The 4 Worst Foods for Kidney Health, According to Dietitians

 Key Points

Limit processed meats and salty snacks to reduce sodium intake and support kidney health.

Swap sugar-sweetened drinks for water or unsweetened beverages to lower kidney disease risk.

A plant-forward diet can help prevent kidney disease and reduce the risk of kidney stones.

 

Kidney health may not be on your radar yet—but it should be. Nearly 1 in 7 U.S. adults have chronic kidney disease, but as many as 90% of them don’t know that they have it because symptoms in the early stages can go unnoticed.  When they’re functioning as they should, your kidneys are a dynamic duo that filters about ½ cup of blood every minute to help remove waste and maintain your fluid and electrolyte balance.

Your diet plays a critical role in helping your kidneys perform at their best. While no foods are completely off-limits for kidney health, certain foods do make your kidneys work harder—especially if you are eating them regularly. Read on to find out which foods dietitians say are the worst for your kidney health and why you should enjoy them in moderation.

1. Processed Meats

When you consume lots of sodium, your kidneys have to work overtime to help filter out the excess sodium to maintain fluid balance. One food that can quickly rack up your daily sodium tally is processed meat. “Foods like bacon, sausage, hot dogs, salami, bologna and deli meat are packed with sodium,” says a Dr. For example, deli turkey, which most people assume is a healthier option, can have quite a bit of sodium—a 2-ounce serving contains around 450 milligrams.  That’s nearly 20% of the 2,300 mg maximum of sodium most people should eat in an entire day, and that’s before you assemble the rest of your sandwich.

That extra sodium isn’t just making your kidneys work harder. “Eating too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure, one of the leading causes of kidney disease. It can also increase the risk of kidney stones,” says  a Dr. If a deli sandwich is a lunchtime staple, you don’t have to give it up completely. Just try packing a low-er sodium sandwich filling like tuna salad, hummus or peanut butter and jelly a few times a week instead. 

2. Prepackaged Foods

Packaged and processed foods are convenient and can cut down on the time commitment of cooking meals at home. The only downside is that they also typically contain higher levels of sodium. “The biggest culprit I see is commercially processed and packaged foods. Think canned soups, deli meats, condiments, breads and restaurant meals,” says a Dr. What’s more, the sodium in these foods quickly adds up—studies show that most of our excess sodium intake isn’t coming from the saltshaker but from these foods.  “It’s baked into the food supply, which is why awareness of these hidden sources is so important for anyone focused on protecting their kidney health,” Hernandez adds.

This doesn’t mean you need to start making everything from scratch. Just make it a habit to read labels when shopping and preparing meals. When you can, make the swap to lower-sodium versions of your favorite staples. Look for options with less than 10% of the Daily Value for sodium or terms on the label like low sodium, salt-free or reduced sodium.

3. Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

Staying hydrated is important for your overall health, but not all beverages are equal when it comes to kidney function. “Sugary drinks like regular cola, sweet tea, lemonade and punch should also be limited,” Betz says. “These are associated with an increased risk of both kidney disease and kidney stones.” Research suggests that consuming more than seven servings per week (or one per day) of sugar-sweetened beverages significantly increases the odds of developing chronic kidney disease.

In addition to plain water, sparkling water, unsweetened tea and coffee (without added sugar) can help keep you hydrated without getting bored. Milk is also an underrated beverage for hydration that may actually lower your risk of kidney stones.

4. Salty Snacks

Love to snack? You’re in good company—U.S. adults eat an average of one to three snacks per day.  However, if salty snacks like potato chips, pretzels and jerky are your go-to, it may be time to switch things up since these foods can put you over the sodium limit for the day. “Reducing your salt intake helps your kidneys manage how much fluid stays in your body, and if you have kidney disease, less salt in your diet can help reduce the amount of protein in your urine,“ says a Dr.

If you’re not ready to give up your favorite salty snack cold turkey, try mixing half a serving with a lower-sodium snack like air-popped popcorn, unsalted nuts or dried fruit. You’ll still be able to enjoy your favorites, but with less overall sodium per snack session.

Other Tips to Support Kidney Health

Besides enjoying the aforementioned foods in moderation for better kidney health, here are a few other expert tips for showing your kidneys some love.

• Stay hydrated. “Being sure to drink plenty of fluids is one of the best things you can do for kidney health. Dehydration is one of the main causes of kidney stones, and severe dehydration can lead to long-term kidney damage,” says Betz. “The right amount of fluid is different for everyone, but for most people, aiming for about 2½ liters of fluid (or about 84 fluid ounces) is a good rule of thumb.” When in doubt, ask your dietitian or health care provider how much water is right for you.
• Eat more plant-based proteins. “Focusing on eating more whole-food plant proteins in place of animal protein is also beneficial for kidney health,” says Betz. “A more plant-forward diet can help both prevent and slow the progression of kidney disease, as well as reduce the risk of kidney stones. Swapping in just a few more plant-based meals a week can make a big difference.”
• Manage your blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of kidney disease, so it’s important to keep your blood pressure in check says Prest. Adopting a heart-healthy, low-sodium diet and exercising regularly are some of the best first steps you can take to help regulate your blood pressure.

Our Expert Take

Your kidneys are part of your body’s cleanup crew, filtering out waste from everything you eat and drink throughout the day. So, it’s no surprise that what you eat plays a big role in your kidney function. In general, eating a diet that features lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and plant-based proteins can go a long way in helping your kidneys do their job. However, some foods, like processed meats, prepackaged foods, sugar-sweetened beverages and salty snacks, should be enjoyed in moderation, according to our experts, because they make it harder to keep your blood sugar and blood pressure in check—key factors for kidney health.

 

This Everyday Ingredient Could Be Aging Your Skin Faster

By the time you hit adulthood, you may be well aware of how your lifestyle can affect your skin, so you run offense to protect it: smearing on sunscreen before you leave for work in the morning, keeping a water bottle on hand to make sure you stay hydrated, shooting for eight hours of sleep per night (even if an evening out with friends or a too-long doomscrolling sesh occasionally foils your plans). Maybe you’ve even considered (or gotten!) Botox. But you may be disregarding one factor that can play a major role: your sugar intake.

There’s a long list of health issues a high sugar intake can cause—obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay, even cancer—but it can also have another side effect that you might not know about: premature aging. Yep, that sweet-treat habit could be showing up where you least expect it: your complexion. Consistently eating a lot of sugar can actively harm your skin and make you look older than you actually are, sabotaging all that hard work you put into your nighttime skincare regimen.

“Sugar doesn’t just affect your body, it transforms your skin from the inside out,” a dermatologist based in tells SELF—and, in case it wasn’t clear already, not for the better. Below, we’ll dig into why this happens, what skin changes you can expect to see, and how you can tweak your diet to reverse some of the effects, because, thankfully, they’re not set in stone.

How does sugar contribute to skin aging?

While the biology is a little complex, the root cause is a process known as glycation. When you eat a diet high in sugar, the excess sugar molecules bind to proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids in your body, forming compounds known as “advanced glycation end products”—AGEs for short. Over time, these AGEs accumulate, directly contributing “to the visible and structural signs of skin aging,” Dr. Houshmand says.

Take two skin-specific proteins as an example: collagen and elastin, or the main “dermal building blocks,” Anthony Rossi, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, tells SELF. Both are important for “maintaining firmness, elasticity, and resilience,” Dr. Houshmand says, but the formation of AGEs disrupts that mission by making them “stiff, brittle, and less able to repair or regenerate.” “Basically, they’re not as pliable,” Dr. Rossi says.

But the harmful impact of a high-sugar diet doesn’t stop there. In addition to hurting your skin directly thanks to their impact on collagen and elastin, AGEs also hurt your skin indirectly by triggering oxidative stress and chronic low-grade inflammation—biological conditions that put strain on your whole body.

In the case of your skin, oxidative stress and inflammation not only further accelerate the breakdown of collagen, they also mess with your ability to resist environmental stressors like UV radiation and air pollution, according to Dr. Houshmand. This, in turn, results in impaired wound healing and a weaker skin barrier. In fact, AGEs have even been implicated in skin-related metabolic disease complications, including diabetic ulcers, skin infections, and non-healing wounds, according to a 2022 review published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Medicine.

While there is a substantial body of evidence backing up the causal role of AGEs in aging, the precise degree to which a high sugar intake contributes “is still very much up for debate,” Desiree Nielsen, RD, a recipe developer with a focus on plant-based nutrition, tells SELF. Personally, however, Dr. Rossi believes it plays a major part: “I think it probably contributes more than people want to believe or think,” he says. In fact, the Frontiers in Medicine review went so far as to characterize AGEs as potentially “the most important factor in the link between modern diet and health.”

How much sugar is too much?

When we talk about excess sugar causing glycation, we’re really talking about one specific type of sugar: added sugars, or the sugars and syrups added to food and drink items when they are processed or prepared. Think: the stuff you’d find in candy, chocolate, and ice cream. These are “not like the natural sugars that you find in fruits and vegetables,” Dr. Rossi says, which, by comparison, are far less damaging.

Recommendations from scientific bodies like the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) offer some insight into the maximum amount of added sugar you should consume. Per the CDC, added sugars should make up less than 10% of total daily calorie intake for people two years old and up. (Meanwhile, children under two shouldn’t consume added sugars, period).

Like the CDC, the WHO also cites the 10% figure, but the organization notes that closer to 5% is ideal for “optimal health and skin benefits,” Dr. Houshmand says. In contrast to both the CDC and the WHO, the American Heart Association offers a more clear-cut ceiling: no more than nine teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day for men, and no more than six teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day for women—a suggestion Nielsen, for one, favors.

But adhering to these guidelines can be easier said than done: Three in five Americans ages two and up consume more than the CDC’s recommended amount of added sugars—19 teaspoons per day for men, and 15 teaspoons per day for women, to be specific. Likewise, consistently eating sweetened beverages, pastries, or ultra-processed snacks can “easily exceed that threshold,” Dr. Houshmand says of the WHO recommendation. Even a single soda can cause a temporary spike in blood glucose high enough to trigger glycation if it’s sufficiently sugary, she adds.

That said, dietary patterns matter much more than one-off dietary choices in this context, both for reducing added sugar intake and staving off inflammation overall, according to Nielsen. Ultimately, “this is more about the chronicity of a high-sugar unbalanced diet, not occasional days of high sugar consumption,” Dr. Houshmand says. In other words, it’s not like eating a single bowl of ice cream or drinking a single milkshake will irreparably ruin your skin; rather, it’s more about regularly piling on the sweet treats over a long period of time.

And in case you were wondering, added sugars aren’t the only dietary player that can cause glycation. Other refined carbs, including pasta, potato chips, and white bread, can bring about the same harmful changes in your skin. Alcohol can add insult to injury by dehydrating you as well, according to Dr. Rossi, especially when consumed in large amounts. Finally, fried and processed foods can introduce “inflammatory fats and oxidized oils that stress the skin’s repair systems,” Dr. Houshmand says.

So how will these internal changes show up on the outside?

Like any gradual shift, you won’t notice a visible difference from one day to the next. “It’s not like you eat one thing and overnight, boom, your skin becomes brittle,” Dr. Rossi says. Instead, the effects will creep up on you slowly over the years (though if you’re looking really closely, you might start to notice a decline within months, Dr. Rossi adds).

Per Dr. Houshmand, your skin might appear:

• Less firm and supple
• Duller or more sallow in tone
• More prone to fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging
• Slower to heal after breakouts or irritation

In fact, that characteristic dullness and sallowness is sometimes nicknamed “sugar face” thanks to its links to a high-sugar diet. Research—like this 2009 study and this January 2025 study—suggests that people who have a higher AGEs index are measurably more likely to have a yellowish discoloration to their skin. What’s more, the 2025 study found that a higher AGEs index is correlated with reduced brightness and firmness as well.

Thankfully, there are ways to reverse the effects.

Despite the doom and gloom thus far, the news isn’t all bad: Just as your diet can contribute to negative changes in your skin, so too can it counter them. “You can absolutely slow, and in some cases, partially reverse sugar-related skin aging,” Dr. Houshmand says. Unsurprisingly, adjusting your diet for your skin health begins with cutting back on added sugars and refined carbs. Within the American diet, the primary sources of added sugars include candy, breakfast cereals and bars, sweetened coffee and tea, desserts and sweet snacks, and sugary drinks like soft drinks and energy drinks, so consider starting there if you’re serious about downsizing.

In addition to that, try these tips:

• Choose whole foods, including carbs that have a low glycemic index (meaning they break down slowly in the body, causing a more gradual and less pronounced rise in blood sugar).
• Optimize antioxidant intake. “Vitamins C and E, carotenoids, and polyphenols (found in berries, green tea, and leafy greens) help neutralize oxidative stress and support collagen,” Dr. Houshmand says. “You can tell when people have diets rich in antioxidant-rich foods, like fruits and vegetables,” Dr. Rossi adds. “Their skin almost glows.”
• Incorporate collagen-supporting nutrients, including vitamin C, zinc, and copper. Topical vitamin C products may also help.
• Stay hydrated (and if you’re not sure how to tell you’re dehydrated, SELF has a handy guide available here). “Water supports elasticity and barrier function,” Dr. Houshmand says.

Overall, eating “a balanced, low-glycemic, antioxidant-rich diet is one of the most powerful scientifically supported ways to keep your complexion luminous, healthy, and resilient,” Dr. Houshmand says. And of course, don’t forget to take other critical skin-health measures, like wearing sunscreen daily (yes, even when it’s rainy or overcast out!), getting enough sleep, and managing stress effectively. “Chronic stress and lack of sleep elevate cortisol, which can exacerbate inflammation and glycation,” Dr. Hushmand says.

 

 

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Top 10 Easy Home Remedies for Bad Breath

Anyone can encounter bad breath, also known as halitosis, due to multiple reasons, be it high intake of smelly foods like garlic or onion, or food stuck in the teeth for a long time or just poor oral hygiene.

Bad breath can be embarrassing and frustrating to deal with. While maintaining good oral hygiene is essential, nature provides us with simple remedies rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom. Ayurveda recommends using herbs and minerals to clean teeth, copper tongue cleaner to clean tongue, use oil pulling method to get rid of bad bacteria and massage gums with finger tips to keep oral hygiene. These remedies are not only effective but also safe and chemical-free, making them perfect for holistic oral care. 

What Causes Bad Breath?

Bad breath can result from poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, certain foods, or an imbalance of bacteria in the mouth. Ayurveda emphasizes that digestive issues and a buildup of toxins (ama) in the body can also contribute to bad breath. Regular oral care and natural detox practices can help address these root causes.

Top 10 Home Remedies for Bad Breath

1. Stay Hydrated

Dry mouth can lead to a buildup of toxins and bacteria. Drinking plenty of water helps maintain saliva flow, which naturally cleanses the mouth. Add a few drops of lemon or tulsi (holy basil) to your water for added antibacterial benefits.

2. Chew Fresh Mint or Coriander Leaves 

Instead of parsley, opt for Ayurvedic herbs like mint or coriander. These herbs are known for their cooling properties and natural ability to neutralize bad odors. Simply chew on a few fresh leaves after meals.

3. Rinse with Saltwater and Turmeric

Salt and turmeric are natural anti-microbials. Mix a teaspoon of salt and a pinch of turmeric in warm water and use it as a mouth rinse. This combination not only kills bacteria but also reduces inflammation in the gums.

4. Brush with Herbal Tooth Cleaning Products

Use herbal tooth powder or tooth tabs contain neem, babool or miswak to name few. These Ayurvedic ingredients are known for their antibacterial properties and help maintain a healthy pH in the mouth.

5. Chew on Cloves or Cardamom

Cloves and cardamom are powerful Ayurvedic remedies for bad breath. They kill odor-causing bacteria and leave a refreshing aroma. Keep a few in your pocket to chew on after meals.

6. Sip on Herbal Tea

Instead of green tea, try herbal teas made from fennel, cumin, or ajwain (carom seeds). These teas aid digestion and reduce the buildup of toxins in the mouth and digestive tract, a key factor in combating bad breath.

7. Practice Oil Pulling

Oil pulling with coconut or sesame oil is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic oral care. Swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth for 10-15 minutes helps remove toxins and bacteria, leaving your breath naturally fresh.

8. Use Licorice Root

Licorice root has antimicrobial properties and is commonly used in Ayurveda to promote oral health. Chew on a small piece or use it to make a soothing herbal tea.

9. Scrape Your Tongue

A tongue scraper made of copper is an essential Ayurvedic tool for removing toxins and bacteria from the tongue. Use it every morning to maintain fresh breath.

10. Avoid Tamasik Foods

Ayurveda advises avoiding tamasik foods like garlic, onion, and heavily processed foods, especially if you cannot clean your mouth afterward. These foods can disrupt the balance of bacteria and leave a lingering odor.

Tips for Long-Term Fresh Breath

To maintain fresh breath naturally, follow these Ayurvedic tips:

• Include plenty of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables in your diet.
• Practice daily oil pulling and tongue scraping.
• Use herbal tooth cleaning products like Ayurvedic tooth tabs or Ayurvedic tooth powder and avoid synthetic chemicals.
• Avoid excessive consumption of sugary or processed foods.
• Stay hydrated and incorporate digestive teas into your routine.

Home Remedies For Bad Breath FAQs

1. What is the fastest way to cure bad breath at home?

Oil pulling or chewing on cloves provides quick relief by neutralizing bacteria and freshening the breath.

2. Can lemon remove bad breath?

Yes, the natural acidity of lemon helps kill bacteria and cleanse the mouth. Drinking lemon water or rinsing with it can combat bad breath.

3. What drink kills bad breath?

Herbal teas like fennel or cumin tea are excellent for eliminating bad breath by aiding digestion and reducing toxins.

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Cardiologist Recommends 10 Simple Lifestyle Changes To Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Heart disease has nowadays become a chronic global health problem. It is a also a leading cause of death globally, but many of its risk factors can be controlled by making simple changes to your daily routine. Here are 10 easy lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Heart disease is preventable, and with the right knowledge and actions, people can protect their hearts and live healthier, longer lives. Take a look at the 10 lifestyle changes recommended by a cardiologist.

10 Simple Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Here is a list of lifestyle tips recommended by a sr. Interventional cardiologist.

1.Eat a Balanced Diet: A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help protect your heart. Avoid processed foods, excess salt, and sugary snacks.

2.Exercise Regularly: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, such as walking, cycling, or swimming, most days of the week. Staying active in general is very good for your heart. It promotes blood circulation, improves your resting heart rate and overall promotes a healthy heart.

3. Maintain a Healthy Weight: Abdominal fat, which is fat around your midsection is very unhealthy especially for your heart. It automatically increases the risk of heart diseases. Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise can lower your chances of heart problems.

4.Quit Smoking: One of the leading causes of heart diseases is smoking tobacco or vape. Quitting smoking can drastically reduce the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular issues.

5. Limit Alcohol Consumption: While moderate alcohol consumption may have some heart benefits, excessive drinking can raise blood pressure and contribute to heart disease. Keep it to a maximum of one drink a day for women and two for men.

6. Manage Stress: Chronic stress can contribute to high blood pressure and heart problems. In today's time, with constant work overload and high stress environments, our heart health is at very high risk. For this reason, people must practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing, yoga, meditation, etc.

7. Monitor Blood Pressure Regularly: The risk of heart diseases automatically increases if a person suffers from high blood pressure, or hypertension. Regular check-ups and monitoring at home can help keep your blood pressure within a healthy range.

8. Control Cholesterol Levels: High cholesterol can clog your arteries and lead to heart disease. A diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol, along with regular exercise, can help control cholesterol levels.

9. Get Enough Sleep: Poor sleep habits can increase the risk of heart problems. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night to help your heart recover and function properly.

10. Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough water every day helps your heart pump blood more easily and keeps your body well-regulated. Doctors recommend to aim for at least 8 glasses of water daily.

By following these simple lifestyle changes, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall well-being.

 

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Banish Cramps and Muscle Spasms with These Effective Tips

Muscle spasms can occur at any time of day. They can cause sudden pain, throbbing and cramping that may at times feel unbearable. If muscle pain has effected you, it may be time to make some changes to your diet, posture, fluid intake and exercise routine. But before looking at the natural treatments you can do, discover more about muscle spasms:

What Are Muscle Spasms? 

Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of one or more muscles. During a spasm, your leg, neck or back may cramp up and tighten without you trying to move them. They tend to stay this way for a period of time and are unable to relax. 

The feet are the most common area for muscle spasms to occur, but it is possible to get them anywhere, including around your abdomen, ribs, hands and ankles. Muscle spasms come and go depending on what you've been eating, your sleeping patterns and even if it is that time of the month, in the case of women. 

 

One of the most common and agonizing types of muscle spasms is the charley horse, which causes cramping in the calf muscles. The pain can be so bad that it can wake you up. Other types can kick in when you stand up, get out of bed in the morning, or just after exercising. 

 

The older you get, the more likely you are to suffer from occasional muscle spasms, primarily because we lose muscle mass each year as we age. This means that there's more pressure on our remaining muscles to support our body weight. 

 

Nevertheless, be it age or losing muscle mass or not, just about everyone experiences muscle spasms at one time or another. People who are especially prone to dealing with muscle cramps frequently include anyone with a poor diet, poor circulation, high levels of inflammation and athletes and women who are pregnant or experiencing PMS. Whatever the reason may be, here are six natural treatments for muscle spasms: 

 6 Natural Treatments for Muscle Spasms  

 

1. Prevent Electrolyte Imbalances 

Being deficient in potassium or magnesium can be a cause of muscle spasms. If you've been working out without refueling afterward or are beginning your menstrual cycle soon, or eat a diet that is low in fresh foods, you could be low in these two essential nutrients that help muscles contract normally. 

 

Low potassium also known as hypokalemia, develops when potassium in the blood drops below normal. It is one of the most common reasons people deal with leg cramps, including those that strike in the middle of the night. Being low in B vitamins can also increase cramps especially in your legs. Get more B vitamins by increasing your intake in eggs, grass-fed meat and wild-caught fish as well as ancient grains and legumes. 

2. Stretch and Massage Your Muscles 

Staying active is a great way to prevent muscle spasms. People who are physically fit maintain more muscle mass and usually have less inflammation. They also tend to be more flexible. It is important to warm-up properly and cool down before and after exercise as this can help prevent muscles from becoming overly fatigued, strained or pulled. 

Prior to working out, try warming up by jogging on the spot, getting your heart rate up and do dynamic movements that bring blood to your major muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. Spend the last 10 to 15 minutes stretching your major muscle groups by holding stretches for at least 20 to 30 seconds. Focus on the vulnerable areas particularly the hamstrings, quadriceps and ankles. Furthermore, be sure to add plenty of rest for proper muscle recovery as a preventative measure. 

 

If dealing with a charlie horse, try stretching once the pain comes on. Sit down with your legs straight in front of you and pull your toes/top of your feet back toward you to stretch your hamstring. If the back of your thigh is affected, bend your affected leg and grab your foot behind you, pulling your foot up toward your back, stretching out the front of your thigh.

3. Stay Hydrated 

Dehydration may be a cause for your muscles to spasm and cramp up. Be sure to drink enough water every day based on your body size. Remember that if the weather is very hot and you are sweating, or you've been exercising or drinking alcohol, be sure to have even more than you usually do to stay hydrated. This helps prevent muscle problems caused by heat exhaustion, intense thirst or heavy sweating. 

 

4. Use Ice or Heat Packs on Sensitive Muscles  

When dealing with pain, tightness or cramping, heat relaxes the muscles. Try applying heat to the areas where you frequently get spasms by using a heating pad. A steam room or sauna may also be a good option. The same thing can be done using an ice pack, applied to swollen or painful areas several times per day. 

 

5. Adjust Your Posture 

If you are hunching over for several hours a day, or are exercising and walking with bad posture you may be putting yourself at risk of muscle pain, including back spasms or muscle spasms in the legs and neck. Kyphosis is a condition caused by rounding or forward curvature of the spine which can lead to back spasms, general back pain and overall stiffness. 

 

Slouching over can weaken your neck muscles over time and also cause strain to your back muscles. This will increase inflammation in your upper back and shoulder area. See a chiropractor for adjustments or a physical therapist if the condition becomes frequent and serious enough. 

 

6. Take a Bath with Epsom Salt 

Epsom salts are naturally rich in magnesium that seeps into your skin to reach tense muscles when added to a warm bath. They also help prevent magnesium deficiency, ease stress, soothe muscles and detoxify the body. A hot bath will also help relax the muscles and ease anxiety.

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