Cortisol has been shown to damage and kill cells in the hippocampus (the brain area responsible for your episodic memory) and there is robust evidence that chronic stress causes premature brain aging. Without cortisol you would die â but too much of it is not a good thing.
Sesamoid fractures may take 4 to 8 weeks to heal. To keep swelling down and help relieve pain: 1  Put an ice pack, gel pack, or package of frozen vegetables, wrapped in a cloth on your foot every 3 to 4 hours, for up to 20 minutes at a time.
Apply healing cream. Another amazing formula for healing your bruise is to apply a good quality healing cream or an arnica gel right after the icing process. Make sure that your cream contains vitamin A and K, as both these vitamins will speed up the healing process and help you get rid of bruises quickly. It is better to apply the cream at least twice a day. 1  Try homemade remedies You can also try some useful homemade remedies like chocolate.