I get frustrated when I glance down and see another, dark, ugly bruise that I have no idea where it came from.  I am just so tired of the tender skin that these bruises cause, and I’m also just sick of answering all the concerned questions about my easy bruising that I need to really ponder about what I can try to do to stop the bruising.  The difficulty lies in the fact that there are numerous situations that can be the cause of our bruising, and pinpointing the exact solution can be more than a little hard to accomplish.  After all, we’re always on the run, and it can be hard to remember daily happenings over time.  This is when a daily health journal can become a tremendous personal resource.

Begin by always having a notebook with you.  It can be small, but there should be plenty of room to record a decent amount of data in it, while still being of a size that’s convenient to keep with you when you’re at work or when you go out to eat.  This notebook should be a record of all occurrences that affect your body during the day, and the list of things that can may tend to be very long.  While you’re trying to find an answer to the puzzle of why you subject to bruising so frequently, this can be a resource that will provide you much better information than simply trying to recall everything that happens during any particular day.

You might want to use a daily calendar, but if not, date the page that you are going to start on , and as the day transpires, jot down everything thing that happens that has an effect on your body.  For instance, you may want to concentrate on the food that you eat.  Record everything honestly as it will become a real resource for you at the end of the day.  Make reference to whether you noticed that some of your food was especially greasy, or if you were even interested in eating it.  Was caffeine a part of your meal, or are you considering that maybe its time for you to really think about cutting out caffeine entirely?  Did you drink any alcohol?

Also think about what your activity level was like.  Did you manage to exhaust yourself, or do you end the day feeling as though you are still full of energy and restless?  This is something that can mean a lot, so think carefully on it.  Did you bump yourself in any way that was hurtful, or did you do a lot of activities that were just fine, even if tiring?  This is also where you should notice any new bruises and how large they are, as well as where they appear.  If at all possible, note how long they last and what treatments you are using to try to make them disappear sooner.

You’ll find that keeping a daily health diary can be very beneficial to you.  You’ll  be able to judge the effects of your diet and your exercise regimen on your health, and if you continue to maintain your diary, you’ll have an excellent opportunity to find the answer to your easy bruising problem in almost no time.

About the author: 

Carolyn Cooper is recognized as a well known expert on bruising causes through a combination of her educational experience in nutrition and her real life expertise with nutritional supplements for athletes, ranging from children to the professional ranks. You can get a free Special Report on bruising causes and see what she’s done to get you beyond the nightmares of easy bruising and help you prevent bruising altogether.