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There are many reasons why you could be able to benefit from taking a muscle relaxer: If you are used to having a lot of pain and tension in your neck related to stiff muscles, or if you are recovering from serious back pain \u2013 muscle relaxers can help you in both of these cases. Sometimes muscle relaxers are prescribed to people who are recovering from surgery or people who have constant problems with pain in their muscles and stiffness \u2013 but what about if you aren\u2019t able to go to a doctor or if you want to opt for something that\u2019s likely healthier and less harmful for your health then what you would normally get from pharmaceutical options that do more or less the same job. Here are twelve natural options for muscle relaxers that you can try at home \u2013 often without worrying about any of the nasty related side effects.<\/p>\n
A lot of people like lavender<\/a> because of the fact that it\u2019s easy to plant in their own gardens, it doesn\u2019t take a lot of effort to grow \u2013 and it definitely doesn\u2019t take a lot of effort to maintain either. And you\u2019ve got something beautiful and fragrant in your garden that you get to look at too. But lavender is much more than just a beautiful plant that smells great.<\/p>\n Lavender is also extremely well known for being able to aid you with relaxation and helping with sleep \u2013 so it\u2019s often prescribed as a home remedy for helping you to get to sleep, and even with aiding with nightmares if that\u2019s a common problem. You might have guessed by now already that lavender also happens to be a powerful muscle relaxant that can give some quick relief to aching muscles \u2013 and you can find it available in essential oil for dilution and application.<\/p>\n When you mention cayenne pepper<\/a> to most people then the first thing they will think of is the use of cayenne pepper as a spice or flavoring that\u2019s used primarily in food \u2013 how many dishes can you think of that are spiced by using cayenne pepper? How many things just go down better with a little sprinkling of cayenne pepper right over it \u2013 including a great, healthy salad?<\/p>\n We can think of a lot of uses for cayenne pepper to mention here, but we can be almost sure that you didn\u2019t think of this one. Cayenne pepper can also help to relax the muscles, and if you are able to mix a tiny amount of cayenne pepper into cream then you should be able to apply it for inflammation to your joints and muscles \u2013but remember that you definitely do not want to touch your eyes after you do this.<\/p>\n Black pepper<\/a> can be bought in its raw form and in the already powdered variety \u2013 though if you have a choice then we would suggest that you rather go for the raw peppercorns than pepper powder, as you get to release the oils that are contained in the peppercorns by crushing them yourself instead of using pepper where most of the oils have already dried out with the pepper.<\/p>\n You should know that pepper does a lot more than just adding a little bit of flavor to your food \u2013 pepper is also a great remedy for helping with inflammation. You should include pepper in your diet and you should already start to feel the effects \u2013 and if you have a lot of tension in your muscles, the pepper can also help to take care of this as a symptom. There are some black pepper extracts available on the market if you can\u2019t handle pepper in your diet and would prefer to use an alternative measure but still get the added benefits.<\/p>\n You should know that peppermint<\/a> should be distinguished from spearmint \u2013 though they are part of the same family of plants along with catnip, they are not exactly the same thing and they do taste slightly different, so never buy the wrong one if you are planning to make a recipe that has to contain one or the other.<\/p>\n Peppermint is well known for being able to reduce occurrences of inflammation in the body, and at the same time it can add a great flavor to many dishes including a lamb roast; many people also like to add some fresh peppermint to their smoothies for a little bit of a fresh tang to it. You should know that peppermint has also shown many benefits in being able to relax the muscles, which is why it\u2019s a common ingredient in over the counter medications that are meant to be topically applied to the skin.<\/p>\n Potassium<\/a> has a lot of health benefits and should be included in your diet especially if you need to be taking special care of your heart and have an already diagnosed condition such as high blood pressure. In fact, potassium can be considered lifesaving in some circumstances, and if you have high blood pressure and don\u2019t have access to any medication then it\u2019s generally recommended that you eat something very high in potassium \u2013 usually a banana \u2013 so that your blood pressure will drop naturally and you can get to medical attention.<\/p>\n But people forget that it\u2019s not the only benefit of potassium, and if you are experiencing cramps in your muscles and general pain then potassium will be able to give you some relief from your symptoms. If you don\u2019t like bananas, there are many other foods that contain high levels of potassium \u2013 though we\u2019d recommend that you also take a supplement.<\/p>\n You will find Epsom salts<\/a> at your nearest grocery store \u2013 and we promise that it\u2019s really there! It\u2019s just something that most people haven\u2019t needed for anything, so they don\u2019t know where to find it or what it does. You might also find Epsom salts listed under smelling salts \u2013 and that\u2019s really just one of the uses for it.<\/p>\n When it comes to relaxing tired and aching muscles, it\u2019s recommended that you add some Epsom salts to your bath \u2013 this process replaces some of the vital minerals that your muscles and body might have lost with strenuous exercise or a heavy daily routine that takes a lot out of you by the time that your day ends. A warm bath with Epsom salts is a natural way to relax the muscles in a matter of minutes, and you\u2019ll feel much better afterward \u2013 you can even add some lavender to the mix.<\/p>\n Did you know that catnip is actually part of the mint family? They are often planted together in gardens and they are two plants that compliment each other very well \u2013 both mint and catnip are known for being able to keep bugs out of your garden, which is another reason for people to plant them alongside their vegetable gardens. Catnip<\/a> is known for being a great thing to plant for cats \u2013 and the clue is of course in the name \u2013 but very few people know that it can also have many health benefits for humans too.<\/p>\n If you have been struggling with muscle pain, then adding some catnip to your health routine in the form of catnip tea could do wonders for the inflammation that\u2019s causing the muscle pain you\u2019re feeling \u2013 and if you have cats, they can experience the fun that comes along with catnip too. Catnip isn\u2019t just for cats!<\/p>\n As a consumer tip, it will be much easier and cheaper for you if you buy your cherries far away from the holiday season \u2013 then they tend to be a lot easier to find and they don\u2019t cost nearly as much. Have you ever tried to find cherries around Thanksgiving? It\u2019s an almost impossible task \u2013 but you can avoid this if you always keep a stock of glazed cherries in your cupboard for when you need it.<\/p>\n You can also opt for fresh cherries instead if you like starting off your day with a fresh breakfast \u2013 or if you prefer to put some cherries in with your smoothies or fruit salad. Cherries have many health benefits including being full of the vitamins you need in order to stay healthy. Up your cherry intake in your diet and you will notice that your muscles<\/a> hurt a lot less \u2013 and cherries can be a mild muscle relaxant on their own.<\/p>\n Chamomile<\/a> is a very popular option for people who enjoy tending to a herb garden \u2013 and you will always have the benefit of having some fresh chamomile in your garden.<\/p>\n There are many products available with chamomile as a base, including incenses (which don\u2019t hold any health benefits and should never be inhaled just in case you have ever wondered or thought to try!), chamomile tea (which can be absolutely great for when you need to relax your muscles and get yourself back to sleep or to relax after a hard days\u2019 work) and chamomile containing essential oils that you are able to add to your bath or dilute to use when you are massaging your muscles when they need to relax after you have been through a rough day. Even if you can\u2019t stand the taste of chamomile tea, there are still ways that you can make it work for you.<\/p>\n Did you know that cinnamon<\/a> is actually made from the bark of a tree and is not directly a spice as many others are considered? But there are more uses for cinnamon than you can possibly imagine, and you can add cinnamon to a huge variety of dishes to give it a completely new and great flavor \u2013 and the same is true for both sweet and savory dishes.<\/p>\n What would a great curry be if you didn\u2019t have some cinnamon in it to enhance the flavor? But that\u2019s not all that cinnamon can do for you \u2013 cinnamon also has many other health benefits, including being great for its anti-inflammatory benefits, and it can also be used as a muscle relaxer when you need some relief from tired and aching muscles. You should notice that cinnamon is a popular ingredient in some creams that are applied topically for massage, and you might also find cinnamon-infused essential oils that you can incorporate into your bath or massage routine.<\/p>\n Turmeric<\/a> is most commonly known as the spice that gives the color to curries \u2013 and you should know that there\u2019s nothing on earth that stains like ground turmeric and you should be careful with absolutely everything it touches, including especially plastics and countertops: It is almost impossible to get the stain out of something once it\u2019s settled, and this will include things like towels and fabrics too \u2013 so be very careful if you are applying turmeric paste topically and make sure that you clean it off afterward.<\/p>\n Apart from being a space that\u2019s great for use in food, turmeric is also very well known for having many benefits that can take the edge off of inflammation, and turmeric is also useful for being able to draw the pain out of your muscles \u2013 no matter which form you choose to consume it in. You can even make a turmeric tea with milk that will be great for your health and taste great too.<\/p>\n Is CBD oil legal to use for medical use where you live? There are many health benefits to using CBD oil and you should consider them if you have any recurring problems with your lungs<\/a>, heart, with anxiety or with muscle aches and pains that nothing else seems to help for. CBD has been prescribed for treating a wide variety of illnesses that can include mild ones such as asthma and more severe ones such as cancer \u2013 and adding it to your health routine can only make you feel better in the long run.<\/p>\n You should be able to find CBD oil relatively easily and you should be able to either incorporate it into your food and diet like you would with anything else, or you can choose to apply it topically instead and use it to soothe aching muscles \u2013 its use in being able to relax the muscles is well known.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cayenne-Pepper.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n2. Cayenne Pepper<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n3. Black Pepper<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n7. Catnip<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n8. Cherries<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n9. Chamomile<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n10. Cinnamon<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n11. Turmeric<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n12. CBD oil<\/h3>\n
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