Adult Healing Time

[Earlybird]

I've noticed that over the past few years it takes me much longer to heal after a bruise, cut, etc. Is this a factor of ageing, or is there something I can do to improve/shorten the time it takes to heal?

[Lonelymum]

Perhaps you are run down? More sleep, relaxation, good food and less stress would help. Nice thought eh?

[Earlybird]

Yes, I'm feeling a bit run down, so you may be right that a routine/lifestyle change is what's called for. I guess I was thinking the solution could be something as simple as "take more vitamins" or "use this cream" or "eat more chocolate"!

[Lonelymum]

I like the eat more chocolate one! It will improve your state of mind apparently, not sure it will help you waistline or skin though!

[GeorginaA]

I've found this too. Arnica cream for bruises and aloe vera gel for cuts/burns (NOT as first aid for burns, but afterwards) works a treat.