Guest guest Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Alternate hot and cold, every 15 minutes. Works wonders! Is it a muscle strain, or a bone strain? The hot/cold will help either way. Peace, love, laughter astrosue@... wrote: Anyone know what to do about a strained ankle? I have compression on it and used ice. Should heat be used? Thanks, Sue for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 And mint is good for bringing circulation to the area....circulation to the area is vital for (speed of) healing. Kit > Wow! Thanks, Gayla. Seems like this could be some sort of a panacea for injuries!!! > Sue > > > > If you like cool poultices, put about 80% green weeds or leaves of any kind with 20% mint and blend them or grind them. Put about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick on your ankle and wrap loosely. You can leave it overnight, but in the day you should try to change it every two hours or so. The released chlorophyl draws and speeds healing. > Gayla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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