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BRUISING: is the black and blue marks that occur when a bump or scrap ruptures capillaries just beneath the skin, leaking blood into the surrounding tissue and causing swelling and pain.

Self Help – Apply ice for 30 minutes, and H₂O₂ peroxy gel. Increase Vitamin C intake including foods high in bioflavonoids and rutin.

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Alternative Therapy	Suggestions
Acupuncture	If caused by a bump to the area, enhance circulation surrouding the area by cupping and needling on the local Ashi Point.
Ayurveda (India)	Turmeric (Curcuma longa).
Food Therapy/ Nutrition	Poultice; coffee. Increase Vitamin K rich foods (alfalfa, sprouts, green vegetables, citrus). Eat: yogurt, pineapple, pineapple juice (bromelain). Vitamin C rich foods (fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, buckwheat). Juice: carrots and beets they are a high source of bioflavonoids. Rutin is found in the rinds of lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit. Immediately place a slice of yellow raw onion on the area for 15 minutes. Do not take aspirin.
Herbology, Western	Compress: comfrey or sage. Poultice: marshmallow. Apply: arnica, calendula, witch hazel, aloe vera gel, crushed daisies. Tea: Yarrow, Chamomile, Alfalfa, Turmeric, Blueberry leaf, Rose Hips, Rosemary & Thyme. Extract: Bilberry.
Holistic	See Definitions
Homeopathy	Arnica, Ruta Grav., Hypericum, Hamamelis, Symphytum. (arnica for tissues, ruta to follow and symphytum is for deep tissue bruising) Remedies are based on specific associated symptoms. Do not apply arnica to open wounds.
Naturopathic	Apply: DMSO or Cell-U-Var cream, peroxy gel. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, Omega 3, Fax Oil 3x daily, Vitamin K, Queretin w/Bromelain. Alfalta tabs., Vitamin B6, Folic acid, Vitamin E, Iron.
Traditional Chinese Medicine	Apply: comfrey-vinegar poultice. Try Chives and cayenne, Tienchi. Elder, Mugwort, Yerba Santa, or Hyssop.

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