RESTLESS LEGS

RESTLESS LEGS Home remedies, Natural Treatment, Homeopathy

Millions of people suffer from restless leg syndrome. The cause is unknown but researcher suspects something in the brain’s chemistry may be responsible.

• Before you go to bed, take a short walk. This may release endorphins and allow you to relax.
• Move your feet back and forth as soon as the symptoms appears: the movement may interrupt the message to your brain.
• Change your sleeping position.
• Soak your feet in cool, not icy, water before going to bed. It appears to help some people.
• Take vitamin daily. There appears to be a connection to some vitamin one deficiency in some people.
• Don’t eat late at night: a big meal before retiring seems to increase the desire to move the legs.
• Do not become over tired, because fatigue increases the restless leg syndrome.
• Avoid caffeine and smoking.
• Keep your legs warm outdoors. Constriction of the blood vessels increases the problem for some people.
• Massage your legs just before bedtime.

 

Natural Treatment

• Exercise:
  Sometimes RESTLESS LEGS is simply a response to a sedentary lifestyle, or even just a day or two of missed exercise. Get back into a regular routine of daily walks, runs, or other workouts, and see if your legs relax.
• Stretch:
  Tight muscles can also lead to nighttime RESTLESS LEGS . Try an easy yoga routine or a simple series of stretches before bed to loosen up. Focus on calves, hamstrings, and gluteus muscles.
• Take a warm bath:
  Add some Epsom salts to help ease muscle pain.
• Watch your caffeine:
  Too much caffeine can lead to RESTLESS LEGS in some people. Try cutting back to see if your condition improves. Be careful as well of other stimulating herbs and teas.
• Check your nutrient levels:
  Deficiencies in iron, folate, or magnesium can lead to RESTLESS LEGS . Check with your dietician, or get a blood test to check your levels. Particularly during pregnancy, you may not be getting enough B vitamins like folate.
• Massage:
  A 2007 study found that massage that targets the lower body can help reduce RESTLESS LEGS for several weeks.
• Acupuncture:
  Studies also indicate that acupuncture can be effective.
• Parsley tea:
  Sweetened with a little bit of honey or lemon, try it three times a day. It’s reputed to help increase body levels of iron and vitamin C, which may, in turn, reduce symptoms of RESTLESS LEGS .
• Lavender oil:
  Try a little on the soles of your feet before bed. It’s a relaxing herb and may help your legs calm down.
• Valerian:
  Take this at night to help you sleep better.
• Vitamin E:
  Known to ease leg cramps, this vitamin may help, particularly if you’re not getting enough in your daily diet.
• St. John’s wort:
  Take it as a supplement or as a tea to help promote sleep and relaxation.
• Rooibos tea:
  It has anti-spasmodic activity, and may help relieve leg cramps and RESTLESS LEGS. It also has a reputation for encouraging restful sleep.

Homeopathic Treatment

• Aconite:
  If you are prone to anxiety, panic attacks, or other nervous issues, aconite can help you relax and may also subdue your RESTLESS LEGS .
• Arsenicum:
  This remedy is particularly helpful in individuals who may have muscle weakness or heaviness, or those who feel cold much of the day and night.
• Causticum:
  Does your RESTLESS LEGS include burning and aching? Try this treatment, especially if you experience muscle soreness much of the time.
• Rhus Tox:
  Use this remedy if you are often restless, and find it difficult to sit still.
• Zincum Met.:
  If your RESTLESS LEGS is more than a minor irritant, and tends to continue night after night, try this remedy. It’s also good for those who have sudden jerks and movements while asleep.