Essential Oils & Pain - Delayed- Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

Essential Oils & Pain - Delayed- Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
According to experts, it is wise to add antioxidants before and after training to minimize or reduce occurrence of DOMS. Remember, higher intensity training increases the risk of DOMS. Some antioxidants to consider are Pantothenic Acid, niacin, vitamin C & E, beta-carotene, COQ10, n-acetyl cysteine, zinc, selenium, grape seed extract and L-Glutathione. Rehydration drinks with electrolytes, carbohydrates and ascorbates may also be consumed. Essential oils have a high antioxidant value in addition to the other healing properties. Here are some of my favorite blends I use for over exercised muscles. Hot Bath Marjoram 3 drops Lemon 2 drops Follow with the massage oil below Massage Oil for Over-Exercised Muscles Eucalyptus 5 drops Peppermint 5 drops Ginger 5 drops Dilute in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. More Blends: Sore Muscle Blend Juniper 8 drops Wintergreen or Birch 10 drops Lemon 8 drops Rosemary cineol 4 drops Lavender 8 drops Sore Muscle Blend No.2 Cypress 9 drops Rosemary cineol 4 drops Lavender 8 drops Elemi 2 drops Valerian 2 drops Other essential oils that I found are useful for us are nutmeg, black pepper, basil, spruce, Roman Chamomile, and peppermint. Original article and pictures take http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2011/01/using-essential-oils-for-pain-delayed.html?m=1 site