06/17/2026
What patients always ask: what helps me heal faster? The honest breakdown:
Real: ice/cold compresses first 48h, head elevation at 45° the first week, hydration, and protein (your body rebuilds tissue from it).
Modest: arnica and bromelain — evidence is mixed, probably help bruising a little, won't hurt.
Bro-science: lymphatic massage too early (disrupts healing), mega-dose vitamins (you excrete the excess), "healing accelerator" supplement stacks (save your money).
The biggest levers are the boring ones.