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Heal Bruises Fast: Proven Lemon Ice Compress Remedy

Heal Bruises Fast: Proven Lemon Ice Compress Remedy

A nasty fall strikes without warning—whether to kids or adults.

The aftermath? A painful bruise on the leg, arm, or worse, the head.

Not typically serious, but no one wants it sticking around. Fortunately, generations have trusted this effective home remedy: an ice pack soaked in lemon juice. Here's how it works.

Heal Bruises Fast: Proven Lemon Ice Compress Remedy

Contents
  • Ingredients
  • How to
  • Result

Ingredients

- Juice of 1 lemon

- 1 sterile compress

How to

1. Squeeze the lemon juice.

2. Soak a sterile compress in the lemon juice.

3. Place the compress in the freezer for 15 minutes.

4. Apply to the bruise for at least 5 minutes.

5. Repeat by returning the compress to the freezer.

Result

Your bruise will fade as quickly as it appeared! :-)

For optimal results, apply right away. Overnight, you'll see major improvement—repeat several times daily.

This remedy excels on head bumps, forehead bruises, and all types of contusions.