Restless Legs Ruining Your Sleep?

If you regularly experience unpleasant sensations in the legs such as tingling and "crawling," you may be suffering from restless legs syndrome. This movement disorder has symptoms that typically come on at night when you're trying to get to sleep, and are accompanied by an urge to move the legs, which usually does not quell the symptoms, making quality rest and sleep difficult. (You should note that these symptoms can also occur during the day when you're seated and inactive for a length of time - during a meeting, perhaps, at a movie, or while traveling by plane or train.)

Here are some tips on how to lessen the burden.

1. The most effective supplement I use for clients is Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPC's). I have seen clients add OPC's in the morning and just before bed and the issue was resolved.
2. If you smoke, stop. Smoking can impair blood flow to leg muscles.
3. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, both of which can make symptoms worse.
4. Take a calcium/magnesium supplement at bedtime. Try 500 mg of calcium citrate and 250 to 500 mg of magnesium to calm nerves and muscles.
5. Exercise, stretch or massage your legs (this can help when symptoms are mild).
6. Take a hot bath to relax your legs.

For most cases, OPC's should to the trick. For more severe you may have to incorporate more steps.

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Have a Healthy and Successful RLS Free Day!