Home Remedy
By carpenter5
@carpenter5 (6782)
United States
April 3, 2007 9:57am CST
Although flu season is about over, I've found that this tip also works when you've overdone it in the garden, on the baseball field, or at the gym.
For sore, achy muscles, mix 1 tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief.
I know it sounds gross and stinky, but it's actually very soothing, and much less expensive than over the counter rubs!
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5 responses
@sizzle3000 (3036)
• United States
8 Jun 07
My mom sends me these emails too about home remedies. We found one that worked for us about mustard. I will be passing this on to my mom too. I do not like horseradish but I will try anything that will make me feel better. My husband has a bad back and I would love to try this on him. I was wondering does it really smell bad. I have a problem with bengay because to me it stinks terribly.
@carpenter5 (6782)
• United States
9 Jun 07
it's not too bad, but it does have a stronger smell. Kind of like hot mustard? I can't really describe it. It isn't as bad as bengay though.
@carpenter5 (6782)
• United States
4 Apr 07
I think we all do. The older I get, the worse they seem to get. Of course, if I could exercise more, I probably wouldn't be in such bad shape! lol
@Willowlady (10657)
• United States
3 Apr 07
Thanks for this, we grow horseradish and this is much like a linement and worth a try. Also eating chicken which has creatine is valuable for after work out aches. The weight lifters use creatine from the bottle. Eating chicken is much better I think. Thanks for sharing this.
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
3 Apr 07
Wow this is a new one to me. I have never heard of this one. Cool I use alot of olive oil at our home for home bath and beauty aids and that is the only kind of oil that we cook with too. Thanks so much.
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@carpenter5 (6782)
• United States
3 Apr 07
Thanks Connie!
My mother in law sends me home remedies all the time. I did try not to pass too many on that I haven't tried yet! Kind of a tried and true test you know? Thanks for all your help here. I'm finally beginning to see some results.
@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
3 Apr 07
does the horseradish make it warm like bengay or icy hot? my husband would actually probably like the smell...
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@carpenter5 (6782)
• United States
3 Apr 07
It's kind of warm. Not a burning sensation like some, but just warm and soothing. The smell is not bad. I usually put it on about two hours before my bath and let it work the muscles in good, and then allow the warm water from shower to completely loosen up those tired sore muscles.
