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