Leg cramps

[Kathi]

I have been amazed, all my life, that water is such a truly universal and effective aid in almost every area of our lives. Yet many of us don't even drink a half gallon a day...... which it seems is the bare minimum we should be drinking.

I am terrible at drinking water.It is very good for you.Our bodies are made up of 70% water (I think I am correct with that number).

 

[Willie T]

Healthy eating isn't all that hard. Knock off anything "made" or "refined". In other words, "processed" foods. And drink at least a gallon of water a day.

Now, I didn't say healthy eating TASTES good, but it IS easy.

 

[Willie T]

I am terrible at drinking water.It is very good for you.Our bodies are made up of 70% water (I think I am correct with that number).

60%, I believe. But what most of us don't know is that every single organ in our bodies needs water to function properly.. skin, hair, and blood, too... AND so does every joint, including our spinal discs, which are mainly water. It is believed that the main cause of knee problems is lack of water in them... since they ARE joints.

I've also learned that stress will cause our bodies to steal water from some parts to help those under excessive strains or loads.

 

[TOG]

From the Wikipedia article on cramps (Redirected from leg cramps)

Causes of cramping include[1] hyperflexion, hypoxia, exposure to large changes in temperature, dehydration, or low blood salt. Muscle cramps may also be a symptom or complication of pregnancy, kidney disease, thyroid disease, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia or hypocalcemia (as conditions), restless-leg syndrome, varicose veins,[2] and multiple sclerosis.[3]

Electrolyte disturbance may cause cramping and muscle tetany, particularly hypokalaemia and hypocalcaemia. This disturbance arises as the body loses large amounts of interstitial fluid through sweat. This interstitial fluid comprises mostly water and salt (sodium chloride). The loss of osmotically active particles outside of muscle cells leads to a disturbance of the osmotic balance and therefore shrinking of muscle cells, as these contain more osmotically active particles. This causes the calcium pump between the muscle sarcoplasm and sarcoplasmic reticulum to short circuit; the calcium ions remain bound to the troponin, continuing muscle contraction.

As early as 1965, researchers observed that leg cramps and restless-leg syndrome result from excess insulin, sometimes called hyperinsulinemia.[4] Hypoglycemia and reactive hypoglycemia are associated with excess insulin (or insufficient glucagon), and avoidance of low blood glucose concentration may help to avoid cramps.

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[Kathi]

From the Wikipedia article on cramps (Redirected from leg cramps)

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Thank you for posting this.Something to think about.

 

[Roro1972]

I too have suffered from cramps not just leg but around my ribs and back muscles. I have tried everything.
I do drink a good amount of water eat banana's. So far I agree all these suggestions I think are
on target. One other thing that helped me more than banana, magnesium, potassium, salt, water. I found
out,in the old days, people took quinine available at any drug store years ago. Now days one can not buy it otc. I found it
in Tonic water available at any store and It does help cramps. It taste horrible but at least I do not have cramps any more. It was mentioned in earlier that the body has high percentage of water.
That means one Must keep the proper ph balance which is easy to do with everyday food.
One who mixes acidic food with alkalizing food in the right amount will become healthier.
Human blood pH should be slightly alkaline ( 7.35 - 7.45 ).
be sure to scroll down if you look at this site.
http://www.rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm

 

[Kathi]

I too have suffered from cramps not just leg but around my ribs and back muscles. I have tried everything.
I do drink a good amount of water eat banana's. So far I agree all these suggestions I think are
on target. One other thing that helped me more than banana, magnesium, potassium, salt, water. I found
out,in the old days, people took quinine available at any drug store years ago. Now days one can not buy it otc. I found it
in Tonic water available at any store and It does help cramps. It taste horrible but at least I do not have cramps any more.

My father used to take quinine.But it must be taken with caution and to consult with your physician before taking it.

 

[Roro1972]

My father used to take quinine.But it must be taken with caution and to consult with your physician before taking it.

After they figured out how to make synthetic quinine rather than using the bark from trees the Federal Government stopped over the counter sales because there were like you say some dangers; however one can not purchase it any more. The amount in one bottle of Tonic Water is not dangerous.
Some people drink a whole bottle in a day without fear of to much, I found that just a couple swallows a day remove my cramps.

 

[Willie T]

Quinine?
Is anyone here trying to understand that covering up symptoms is not the way to be healthy?...... All you are doing is making it so you don't feel the damage you may be doing to your body.