Conveniently located to serve Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Kern Counties, with office based in Paramount.
Good nutrition is essential for your body to repair and grow new tissue. When you have a wound, your body needs extra energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals to heal faster and prevent infection.
Protein is the most important nutrient for wound repair. It helps your body make new skin
and tissue. Adults with wounds may need about 1.2–1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of
body weight daily, as tolerated.
Good sources:
Choose low-sugar protein supplements to avoid gastric upset and help manage blood
sugar. If swallowing is difficult, use pureed protein foods or protein drinks. A thickener
can be added for safety.
Fiber keeps your digestion healthy, especially if you are eating more protein. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, this helps deliver nutrients to your wound and flush out waste.
Good sources of fiber:
If swallowing is difficult:
For wounds like pressure ulcers, it’s important to relieve pressure on the wound. Change positions at least every 2 hours to improve blood flow and speed healing.
Family and Wound Care Solutions provides wound care and nutrition support at our Paramount clinic and through mobile visits in homes and facilities across California.
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and play a key role in wound healing. They help the body make collagen, repair tissue, and strengthen the immune system. Certain amino acids such as arginine and glutamine are especially important for healing. These can be taken as supplements in powder or pill form, often mixed into drinks or soft foods. They are especially useful for patients who have higher protein needs or difficulty meeting their protein goals through food alone.
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that support a healthy gut. A healthy digestive system helps the body absorb nutrients more effectively, which is important for wound healing. Probiotics may also help reduce inflammation and boost the immune system. They can be found in foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi, or taken as supplements in capsule or powder form. Including probiotics as part of your nutrition plan can improve nutrient absorption and overall health during the healing process.
Minerals are essential nutrients that help the body perform vital functions during the
healing process. Key minerals for wound healing include:
If it’s hard to get enough minerals through food alone, mineral supplements are available in pill, capsule, or liquid form. These can be used as part of a healing plan but should be taken under the guidance of a healthcare provider to avoid excessive intake.
At Family and Wound Care Solutions Inc., our mission is to provide affordable and quality medical services to all patients, regardless of their background or financial status.
Both Noemi and Maria were professional and caring... a pain free treatment. Thank you!!
Dr. Michael Gitter is the most compassionate and caring doctor I've ever come in contact with… one wound completely closed, the other getting smaller.
After only a few UltraMIST treatments, my wounds are healing up fast and I’d say the swelling in my legs has gone down about 75%. And guess what’s the best part: zero pain.
