Summer is here. That means late nights, activities with the family, outdoor sports, and pushing ourselves to our limits. When achy muscles get you down, here are a few natural options to soothe the pain. Epsom Salt BathI know, everyone already knows this one. But an Epsom salt bath could be the thing that your tired, achy muscles need to relax. I absolutely love the Lavender or Chamomile scented ones. They make the bath more than just a pain reliever, they make it a spa-like experience. Light some candles and soak away your pain (and stress!). Here's the deal: Add two cups of Epsom Salts to your hot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Want to moisturize your skin while you soak? Add 1-2 TBS of Coconut Oil to your bath water (or 1/4-1/2 cup of your favorite carrier oil). Deep Blue Muscle RubIf you're willing to shell out a little extra cash, I would definitely recommend this stuff. It's basically icy hot, but made with essential oils. The relief that it brings to my muscles is incredible. This is especially great after a long day of walking (Disney, anyone?) or working out at the gym. Are you dealing with joint pain, but your muscles aren't really a problem? This stuff is fantastic for that too! All you have to do is rub the cream into the affected area. It's that simple! The best part is, it isn't greasy at all and it actually leaves your skin REALLY soft. Want to get some? Here is an amazon link to the product ($32.18), though you can usually get a better deal with one of the specials that doTerra has going on. http://www.amazon.com/doTERRA-3890-Deep-Blue-Rub/dp/B005MQ2BQI Easy 2 Ingredient DIY Muscle RubOkay, so if you don't want to buy the cream above, you still have a few options for a muscle rub! These options might seem a little expensive at first, but they will last SUPER long. Ingredients: 5-6 heaping TBS Coconut Oil (or carrier/skin oil of choice) 10-30 drops Essential Oil (see options below)...if using clove, use 8-10 drops in 2 oz carrier oil Glass Jar Yupp, that's all that you need to make this super simple muscle rub. Directions: *before deciding how many drops of essential oil to use, make sure to check (if it's a blend) to see if there are any skin irritating essential oils in it. If so, you will definitely want to use less* Melt Coconut Oil in Jar (you can just add your liquid oil to the jar if that's the route you choose to go. I like Coconut Oil because it solidifies and becomes the perfect consistency to use it as a cream or lotion). Add your Essential oils and mix together (I like to use a plastic spoon because it means that I don't have to clean it!) Put in the fridge to solidify (if using coconut oil). If you want your rub to be cool, you can just keep it in the fridge! So now that you know what to do, here are a few options of Essential Oils that you can use: Arnica CreamThis is a lesser known natural pain reliever. Well, to my generation. My mom told me about this gem when I was playing volleyball in high school. It helps relieve pain due to sore or stiff muscles, sprains, and falls. It even helps to reduce swelling and heal bruises faster. So, there you have it. A few of my FAVORITE natural pain relievers. Have you tried any of these? Let me know how they work for you in the comments!
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