5 Ways to Reduce Muscle Soreness Naturally

By: Elizabeth Renter

(NaturalSociety)

If working out more is part of your New Year’s resolution, you may want to prepare by looking into natural methods of soothing sore, tired muscles. While muscle soreness is simply part of working out, there are ways to reduce this necessary pain. Keep reading to learn how to prevent muscle soreness with natural solutions.

Muscle soreness is a sign of trauma. As you lift weights or strain your muscles, you suffer small tears in the tissue. It’s the rebuilding of these tissues that actually induces muscle growth and increased strength. Soreness is simply a symptom of this muscle-building trauma.

Here are 5 sore-reducing foods.

• 1. Watermelon - Watermelon is rich in L-citrulline, an amino acid that can protect against muscle pain. To get the most out of your watermelon consumption, take it before a workout. Put it in a morning juice or eat it in a fruit salad. Fresh, unpasteurized juice seems to have the most benefit, according to one study reported by Mercola. Check out some other health benefits of watermelon here.

2. Chili Peppers - A natural pain reliever, chili peppers in your…

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