The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin was founded in Rome (1563) by Rev. John Leunis, S.J., for the students at the Roman College. At the time of its quadricentennial, the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin was established in more than one hundred countries.
Poor Circulation. Narrowed blood vessels lead to decreased blood flow and oxygen to a wound. An elevated blood sugar level decreases the function of red blood cells that carry nutrients to the tissue. This lowers the efficiency of the white blood cells that fight infection.
Anyone who is bedridden and suffering from protein malnutrition is more susceptible to skin ulcers (bedsores) and wounds that will not heal properly. Hormone-like substances that are released when the body is fighting an infection can cause loss of appetite, further muscle wasting and low protein levels in the blood.