Learn How To Make A Home Remedy For Muscle Pain
Tired of spending money at the pharmacy on medicine for muscle pain? Learn a homemade recipe and avoid harmful chemicals
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Did you decide to change habits and have a healthy routine? Great, but going around wanting to run 10 km right away might not be a very good idea. It is important to measure the amount of physical exercise that your body can handle and gradually increase the training load, as you resume or pick up the pace. Even if you have consulted a health professional or a physical trainer, the rust accumulated from years of sedentary lifestyle can cause minor injuries. Even in those who train regularly, it's common to feel some muscle pain from time to time - and don't worry, at a mild level it's normal! To alleviate post-workout discomfort or help you get back to an exercise routine, it can be helpful to know how to make your own muscle pain medicine.
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Pharmacy drugs, in addition to being expensive, contain chemical substances that can cause adverse reactions in the body. In the case of creams and ointments used for muscle pain, there is also the issue of fragrances, which can cause allergies in people with rhinitis or those who are more sensitive. Learn more in the articles: "Get to know the main substances that should be avoided in cosmetics and hygiene products" and "What are medicines? Find out the differences, types and how they act".
But calm down: there's no reason to panic. Do not give up on training for fear of possible posterior muscle pain. Let's help you be persistent with this tip on how to make a homemade muscle pain remedy without any harmful chemicals.
Medicine for muscle pain
Ingredients
- Half a cup of unrefined coconut oil or jojoba oil;
- Two teaspoons of beeswax;
- Ten to twenty drops of essential oils - here it depends on how strong you want your ointment to be. Mint, eucalyptus and tea tree oils are the most recommended for treating muscles;
- A container to store (you can reuse glass jars for this purpose).
Method of preparation
In a pan, heat the coconut oil and beeswax. It is recommended to use the bain-marie technique. Mix well - and don't stop mixing! - until everything is well melted and uniform. Add drops of essential oils - for stronger pain, we recommend increasing the amounts of mint oil. Keep stirring until everything is mixed and, while still hot, pour the contents into the pot. Let the cream cool (you can even put it in the fridge). The cream will harden but will be liquid in contact with the skin.
Despite being a homemade recipe with less chemicals, it is always good to start little by little when using your medicine for muscle pain, in order to avoid a possible allergic reaction of the body to the substances. Apply some of the medicine in a small area and wait at least 20 minutes to test for an allergy.
Quick to make, this home remedy for muscle pain takes on a texture similar to an ointment or cream and can be stored for up to six months if kept in a cool, dry place. The remedy is effective against muscle pain and tension, as well as bruises and joint pain.
The ingredients for this remedy are easily found in physical stores and online health food stores, you can even find some of them at eCycle store, in the essential oils and vegetable oils sections. Also learn how to make your own coconut oil. Also understand what essential oils are for.
