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		<description><![CDATA[Picture this scenario. You are settling down for a good night&#8217;s rest after having had a rather busy day and you are lookng forward to waking up again in the morning refreshed and raring to go. And what happens? You are woken up in the middle of the night with a darned leg cramp and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Picture this scenario. You are settling down for a good night&#8217;s rest after having had a rather busy day and you are lookng forward to waking up again in the morning refreshed and raring to go. And what happens? You are woken up in the middle of the night with a darned leg cramp and boy, is it painful!</p>
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<p>Sudden and forceful contractions of the leg muscles can cause <a href="http://nightlegcramps.net"><strong>leg cramps</strong></a>, which occur mainly during nighttime. Let us know more about leg cramps in bed</p>
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<p>It is the contraction of <a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-do-muscles-function.html">muscles</a>, which enables the physical movement of human beings.</p>
<p>But a sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles can cause cramps.</p>
<p>Such cramps may be accompanied by severe pain too. The most common among muscle cramps are leg cramps, which are also known as &#8216;charley horse cramps&#8217;. <a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/foot-and-leg-cramps.html"></a></p>
<p>Leg cramps are caused by the sudden and forceful contraction of leg muscles, especially those in the calf, the hamstring and the quadriceps.</p>
<p>Sometimes, even the small muscles in the feet can also cause cramps. Leg cramps are common among the aged and pregnant women, but young people may also experience this condition.</p>
<p><strong>Leg Cramps in Bed</strong><br />
Generally, leg cramps occur when you rest, especially during the night. Such leg cramps are also called <a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/category/uncategorized"><strong>night leg cramps</strong></a>. In most cases, the contraction of calf muscles is the reason for cramps, but the thigh or feet muscles can also cause cramps. Leg cramps in bed may last for a few seconds to a few minutes, but in some cases, it may last even longer. The intensity of the pain also varies and in most cases, it is severe enough to wake the person up. Even if the cramp ends, the muscle may remain sore for some time. Most people experience occasional leg cramps, but for some people, especially, the aged, this problem can be more frequent.</p>
<p><strong>What Causes Leg Cramps in Bed?</strong><br />
There is no precise medical <a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/"><strong>cause for leg cramps</strong></a> in bed. According to research, cramps are caused when the muscles, which are in a shortened position, are stimulated to contract. This theory explains the relation between the sleeping position and the contraction of leg muscles. Most people sleep with their legs slightly bent and the knees pointing downwards. In this position, the calf muscles are in a shortened form and any contraction can lead to cramps.</p>
<p>There are many other contributing factors to leg cramps in bed, which can include some physical conditions. Night leg cramps may be due to <a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/dehydration/">dehydration</a>, overexertion of muscles, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, excess alcohol consumption, some nerve disorder, etc. Prolonged sitting or lying down in the same position may restrict the blood flow through the concerned muscles and cause leg cramps.</p>
<p>People with low levels of certain minerals, like <a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/magnesium/">magnesium</a>, potassium, calcium, and sodium, leg cramps can be frequent. Use of some specific medications can also be the cause of leg cramps in some people. Drugs may also worsen the situation for those who are already affected by frequent leg cramps. Narrowing of the arteries of the legs, leads to poor blood circulation to the legs and can cause cramps. There are many other common conditions, which can be the reasons for leg cramps in bed.</p>
<p><strong>How to Prevent Leg Cramps in Bed?</strong><br />
The most common treatment for leg cramps in bed is <a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/stretching-exercises-and-techniques.html">stretching exercises</a>. Though researchers have a different opinion regarding the efficacy of this method, many people find it beneficial in preventing leg cramps to a large extent. Regular stretching of leg muscles, especially those in the calf, is effective.</p>
<p>In case of leg cramps in bed, you have to be careful about the sleeping posture. Though, there is no scientific evidence to prove the same, expert opinion is that a proper posture, that prevents the shortening of calf muscles, can be of much help in reducing the occurrence of leg cramps. If you like to sleep on your back, then prop your feet up with the help of a pillow. When sleeping on your front side, try to hang your feet over the end of the bed. Make sure that the blankets are loose and do not force the toes and feet to point downwards during sleep. Check whether any current medication is causing these <a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/muscle-cramps/">muscle cramps</a>. Warm showers before bed time can help to some extent.<br />
<strong>Remedies</strong></p>
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<p>In case of leg cramps in bed, try some stretching. Gently massage the area and if there is persistent muscle discomfort, you can have a mild painkiller. Quinine tablets are also effective, but it can cause side effects in some people, especially pregnant women. Try this medicine, only after consulting your doctor. However, <a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/exercises/">exercises</a> are the best way to get rid of leg cramps in bed.</p>
<p>By <a href="http://www.buzzle.com/authors.asp?author=26599">Sonia Nair</a></p>

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		<description><![CDATA[Night cramps is enough of a problem on its own but when  it is compounded with loss of sleep as well it starts to present a major challenge. Vitamin B6, especially when taken in conjunction with other B vitamins  has been found to help relieve leg cramps and promote relaxing sleep &#62;&#62; You can obtain [...]]]></description>
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<p>Night cramps is enough of a problem on its own but when  it is compounded with loss of sleep as well it starts to present a major challenge.</p>
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<p>Vitamin B6, especially when taken in conjunction with other B vitamins  has been found to help relieve leg cramps and promote relaxing sleep</p>
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<p>Methylcobalamin B-12 provides an infusion of B vitamins (B6, B12, and Folic acid) directly into the bloodstream</p>
<p>As many people know, loss of sleep has detrimental effects on health. We all need our sleep and it is much better if it is unbroken.</p>
<p><em>Vitamins For Sleep: Vitamins B6 Can Relieve Insomnia And Night Cramps</em></p>
<p>Sleep is a process that rejuvenates and refreshes us. But for many people who suffer from insomnia, depression and other mood disorders falling asleep does not come easy. Night cramps and other neurological disorders can also make it hard to get the rest we need. One of the most common causes of insomnia is a dysfunction in the production and release of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters.</p>
<p>Depression and insomnia can both result from imbalances in serotonin, a neurotransmitter synthesized from L-tryptophan. This chemical messenger is important in the production of the sleep hormone melatonin and, among other functions, plays a major role in regulating sleep, alleviating depression, controlling mood, appetite, and sensitivity to pain. Serotonin regulation is the basis for the action of anti-depressant medications like Prozac, Paxil and Effexor.</p>
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<p>Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in the production of serotonin. A profound malfunctioning of the central nervous system, neurologic disorders, muscle weakness and insomnia can result from a deficiency of this crucial nutrient. The effect of Vitamin B6 deficiency on sleep is similar to the effect of serotonin depletion, in terms of decreased deep body temperature, altered REM patterns and shortening of the periods of deep sleep.<br />
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Vitamin B6 has been found to be effective in the treatment of night leg cramps</strong></p>
<p>One study showed significant remission and reduction in frequency, intensity and duration of leg cramps in 86% of patients taking B complex capsules. The study concluded that B complex supplements are a relatively safe and effective alternative to prescription drugs in the treatment for nocturnal leg cramps.</p>
<p>Although this nutrient can be obtained from food sources such as chicken, eggs, fish, yeast, carrots, avocados, bananas, brown rice and whole grains, a supplement containing 10 to 75 mg of vitamin B6 is often recommended for those suffering from sleep disorders.</p>
<p>Since this is one of the few vitamins that can have toxic side effects, such as irreversible neurological damage, when taken in high doses above 2 grams per day, it should be consumed after consultation with your physician. It is contraindicated for use in those with Parkinson&#8217;s disease who are on L-dopa treatment as it can reduce the effectiveness of the drug.</p>
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<p>Although Vitamin B6 is can relieve insomnia, it is best taken in combination with other B-vitamins that affect brain and neurotransmitter function like B12 (cobalamin) and B1 (thiamine). Vitamin B12 promotes sleep and modulates the circadian rhythm and brain temperature. It has been used to successfully treat serious circadian disorders. B12 is best consumed as methylcobalamin, a form that supports and maintains the nervous system and promotes healthy levels of brain chemicals.</p>
<p>Thiamine deficiency can also cause sleep disturbances. Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is also very important for maintenance of nervous system integrity and, when taken along with other vitamins, can regulate serotonin production and mood. Calcium and magnesium are important for regulation of nerve and muscle impulses and supplementation can prevent muscle cramps, and promote relaxation.</p>
<p>Besides these nutrients, there are a number of herbs that reduce anxiety, nervous tension and promote relaxation. Taking all these elements in a well-formulated sleep supplement can help you avoid addictive prescription medications that cause side effects and substance dependence.</p>
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<p><strong>Cramps in the leg, especially at night are associated mainly with with muscular overexertion, or dehydration and it may have something to do with flat feet too! </strong></p>
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<p><img src="http://www.wonderlabs.com/thumbs/8371_thumb.jpg" alt="leg cramp relief" hspace="9" vspace="5" width="72" height="163" align="left" />When a painful, agonizing leg cramp strikes you, you want to know how to get rid of that leg cramp and how to prevent any more from occurring. There are a few conventional treatments you can try for yourself, and there is a great alternative treatment that is worth consideration too.</p>
<p>A leg cramp occurs when a muscle spasms with involuntary contraction. It is the familiar charlie horse &#8211; a painful knot in the calf, hamstring, quadriceps, or even foot. The agony can last only a few seconds or up to fifteen minutes &#8230; or more. Painful leg muscle cramps often occur at night and can disrupt your sleep.</p>
<p><strong>How To Get Rid Of Leg Cramps</strong></p>
<p class="name">To prevent leg cramps you must stay hydrated, and follow a proper, balanced diet. These two things are important because the muscles in your legs must have an adequate supply of oxygenated blood and the proper amount of electrolytes. These are simply facts of the way we human beings are designed. When you lack in water intake and proper diet, your chances of suffering from cramps in your legs increases.</p>
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<p>Drink water. Eight glasses of water a day is a good guideline. Before you exercise, make sure you do some stretching and warming up before you go full-bore<img src="http://www.engagementadvisor.com/wvg/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/banana-213x300.jpg" alt="healthy diet, cramp" hspace="10" vspace="5" width="123" height="200" align="right" /> into that basketball or tennis game, or even before you begin your workout walk.</p>
<p>Eat a healthy diet. This will help reduce your chances of suffering from leg cramps.</p>
<p>Consult a health professional as what should be included in your diet. To help prevent leg cramps, it is important have the proper amount of vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes provided in your diet. Potassium is necessary to help fight against leg cramps. Potassium can easily be obtained by eating bananas, a very healthy food.</p>
<p>Sometimes, keeping hydrated and eating a healthy, balanced diet are not enough to keep leg cramps away. You may need something more.</p>
<p>Natural, safe, and alternative remedies are often very helpful in getting rid of leg cramps and lessening their symptoms. Natural remedies can be very effective in getting rid <img src="http://blog.americanfeast.com/images/Water.jpg" alt="leg cramps remedies" hspace="8" vspace="4" width="120" height="170" align="left" />of leg cramps. Natural remedies are available for just about any malady you may suffer.</p>
<p>There are natural remedies for practically all ailments you may suffer from. A natural remedy is a natural substance or herb that is prepared, processed, or formulated for its medicinal properties using only natural substances. In contrast, most Western health systems are based on synthetically produced medicines.</p>
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<p>Leg Cramp Away by Native Remedies is an alternative, natural, and safe treatment for leg cramps. It is a safe, non-addictive, FDA registered natural remedy containing 100% homeopathic ingredients selected to temporarily relieve leg cramp pain.</p>
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<p>If you want to know more about how to get rid of leg cramps with Leg Cramp Away, then I recommend learning more at either <a id="link_89" href="http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-get-rid-of-leg-cramps" target="_new">http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-get-rid-of-leg-cramps</a> or <a id="link_90" href="http://legcrampaway.blogspot.com/" target="_new">http://legcrampaway.blogspot.com/</a>.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m a software developer who has developed two applications that help people manage their health. I have successfully sold this software over the Internet for over ten years. Health and wellness are passions of mine. I hope this information has been useful to you.</p>
<p>Article Source: <a id="link_91" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jake_Hickory">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jake_Hickory</a></p>
<p><strong>More blog stories about cramping and cramp remedies here </strong>&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/cause-of-leg-muscle-cramps-and-feet-treatment-options" target="_blank"> <strong>Cause of Leg Muscle Cramps and Feet, </strong><strong>Treatment Options </strong> </a></p>
<p>Nighttime cramps are most common in the legs and feet and possible causes and treatments are various and listed here. <a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://nightlegcramps.net/cause-of-leg-muscle-cramps-and-feet-treatment-options" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/quick-cure-for-leg-cramps" target="_blank"> <strong>Quick, Cure For Leg Cramps</strong> </a></p>
<p>Some timely suggestiopns about how to get rid of the pain caused by night time leg cramps.  <a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://nightlegcramps.net/quick-cure-for-leg-cramps" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goherbalremedies.com/blog/easy-tips-to-treat-leg-cramps-at-home/" target="_blank"> <strong>Natural Treatment for Leg </strong><strong>Cramps </strong><strong> </strong> </a></p>
<p>Leg cramp is an unpredictable problem in our life; it persists for a few moments but tends to damage all our normal movements for that small span of time.<a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://www.goherbalremedies.com/blog/easy-tips-to-treat-leg-cramps-at-home/" target="blank"> </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tandurust.com/bone-joint-muscle-disorders/stop-leg-cramps.html" target="_blank"> <strong>Leg Cramp Relief | How to Stop Leg </strong><strong>Cramps | Leg </strong><strong>Cramping Remedy</strong> </a></p>
<p>For leg cramp treatment, supplements of calcium and magnesium should be taken. Other way to prevent leg cramping is to eat diet rich in milk, cheese and yogurt.</p>

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		<title>Night Time Leg Cramps: New Quick and Natural Cure</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many times have you or someone you know been woken up in the middle of the night by painful leg cramps and nothing you do seems to make it go? Do you have the time to wait for the painkillers to take effect? It is a pain that is very acute and immediate. So [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- WSA: ad in context default not shown: too many ads -->How many times have you or someone you know been woken up in the middle of the night by painful leg cramps and nothing you do seems to make it go? Do you have the time to wait for the painkillers to take effect? It is a pain that is very acute and immediate. So anything that can be done to relieve this painful condition will be most welcome.</p>
<p> <img align="left" alt="pain elief with eft" height="149" hspace="15" src="http://www.practical-personal-development-advice.com/images/PainReliefEFT.jpg" vspace="5" width="120" />But what is special about this kind of pain is that, just as it comes on so suddenly and with such acute pain, so also it calls for&nbsp;&nbsp; quick and immediate pain relief treatment&nbsp; . Taking the usual route of pain relief drugs might not be exactlywhat you need because the effect is not immediate and anyone with the onset of a muscle cramp in the night wants relief &#8216;right here, right now!&#8217;.</p>
<p>In this case time is of the essence! No-one wants to wait in this situation</p>
<p> Rubbing the legs, which is often an immediate reactionary response, doesn&#8217;t actually work and often contributes to a worsening of the pain. The problem with muscle cramping is that the muscle becomes locked and very tight so it can&#8217;t just be shaken off or immediately exercised away and indeed trying this can even lead to more pain. So there is often a feeling of helplessness in the face of this spasm attack.</p>
<p><strong>So what can be done about it?</strong></p>
<p>When there are so many remedies and conventional treatments out there that don&#8217;t seem to work all that well it is really refreshing to come across a&nbsp; self help technique&nbsp; that not only works well but also so quickly. Those who learn to apply this amazingly simple technique are often totally surprised by its results and the comment &#8216; What happened to the pain, it&#8217;s gone?&#8217; is an often heard and exciting response</p>
<p> This natural, drug free and effective treatment is called EFT, short for Emotional Freedom Technique, and despite its name, works amazingly well and very quickly on physical pains such as those caused by muscle spasms and many more, where conventional therapies often fail. In fact this&nbsp; <strong><a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/instantrelief/eft.php" target="_blank">do-it-yourself pain relief&nbsp;</a></strong> procedure has shown remarkable results in thousands of clinical applications.</p>
<p> It is possible to obtain complete pain relief within minutes and there are thousands of glowing testimonials as to its effectiveness for this and many other painful conditions. In addition, besides a &#8216;quick fix&#8217; the results can also be long lasting and in this case you can say goodbye to night leg cramps for ever.</p>
<p> <img align="left" alt="eft tapping, energy flow" height="277" hspace="15" src="http://www.oneworldinsight.com/images/ChronicPain.jpg" vspace="5" width="251" />According to the theory of EFT, pain has two main causes. The first is attributed to the imbalance of subtle energy flow. Repairing disruptions in these subtle energies by tapping on the acupuncture points or &quot;release points&quot; on the body can lead to&nbsp; <a href="http://www.instantnaturalpainrelief.com" target="_blank"><strong>complete pain relief</strong></a>.</p>
<p>As the muscle immediately softens and the cramping dissolves, along with the pain by the simple application of the eft technique those who use it are often left in amazement at its power.</p>
<p>The second cause is said to be negative emotions. These are said to have an adverse effect on the body by triggering the release of nasty chemicals that lead to stress, constriction and pain. With a little finger tapping on the main acupuncture points and a specifically chosen focus, the body is given the signal to relax and as it does so, painful symptoms disappear.</p>
<p> So next time you find yourself in the middle of a painful leg cramp it might just be worth giving&nbsp; <strong><a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/instantrelief/eft.php" target="_blank">the eft technique</a></strong>&nbsp; a try. It is a remarkable gift to the world</p>
<p><a href="http://www.roadtoemotionalfreedom.com/attracting-abundance-with-eft" target="_blank">                                                             <strong>EFT and Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong>                                                         </a></p>
<p>                                                         Attracting Abundance with EFT. I am getting so excited to assist Carol Look (my mentor) EFT  Master at Omega Institute up in Rhinbeck NY in a couple of weeks. I have been at many of her Abundance workshops.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.roadtoemotionalfreedom.com/attracting-abundance-with-eft" style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://mybraintraining.net/2009/05/emotional-freedome-technique-eft-attracting-abundance-with-eft-awaken-your-prosperity-mind-movie/" target="_blank">                                                             <strong>Emotional Freedome Technique EFT &#8211; </strong><strong>Attracting Abundance with EFT</strong><strong></strong>                                                         </a></p>
<p>                                                         EFT Daily mediation using positive affirmations. Attracting Abundance with EFT. http://www.successwitheft.com. Michele Price Skype: prosperityconsciousness. Teaching the world the easiest tool to make significant  changes in your life.&nbsp;<a href="http://mybraintraining.net/2009/05/emotional-freedome-technique-eft-attracting-abundance-with-eft-awaken-your-prosperity-mind-movie/" style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thesecretpress.com/1266/attracting-abundance/" target="_blank">                                                             <strong>Attracting Abundance</strong>                                                         </a></p>
<p>                                                         She is a living example of working with the law of attraction, and clearing the blocks using the meridian tapping technique called EFT<a href="http://www.thesecretpress.com/1266/attracting-abundance/" style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" target="blank"></a></p>

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		<title>Is Soap A Cure For Night Leg Cramps?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are reading this article, I can guess that you suffer from  painful night leg cramps . I&#8217;m sure that you have probably purchased a few different medications that promise to put an end to your leg cramps, and you have probably read countless amounts of information about how to prevent the cramps as [...]]]></description>
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<p>If you are reading this article, I can guess that you suffer from  <strong><a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/relief/cramprelief.php" target="_blank">painful night leg cramps</a> </strong>.</p>
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<p>I&#8217;m sure that you have probably purchased a few different medications that promise to put an end to your leg cramps, and you have probably read countless amounts of information about how to prevent the cramps as well.</p>
<p>The first thing that I noticed while doing my research is that the cause is unknown. There are a few different circumstances that are suspected to lead towards nocturnal leg cramps, but nothing is set in stone. This tells me that there can not possibly be an effective medication out there, if they cant even figure out what causes the cramping in the first place!</p>
<p><em>Household Soap &#8211; The Cure For Night Leg Cramps</em></p>
<p>Now, before I go any further, I want to let you know my stance on <strong><a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/relief/cramprelief.php" target="_blank">home remedies</a></strong> . Honestly, I am a believer in technology, and usually do not trust those ancient home remedies. I would rather buy something that is scientifically proven than do some voodoo to fix my problems. My problems; however, could not be fixed by the different medications that I took, so I decided to give a few remedies a try.</p>
<p>After soaking in a hot bathtub before going to sleep (did not feel too good on my legs), drinking a lot of water (cause me to wake up for other reasons during the night), and sleeping with a bar of soap (which I thought was crazy), the only remedy that actually worked was sleeping with a bar of soap!</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t worry, I don&#8217;t think your spouse will get jealous&#8230; just slide a bar of soap under your sheets at the foot of your bed, and prepare for a full nights rest! The very first time that I put this bar of soap under my bed, I did not wake up once with night leg cramps!</p>
<p>Whether you believe in home remedies or not, please give this a try. I am sure that you will be very happy with the results, just as a few of my friends have been. You don&#8217;t have anything to lose except restless nights!</p>
<p>Author: Jason Stepp</p>
<p><strong>More here about making sure you get a comortable night&#8217;s sleep</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.classiquefm.org/2009/02/safe-sleep.html" target="_blank"> <strong>Creative Visualization: Safe Sleep</strong> </a></p>
<p>So they need sound sleep at least 6 to7 hours. Then don’t waste your valuable time have  an electric adjustable bed. Which gives you a comfortable sleep .this beds can be adjusted according to your wish. The bed will be soft and spongy<a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://www.classiquefm.org/2009/02/safe-sleep.html" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.bukisa.com/articles/36558_how-to-sleep-better" target="_blank"> <strong>How to Sleep Better</strong> </a></p>
<p>Check out these recordings of binaural beats that are designed to ease you into deep sleep &#8212; click the &#8220;sleep&#8221; link to see what&#8217;s available there.</p>
<p>Darken the room. Find the right temperature for your comfort. <a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://www.bukisa.com/articles/36558_how-to-sleep-better" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.wineforaids.org/comfortable-mattress-toppers-for-a-good-sleep.htm" target="_blank"> <strong>Comfortable Mattress Toppers For A Good </strong><strong>Sleep</strong> </a></p>
<p>In case you want to enjoy in a new sleeping surface, you do not have to buy a new bed at all. For just a fraction of price, you can get one of mattress toppers that will satisfy your needs for sure. You can put them over your old<a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://www.wineforaids.org/comfortable-mattress-toppers-for-a-good-sleep.htm" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.earthpowerlink.com/2009/02/feel-comfortable.html" target="_blank"> <strong>Everything is Simply Amazing: Feel Comfortable</strong> </a></p>
<p>I cannot sleep if I am not on my bed in time of sleeping. I feel so comfortable sleeping on my bed and I can sleep so longer. In times taking nap, I always in my bedroom and lay down on my bed.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.phblogger.net/articles/health/fighting-pregnancy-insomnia/" target="_blank"> <strong>Fighting Pregnancy Insomnia </strong></a></p>
<p>Drinking warm milk with a dab of honey will help you get some sleep. &#8211; Sleep only in a comfortable room with a right temperature and ventilation for sleeping. &#8211; Soft music or a boring TV show will help lull you to  sleep.<a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://www.phblogger.net/articles/health/fighting-pregnancy-insomnia/" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://takemetoparadice.blogpress.co.uk/2009/02/23/sleep-soundly-tonight/" target="_blank">Sleep Soundly Tonight </a></strong></p>
<p>The pillow works whether you sleep on your back or your side and is highly comfortable. The material is  high quality and durable. The price is significantly  higher than your standard pillow, but you get what you pay for. <a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://takemetoparadice.blogpress.co.uk/2009/02/23/sleep-soundly-tonight/" target="blank"></a></p>

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		<description><![CDATA[You never used to get leg cramps (until recently), you run regularly and exercise for two hours a day or more, you&#8217;re fit, you&#8217;ve got a &#8217;6 pack stomach&#8217; &#8211; so you can eat anything you like, within reason, right? Leg cramps And Bad Diet, The Elastic Band Theory It just doesn&#8217;t work like that [...]]]></description>
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<p><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zedRHJgJ44s/SLLRdW57faI/AAAAAAAAAGc/sYoAqZmJtA8/s400/Leg&amp;#43Cramp.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="15" vspace="8" width="175" height="270" align="left" />You never used to get leg cramps (until recently), you run regularly and exercise for two hours a day or more, you&#8217;re fit, you&#8217;ve got a &#8217;6 pack stomach&#8217; &#8211; so you can eat anything you like, within reason, right?</p>
<p><em>Leg cramps And Bad Diet, The Elastic Band Theory</em></p>
<p>It just doesn&#8217;t work like that &#8211; let me explain using the &#8216;elastic band theory of health and longevity&#8217; to explain why you&#8217;re starting to get <strong> <a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/relief/cramprelief.php" target="_blank">leg cramps, muscle cramps</a></strong> and other health problems that are sure to follow.</p>
<p>The body is just like a wonderful machine &#8211; so good in fact that for over 30 to 40 years, no matter how &#8216;low grade&#8217; the &#8216;fuel&#8217; you put in, your body just works and works and works.<br />
In fact, some people find that as they hit their mid thirties, that they&#8217;re just as fast as in their early twenties. Sure, you&#8217;re putting on a little weight, that&#8217;s normal, but overall you find that you&#8217;re just as fast and don&#8217;t need to train as often or as hard.</p>
<p>That is until one day you start getting <a href="http://www.nightlegcramps.net"><strong>cramps that won&#8217;t go away</strong></a>, or you can&#8217;t put up with that joint pain like you used to or your blood pressure starts to rise, or you need glasses or your hair starts going grey &#8211; fast.</p>
<p>Just like a thick elastic band, from a health point of view, the body can just keep stretching and stretching and stretching until one day it just &#8216;snaps&#8217;.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s when professional athletes just &#8216;drop dead&#8217; from cardiovascular disease and that&#8217;s when you find out you have diabetes, cancer, or arthritis or you&#8217;re told by your doctor that you have a &#8216;problem heart&#8217; and you&#8217;re professional sporting career is over.</p>
<p>It is really a &#8216;no-brainer&#8217; that an unhealthy diet will contribute towards muscle cramps or other health problems and that these conditions are really just early warning signs or worse things to come.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/relief/cramprelief.php" target="_blank">Prevention of cramps</a></strong> and other health challenges from a nutrition point of view comes down to consuming a mostly fresh food diet that is high in minerals, avoiding &#8216;empty&#8217; foods that are high in sugar and low in minerals and which also introduce toxins and antibiotics into our systems.</p>
<p>Fast foods of any type, fried food, processed or refined carbohydrates (such as cakes, biscuits and most types of bread), alcohol and excessive amounts of caffeine are all examples of foods to avoid.</p>
<p>In terms of cramping, eating the wrong food does the following:</p>
<p>1.Reduces our muscles&#8217; energy reserves and makes cramping more likely</p>
<p>2.Deprives the muscles of minerals required to relax and contract the muscles.</p>
<p>3.Introduces toxins (preservatives, food colouring and flavour enhancers) that have a stimulatory effect on the muscles that induce cramping and tend to inhibit the relaxation response that prevents cramping.</p>
<p>And while muscle cramps, running cramps you suffer during exercise and leg cramps at night are the end result of these nutritional problems, it&#8217;s the other lifestyle-threatening and life-threatening conditions you should be worried about.</p>
<p>My advice &#8211; cramps are just indicators of potentially more serious health problems. Fix the cramps from a nutritional point of view and you&#8217;re taking positive action from a long term health and longevity perspective.</p>
<p><strong>Nutrition is important and so is hydration and these can go a loong way to preventing cramps</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://walking-running-training.suite101.com/article.cfm/running_and_hydration_the_basics" target="_blank"> <strong>Running and Hydration – the Basics: A Few Handy Tips on Drinking</strong> </a></p>
<p>These chemicals play important roles, such as helping to absorb fluids (sodium) and to avoid cramps (potassium). All runners will be losing these chemicals, but those who are especially salty sweaters will see a crusty white film <a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://walking-running-training.suite101.com/article.cfm/running_and_hydration_the_basics" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://walking-running-training.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_avoid_running_cramps" target="_blank"> <strong>How to Avoid Running Cramps: Tips for Preventing Side </strong><strong>Cramps</strong> </a></p>
<p>Do painful stomach cramps slow you down when you&#8217;re running? You&#8217;re not the only one. Find out how to stop runners&#8217; cramps before they stop you.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ezpromotes.com/running-calf-cramps/blog/nighttime-leg-cramps" target="_blank"> <strong>Nighttime Leg Cramps</strong> </a></p>
<p>Low levels of certain minerals known as electrolytes—magnesium, potassium, calcium and sodium—have long been linked to leg cramps. Marathon runners sweating out the miles are particularly prone to this variety.<a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://www.ezpromotes.com/running-calf-cramps/blog/nighttime-leg-cramps" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2009/02/your-questions-answered.html" target="_blank"> <strong>Healthy Tipping Point: Your Questions, Answered!</strong> </a></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve only gotten a few cramps while running, actually. According to this website, researchers believe that the side stitch is caused by stretching the ligaments that extend from the diaphragm to the internal organs, particularly the liver. &#8230; Runners tend to exhale every two or four steps. Most people exhale  as the left foot hits the ground, but some people exhale when the right foot hits the ground. It is the later group who seem more prone to get side stitches.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.newagetouch.com/blog/2009/02/06/muscle-cramps-the-myths-and-mystery/" target="_blank"> <strong>Muscle Cramps The Myths And Mystery</strong> </a></p>
<p>The myth, the legends, and the facts about muscle cramps of athletes are a medical mystery. Cramps afflict 39 percent of marathon runners, 79 percent of triathletes, and 60 percent of cyclists at one time or another</p>
<p>Copyright &#8211; <a href="http://www.Running-Cramp-Relief.com">www.Running-Cramp-Relief.com</a><br />
Article Author: Paul Newland</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[Leg and muscle cramps can strike at any time, night leg cramps keep you awake at night and cramping at any other time can stop you in your tracks and affect your work performance. So it is useful to know what you can do on such occasions to get quick and effective relief. I&#8217;ve pretty [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leg and muscle cramps can strike at any time, night leg cramps keep you awake at night and cramping at any other time can stop you in your tracks and affect your work performance. So it is useful to know what you can do on such occasions to get quick and effective relief.</p>
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<p>I&#8217;ve pretty much always subscribed to the R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) theory to treat an injury &#8211; but what about if you&#8217;re in the middle of an ultra-endurance event, your support crew is half a day away and you need to keep going before it gets dark.</p>
<p><em>Giving Leg Cramps and Muscle Cramps The Hot and Cold Treatment</em></p>
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<p>Or what if you have 60 students booked in for a martial arts seminar and they want to see you in action &#8211; not the right time to say, &#8216;sorry, I seemed to have a cramp and want some ice&#8217;.</p>
<p>And not the time to stop and put your feet up.</p>
<p>Says Sports Nutritionist and Trainer Richard Renton on the subject of hot and cold treatment, &#8216;If you&#8217;re done for the event then putting an ice pack on the muscle and alternating with a hot pack is fine. However if you&#8217;re going to continue to perform, then keep the muscle as warm as possible.</p>
<p>If you want to continue to perform and put ice on an injury and keep using it, then during a performance you&#8217;re going to create more damage &#8211; so applying heat is the thing to do.</p>
<p>After an event, I like to apply ice for the first three hours and then alternate with heat, depending on the extent of the injury &#8211; to help with recovery&#8217;.</p>
<p>Eastern medicine certainly agrees with this approach with it&#8217;s use of moxa, acupressure and acupuncture techniques designed to stimulate blood flow (and generate heat) to an area.</p>
<p><img src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:LuETu9eHzW8msM:http://www.thecramps.com/media/cramps_red_HI.jpg" alt="leg and foot cramps" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="99" height="150" align="left" /> The best advice for runners, sports people and anyone who suffers  <strong><a href="http://nightlegcramps.net/relief/cramprelief.php" target="_blank">cramps at night</a></strong> is to have a tube arnica gel, tiger balm or &#8216;CM Cream&#8217; on hand as part of a treatment plan to keep you going.</p>
<p>When I am teaching or training other people I always have a small pot of tiger balm on hand. I&#8217;ve found in the case of cramp that once you have squeezed and then stretched the muscle to get it going, a little tiger balm will help increase the blood flow to the affected area.</p>
<p>This cramp relief tactic of applying heat to the area before ice also seems to reduce recovery time. After the event is complete and it&#8217;s time to really rest the muscle, follow up with ice treatment.</p>
<p>Dave, a friend of mine who works as a massage therapist in Tasmania has a passion for ultra-endurance events &#8211; working on them not competing. It&#8217;s a great opportunity to get out of the office and catch some of the great scenery &#8216;Tassie&#8217; has to offer.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s an amazing cross country mountain bike race that&#8217;s held annually and goes over 4 days (called the Wildside MTB) one of the chief complaints of the competitors is, you guessed it, leg cramps and muscle soreness.</p>
<p>Taking advantage of the surroundings, Dave gets all the competitors wanting a massage (that&#8217;s about all of them) to wade into the icy waters of their lake and beach-side camping areas before he treats them. He says the combination of cold treatment followed by therapeutic massage does wonders for rejuvenating cramped and tired muscles.</p>
<p>After an event (and if you don&#8217;t have a mou<img src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:IqbskjzYy9E4PM:http://www.anthonylaw.co.uk/blog%2520images/2007%2520images/JUNE2007%2520AhChiCramp.jpg" alt="extremely sore muscles after working out" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="95" height="127" align="right" />ntain lake handy), is to get a paper cup or plastic cup that holds about 120 ml, fill it with water and put it in your freezer and you make a great big popsicle that you can hold on to. After you race or train you peel the paper off and rub the ice on your cramped muscle and it&#8217;s an effective and inexpensive way to ice down.</p>
<p>For heat, tiger balm, arnica and CM cream are lightweight and easy to carry in a running pouch, can be purchased commercially for a reasonable price and will act as a lubricant for massage and to assist with initial stretch and recovery in the event of a cramp.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t leave home without them!</p>
<p>Author: Paul Newland</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/natural-treatments-for-leg-cramps/" target="_blank"> Home Remedies For Leg Cramps &#8211; Best Cure For Leg Cramps </a></strong></p>
<p>Warm water bath is an effective cure for leg cramps. Make sure that the water should stay over the area affected by leg cramp. This would help.<a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/natural-treatments-for-leg-cramps/" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/treatments-for-leg-cramps/" target="_blank"> Cramps In The Leg &#8211; Treatment Of Leg Cramps &#8211; Leg Cramps Cure </a></strong></p>
<p>Intake of less amount of calcium can lead to the problem of cramps inside the body. Leg cramps occur specially at night when the body posture is not in a proper.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ezpromotes.com/running-calf-cramps/blog/nightt%20fef%20ime-leg-cramps" target="_blank"> <strong>Nighttime Leg Cramps</strong> </a></p>
<p>The medical causes of leg cramps, including night leg cramps ( or nighttime leg cramps ) are many. If you want your muscle pain cured naturally, determine your causes of lower leg cramps but DO NOT take quinine for leg cramps.</p>
<p><a href="http://sexylegstips.blogspot.com/2009/02/restless-legs-syndrome-or-growing-pains.html" target="_blank"><strong>Restless </strong><strong>Legs Syndrome or Growing Pains?</strong> </a></p>
<p>Restless legs syndrome is a common sleep disorder affecting about 1 in 10 adults. Characterized by an uncomfortable, and sometimes painful, itching or prickling in the legs and an uncontrollable desire to move the legs.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/symptoms-causes-and-natural-treatments-for-leg-cramp/" target="_blank"> Leg Cramp Causes &#8211; Symptoms Of Leg Cramp </a></strong></p>
<p>A leg cramp is nothing but a short contraction of muscle. When the muscles decide to be flexible and stay away from it, the situation is known as leg cramp. Those peoples who have more muscular problems seem to have more leg cramp also.<a style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" href="http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/symptoms-causes-and-natural-treatments-for-leg-cramp/" target="blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.doeverythingblog.com/2009/02/how-to-stop-leg-pain.html" target="_blank"> <strong>Do Everything Blog: How To Stop Leg Pain </strong></a></p>
<p>Leg cramps are an involuntary contraction of a single muscle or a group of muscles. They are usually very painful and can be caused by several different factors such as dehydration,muscle fatigue,electrolyte imbalance.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.relievingpain.org/leg-pain/leg-pains-%E2%80%93-dietary-and-ayurvedic-treatment-home-remedies" target="_blank"> <strong>Leg Pains – Dietary and Ayurvedic Treatment, Home Remedies </strong> </a></p>
<p>Muscle cramps usually affect the muscles of the leg. It is known as Khalli Vata in Ayurveda. There is a special term for the muscle cramps that affect only the calf muscles, and that is Pindikoveshtana. From an Ayurvedic point of view.</p>

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