Information and facts on Restless Legs Syndrome

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People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) often feel an intense urge to move their legs, particularly when sitting still or trying to fall asleep. Unlike people with a different condition called night-time leg cramps the people with restless legs syndrome don't experience pain. Instead, they may describe a strange "creepy crawly" feeling inside their legs. Walking normally relieves the symptoms, but as soon as people quit moving, the need to move occurs. RLS maybe genetic as it does tend to run in families, often emerging or worsening a a person gets older. People with RLS frequently have another condition as well, called periodic leg movements in sleep (PLMS). People with PLMS kick their legs frequently during the night, interrupting their own sleep and anyone sleeping with them. Since RLS is occasionally linked to other serious diseases, it's advisable to see a doctor if you have its symptoms. Conventional medical treatment for RLS usually involves taking a levodopa and carbidopa combination, which are better known as a treatment for Parkinson's disease. Preliminary evidence suggests that symptoms of RLS may be relieved by supplementation with one of several minerals or vitamins, including magnesium, folate, iron and vitamin E.

Folate - Based on numerous case reports of improvement, folate is also sometimes recommended for RLS. Symptoms decreased in one study of 45 patients given 5 to 30 mg of folate daily. Keep in mind that such high doses of folate should be administered only under medical supervision. Folate may be of particular benefit to pregnant women with RLS who are deficient in this vitamin.

Iron - Several studies appear to have linked low levels of iron in the blood to RLS. In one study, medical records of 27 people with RLS, those with the most severe symptoms had lower than average levels of serum ferritin, which is one measure of iron deficiency. In another study in which 18 elderly people with RLS were compared with 18 elderly people without the condition, those with RLS also had reduced levels of serum ferritin. When 15 of these people were given iron, all but one experienced a reduction in symptoms. Those with the lowest initial ferntin levels improved the most. One theory indicates that mild iron deficiency may cause RLS by decreasing the amount of the dopamine neurotransmitter. This theory has some support in findings that conventional drugs that increase dopamine activity (such as the Parkinson's medication mentioned above) appear to also aid people with Restless Legs Syndrome."

 

Nutrient / Supplement Importance
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Helpful notes
Multi-vitamin &
Mineral supplement
10 a natural good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement will contain  these and other items listed: vitamin E, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and folic acid or folate. A daily supplement provides nutrients required for good general health and well being. (See NutraPack link below)
B Vitamins 10 B vitamins are very important for the proper function of your brain and nervous system. Supplements with natural vitamin B can help with anxiety problems and disorders. Vitamin B12 appears especially important.
Folic acid  10 also know as folate and maybe effective when used with magnesium and vitamin E.
Calcium 8  is a natural tranquilizer is best used with magnesium
Magnesium 10 Preliminary studies suggest that supplemental magnesium may be helpful, even when magnesium levels are normal. An open study of 10 people with insomnia related to RLS or periodic leg movements in sleep found that their sleep improved significantly when they took magnesium nightly for 4 to 6 weeks.  
vitamin E 9 helps with body healing and a few studies where people were given around 800IU of vitamin E then had almost no symptoms of restless legs syndrome.
vitamin C 8 people with RLS may often be deficient in this important vitamin

 

Other Changes To Make

  • drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day

  • eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)

  • nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good

  • juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)

  • do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods

  • carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack

  • a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)

  • do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks

  • do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...

  • use stress relief like going for walks in the park (or the 10/90 rule - see Stress)

  • brown rice is good to eat

  • avoid red meat and animal fats

  • reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others

  • fast a few days a month

  • get at least 8 hours of sleep 

  • exercise light to moderate amounts

  • avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet

  • do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke

  • do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal

  • do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry

  • do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else

 

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........Symmetry herbal and nutritional products for Women, Children, and Men includes vitamins, herb supplements, skin care, weight loss, water filters, sport's nutrition, and health maintenance. Giving you and your family an alternative natural way for prevention and healing treatment of disease - also to aid in well being of mind, body, and spirit.