2016-02-22
Joybynature.com Team
Feb
22

There may be times when you feel pain in your body, particularly in your muscles. This happens due to overexertion or overuse of muscles in any sort of physical activity.Well, a muscle pain usually erupts within 48 hours of a physical activity. In a few cases, the pain is just minor and goes away on its own with a little rest but it might get annoying and gripping if ignored for a long time. In severe cases, this pain can hamper a person’s day-to-day activity as well.The best way to fight muscle pain is to drink enough water. Keeping yourself hydrated is the key to a healthy and fit body. In case of water deficiency, muscles become tight, tender and get injured easily.There are several home remedies that help in alleviating muscle pain. Also, you can try some natural home remedies that ensure a soothing effect on muscles and thus, reduce pain. Take a look at a few of them.

  1. Turmeric

Turmeric is known to be a universal healer. This spice acts as a potent painkiller and possesses anti-inflammatory properties.To use it, just mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder in a cup of milk. Then heat the milk on a low flame. Let the milk come down to lukewarm temperature and then consume it before going to bed. You can also consume this milk immediately after any sort of injury.Alternately, prepare a poultice by adding together equal portions of fresh turmeric, lemon juice and salt. Mix well and then apply the concoction on your aching body part. Let it remain applied for half an hour and then was off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy two times in a day till the pain vanishes.

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  1. Ginger

Ginger is another great spice known for possessing anti-inflammatory properties. Besides, it also helps in improving blood circulation and thus alleviating muscle pain.As per a 2010 study done by the University of Georgia and Georgia College and State University (GCSU), it was found that a daily intake of ginger helps in lowering muscle pain. It is particularly helpful in alleviating pain associated with excess exercise and any other strenuous physical activity.Take four tablespoons of freshly grated ginger and then wrap them in a cotton piece. Seal it tightly and then add it to hot water for about a minute. Remove and allow it to cool down a bit. Now place it on the affected area for 15 minutes. Do it a couple of times in a day till the pain vanishes completely.Besides, consume two cups of ginger tea daily for quick healing. To prepare this tea, add a few slices of fresh ginger in a cup of boiling water. Let it simmer for five minutes and then strain. Now add a spoon of honey to sweeten the concoction. Drink it to get instant relief from pain.

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  1. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is another remedy that helps in soothing muscle pain. This is because it possesses anti-inflammatory and alkalizing properties.Add about two cups of apple cider vinegar in your bathtub filled with lukewarm water. Now soak yourself in the goodness of this vinegar-infused water for half an hour. This remedy will surely take away all your muscle pain. Do it daily for better healing.Another remedy is consuming a glass of lukewarm water, which contains a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a little honey. Drink it daily in the morning on empty stomach.

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  1. Rosemary

Be it fresh or in dried form, rosemary is a great healing herb. It is because it consists of anti-inflammatory properties, essential for soothing inflamed muscle tissues and reducing pain instantly.To use it, just boil a few springs of dried rosemary in one liter of water. Once the water starts boiling, remove from the flame and then let the herb steep for around half an hour. Now soak the affected area in this rosemary-infused herb for around 15 minutes. Do it three times in a day.

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