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Herbal Home Remedies for Restless Legs Syndrome

This is a surprisingly common condition,including especially vitamins A, C, E, and
characterized by aching, pain, twitching,zinc, should be taken as preventive
pins and needles, and a burning sensation intreatment.
legs. It tends to be worse at night and after
prolonged sitting, and is generally relievedConsult a qualified practitioner/therapist
by movement. The cause of this syndrome isfor:
not known, although evidence points to a
possible iron deficiency, especially inAcupuncture Treatment will be aimed at all
women, and reduced circulation to the nervespoints  of  the  leg,  and at energy balance.
of the muscle fibers of the legs. Restless
legs syndrome is more common in pregnancy,Herbal Medicine All treatment is individually
middle age, smokers, and those with a hightailored, and will be constitutional but one
caffeine  intake.of the following herbs, taken as teas, may be
suggested: valerian, verbena, ginger, oats,
Treatmentlimeflower,  and  horse  chestnut.
Exercise, including walking, cycling, andHomeopathy Until constitutional treatment is
swimming, will improve circulation.received, try Causticum 30c, and Zinc 6c.
Self-massage  may help to discourage attacks.Osteopathy Your osteopath will improve body
mechanics, and nerve and blood flow. Massage
Diet  and  NutritionDeep massage, massage for relaxation,
rolfing, and shiatsu are all appropriate for
Increase your intake of iron-rich foods,treating this syndrome, providing symptomatic
including dried fruits, leafy greenrelief  and  frequently curing it completely.
vegetables, poultry, fish, parsley, apricots,
pumpkin seeds, and red meats. There is someFoot  Problems
evidence that vitamin E has a therapeutic
effect, and foods rich in this vitaminThere are a large number of bones and muscles
include vegetable oils, seeds, nuts, andin the feet, and there are, subsequently, a
wheat germ. Avoid tea within two hours ofcorrespondingly large number of complaints
meals (it inhibits the absorption of iron),that can affect them. Injury, sprains, poor
and reduce consumption of coffee, cola, andposture arthritis are responsible for the
chocolate. Nat. sulf. (a biochemic tissuemajority of foot problems, causing pain and
salt) may be suggested by your nutritionist.dysfunction in the ankle, with subsequent
A good multivitamin and mineral supplement,difficulty in walking.



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