Warnings/precautions
- Dietary Supplements – may contribute to unexplained bruising, including feverfew, garlic, ginger, gingko, ginseng, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil), saw palmetto, and vitamin E, due to their potential effects on blood platelets.
- Fish Oil – its ability to slow clotting means that it might also cause excessive and prolonged bruising
- Cold Therapy should not be used by individuals with circulatory problems unless prescribed by a physician.
- To avoid ice burn, do not use an ice pack on an area that’s already injured with a blister or burn as the skin is already damaged.