1)  Avoid "white" foods - products made with white sugar and white flour.  These types of refined carbohydrates contain very little nutrients and have an inflammatory action on the body.

2)  Eat more foods that contain Omega 3. Omega 3 is a substance that has an anti-inflammatory action on the body and reduces pain and muscle tension.  Foods that contain Omega 3 are wild salmon (not farmed), wild tuna, sardines and grass fed meats.  Flax seeds and flax seed oil contain a substance that converts to Omega 3 but this is not always very absorbable in the body.

3)  Drink plenty of water.   Dehydration is a direct cause of muscle tension and pain.  Try to cut back on caffeine and alcohol as these are dehydrating.

4)  Get massage on a regular basis.  Use an electronic massager in between appointments to reduce muscle tension.

5)  Make sure you are getting enough magenesium in your diet.  A deficiency of magnesium can cause muscle tension.  Foods that contain magnesium are dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and swiss chard, avocados, whole gains, and nuts.

6)  Do stretching or yoga on a regular basis.  If you cannot remember to get Stretching Software.  This software will remind you to stretch and contains 14 stretching routines.

7)  Make sure you have a really high quality mattress. 

8)  Drink fresh vegetables juices.  Muscle pain can sometimes be caused by too many toxins in the body and fresh vegetable juices are very cleansing and detoxifying.

9)  Don't sit cross legged and be conscious of how you stand, not putting all of your weight on one foot, as these can cause lower back pain.

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