PM
Darn - me too! I mean I used to bruise very easily and now - no. In fact I was using the handcart at work and banged my right shin - WHAM into it, had a hell of a knot and it started bruising, but the next morning both the knot AND bruise were gone. I don't know what to say to add. I know water intake and dry skin brushing helps skin (our biggest organ) tremendously.
You know what's coming next:

two words: green smoothies...
SmilingRawDancer
08-09-2007, 06:23 PM
This site has ALOT of info:

http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_bruis.htm
beppa66
08-09-2007, 06:35 PM
Wow, that's some great info. I do take many of the supplements listed except for zink and K. I should be getting enough fruits and veggies (AND YES Green Smoothies).

But hopefully they will start to go away, it's only been 30+ days. How long did it take before your bruise-tendency went away???
SmilingRawDancer
08-09-2007, 06:38 PM
For me, after moving towards raw:
For the first six months, the bruising got WORSE (and I bruised alot before), but then I realized I wasn't getting much vitamin K or Iron.
I took a look at my food intake and it was obvious why - I didn't eat many greens at all.
it was weird, because I would have dreams about cucumbers, but it never occured to me that I was deficient.
ANYWAYS now I don't bruise at all
Veganforlife
08-09-2007, 06:54 PM
For me I'd say about six months into being 100% raw...
beppa66
08-09-2007, 07:59 PM
Interesting. Something to look forward to for sure. Does raw make you less clumsy too? Hee-hee. Thanks again for the info!!
queenfluff
08-09-2007, 11:51 PM
I went camping and canoeing a few weeks ago and our canoe tipped over in some rapids and I got sucked in and bruised up my knees and my shins big time on some large rocks. I had a ton of bruises. I bruise pretty easy too.

When I got home I put MSM lotion on the bruises - they were gone within two days. Normally it would take a week or so for them to go away. I also take MSM powder daily. :)
RawkStar
08-10-2007, 02:13 AM
I'm late chiming in, but when I was in college I developed bruises all over my legs/arms and it was a simple case of vitamin C deficiency. Another sign is a smooth tongue. I started taking vitamin C or maybe just eating citrus (I can't remember) and I was fine w/in a couple of days and never bruised like that again.
moonstar
08-10-2007, 05:44 AM
...smooth tongue? You have one if you bruise easily?

I bruise VERY easily and I have brittle nails and my hair does not grow very fast? Advice?

Thanks!
RawkStar
08-10-2007, 08:46 AM
...smooth tongue? You have one if you bruise easily?

No, that's just another sign of a Vitamin C deficiency. Excessive bruising is another one. Bruising doesn't automatically mean a vitamin c deficiency, but since it was such an easy fix for me I thought I would share my anecdote.
vgloveforlife
08-10-2007, 09:28 AM
My daughter and I also got more bruising when we were high raw. I think it may be too much fat...raw fat is very high quality and a little goes a long way. High fat diets can take Vitamin C out of the body..w/out vit. C the body will bruise more OR it could be from lack of iron or B12.
My sister just started to add morning raw smoothies with lots of fruit and greens to her diet and all of a sudden she is bruising lots more. I really am not sure what the connection is???
queenfluff
08-10-2007, 11:28 AM
...smooth tongue? You have one if you bruise easily?

I bruise VERY easily and I have brittle nails and my hair does not grow very fast? Advice?

Thanks!

MSM will help you will all these problems! Try the powder for your hair and nails. Lotion will help the bruises.
purelyorganicproducts
08-10-2007, 11:47 AM
GREEN SMOOTHIES.

I had this same problem, and it completely disappeared when I started drinking green smoothies. I had forgotten that this even used to happen to me until my recent vacation. While on the road, I wasn't making my smoothies, and sure enough within a week I had bruises all over my legs. I have been home for a week and am back on my daily green smoothie, and haven't got a bruise in sight.

Good luck.
moonstar
08-10-2007, 01:17 PM
...I have some MSM and started using it this week (puytting it in a drink). It tastes a little rough. Do you mean actually putting it on my nails and and in my hair???
SmilingRawDancer
08-10-2007, 01:27 PM
I take an MSM supplement :)
It's 1500 mg, but it's a laaarge pill haha
beppa66
08-10-2007, 01:43 PM
I do drink green smoothies, but msm I haven't heard of. Is it available in the hfs?
SmilingRawDancer
08-10-2007, 01:46 PM
I get mine from Costco, so I think it's widely available.
queenfluff
08-11-2007, 12:13 PM
...I have some MSM and started using it this week (puytting it in a drink). It tastes a little rough. Do you mean actually putting it on my nails and and in my hair???

No, not putting it in your hair or on your nails, it is a supplement that you take in a drink. There are also MSM lotions but they are for the skin. (I guess you could rub it on your nails but the nails don't absorb anything - just the skin). :)
moonstar
08-11-2007, 01:28 PM
How much do you take when you say "scoops"?

A teaspoon? Tablespoon? How many, how many times a day, etc.?

Thanks!
PixieLed
08-11-2007, 02:29 PM
When I first went raw I bruised so easily and the bruises lasted a long time... this went on for at least 4 months, but I can't be sure when it stopped - I just started having no bruises.

I think it may be helpful to drink some green smoothies with stuff like spirulina or extra greens/sea veggies. I can't say for sure that's what did it for me, but the regular smoothies and being raw and I haven't had any bruises for at least 8 months! Woo! :)

P.S. The clumsiness leaves with the increased self confidence and the inner peace... which raw DOES give you!!
queenfluff
08-11-2007, 02:45 PM
How much do you take when you say "scoops"?

A teaspoon? Tablespoon? How many, how many times a day, etc.?

Thanks!

You are supposed to take it twice a day. how much you take depends on you. They recommend beginners start at 1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon twice a day and work your way up to 1/2 teaspoon (twice a day).

I notice more results if I take up to 1 tablespoon twice a day. the more you take the faster the results are the general belief.