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High On Beauty: Hemp For Your Skin
7 Popular Fitness Myths No. 1 And 2 (Of 7)
No. 1 - No Pain, No Gain
Yes, it’s true that what you put into your workout has a direct impact on re- sults. However, workouts should not be painful. If something hurts while you’re exercising, try a different move that targets the same muscle groups.
Yes, you might experience muscle soreness for a day or two after a tough workout. But, don’t confuse soreness or the discomfort felt from fatigued mus- cles during a workout with pain.
If you are experiencing pain while working out – refrain from your work- outs until you see a doctor.
Remember: Working through the pain might actually make things worse in the long run.
No. 2 - Never Exercise A Sore Muscle
Muscle
soreness is a
sign that your
muscles are
changing.
Yes, it’s okay
to feel a little
sore for a day
or two after a
good work-
out. Giving
your muscles
a little time to
rest and recuperate between works is more beneficial in the long run.
But, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming up the muscles and stimulating blood flow.
A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weight (the day before) might include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training.
Smoking cannabis isn’t an option because it’s illegal, but it turns out that applying it directly to the skin in the form of hemp seed oil has a few benefits you might want to check out! The Cannabis plant contains powerful anti-inflammatory agents called cannabinoids – about 60 different types.
“Cannabinoids are powerful antioxidants that may work by reducing inflammation and especially when combined with hydrat- ing oils may help in maintaining the skin’s natural barrier function,” explains Dr. Alexis Granite, a Consultant Dermatolo- gist. Active cannabinoids have been shown to improve a variety of skin conditions like acne and eczema, according to Dr. Gran- ite.
Hemp seed oil is rich in antioxidant vita-
mins A, C and E and minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium, making it per- fect to soothe and heal dry skin, scars and irritated skin.
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