2006-06-15 04:17:57 · 9 answers · asked by william v 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
It does for some reason. Not sure why though. This remedy has been used for years and years...even during the Napoleonic Wars!
2006-06-15 04:21:42 · answer #1 · answered by Splatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swelling of the ankle can be caused by many things. Did you fall or twist your ankle? Did you misstep and injure your ankle? Do you have problems with swollen ankles a lot? Perhaps you are retaining fluid? Have you made an appointment to see your doctor? You may have more than just a swollen ankle, it could be a fracture in your foot or you may have a torn ligament or torn tendon too. Before you do any homeopathic treatments, not saying that they are not good, you really should get that ankle/foot x-rayed and looked at.
Good luck to you and I hope you feel better soon!
2006-06-15 11:38:35 · answer #2 · answered by Lyndee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse. Yes vinegar is good for a lot of things but not soaked in brown paper and it depends on the quality of the vinegar you are better off with either an ice pack or witch hazel using a linen cloth .
Gloria(BSYA)
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2006-06-16 16:30:52 · answer #3 · answered by gloriashealth@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, if you have a swollen ankle alternating heat and ice for 20 minutes each will help the swelling go down.
2006-06-15 11:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by christopher h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long has it been swollen? Did you recently injure it? If it's due to a recent injury you need to follow the RICE method - rest, ice, compression, and elevation ........ so stay off it, alternate ice 10 min on and 10 mins off, wrap in a tensor - but not too tight please, and lay down and place your foot on a pillow
2006-06-15 12:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by jessterbell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used vinegar for years and it works for swelling and headaches sore cuts etc: but it is special cider vinegar the most effective cure as it is pure apple cider vinegar. it is also a wonderful pick me up to have a glass of water a teaspoonful of honey and a spoonful of vinegar. a wonderful beginning to every brand new day.
2006-06-15 11:33:14 · answer #6 · answered by mysticmo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, It was in the nusery ryme "Jack and Jill" so I bet there is some truth to it? You know those old medicine tricks.
2006-06-15 11:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by Dava M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that any solution that contains sodium would help. This is also why you can't drink ocean water and stay hydrated.
2006-06-15 11:26:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternate heat and cold compresses to it. Keep it elevated and don't walk on it!
2006-06-15 11:26:45 · answer #9 · answered by xyourlostangelx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋