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Restless Legs Syndrome - References
Relax those fidgety legs and put an end to the restlessness. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
- Balance your blood sugar
Replace sugar, refined flour, and alcohol in your diet with small, frequent meals containing whole grains, fish, nuts, seeds, and fresh fruits and vegetables
- Cut the caffeine
Help reduce the severity of RLS by steering clear of coffee, tea, and other sources of caffeine
Also indexed as:
- nocturnal myoclonus,
- restless leg syndrome,
- restless legs syndrome,
- restless legs syndrome (RLS),
- RLS
About this treatment
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Last Review: 05-11-2011
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