Most of us spend a fair amount of time and money on our cars. We keep the oil fresh, the engine maintained and the various tanks of important liquids full. In exchange for this maintenance, our cars run more or less as they are supposed to, barring any accidents, for somewhere between 10 and 30 years, depending on how well we maintain them mechanically. Basically, we keep up the repair end and try to “outrun” the wear-and-tear end for as long as possible.
Why do we do this? The answer is easy: our cars represent a huge investment to us. Failing to maintain that investment is just a plain irresponsible waste of money, so we don’t fail in that regard. When we do fail in that area, the wear and tear on our car quickly overcomes our maintenance efforts (or lack thereof) and the car falls apart.
Our bodies – particularly our musculokeletal system and the soft tissues like tendons and ligaments that support it – are much like cars. Give them the right types of maintenance – including regular doses of oil – and they will run more or less as they are supposed to, barring any accidents, somewhat indefinitely. However, fail to keep your body’s “oil” changed, and you will probably soon start to notice joints clicking and locking, chronic aches and muscle pains and even arthritis and other major joint-health problems.
The cause of these problems is simple: our body maintenance has fallen down. In many cases, this means that we have failed to provide important nutrients to our bodies – particularly omega 3 fish oil, which play a key role in preventing inflammation in joints and muscles. While you can take pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs for these issues, if you do not have a serious health condition, then the long-term side effects of many of these medications can be worse than the muscle pains, including stomach ulcers, liver dysfunction and even impaired joint-healing and muscle building.
Before you start dealing with the potential for these side effects, try something a little easier to stomach – literally. Omega 3 fish oil supplements may provide the anti-inflammatory help that you need to help your muscles and joints repair themselves and start to outdistance the problems related to age-linked wear and tear. In addition, they are good for the heart, memory and mental well being. Try a daily omega 3 dose and regular exercise for a balanced, responsible and natural approach. Learn more about treating muscle pain naturally at www.omega-3.us.
