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