Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 In a message dated 2/15/2007 5:54:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, trinity082482 writes: My doctor is a good doctor. I have had him since birth and recently I have had a " healed " cut that has been red and sore for 2 months since it was stitched. I have never had a problem with healing and he asked me about my diet because you can eat foods that help promote cut healing. I told him about my raw food life style and he didn't really understand what I meant. I told him I didn't cook food and I eat lots of fruit and he thinks that is why I have had a hard time with healing. He think Im not getting proper nutrients on this diet. I duno. Maybe I am not but Im frustrated. What greens help with cut healing? All raw greens are chock full of nutrients. Judy Pokras _vegwriter_ (vegwriter) editor/founder www.RawFoodsNewsMagazine.com Providing breaking news, authoritative info, and fun features since March 2001. Have you signed up for our free newsletter? My blogs: _http://RawFoodGrrl.blogspot.com_ (http://rawfoodgrrl.blogspot.com/) The official blog of _www.RawFoodsNewsMagazine.com_ (http://www.rawfoodsnewsmagazine.com/) _http://sketchgrrl.blogspot.com_ (http://sketchgrrl.blogspot.com/) Raw foods, topical observations, humor _http://RawStyle.blogspot.com_ (http://rawstyle.blogspot.com/) Style, pop culture, raw foods and clean environment _http://Its-obvious.blogspot.com_ (http://its-obvious.blogspot.com/) Political commentary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 My doctor is a good doctor. I have had him since birth and recently I have had a " healed " cut that has been red and sore for 2 months since it was stitched. I have never had a problem with healing and he asked me about my diet because you can eat foods that help promote cut healing. I told him about my raw food life style and he didn't really understand what I meant. I told him I didn't cook food and I eat lots of fruit and he thinks that is why I have had a hard time with healing. He think Im not getting proper nutrients on this diet. I duno. Maybe I am not but Im frustrated. What greens help with cut healing? ~ Sexy Mama! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Try using some raw honey on the cut. Here's an excerpt from one article that attests to its effectiveness, and there are others if you do a Web search: Honey has been used for centuries to aid in the healing of persistent wounds and burns. Documentation regarding its use dates as far back as 1700 BC. Several characteristics are likely to contribute to honeys effectiveness as a wound-healer: it is rich in sugar, which allows it to draw infection and fluid from wounds by a process called osmosis; its acidic pH, and the presence of an enzyme that stimulates small amounts of hydrogen peroxide to form, prevent bacterial infections; and, it can promote healing by maintaining a protective barrier and by holding in moisture. Furthermore, antibacterial and wound-healing components from the plants used by the bees in the production of honey might contribute to its effectiveness. To date, more than 500 reports, including several controlled trials, of successful wound healing with honey have been published. Full article (Honey Heals Wounds) at: http://bastyrcenter.org/content/view/922/ On Feb 15, 2007, at 5:53 PM, Blondy wrote: > My doctor is a good doctor. I have had him since birth and recently > I have had a " healed " cut that has been red and sore for 2 months > since it was stitched. I have never had a problem with healing and > he asked me about my diet because you can eat foods that help > promote cut healing. I told him about my raw food life style and he > didn't really understand what I meant. I told him I didn't cook > food and I eat lots of fruit and he thinks that is why I have had a > hard time with healing. He think Im not getting proper nutrients on > this diet. > I duno. Maybe I am not but Im frustrated. What greens help with > cut healing? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Well there is no " cut " to put honey on. My skin has a red line from the cut where it healed and there is a big lump under it which my doc says its scar tissue. Its almost touching my middle knuckle on my right index. It's red and sore and if I can still put honey on the skin I would.. should I try that even though there is no open cut? ~ Sexy Mama! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 just chew on some wheat grass and put the pulp on your cut. I have yet to see a cut or burn that has not benifitted from this simple treatment. ______________________________\ ____ Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 If there's no open wound, then honey might not do much good. You might try massaging the scar twice a day with jojoba oil, which is said to have soothing properties, as well as having anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. As far as foods that promote tissue healing, one such food is supposed to be fresh pineapple, which is high in the enzyme bromelain: See this article: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/other40.htm " Bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory with analgesic properties, encourages healing, promotes well-being and has many other health benefits. " Jan On Feb 16, 2007, at 6:32 AM, Blondy wrote: > Well there is no " cut " to put honey on. My skin has a red line from > the cut where it healed and there is a big lump under it which my > doc says its scar tissue. Its almost touching my middle knuckle on > my right index. > It's red and sore and if I can still put honey on the skin I > would.. should I try that even though there is no open cut? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 I had a cut on my leg (from a very sharp knife sliding off the counter then bouncing on the floor into my leg and slicing my shin - watch how you lay that knife down) which took 5 stitches. After the stitches were removed there was a lump underneath and it stayed tender for awhile. The lump disappeared after a couple of months. The scare is fading even though I haven't used anything on it. Pat _____ rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of Blondy Friday, February 16, 2007 5:33 AM rawfood Re: [Raw Food] My doctor thinks raw is to blame. Well there is no " cut " to put honey on. My skin has a red line from the cut where it healed and there is a big lump under it which my doc says its scar tissue. Its almost touching my middle knuckle on my right index. It's red and sore and if I can still put honey on the skin I would.. should I try that even though there is no open cut? ~ Sexy Mama! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Hi Pat, Was the lumpy area inflammed and sore? My finger drives me crazy. The odd time there will be no pain until I accidently bump it into something and other times its itchy like crazy and other times its hurts alot. =( I guess I will give it 1 more month and see what happens. Thanks! Jenny Pat Carson <a0003539 wrote: I had a cut on my leg (from a very sharp knife sliding off the counter then bouncing on the floor into my leg and slicing my shin - watch how you lay that knife down) which took 5 stitches. After the stitches were removed there was a lump underneath and it stayed tender for awhile. The lump disappeared after a couple of months. The scare is fading even though I haven't used anything on it. Pat _____ rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of Blondy Friday, February 16, 2007 5:33 AM rawfood Re: [Raw Food] My doctor thinks raw is to blame. Well there is no " cut " to put honey on. My skin has a red line from the cut where it healed and there is a big lump under it which my doc says its scar tissue. Its almost touching my middle knuckle on my right index. It's red and sore and if I can still put honey on the skin I would.. should I try that even though there is no open cut? ~ Sexy Mama! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Thank you Jan! I love pineapple!!!! Jan <jantese wrote: If there's no open wound, then honey might not do much good. You might try massaging the scar twice a day with jojoba oil, which is said to have soothing properties, as well as having anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. As far as foods that promote tissue healing, one such food is supposed to be fresh pineapple, which is high in the enzyme bromelain: See this article: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/other40.htm " Bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory with analgesic properties, encourages healing, promotes well-being and has many other health benefits. " Jan On Feb 16, 2007, at 6:32 AM, Blondy wrote: > Well there is no " cut " to put honey on. My skin has a red line from > the cut where it healed and there is a big lump under it which my > doc says its scar tissue. Its almost touching my middle knuckle on > my right index. > It's red and sore and if I can still put honey on the skin I > would.. should I try that even though there is no open cut? > ~ Sexy Mama! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Hey Jenny, The wounded area was tender at first, but eventually went away. It did itch as it was healing. The healing took quite awhile, but the cut is not right on the shin bone, but off to the side kind of out of the way of danger of being bumped a lot. The lump has completely disappeared. That cut cost over $1,200 and over a year later, I got another bill in the mail asking for another couple hundred - Heavens!! Anyway, I would give it longer to heal. Pat _____ rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of Blondy Saturday, February 17, 2007 7:08 AM rawfood RE: [Raw Food] My doctor thinks raw is to blame. Hi Pat, Was the lumpy area inflammed and sore? My finger drives me crazy. The odd time there will be no pain until I accidently bump it into something and other times its itchy like crazy and other times its hurts alot. =( I guess I will give it 1 more month and see what happens. Thanks! Jenny Pat Carson <a0003539 (AT) airmail (DOT) <a0003539%40airmail.net> net> wrote: I had a cut on my leg (from a very sharp knife sliding off the counter then bouncing on the floor into my leg and slicing my shin - watch how you lay that knife down) which took 5 stitches. After the stitches were removed there was a lump underneath and it stayed tender for awhile. The lump disappeared after a couple of months. The scare is fading even though I haven't used anything on it. Pat _____ rawfood@ <rawfood%40> .com [rawfood@ <rawfood%40> .com] On Behalf Of Blondy Friday, February 16, 2007 5:33 AM rawfood@ <rawfood%40> .com Re: [Raw Food] My doctor thinks raw is to blame. Well there is no " cut " to put honey on. My skin has a red line from the cut where it healed and there is a big lump under it which my doc says its scar tissue. Its almost touching my middle knuckle on my right index. It's red and sore and if I can still put honey on the skin I would.. should I try that even though there is no open cut? ~ Sexy Mama! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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