tobacco and healing bruises

[Paul Petersen]

Tobacco is a great anti-inflammatory, but you need to use fresh tobacco leaves which are near to impossible to get. I tried to get some earlier this year, but no one will sell them, apparently something to do with taxation!!  You might want to try Arnica for bruising and swelling, or even check into getting some traumeel.  I have been using Arnica lately with pretty good success.  Both are available at Whole Foods, or other natural food stores.

I've got some arnica. I'll revisit it.

[stevehooper]

Like Josse I've found that WinterCrest really helps bruising time as well as muscle soreness.  Our family used it on tons of other issues as well. You can check out the product at www.wintercresthealth.org
I've used it in all my marathons and ultra's.

[Michelle Lowry]

Just don't put it too close to sensitive parts--FRESH!

[Becky1]

Arnica gel is awesome!  Wintercrest is good too, but like Michelle said.  Be careful and wash your hands well!