Restless Leg Syndrome
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Latest Edit: Iva Lloyd, ND 2017-12-09 (EDT)
Contents
Naturopathic Assessment
Causal factors
Lifestyle
- Dietary factors include:
- A diet deficient in folic acid, iron, or magnesium may contribute to restless leg syndrome.[1] A deficiency in zinc may also be a concern.
- Sugar, caffeine, and alcohol may contribute to restless leg.
- A diet lacking minerals or adequate fats and oils may contribute to symptoms.
- Vertebral subluxations can induce restless leg syndrome by causing nerve impediments that can lead to an imbalance of the autonomic nervous system.[1]
- A sedentary lifestyle increases the likely of restless legs.
External
- Those that smoke are more likely to experience restless leg syndrome.
Characteristics
- This is characterized by an "irresistible urge to move the leg while trying to sleep or while awake".[1]
Related Conditions
- Individuals with restless leg syndrome can also experience:
- anxiety
- insomnia
- obesity
- hypertension
- Diabetes
- Varicose veins
- nocturnal myoclonus.[1]
- Loud snoring and the use of antidepressants is associated with restless leg syndrome.
Naturopathic Treatment
Lifestyle
- Decreasing or eliminating caffeine consumption can ameliorate this condition (caffeine intake should be reduced gradually).[1]
- Ensuring a balanced diet with adequate minerals, protein and fats and oils is essential. Decrease the consumption of sugar, caffeine and alcohol.
Naturopathic Therapies
- Clinical Nutritional Supplementation may include:
- Vitamins such as Folic Acid
- Minerals such as iron, zinc
- Other supplements such as Bioflavonoids
- Herbs such as: Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora),, Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
- Homeopathics such as Zincum metallicum
- Naturopathic Manipulation or chiropractic adjustments can help to correct vertebral subluxations.
