I have been eating paleo and studying paleo writings for the past month, and seem to have cleared up some chronic allergy and sinus probelms related to internal inflamation that I have struggled with for years. I recently tore a ligament in my ankle though, which was extremely swollen, but has gone down very much in the past weeks without the use of prescription or over the counter anti-inflammatories. Besides eating paleo I have been rubbing coconut oil into the location of the tear a few times a day. The doctor says that even though the swelling has gone down very much in the past three weeks, I should still take meds. I would like to hear if anyone has any recommendations for alternate therapies for torn ligaments or knows of natural remedies.
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A similar question was already asked. Paleo sources of foods that have anti-inflammatory effects on acute inflammation include:
Other suggestions include:
I hope this helps! |
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As someone with very messed up ankles, I would recommend changing your thinking. Inflammation is not your enemy here. A torn ligament needs to heal, and increased blood flow and swelling are part of the solution. NSAIDs do not help healing, and can slow healing in many cases. The main natural remedy is waiting and resting, then doing light range-of-motion and strengthening. Other, more invasive natural remedies include prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma injections. Then there's low-level laser, ultrasound, traumeel ointment, etc etc. |
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I have heard good things about turmeric for inflammation. There may be some contraindications if you are taking certain medications that you should research for your own knowledge. Sorry I can't provide more detail, but I am on my way to a meeting. I did find these: |
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I have been using hydrolyzed fish collagen in powder form, 1 tablespoon a day, to rebuild the tendons in my severely sprained ankle for about a year. I also have a knee joint that was in pain almost all the time. Now both the knee and ankle are doing very well. I have been paleo for two years and it seems the combination of paleo and the collagen works well for me. http://www.rousselotusonline.com/hydrolyzedcollagen.aspx They also have bovine and porcine collagen which are a bit cheaper. I get the 500 gram container...three at a time. |
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One effective an-inflammatory that I am aware of is turmeric. Been taking this supplement: http://organicindia.mercola.com/herbal-supplements/turmeric.aspx And so far it has never failed me. Has anyone tried this as well? |
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Ice can be effective for injuries like this. When I had a very bad sprain, I tried to ice it every couple of hours for as long as I could stand it. I actually submerged my foot in a bucket of cold water with ice added. |
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