Foods That Will Surely Help Heal Your Injuries/Wounds Faster

It is very painful 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 and the disfigured there skin   

The very first and important 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.

4 Foods/Food Groups That Heal Injuries Fast

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.