Suffering from tight, sore muscles? Stubborn knots can hang around
for months if they aren't properly treated, says naturopath Mark
Stengler, N.D., author of the book, The Natural Physician's Healing
Therapies. His advice: Three times each week, soak in a warm tub
scented with 10 drops of peppermint oil. The warm water will relax
your muscles, while the peppermint oil will naturally soothe your
nerves -- a combo that can ease muscle cramping 25 percent more
effectively than over-the-counter painkillers, and cut the frequency
of future flare-ups in half, says Stengler.
for months if they aren't properly treated, says naturopath Mark
Stengler, N.D., author of the book, The Natural Physician's Healing
Therapies. His advice: Three times each week, soak in a warm tub
scented with 10 drops of peppermint oil. The warm water will relax
your muscles, while the peppermint oil will naturally soothe your
nerves -- a combo that can ease muscle cramping 25 percent more
effectively than over-the-counter painkillers, and cut the frequency
of future flare-ups in half, says Stengler.