The Ultimate Medicine for Injuries

Yesterday I was at a 5 year olds birthday party and one of the mothers came in on crutches. Keeping it elevated throughout the day, the time came when she was losing poise and preparing to leave. As a contracted healer I have a greater responsibility for injured persons than most, so I offered my help. Not quite sure as to what I do or for that matter what I could do to help, her Spirit spoke loud (overshadowing all personality resistance) and said, "Yes, I would greatly appreciate help".

Damage in the ankle and calf there was. And much inflammation had congealed in the one area for over 5 weeks. What I did is of no matter (acupressure, ligament flexion and mental visualisation), what does matter was the questions I asked and the answers I received.

“When you first rolled your ankle did you apply ICE at 10-15 minute intervals for at least two hours?” Pained mother answered no. “Did you have this knowledge?” I asked. “Yes, I do, but I have a 5 year old daughter so I didn’t have the time!” You can imagine my astonishment. No freedom of movement and restricted to crutches 5 weeks later and still unable to really be there for the child, let alone have time for her.

Inflammation – which consists of heat, swelling, redness and pain – is the body’s normal, healthy reaction to almost every injury or invasion. However, inflammation when not properly dealt with in the first instance, can become chronic rather than shutting down, weeks or even months after the original injury has been dealt with.

Icing an injury as quickly as possible can save you weeks of time and lots of money if you cannot work due to the injury. Do you know what the elite sportsman do after any strenuous activity? Footballers, runners, tennis players, netballers – you name it – they either ICE their specific points of soreness, or better yet, they soak in a bath full of ice.

That’s right, ICE!

Cold water stimulates the blood (bringing much needed oxygen), the muscles, the nerves and the glands, increasing hormone production that has an overall stimulating effect on the body’s natural healing mechanism.

If you don’t have icepacks available, anything in the freezer will do. Many a packet of peas has been sacrificed for external healing of injuries. If you are doing strenuous work where you know there are no freezers (bush walking etc.), invest in crystal ice-packs. They're light weight and readily available at chemists and first-aid suppliers and they’re worth there weight in gold when injury comes a calling. Be a scout and be prepared.

Remember RICE...

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

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