Kids and Wound Healing

My kids are always needing a band-aid for something, and it seems as if cuts and things don't heal very well with just band-aids. Especially my son Carson. Two times in the past he has injured his foot and neglected to tell me. Both times he needed antibiotics because of the infection that resulted.

I even recently had a small cut, that no matter what kind of ointment I threw at it, that was inflamed. At first I was frustrated then little scared. I didn't want antibiotics for a glorified paper cut. So I tried the old fashioned soaking method and old fashioned Dr. told me about when Carson had his foot infections.

When Carson's foot wound wasn't healing well the Dr. told me to soak it in Epsom Salts. We had, but his quick healing I always attributed to the antibiotic. Well, let me tell you sister, it works.

The little cut on my hand, that should have healed properly but didn't, started healing up at light speed after I soaked it in Epsom Salts. I put 1/4 cup of Epsom Salts in a small bowl of very warm water and soaked for about 15 min. I do this 2-3/day until redness and inflammation are gone and the natural healing process can handle everything. In fact, I may try it for wounds that aren't inflamed because I think it will reduce any scarring, which I tend to get a lot.

You can find Epsom Salts at the health food store and at Wal-mart, my go to store, in the pharmacy area. Usually its on the bottom shelf next to the hydrogen peroxide. Also Epsom Salts are great for achy muscles, just pour some into your bath. You can also use Epsom Salts to make fancy bath salts by adding essential oils.

Happy Healing.