Innovative health solutions » aromatherapy for athletes http://www.innovhealth.com Health specialists post their best tips and articles regarding your health Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:52:21 +0000 en hourly 1 Aromatherapy For Athletes http://www.innovhealth.com/2008/07/aromatherapy-for-athletes/ http://www.innovhealth.com/2008/07/aromatherapy-for-athletes/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:21:03 +0000 journalist http://www.innovhealth.com/?p=253 Essential oils can promote the health and fitness of athletes in many ways. The most common use is pre- and post-exertion massages. Sports massage technique is typically fairly gentle, used to invigorate and warm the muscles before exercise, and to soothe and speed recovery after serious efforts. While it’s nice to have a massage therapist, it’s absolutely not necessary to enjoy the benefits of sports massage – self massage is very common, particularly for those of us not quite as well supported as the world’s top pro sports teams!

The oil blends used in sports massage are simple yet effective, including oils such as Eucalyptus (invigorates, opens breathing passages, relieves pain), Lavender (anti-inflammatory, spasm-relieving), Rosemary (invigorates, opens airways, stimulates the mind, warms muscles), Peppermint (stimulates, increases circulation), Juniper Berry (detoxifies, speeds removal of lactic acid), Ginger (increases circulation, relieves pain) and Marjoram (calms, relieves muscle spasms).

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