Friday, 20 February 2015 10:22

5 Supplements for Treating Restless Leg Syndrome

Learn how you can reduce your RLS by incorporating supplements into your diet.
When you're sitting at work, driving your car, or laying down to go to bed at night, if you feel like your legs have a mind of their own and you're unable to get comfortable, you might have restless leg syndrome (RLS).

RLS is a condition that affects your nervous systems and causes feelings of urgency to move your legs. Symptoms usually include leg pain, a burning sensation, tingling, cramping, and aching.

What are some natural ways you can treat RLS?
  • Avoid stimulants (especially nicotine and caffeine)
  • Increase exercise activity
  • Massage and acupuncture
  • Magnesium
  • Iron
  • Diosmin
  • Green tea
  • Chromium
Dr. Mike discusses symptoms and causes of RLS, natural ways to prevent RLS, and five supplements to help treat it.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 3
  • Audio File: healthy_talk/1508ht5c.mp3
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: No
  • Internal Notes: NO GUEST
  • Host: Mike Smith, MD