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Mr. Bella is fast becoming a huge fan of the rock climbing gym. As a result, he's become a huge fan of arnica oil. The extract from arnica, a daisy-like plant, helps reduce inflammation and pain from sprains, muscle aches, sore joints, and insect bites. Arnica also helps alleviate bruising by stimulating blood circulation. You could say it's a major multitasker. Typically found in ointments, Read more
I'm one of those people who LOVES feeling sore the day after working out. I love to feel muscles I haven't felt in a long time - it makes me feel like I really worked it. That sore feeling is normal, and it's caused by microscopic tears in your muscle fibers. When your body rebuilds the damaged muscles, they become even stronger. If you've gone for a run yesterday, and today your thighs and Read more
Ever heard of Arnica? Well I can tell you about it. Arnica is a homeopathic remedy that can greatly reduce and relieve pain, bruising, and inflammation if used immediately after a wide range of traumas. It comes in a variety of forms from topical creams to heal and soothe your injuries from outside in, and pills to heal you from the inside out. The Arnica Bump Stick is in a handy go-anywhere Read more
OK, I admit it: I am clumsy. I'm forever hitting my shins on furniture and tripping and falling down on my butt. This really becomes a problem when I'm getting ready to don a cute miniskirt or a swimsuit, and I realize I'm walking around with an enormous bruise. Plus, bruises take so long to go away that some of my skimpier clothes are out of commission for weeks. That's why I can't say enough Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're anything like me, your workout waves come in (short) fits and starts. At least you're doing something — that's how I rationalize it. On the downside, that may mean that you get overzealous during exercise phases. It's great to keep moving, but overshooting your fitness level — or even hitting the gym Read more
Dark circles under eyes plague most of us at some time or another, and they're a chronic issue for lots of people. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to give raccoon eyes a temporary lift. To see how you can brighten up your peepers in a flash, just keep reading. Read more
Due in part to a failing economy back in 2008, Vincent Longo Cosmetics was eventually forced to pull its products from the shelves of retail giants such as Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal, and Nordstrom. Space NK, however, still kept the indie brand's stock in supply. But now, Vincent Longo is set to make a big comeback. Last year, the company began selling its products in CVS Pharmacy's Read more
Dear Fit, I was out surfing the other day when my board and I got into a bit of a tangle. I ended up with a huge bruise on the front of my thigh and the top of my foot. They hurt and look awful. How should I treat them? Ice? Thanks. — Banged Up Betty Kudos to you for riding the waves, but banging into your board can cause a lot of pain. To learn my suggestions on how to treat your bruises keep Read more
