Circulation Difficulties

[Dorf]

Hello Everyone.

I have a little problem in my hands. Well...not in my hands actually, but in my feet! It is such, that sometimes/most of the time, when I go to bed at night, my feet are just so uncomfortable that I HAVE to keep moving them.

They will not let me get comfortable, unless of course, I tie a tourniquet around my ankle and/or toes. I know this is not normal, but I do not want to go to the doctor, because he will either give me an anti-inflammatory or something oral, you know? I have had enough. So what should I do? I am a student and I can't really afford to go to a naturopath or herbalist. You see? So, is there anyone who could offer some suggestions as to what this could be? And/or what I should do? Thank you.

Manja

[Dorf]

Hello everyone. Well I found out and it is DEFINETLY RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) So I am on anti-parkinsons medication. I would have been nice for someone to try to offer some warming foods or something you know? I am a student and cannot afford to buy books. So I depend on places like this one, and although I am not a macro, I do want to slowley leran and establish my healthful living. I do not want to do it all at once. Which is a commendable approach, so I am watching wisely at the opportunities around me, and which ones are the best for helping me. Anyways, I hope I haven't been neglected because I am not macro. Thanks guys.

[mayzee]

I have only been macro a few months now, but coincidentally I spoke to my counselor just last night about this very same thing. And he said it was from too much salt....in my case, probably too much umeboshi vinegar.

[tsunami62]

Hi there,

I would suggest getting some acupuncture if you are close to toronto, you can get acupuncture for pretty cheap at the toronto school of traditional chinese medicine. I am a chinese medicine practitioner, but I live in Calgary. Usually with restless legs syndrome, the treatment involves moving the liver qi, and invigorating qi and blood circulation. sometimes there may be dampness or dampheat as well. do you feel hot often? or more cold? are your emotions up and down alot? do you have any problems with your period?
I will try and give you some dietary suggestions, but i need to know as much as possible about your overall health picture and the pattern of symptoms you experience with your RLS.

cheers.......