Is there a natural cure for restless legs syndrome?
Restless legs is a syndrome characterised by uncomfortable tickling, burning, prickling or aching sensations in the muscles of the legs. Sufferers usually find that symptoms develop at night while they are in bed. The condition is quite common, and is thought to affect as many as 15 per cent of the population. While conventional treatment options for restless legs are limited, natural approaches usually work very well to control or eliminate symptoms. Because caffeine seems to worsen or trigger the symptoms of restless legs, coffee, tea, caffeinated soft drinks and chocolate should be avoided. Restless legs is also associated with blood sugar fluctuation, so eating regular meals, perhaps with a healthy snack such as fresh fruit and raw nuts, may help control your symptoms. In practice, certain nutrients can be very effective in controlling restless legs. Magnesium can often be useful, and this may be related to the fact that it has a relaxant effect on muscle tissues. I generally advis
