Restless legs
- Uncomfortable sensation in your legs
- An overwhelming urge to move your legs when lying down
- Your leg jerks while sleeping or sitting
- You may find yourself seeking out a diagnosis of “Restless Leg Syndrome”
Quick tips
- Weighted blankets
- Some people report that a glass of water with some Himalayan sea salt has been helpful
- Try developing a daily relaxation practice like a guided body scan or meditation-- it may feel really difficult at the start, and you may not notice any benefits over time, but many find that when done daily, these practicing can really help with relaxation
- Getting outside for a walk may lessen the discomfort in your legs
- As strange as it may sound, some people with a diagnosis of "restless leg syndrome" have reported that sleeping with a bar or two of soap in the bed underneath the fitted sheet-- even still in the wrapper-- has been helpful.
- Avoiding caffeine and alcohol has been reported to be helpful in lessening the feeling of restlessness
- You might try stretching your legs, hips, and butt
- Some report that eating foods rich in magnesium and iron can be helpful in lessening the intensity of restless legs
- Try changing the temperature of your legs by either putting on a warm compress or cold pack, or taking a bath
