Swelling causes negative pressure on the wound which in turn tells the body to congregate immune factors to the area. If you take the swelling down you are telling your body it's own immune factors are not necessary in that area. I understand Bromelaine found in pineapple digests the swelling as needed as the wound heals and that it is used by European sports injury doctors. Pineapple for healing. Harper age dated 11/14/2005 9:04:44 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
As to the swelling, I'm trying to remember the healing effects of swelling. I'm sure they are there, just as a fever is actually a healing effect. But, I can't remember what the purpose of the swelling is.... Linda
