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[[File:Hot Hands.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Chemical Hand Warmer.]]
==Continuous Protein Intake==
I have found that keeping a steady intake of protein, as well as good fat, also speeds up the healing process. It's particularly important to take some protein before bed time, as a lot of healing occurs while you [[Zeo Sleep Monitor|sleep]]. If the body does not have a supply of protein available, it can't make repairs. Check out [[GOMAD Grazing]] for my approach to continuous protein intake.==Omega-3==''Main article: [[Omega 3]]'' Omega-3 oils are important for wound healing<ref name="GuoDiPietro2010"/>. I take both [http://go.fellrnr.com?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=flax&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FNatures-Way-Super-Lignan-Ounce%2Fdp%2FB000F4WR16 Flax Seed Oil] and [http://go.fellrnr.com?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=swirl&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBarleans-Organic-Oils-16-Ounce-Bottle%2Fdp%2FB002VLZ8BW Fish Oil]. I blend the Flax Seed Oil into a protein shake, but the fish oil I take tastes great on it's own. ==Calorie Intake==It's also important to keep your calorie intake high enoughadequate. If you are dieting, then your body will slow down the healing process to conserve energy. Check out ==Avoid NSAIDs==''Main article: [[GOMAD GrazingNSAIDs and Running]] '' Ibuprofen, and possibly other NSAIDs, impair wound healing and should be avoided<ref name="StadelmannDigenis1998"/><ref name="GuoDiPietro2010"/>. (Tobacco usage also causes wound healing problems<ref name="StadelmannDigenis1998"/>.)==Take Vitamins==A number of vitamins and minerals are needed for my approach to continuous protein intakewound healing, including<ref name="StadelmannDigenis1998"/>:* Vitamin C * Iron* Vitamin A* Zinc* Copper* CalciumOf these, Vitamin C is arguably the most critical for wound healing. In addition, Vitamin E may improve the strength of the wound and deficiencies in B vitamins may impair the immune system. Getting these nutrients from wholesome foods is ideal, but supplementation may be appropriate. ==Reduce Stress==Studies have shown that stress will delay wound healing<ref name="GuoDiPietro2010"/> so reduce stress if possible.
=References=
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<ref name="Eaglstein-2001"> {{Cite journal | last1 = Eaglstein | first1 = WH. | title = Moist wound healing with occlusive dressings: a clinical focus. | journal = Dermatol Surg | volume = 27 | issue = 2 | pages = 175-81 | month = Feb | year = 2001 | doi = | PMID = 11207694 }}</ref>
<ref name="FieldKerstein1994">{{cite journal|last1=Field|first1=Charles K.|last2=Kerstein|first2=Morris D.|title=Overview of wound healing in a moist environment|journal=The American Journal of Surgery|volume=167|issue=1|year=1994|pages=S2–S6|issn=00029610|doi=10.1016/0002-9610(94)90002-7}}</ref>
<ref name="StadelmannDigenis1998">{{cite journal|last1=Stadelmann|first1=Wayne K.|last2=Digenis|first2=Alexander G.|last3=Tobin|first3=Gordon R.|title=Impediments to wound healing|journal=The American Journal of Surgery|volume=176|issue=2|year=1998|pages=39S–47S|issn=00029610|doi=10.1016/S0002-9610(98)00184-6}}</ref>
<ref name="GuoDiPietro2010">{{cite journal|last1=Guo|first1=S.|last2=DiPietro|first2=L. A.|title=Factors Affecting Wound Healing|journal=Journal of Dental Research|volume=89|issue=3|year=2010|pages=219–229|issn=0022-0345|doi=10.1177/0022034509359125}}</ref>
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