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Homeopathy:the 5 essentials of the athlete

Homeopathy is a gentler and body-friendly way of healing. It uses components of plant, animal, mineral and even chemical origin (sulfur, mercury, etc.). The idea? Provoke a defense reaction in the body and increase its self-healing capacities. Homeopathy is ideal for athletes because it is better assimilated than drugs, relieves very quickly and does not affect performance. Here are the 5 sports essentials to prevent (or treat) small daily injuries.

1/ Arnica Montana 9 CH

When you are athletic, you can easily suffer a shock followed by a hematoma or even have some aches when waking up the next day. The solution ? 3 granules of Arnica 9 CH twice a day, and stop taking as soon as the pain stops. You can adapt the dosage according to the symptoms, for this, the ideal is to inquire with your pharmacist.

2/ Cuprum Metallicum 7 CH

Here comes the arrival of low temperatures:to treat cold cramps or muscle spasms, you can take 5 granules of Cuprum Metallicum 7 CH before going to bed.

3/ Dulcamara 5 CH

It is not uncommon to catch a cold after a good sports session where you have sweated. In prevention or to relieve the symptoms (diarrhoea, vomiting) if one has been had, one takes 5 granules, three times a day. If you have severe pain or fever, you prefer Dulcamara 7 CH, to be taken 3 times a day.

4/ Sarcolacticum Acidum 5 CH

Sarcolacticum Acidum is the ally against aches, well known to athletes! Swallow 5 granules as soon as the sports session is over... and if the pain increases in intensity, it can be combined with Arnica Montana 9 CH.

5/ China 9 CH

Dehydration occurs quickly during an effort if you do not drink enough (before, after and during the session). It causes fatigue and headaches. To fight against this, we take 3 granules as a preventive measure during our training.

Without a prescription, you can find all these granules in pharmacies or on the Boiron website. . Do not hesitate to discuss it with your pharmacist. What do we like? The price of a tube does not often exceed 2 €.

Clearly, homeopathy is an effective way to heal yourself, while respecting your body!