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I Suffer From Restless Leg Syndrome
Monday, November 17th, 2008Q : I suffer from restless leg syndrome, is there anything I can do, or take, to help?
A : Restless legs syndrome is a condition that is characterised by a crawling, itching and sometimes painful sensation in the legs and thighs, which is relieved by moving the legs and thighs either by shaking or walking.
Underlying contributing factors include:
• Stimulants: caffeine, nicotine and alcohol
• Drug withdrawal
• Hereditary factors
• Deficiencies in iron, folic acid and vitamin B-Complex are frequently linked
• Digestive problems leading to malabsorption
• Anxiety and stress
Recommendations:
• Investigate through blood and hair analysis any mineral and vitamin deficiency and correct this through supplementation.
• Regular exercise, preferably in the evening, may reduce excessive stress chemical production at night
• Practice a meditation technique or Medical Qi Gong, Yoga or Tai Chi
• Consider doing a detox
• Herbally Valerian root possess excellent muscular relaxing properties when taken before bedtime.
• Homoeopathic remedies that may assist include Rhus Tox 6C, Causticum 30C, Tarantula Hispanica 6C, Zinc Mur 3C. Please refer to your homeopath for assistance.
For Further information on restless legs syndrome please visit the Irish Centre of Integrated Medicine on http://www.icim.ie/ or tel 045-844819.
