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Herbal Remedies for Leg Cramps

Appropriate herbal therapies include cholesterol-lowering herbs, circulatory tonics, stimulants, and the antispasmodic herb cramp bark.

Cramp Bark Herbal Remedies

True to its name, cramp bark is an important remedy for cramps of the smooth muscle (especially for menstrual cramps)...

Acupressure for Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual cramps affect more than 50 percent of women worldwide and more than 15 percent suffer from severe cramping ...

Cramp Bark - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Cramp bark () is a deciduous tree or shrub that is native to Europe and the eastern United States. It is a member of ...

Muscle Spasms & Cramps - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Muscle spasms and cramps are spontaneous, often painful muscle contractions.Most people are familiar with the sudden ...

Restless Leg Syndrome - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

The condition known as restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a movement disorder caused by an irresistible urge to move the ...

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Menopause is the natural termination of the menstrual cycle and reproductive years between the ages of 42-52.  Often times this transformation is not harmonious. There can be a various of symptoms;...

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More than 10 years ago I developed an unexplained limp in my right leg. It started slowly, with severe cramping in my calf muscles and thigh. By the end of three months, I could only walk sideways,...

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