Get rid of painful tension

When we are tense nervously, painful discomfort in the neck, shoulder and back often does not wait long. Then a special petting unit works wonders!

Medicine for tension

Here's how it works: Valuable active ingredients get under your skin with an oil massage: Blue Eisenhut has potentiating and pain-relieving powers. Genuine camphor stimulates the blood circulation, rock crystal provides warmth. The calming scent of lavender oil helps to relieve stress caused by stress.

Please note: If the symptoms do not improve within one week, the pain radiates to other regions or there is a severe headache, you should consult a doctor.

Diet for tension

This is how it works: mental stress causes us to tense even more inwardly and then externally. Serotonin, the "happiness hormone", can counteract this. It dampens negative emotions in the brain like fear or aggression. Serotonin is found in many foods, eg. In bananas.

Please note: For the body to be able to produce serotonin itself, it needs tryptophan as the most important ingredient. Peas, salmon or cocoa powder (dark chocolate) are well suited as suppliers of these valuable substances.

Complementary therapies

This is how it works: Tensions are usually associated with cold and lack of exercise. On a physical level then helps heat, for. Warm feet will clear your head. Also, take care of your mind for balance and movement, for example through moments of joy and "warming" encounters.

Please note: In case of permanent complaints, also in connection with muscle cramps on other parts of the body, there could be a magnesium deficiency. Let that clarify.

expert:

This is how it works: "From an anthroposophical point of view, we consciously rely on the oily dosage form," explains Annette Greco, head of development at WALA Heilmittel GmbH. "Vegetable oils are heat carriers from nature, and the rubbing hand also gives heat. So the application supports the loosening and warming of the muscles. "

Please note: "It is better to massage small quantities several times a day than a large one. Pre-heat the oil for a few minutes in your pocket or hand. The only taboo: wounds or fresh tattoos. "