9 Home Remedies for Restless Legs Syndrome
What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
Do your legs feel agitated, twitchy and uncomfortable when you're resting, but particularly just before going to sleep at night? And when that happens do you feel the need to move them about to alleviate the horrible feelings?
If you do, then you could be suffering from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS); a fairly common condition that is twice as likely to affect women as men.
When presented with the symptoms your doctor may test you for any underlying issues that could be causing your RLS. If one is diagnosed then they would usually treat that underlying cause, possibly with medication.
However, in the majority of cases there is no obvious cause for RLS.
Fortunately, there's a lot that you can do yourself to help alleviate RLS. Here, you are going to learn about 9 steps you can take help relieve restless legs syndrome naturally.
Understanding Restless Legs Syndrome
9 Home Remedies for Restless Legs Syndrome
- Stop smoking: Smoking is known to affect the blood flow through the legs.
- Hot bath: Many folks find that a hot bath can help to alleviate the symptoms of RLS.
- Avoid stimulants: Avoid tea, coffee, and alcohol, etc. Stimulants exacerbate RLS.
- Muscle stretching: Stretch the leg muscles. Even bounce your legs up and down whilst sitting can help.
- Magnesium: The same with magnesium; through diet (beans, pulses, whole grains, nuts, etc.)
- Daily exercise: Studies have shown daily exercise to help the condition. However, not before bedtime.
- Massage: Some sufferers have found regular leg massage to help a good deal.
- Regular sleep: You can't afford irregular sleep patterns, so don't nap during the daytime. Get into a regular sleeping routine.
- Vitamin B: Ensure you are getting enough vitamin B complex through diet (fish, pulses, meat, whole grians, etc.) and vitamin B supplementation...
So there you have it: some simple home remedies for restless legs syndrome for you to try, starting right now.
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References for Home Remedies for Restless Legs Syndrome
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restless_legs_syndrome
- http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Restless-leg-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx
- http://www.webmd.boots.com/sleep-disorders/features/tips-for-restless-legs-syndrome-relief
- http://www.bmj.com/content/344/bmj.e3056
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