A quick and simple fix for a painful problem!

Restless Leg Syndrome is a truly uncomfortable, disruptive, and particularly annoying sleep disruptor. But I found a solution. Actually, I didn’t find the solution, my highly-informed and helpful friend Arrica gave it to me and it worked!

A few sips of dill pickle juice gave me almost instant relief for this skin-crawling, heeby-jeeby, unsettling feeling. I was back in my bed with calm legs in minutes.

Some might suggest that the relief is from the heightened content of sodium, magnesium, potassium, acetic acid, etc. Others believe that the juice activates channels at the back of the throat which “triggers a reflex that shuts down the cramping feeling, by shocking the nervous system and reseting the nerve pathway to muscles all over the body” (Australian Institute of Sport). Stills others believe it to be a placebo. Whatever the cause/effect combination is, it worked for me!

*Remember I am not a doctor so do your research before you try this remedy for yourself! Probably not ideal for someone with heart conditions or high blood pressure. Luckily for me, the only side effect was my scrunched up puckered face in response to the taste!

Read more here:

Drinking Pickle Juice; Nutrition, Benefits, Side Effects

Pickle Juice for Cramps

Toronto Star: Drinking Pickle Juice Relieves Muscle Cramps