3 Alternatives That Help My Restless Legs SyndromeIn my last article, I wrote about some of the things that trigger my restless legs syndrome (RLS). But during my own research on RLS, I not only looked at...
Does Near-Infrared Light Therapy Help RLS Symptoms?Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes discomfort in the legs and feet. Doctors think RLS may be worsened by microvascular problems. This simply means that there is not enough blood flow...
Can a Modern-Day Bed of Nails Relieve RLS?When you live with a chronic condition like restless legs syndrome (RLS), it stands to reason that you’ll seek out relief wherever you find it. Often, treatment is as simple...
Can a Bar of Soap Really Help People With RLS?If you have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you have probably been awake late at night searching the Internet for ways to relieve your symptoms. You might have searched for home...
Lifestyle Changes and Home Remedies to Treat RLSHome remedies can offer relief from the uncomfortable sensations caused by restless legs syndrome (RLS) and help you get a good night’s sleep. The good news is that many home...
Weighted Blankets as RLS TreatmentMy kids have sensory issues, specifically that they need a lot of sensory stimulation in order to feel calm and to control their bodies in space. I take them to...
Community Views: Favorite Alternative Treatments for RLS (Part 1)Few people jump at the idea of needing to take prescription drugs. While there are drugs available to help symptoms of restless legs syndrome, you may want to first explore...
Can Magnesium Calm Twitchy, Restless Legs at Bedtime?If you search sleep and magnesium on the Internet, you’ll discover pages and pages of claims about magnesium as a quick cure for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb...
Exercise Tips That Help With Restless Legs SyndromeRestless legs syndrome (RLS) causes leg discomfort that worsens with inactivity. There is no cure for RLS, so treatments are aimed at lessening discomfort. Four RLS drugs have been approved...
Pilates Reformer Exercise as RLS TreatmentI was having a hard time finding exercise that didn’t make me cry. I have a congenital hip defect and very tight fascia which causes me near chronic mild to...
Momentary Relief Part 1: Stretches for My Restless LegsOne of the first, and most prolific, things I do when my restless legs are restless, is to stretch. I find stretching offers wonderful - albeit very short-lived - relief...
Move Those Restless Legs on Your TreadmillI admit it. I have been terribly inactive lately. I can give you a list of excuses, but let's face it – I just haven't chosen to make it a...
Can Yoga Help Restless Legs Syndrome Symptoms?It probably comes as no surprise that people with restless leg syndrome (RLS) would find relief from yoga, a mind-body exercise that focuses on deep stretching and uses meditation and...
