Health Tip: Aches and Pains? Muscle aches most often occur due to overuse or straining during activity, but they may also be triggered by certain diseases and conditions.
Here are possible at-home treatments to soothe sore muscles, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:
* For the first three days after a muscle injury, apply ice to the area.
* After the first three days, apply heat to the area.
* Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
* Try gently massaging and stretching the area. Also, rest the muscle as much as possible.
* Once the muscle feels like it has begun to heal, try some light exercise to get back into shape. Walking, swimming and other low-impact exercises are good choices.
* If you continue to have pain in the injured area, see your doctor.
Health Tip: Suggestions for Healthy Skin It's never too late to begin a regimen to preserve one of your body's most important organs -- your skin.
Here are some suggestions, courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic Health System:
* Drink plenty of water every day.
* Wash your skin daily, using a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water.
* If you wear makeup, be sure to remove it carefully each day by thoroughly washing your face.
* Always wear sunscreen when you go outside -- even when it's cloudy and during winter months.
* If you have problems with your skin, see a dermatologist.
* Take care of special needs, such as acne, dry skin or aging skin.
Muscle aches most often occur due to overuse or straining during activity, but they may also be triggered by certain diseases and conditions.
Here are possible at-home treatments to soothe sore muscles, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:
* For the first three days after a muscle injury, apply ice to the area.
* After the first three days, apply heat to the area.
* Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
* Try gently massaging and stretching the area. Also, rest the muscle as much as possible.
* Once the muscle feels like it has begun to heal, try some light exercise to get back into shape. Walking, swimming and other low-impact exercises are good choices.
* If you continue to have pain in the injured area, see your doctor.
Health Tip: Suggestions for Healthy Skin
It's never too late to begin a regimen to preserve one of your body's most important organs -- your skin.
Here are some suggestions, courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic Health System:
* Drink plenty of water every day.
* Wash your skin daily, using a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water.
* If you wear makeup, be sure to remove it carefully each day by thoroughly washing your face.
* Always wear sunscreen when you go outside -- even when it's cloudy and during winter months.
* If you have problems with your skin, see a dermatologist.
* Take care of special needs, such as acne, dry skin or aging skin.