For those with Restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease.
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Comments (97)As far as diet goes, a lot of alt med sources try to give the impression that mainstream medicine ignores the role of diet in disease while on the other hand they pay proper attention to it (which usually means promoting unproven supplements and fad diets). The reality is that proper diet has long been emphasized by mainstream medicine as a key part of preventing and treating heart disease (and numerous other medical conditions). A recent review by the American Dietetic Association stressed the following keys to a heart-healthy diet: "The panel examined the state of current research on the effectiveness of foods, nutrients and food components in reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors while also meeting a person's nutrient needs, and identified areas where further research is needed. "Numerous dietary factors/nutrients have been identified that affect (cardiovascular disease) risk factors," the researchers write. "An individualized dietary pattern is recommended to optimize CVD risk factor reduction while meeting nutrient needs." The review identifies effective "dietary considerations" including a diet that: Is low is saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids and dietary cholesterol; Is "ample" in total dietary fiber with emphasis on soluble fiber; Includes fat-free/low-fat dairy foods and/or other calcium/vitamin D-rich sources; Is rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants from multiple servings of fruits and vegetables and low in sodium; May include plant sterols and stanols in high-risk individuals; and Achieves a healthful body weight and calorie balance with the recommended dietary intervention by increasing physical activity and maintaining adequate calorie intake. " Here's another good article on the basics of a heart-healthy diet....See MoreMagnesium?
Comments (25)I don't know if this thread is dead or not, but just wanted to make a comment about consulting your doctor first (over personal experience). In all honesty, most medical doctors don't really know much about nutrition. For instance, my Vitamin D was extremely deficient and my doctor advised me to take 400 iu's per day. Sorry but this is laughable really. I ended up taking 5000 iu's D3 per day. Every day. (I have Celiac and Hashimoto's so this may not be the correct amount to take for someone with no real health issues.) I have a couple of autoimmune diseases so I need large of amounts of some nutrients that I just can't absorb from food. So, I basically self-treat as far as supplements go, and there are times I educate my doctor on supplements as well. : ) As far as magnesium goes, I take Natural Calm powder, that was mentioned above. I don't do well on hard tablets for any supplement. I mix the powder in my 'supplement' drink. I also use Magnesium Oil from the same company. I apply this oil transdermally (rub it on my skin) liberally throughout the day. Magnesium is highly absorbable this way. I don't seem to have to worry about overdosing, as my body obviously needs this magnesium in a big way. Also, magnesium oil is good for pain (ie. fibromyalgia) so you just rub it on the sore spots. Again, for those of you with no health issues, you probably wouldn't have to take as high a dosage of supplements as I do; but I'm just saying from personal experience doctors do not know everything....See MoreSleep Apnea
Comments (10)Thank you rhizo_1. I don't feel sorry for myself, I hope no one feels the same for me neither. In reality, I'm still much better off than many people. It's a challenge as anything else in life with any human. The key to help it eases through our daily lives is how we view this challenge. I count my blessings every day and always in awe of how much blessings I get. Karenmay_gw, there are lots of information on Post Polio Syndrome (aka: PPS) over the internet. Just do a search on "Post Polio Syndrome". PPS is no longer new, neurologists have been awared of it for decades now. After you've looked it up over the internet, find a nearest neurologist in your area if you don't have one already and pay a visit. Preferrably a specialist that has knowledge of polio. From your description, it does sound that you may have PPS now. If you find the right doctor and you've diagnosed with PPS, the first thing the doctor will tell you is to limit your daily physical activities. The more physically active you are, the worst your symptoms will get. Basically, you'd want to avoid speeding up the symptoms and slow down getting paralized. Seek a good doctor to steer you in the right direction. Keep in mind that each case of polio and PPS is different. Treatments, if any, are also different from patient to patient. In the mean time, use heating pads to apply over the pain area. This simple treatment has been helping me to avoid having to take pain medication. Best wishes to you Karen....See MoreWhat helped your sleep? mattress, foods, supplements, exercise?
Comments (42)While looking at the above government link, I notice San Jose, CA, has high sodium (Na) in their tap. My sister there has high blood pressure, while my blood pressure is low. But my risk of heart attack is higher than her, see below excerpt from WebMD "Higher doses of calcium increase the chance of having serious side effects. Some recent research also suggests that doses over the recommended daily requirement of 1000-1300 mg daily for most adults might increase the chance of heart attack. " http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-781-CALCIUM.aspx?activeIngredientId=781&activeIngredientName=CALCIUM Also see http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/256791.php "The finding came from a new study by a team of experts led by Qian Xiao, from the National Institutes of Health, and supports prior research from last year which indicated that calcium supplements are linked to a higher risk of heart attack." UPDATE: Bought 3 different brands of cherry juice to see if they help with sleep. Trader's Joe cherry juice is too sour & bitter. Indian Summer cherry juice is too watery. Neither of these help with my sleep. The cherry juice that helped was one from nearby Wisconsin (1 hour away) ... its FRESHNESS was what worked. In my experience, FRESH grapefruit works better than STALE cherry juice that was cooked (pasteurized), which destroyed the enzymes. Here's an excerpt from below link: http://bembu.com/foods-to-help-you-sleep 2. Grapefruit Eating grapefruit before bed has been an old wives’ tale for years, but as it turns out there’s a reason why this has been known to help sleep. It contains lycopene, an antioxidant in the body that has been shown to improve the way you sleep. Grapefruit can also help you lose weight if needed." I also notice that fish oil is very effective for good sleep. I took NOW fish oil, since it's the cheapest & best rated on Amazon, only 14 cents. I'm switching to NOW liquid fish oil, lemon flavor, since I get more Omega-3 per price-unit. Fish oil works when magnesium and cherry juice failed. There's days that I could not sleep, and fish oil did the job when nothing worked. I'm going to try cod-liver oil, to see if that helps with sleep & better skin & my vitamin D deficiency. Will report the result later. Both vitamin A and D is known to help with hormonal imbalance....See Moremamapinky0
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