If Your Muscles Start Twitching

 

Remedy: If you can't just walk it off or stretch it out, try treating your charley horse or muscle cramps by applying heat to relax the muscle, then using ice to dim the pain. For a dietary trick: snack on something salty like a pickle. Remember to stay hydrated -- dehydration can be a cause.
Prevent: Want to kick your charley horse habit? Read here for more information.

 

For Queasy Tummies

 

Remedy: No one likes feeling nauseated. Our quick fix: Drink lemon water, peppermint tea and/or suck on a peppermint to reduce your stomach pains. Also, sipping ginger ale can work, but be sure to get the kind with real ginger from a health food store.

 

 

When a Headache Strikes

 

Remedy: Turn out the lights, take a hot bath, smell lavender, rub the area between your thumb and pointer finger, and/or open your mouth wide several times to relieve jaw tension. Plus, don't forget to drink plenty of water because dehydration can cause your headache to intensify.
Prevent: Find out what you can do to stop headaches from returning.

 

When You Feel the Burn

 

Remedy: Whether your burn is from the sun or stove it's a major pain. Our solution: Apply a lotion with aloe, or go straight to the source: snip off the end of an aloe plant leaf (you can find them in the produce aisle at the grocery store) and then squeeze the juice on the burn. Or, try puncturing liquid vitamin d pills and spread over the burn.

 

 

For Exercise Pains

 

Remedy: Try applying packages of frozen fruits or vegetables (packs of peas, corn or blueberries work well) to whatever limb is sore from your workout. Since these are more flexible than icepacks, not to mention cheaper and easier to find, they can completely mold to fit and cover your sore spot.
Prevent: It might be as simple as remembering to thoroughly stretch before you workout!

 

 

 

 

For In-Flight Comfort

 

Remedy: Hate airplane ears as much as we do? Try yawning or chewing food or gum, since this can reduce the pressure on your ears.
Prevent: Put hand warmers (like those used for skiing) on your ears before takeoffs and landings and you won't feel the pain of the pressure change.

 

 

If Your Throat Is Sore

 

Remedy: As far as we're concerned Mom and Dad had it right: Gargle warm water with a heaping teaspoon of salt. You're literally rubbing salt in a wound, but it feels good.
Prevent: You cannot prevent a sore throat, but you can reduce your risk.