A Bruise is an injury caused by a blow or a bump that does not cut the skin but breaks blood vessels underneath the skin. Blood seeps out of the vessels, producing the tell-tale black-and-blue discolouration, as well as swelling and soreness. The deeper the bruise, or contusion, the longer it will take to heal. Leg bruises, for instance, can linger for up to 4 weeks because legs vessels have greater blood pressure than arm vessels.

Falls, sprains, pinches, and suction can cause bruises. People who are anemic or obese tend to bruise easily. Nutritional deficiencies of Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, Bioflavonoids and other nutrients can contribute to easy bruising. Bruising can also signal the onset of serious illness such as leukemia or hemophilia.

Symptoms: Red, black and blue, or yellowish skin discolouration.

Root Causes:

• Trauma to soft tissues
• Anemia
• Clotting disorders or other underlying medical conditions

General Recommendations:

• Essential fatty acids, found in fish oil or flaxseed oil, are required for tissue healing.
• Green formula that contains super green foods such as Chlorella, Spirulina, and rich in mineral such as vitamin K and C which promote healing of the soft tissue.
• Maritime pine bark or grape seed extract are rich sources of proanthocyandins, which promote tissue healing.
• Arnica Oil or Cream - applied topically over the bruise few times a day. This herb has an anti-inflammatory benefits.