Restless Leg Remedies - Naturally!

If you have Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), or that extremely uncomfortable and sometimes excruciating feeling of needing to get up and walk or move your legs when you sit or lie down for extended periods of time, then keep reading.

While there is no definitive cause of RLS, it’s believed to be related to a dopamine imbalance, dopamine being the chemical in our body that sends messages to control muscle movement. RLS is often hereditary, but can be triggered by nerve damage in the hands and feet caused by diabetes or alcoholism, by an iron deficiency or kidney failure.  If you’ve ruled out these serious health issues and still aren’t finding relief for your restless legs, here are some alternative approaches for you to try. Unlike medications often prescribed for RLS, they aren’t habit forming, and they won’t make you drowsy or loopy.

Restless Leg

1. Try the herbal/homeopathic approach - Clear Restless Leg Relief contains a unique blend of herbs formulated to work in combination with active homeopathic ingredients to provide safe and effective relief from muscle spasms, cramping, and symptoms associated with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). This formula relaxes muscles, providing relief from spasms and cramps, and has an analgesic effect for pain relief. Clear Restless Leg Relief is not habit forming and won’t cause drowsiness.

2. Acupuncture – In acupuncture, small needles are inserted into specific points of the body to open blocked energy channels, reduce muscle tension and encourage the release of painkilling endorphins. Acupuncture can also help stimulate parts of the brain involved in RLS to help alleviate symptoms.

3. Yoga  - A recent study published in the Journal of Alternative Medicine reported that 10 women with restless leg syndrome who completed an 8 week yoga program all experienced a marked decrease in RLS symptoms and reported improved sleep and mood. With all the other wonderful “side effects” yoga has to offer, it’s definitely worth a try!

 

4. Massage – Now you have one more reason to go get a massage. Massage therapy increases blood flow, reduces blood pressure and can help relieve and prevent restless leg syndrome symptoms. You can also give your legs a massage before bed to help prevent restless legs during sleep.

5. Hot and/or cold treatment – Using hot or cold packs – or alternating the two – can help reduce your restless leg symptoms. Experiment with each hot and cold, and then alternating the two to see what works best for you.

Best in Health! 


About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM