You wouldn’t believe how many people complain of leg cramps and restless leg syndrome, especially during the night which can cause a lot of pain and discomfort, interrupting your sleep cycle and leading to frustration. Not being able to get a good night’s sleep can be really frustrating which is why these conditions are particularly annoying.
Nightly leg cramps or charley horses as they are more commonly knows mostly happen when you’re trying to fall asleep and can be triggered by dehydration, strenuous exercise or vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It’s different than the restless leg syndrome because moving the legs while you have a cramp won’t ease the pain, it may even make it more intense.
Restless leg syndrome is a neurological disorder which occurs while you’re resting and causes significant discomfort. It’s still unknown what really causes this condition but it’s been linked to pregnancy, diabetes, the use of certain medications, kidney failure, or alcohol consumption on several instances.
There are a number of natural remedies which can ease the pain or alleviate the discomfort caused by these conditions, such as increased water consumption, healthy eating regimen, massages, warm bath and showers and so on. However, all of these solutions are on the long term but what if you want to solve your problem tonight and have a decent night of rest? Lucky for you, we’ve got the perfect solution for your troubles.
Take a bar of soap and put it under your sheets before you go to bed and your problems will disappear!
You think it’s silly but give it a go and you’ll see for yourself. It has helped many people who’ve tried it and have previously had such a condition. It may sound unbelievable but it gives amazing results. It’s not yet clear how this little trick works but scientists believe that it’s due to the magnesium present in the soap and we know that magnesium deficiency is one of the main factors contributing to leg cramps and restless leg syndrome.
If you’re wondering what kind of soap to put under the sheets you can take Dr.Oz’s recommendation and go for a lavender scented one, possibly with essential oils. Its pleasant scent will have a soothing and relaxing effect on your muscles and help you sleep better.
Here’s how you can perform this trick and have a good night’s sleep tonight:
