I’m always impressed with Olympic athletes. And this year was no different.
Especially when it comes to their dedication and willingness to work through aches and pains to be the best in their sport.
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Did you know one in every 10 Olympic athletes suffers from some kind of injury? But Olympic athletes can’t let a little thing like a swollen ankle or a bruised hip slow them down.
That’s why many athletes like David Beckham (soccer), Martina Navratilova (tennis) and Will Greenwood (rugby) carry natural, fast-acting treatments in their sports bags – like arnica.
I use arnica myself. I find it to be one of the best ways to ease the nagging pain in my heel, an injury I got when I went wind surfing. And the arm pain lingering from an old gymnastics injury.
Arnica – also referred to as Wolf’s Bane – is a yellow perennial.
It’s been used medicinally since the 1500s in mountainous areas like Switzerland and South America. Ancient healers used to refer to it as the “fall herb.” They’d harvest it during the fall to save for emergencies during the winter months.
Arnica is usually applied topically in a salve form or a tincture to give quick, safe pain relief from:
- Injuries
- Joint pain
- Sprains
- Soreness
- Black eyes
- Bruising
- Surgery
You see, arnica is an anti-inflammatory. It treats injuries and chronic pain (like arthritis), leaving your body feeling refreshed rather than achy.
Arnica contains a healing compound called thymol, which works by stimulating your white blood cells to disperse fluid trapped in your joints and muscles. (This is also known as swelling.) After the swelling goes down, your body takes over and can finish the healing process more efficiently.
One study looked at 204 people with osteoarthritis in their hands and found the people who used arnica gel experienced just as much relief as the group that took ibuprofen – but without negative side effects.1 Another study took 79 people with arthritis in their knees and found that when they used arnica gel, they felt less pain and stiffness and a better range of motion.2
I’ve been busy working with my team of researchers to create a new arnica formula. We’re getting close to having it perfected and available for you to try soon.
But in the meantime, you can try arnica topically to help ease your pain. Here’s an easy home remedy you can try to feel arnica’s soothing qualities first-hand:
Pain-Relieving Arnica Infused Oil Recipe
What you need:
One part dried arnica flowers to 5 parts of a vegetable oil (you can find the flowers at your local health food store. Or if you prefer to buy online, look for organic, whole Arnica montana.) The amount you use will depend on how much infused oil you want to make.
Directions:
- Put the dried flowers in a glass jar and cover them with the oil.
- Put a paper towel or napkin on top of the jar and secure with a rubber band.
- Let sit for at least a week… up to six weeks for a more potent oil. (The longer you let it sit, the stronger it will be.)
- Strain out herbs using a cheesecloth and put the oil in an airtight, glass container.
Now your oil is ready to use.
I suggest applying it immediately after you get injured. Or if you have chronic pain, apply the oil when you get out of the shower. This allows the oil to penetrate easier for faster relief.
Test a small area of your skin first to make sure you don’t have a negative reaction. Do not apply the oil to broken skin and if you notice any kind of irritation after applying, discontinue use.
1. Widrig R, Suter A, et al. “Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind study.” Rheumatol Int. 2007 Apr;27(6):585-9.
2. Knuesel O, Weber M, Suter A. “Arnica montana gel in osteoarthritis of the knee: an open, multicenter clinical trial.” Adv Ther. 2002 Sep-Oct;19(5):209-18.