Arnica is a daisy-like plant the oils of which improve blood flow and reduce inflammation. Arnica comes in a topical cream that you can rub on stiff or sore muscles.
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Arnica Can Sooth Muscle Aches
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Fresh Aloe Gel is a Natural Sunburn Soother
Before you enjoy a long fun-in-the-sun holiday weekend, here’s a natural sunburn soother. Fresh aloe gel is soothing to sunburned skin. If you don’t already have an aloe plant, you can purchase one inexpensively from a garden center or nursery. Snip off one of the fronds, squeeze out the gel and apply to your skin. Fresh aloe is better than a store-bought product because the gel’s ability to soothe decreases rapidly after it has been extracted. If the soothing effect wears off, reapply.
Epsom Salts Relieve Muscle Cramps
Epsom salts are a long-known remedy for muscle cramps. Epsom salts contain magnesium sulfate which not only relaxes muscles but lessens inflammation and fights infection. People with diabetes who should watch the health of their feet due to the possibility of impaired circulation should consider soaking in Epsom salts regularly.
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Feverfew for Headaches
Feverfew is an old world treatment for headaches, stomachaches and toothaches. Today it is being used for migraines and rheumatoid arthritis. Pregnant women should avoid feverfew, and it is reported to cause sores on the tongue and in the mouth in some users.
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Ginger Relieves Joint and Muscle Pain
Ginger can relieve joint and muscle pain by reducing inflammation. Ginger has few side effects in small doses, so start with a small dose before you try anything larger. Ginger contains phytochemicals which help stop inflammation.
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Capsaicin is Good for Arthritis and Muscle Aches
Capsaicin is good for arthritis and muscle aches. Capsaicin is derived from hot chile peppers, and when placed into a topical cream, gives many people relief from the pain of arthritis or muscle strain. Capsaicin works by depleting a substance that helps transmit the sensation of pain from the peripheral to the central nervous system, so it may take a few days before you experience relief if you have not used capsaicin before.
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Heavy, Spring Snow and Your Health
Heavy, spring snow can present a challenge to your health if you need to shovel your walks and driveway. The strain of shoveling in these conditions can lead to exhaustion or worse.
Take it easy. Don’t try to fill the shovel completely before moving the snow. Use an ergonomic shovel to help move the snow to the edges of the driveway instead of trying to lift and throw the snow. If you feel chest pain or shortness of breath. Stop. If the symptoms continue, call 911.
If you injure your back or if you feel stiff and sore after shoveling, a good neuromuscular massage can have you feeling better quickly.
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Spring Snow can Present a Challenge to Skiers and Snowboarders
When the champagne powder turns to springtime slush, skiers and snowboarders risk injury to knees and ankles because your technique may need to change to fit the snow conditions. It is more difficult to carve turns or make quick movements when the snow is wet and heavy.
After a day of skiing or snowboarding in spring conditions, a good neuromuscular massage will help relieve any stiffness or soreness after that workout.
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Knee Injuries are the Most Common Injury in Winter Sports
About one third of all skiing and snowboarding injuries involve the ligaments in the knee with the ACL being the most common ligament affected. Fortunately, improvements to boots and bindings are cutting down on the number of fractures, but any sudden twist while you’re in a binding can result in a knee ligament injury.
The best thing you can do to prevent knee injuries is to be cautious of sharp turns, to build up your quad muscles to handle the stress, and wear a knee brace while skiing or snowboarding.
Massage can greatly reduce the time to recovery in a knee injury, and can help you regain mobility quickly.
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Cloves are a Well-Known Natural Pain Reliever
Cloves can relieve the pain of headaches, arthritis and toothaches. Cloves are a spice commonly used in pies and other foods. The active ingredient is eugenol which is a natural pain reliever found in many over-the-counter pain creams. Cloves come in capsules, powders or in oil form.
Caution: People who are taking blood-thinning medications should use cloves with caution because clove oil can increase the risk of abnormal bleeding.
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