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• It is very important to keep pressure off bedsores even with the type of bandages used. Available are absorbent foam-like bandages that help the healing process and do aid in relieving pressure on affected areas. Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) applied topically to the affected area has proven to be beneficial to healing of the bedsores. Health food stores carry Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), a byproduct of wood processing, liquid that when applied topically to affected areas reduces pain, swelling and promotes healing. Usually as soon as the DMSO touches your skin a garlicky body odor and taste in your mouth appear. This is temporary and not a problem. Commercial-grade DMSO found in hardware stores is not to be used for healing purposes.
• Nourishing diets are beneficial in prevention of bedsores. Many people that have developed bedsores had inadequate nutrients such as, zinc and vitamins A, E, B2, and C. It is important that these patients take multivitamins and mineral supplements daily. They should also include lots of fresh fruits in their diet. Vitamins A and E are beneficial in mending bedsores. Vitamin C is another excellent vitamin as it is beneficial for the skin and blood vessels and also acts as an anti-inflammatory.
• Once bedsores develop a regimen of turning the patient regularly, keeping the skin clean and dry, ensure no pressure areas are developing must be implemented. There are air cushions, gels, and other types of forms for every part of the body that can be utilized to aid in reducing and eliminating bedsores. For patients that lie in one position for longer periods of time than is desired, air mattress have proven to be very effective in keeping pressure off sensitive areas.

• Air out the room by opening a window for fresh air.
• Always check for redness on all pressure points or any signs of soars.
• Always have a tidy bed with clean sheets and no wrinkles.
• Apply aloe vera and essential oils to areas that are affected to keep new soars from forming.
• Choose clothing like cotton which is a breathable material for the skin and make sure it is comfort no gathers or seems.
• Do not eat junk foods, processed foods, animal fats, sugar, and fried foods.
• Do not stay in the same position for long you must move positions every 2 hours.
• Drink lots of liquids to keep the colon cleansed and working properly. Preferred liquids are distilled water, herbal teas and sugar free juices.
• Flaxseeds grounds , psyllium husks, and oat bran for fiber.
• Have a bowel movement daily.
• Make sure to have a well balanced meal with fruits and vegetables.
• Sit up 3 -4 times a day propped with a pillow if he/she can do so.
• Take Essential Fatty Acids for the skin either internally or externally as lotion. Sources are olive oil, canola oil, safflower oil, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and fish oils.
• The skin should always be dry.
• To raise circulation you must massage the pressure points.
• Use herbal or vitamin E soap to give a sponge bath daily.
• You need to lower the ph level to 5.5 or lower to keep bacteria from spreading.