The best diet for the treatment of restless legs syndrome
Proper nutrition is absolutely necessary in order to have good health. In the case of Restless Leg Syndrome, the correct diet compensates for the lack of certain nutrients that was found in people with this disorder. It is necessary to exclude foods that can exacerbate symptoms.
Food that should be included in the diet, if you suffer from restless leg syndrome
Many people suffering from this problem, noted a lack of iron and vitamins of group B (folic acid - B9, cyanocobalamin - B12). It is better to see a doctor so that he carries out a test involving appropriate tests, and if it is confirmed that you have a deficiency of iron or B vitamins, you can include the following foods in your diet in large quantities:
liver, red meat, dried fruits, light fruits, vegetables, including green (artichoke, cabbage, spinach leaves), cereals, seafood. They are rich in iron.
Vegetables (radish, lettuce), brewer's yeast, whole grains, tuna, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, bananas. In these products, the high content of B vitamins.
Foods that should be avoided in restless legs syndrome
It is generally recommended to exclude from the diet all excitatory ingredients. The body needs to relax. Therefore, discard all beverages containing excitatory substances, for example coffee (caffeine, tea (tannin), chocolate (theobromine), various carbonated cooling drinks (Coca-Cola, Pepsi, etc.).
Many people believe that drinking coffee for a while calms (for about an hour), but it has been proven that it only slows down the appearance of symptoms, which then become more intense. It is also advisable not to take alcohol. Alcohol affects the venous system, which in turn, if not properly functioning, is involved in the manifestations of restless legs syndrome. In addition, it has been proven that alcohol consumption by people with restless legs syndrome is the reason that its symptoms are markedly worse.
The same happens when smoking, when to "calm" the dependence - this is the sad irony, the person is drawn into it. However, scientific research has proved that the restless legs syndrome has disappeared in some women who quit smoking. Therefore, if you suffer from this disorder and still smoke, now you have another good reason to give up tobacco.
Hypoglycemia: a factor to consider
Various scientific studies have confirmed that people suffering from hypoglycemia (that is, lowering the blood sugar level, which occurs 1-2 hours after eating) are often prone to restless legs syndrome. If this is your case (consult a doctor so that he takes the appropriate tests from you), some changes in the diet can alleviate or even eliminate the symptoms of restless legs syndrome.
Exclude from the diet sugar, coffee, alcohol and refined flour.
Eat more proteins, cereals, dried fruits, vegetables and fish.
Avoid overeating. It is better to eat several times a day (5 receptions), but in small portions.
Acupuncture for restless legs
Traditional Chinese medicine is based on the concept of energy and is aimed at restoring its balance if an imbalance in the body occurs. Thus, Chinese medicine compares sensations with:
five elements - Fire, Air, Water, Earth and Tree;
five important organs - the heart, lungs, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, liver;
five organs of internal secretion - the small intestine, the large intestine, stomach, gallbladder and urinary bladder.
In addition, all elements are governed by the theory of yin-yang. According to this medical concept, restless legs syndrome is associated with Air and Fire, which are related to movement. It is believed that the lower limbs are the yin, and the muscles are connected with the liver.
The acupuncturist tries to balance the energy of the organism during the session, taking into account the imbalance that could disrupt the interrelation of the named elements.
Sofrology and Relaxation
A depressed state is one of the main problems that people with restless legs syndrome complain about. When bouts of anxiety occur, the foot movements can be so strong that people experience agonizing anxiety, finding themselves unable to control what is happening to them. Thus, they become dependent on the fear of experiencing new seizures in the future.
According to the sophhors, apart from the two ordinary states of consciousness (sleep and wakefulness), there are other somatic states in which the perception of the physical and mental changes.
They are caused by applying the relaxation techniques and the voice of a sophorphist, which describes the different parts of the body.
In the disorder of interest to us, the specialist concentrates mainly on the legs, on the objective representation that you have about your lower limbs. The voice of the sophhorist immerses you in a state of good physical and mental well-being, in which a series of exercises is carried out, aimed at alleviating the symptoms of restless legs syndrome.
It is worth noting that sophrology includes two large groups of techniques and effective exercises.
Active sophical techniques: you perform a series of movements that help you realize the moment of your life and your own feelings.
These techniques are divided into three levels of exercises:
the first level: you concentrate on the sensations of different parts of your body;
second level: you are exposed to the sensations of the environment around you;
third level: once you have overcome the two previous levels, try to connect the body and mind.
Passive sophorheological techniques: staying in the most relaxed state, you must surrender to the flow of your thoughts and reflect on your past, present and future.
The effectiveness of sophrology in the treatment of restless legs syndrome is mainly due to the fact that it helps to distract from this problem, while you are trying to achieve a complete connection of the body and mind.
In most cases, people who use this method of treatment tell that their patience is growing. That is, if they used to start worrying with an attack of intensity 3 on a scale of 1 to 10, then after sophologic sessions the symptoms appear at a higher intensity level.
With the help of sophrology, it is possible to control the motor impulse of the legs and alleviate the unpleasant sensations that it causes. This allows you to sleep peacefully and gradually eliminates fear of experiencing new seizures.
Be healthy!