Body aches call for rest, recovery, and a call to your doctor.
, one important player in the ache-causing inflammation is interleukin-6."Your achy muscles force you to slow down so your body can focus on recovering," Dr. Li explained."Fortunately, this usually lasts only about a week in most cases, and then the immune attack is turned off, levels of cytokines like interleukin-6 go down, and the muscle aches stop, you feel better, and can go on with your ordinary activities.
Dr. Li recommends allowing your muscles to relax, staying hydrated, and drinking a relaxing hot beverage, like chamomile tea, to help calm your body. And if the aches get too bad, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine may offer some relief."Chicken soup has also been researched and was found to contain natural chemicals that temper the effects of inflammation — so Grandma was right.
Overall, it's always a smart idea to call your doctor when you have body aches to ensure you're getting the best treatment possible.
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