RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME

SYMPTOMS

• Discomfort in the legs such as pulling, crawling, throbbing, or other abnormal sensations that lead to an uncontrollable urge to move them
• Symptoms occurring on both sides, and, less often, affecting other body parts, such as arms, trunk, or head
• In 80% of sufferers, an involuntary jerking or twitching of the legs during sleep, causing disrupted sleep and daytime fatigue

ROOT CAUSES

• Genetics is thought to be the cause of primary RLS. Secondary causes include:
• Iron deficiency (approximately 25% of sufferers)
• Folate deficiency (or an MTHFR gene mutation)
• Magnesium deficiency
• Amyloidosis
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Lumbosacral radiculopathy
• Lyme disease
• Monoclonal gammopathy
• Pregnancy
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sjogren's syndrome
• Venous disorder
• Certain pharmaceuticals, e.g., antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), antidepressants, lithium, beta-blockers, and antipsychotics

Recommended Food

• Eat a whole-food, plant-based diet that is rich in antioxidants.
• Cold-water fish and their omega-3 fatty acids reduce brain inflammation.
• Food sources of magnesium are important. Consume more magnesium-rich foods such as pumpkin seeds, spinach, quinoa, black beans, and navy beans.
• If your potassium is low then good food sources include tomatoes, tomato juice, bananas, avocados, yogurt, and broccoli.

Foods to Avoid

It is important to avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can worsen symptoms.

The top 7 vitamins and supplements shown to help Restless Leg Syndrome:

Prescription for Natural Cures by James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.M.D.

Super Prescription # 1 Iron - LifeSource Product A typical dose is 50 to 100 mg of chelated iron daily.

Super Prescription # 2 Folate - LifeSource Product Take 400 mcg if your level is low or you have a MTHFR gene mutation.

Super Prescription # 3 5-HTP - LifeSource Product Take 100 to 200 mg at bedtime.

This amino acid increases serotonin, which relaxes the nervous system.

Super Prescription # 4 Magnesium - LifeSource Product Take 400 to 500 mg each evening. It relaxes your nervous system and muscles.

Super Prescription # 5 Valerian Root - LifeSource Product Take 800 mg at bedtime. Research has shown it to benefit RLS.

Super Prescription # 6 N-acetyl tyrosine - LifeSource Product Take 500 mg each evening. Increases dopamine levels and reduce restless legs.

Super Prescription # 7 Pycnogenol - LifeSource Product Take 100 mg at bedtime. Improves circulation to the legs and reduces inflammation.

General Recommendations

Those with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) should definitely try acupuncture. Studies have shown benefit. While acupuncture may not cure RLS, it can help reduce symptoms.

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