Guest guest Posted March 18, 2002 Report Share Posted March 18, 2002 Lilly, the first thing I would do is get him off the milk and check to see what his protein vs veggie/fruit ratio is.. The milk is probably one of his problems. Contrary to popular beliefs..milk is not good for animals, human or the four legged kind, beyond babyhood..How may calves and foals do you see guzzling milk after they are past the baby stage? Here is an article you might find interesting. OSTEOPOROSIS By Dr. Regan Golob, DC Osteoporosis is one of the most common yet least understood bone diseases. It affects about 15 million Americans to some degree. It is showing up in people as young as 25 years of age. Osteoporosis occurs when there is not enough available calcium for the bones to rebuild properly -- more calcium is lost from the body than is replaced. The bones are alive, just as our skin is alive and the cells that make up your bones today will be different in one year. Back to our old premise " the body doesn't do anything wrong, it is only trying to survive. " The bones can act as an Alkaline Reserve for all the acid foods we eat, buffering blood, nerve responses, muscle control, blood coagulation, blood pressure and heart rhythm. If this calcium that is borrowed is not replaced, osteoporosis will develop. The cause of osteoporosis is too much protein. Protein is essential to good health, but too much protein is a leading cause of poor health. We get protein from meat, poultry, fish, milk, eggs and cheese, animal proteins and to a lesser extent, grains and legumes. There is even some protein in vegetables and fruit. However, animal and grain proteins produce an acid residue in the body that needs to be neutralized by alkaline minerals before they can be eliminated from the body. If over time we eat a great deal of animal protein, the minerals continue to be lost and our alkaline reserve depletes. Recent research has shown that if your diet contains more than 47 grams of protein, more calcium will be taken from the bone than is replaced, i.e. osteoporosis. If your alkaline reserve is depleted, a slice of bread can cause osteoporosis. This table will give you an example of grams of protein. ACIDS GRAMS of PROTEIN 6 oz. Beef Sirloin 54 6 oz. Poultry 40 1 Cup Lima Beans 16 1 Cup Whole Milk 9 1 Slice Bread 3 1 Egg 6 I Piece of Chocolate Cake 5 ALKALINE GRAMS of PROTEIN 1 Cup Green Beans 2 1 Cup Grapefruit Juice I As you can see, it is very easy to eat 47 grams of protein. Milk is supposed to help in preventing osteoporosis, but since man got involved, i.e. pasteurization; the calcium becomes an inorganic calcium -- you may as well eat dry wall, or antacids, oyster shells, dolomite, calcium carbonate to list a few. The above type of calciums get into the bloodstream but cannot be used to rebuild or replenish our bones. They can contribute to hardening of the arteries or arthritis. The body has to do something with the unusable calcium. In conclusion, eat more fruits and vegetables, eat less animal protein, stay away from processed milk, soda drinks and unusable forms of calcium! http://www.docgolob.com/docgolob/ At 7:51 AM +0000 3/15/02, wrote: Message: 9 Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:41:52 -0500 Lilly Torres <lillybythebay nightly leg cramps My 15 years old son is now active in his school's soccer team. A few nights I was awakened by his screams due to leg cramps. He only gets leg cramps when he is involved in lots of physical activity. I'm wondering if there is something he can take for this. I don't believe he needs calcium because he drinks a gallon of milk (1%) every two days all by himself. Any ideas? Lilly -- PAL Ranch King Hill, ID http://www.palranch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2002 Report Share Posted March 18, 2002 At 7:51 AM +0000 3/15/02, Susan Porter, wrote: >Message: 18 > Thu, 14 Mar 2002 19:01:44 -0800 (PST) > Susan Porter <porterwk2001 >Re: nightly leg cramps > >When I was his age the doctors all told me it was just growing >pains and would go away in time. I still have them and they are >especially bad at night. I will often use ben gay on my legs right >before going to bed. It helps a bit, I also have restless leg >syndrome and tried quinine which didn't help. I ended up using >prescriptions to help ease it a bit but I am also looking for a >herbal remedy for the leg cramps. If it is especially bad after >your son has been physically active I would try ben gay or an >alternative. We have also used eucalyptus rubbing oil and that has >not only helped with leg cramps but with other types of joint pain >as well. Good Luck My son also had " growing pains " as many allopathic drs..and I feel so bad now knowing that his problems were mineral deficiencies..and that his health now might be different if I had known to keep him off milk and use some good minerals. I used to have restless leg syndrome and my back-sciatic nerve hurt so bad I had a difficult time traveling. I met the chiropractor whose link I furnished on another post..and he had me change my nutritional program, which includes much more water than I used to drink, *no dairy products* except butter..no grains except brown rice, and good chelated mineral supplements. My leg and back problems are completely gone. I eat a ratio of 80% fruits and veggies, and 20% protein. What we have been taught, is not to treat the symptom, which leg cramps and restless legs are..but to go to the source of the problem..which in this case is not the right balance of minerals..as well as perhaps a need to change the nutritional program. Pat -- PAL Ranch King Hill, ID http://www.palranch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2002 Report Share Posted March 24, 2002 I've know of several people who have suffered from these type problems who have used a chi-type swing machine to solve them. It can be even more effective when combined with increased nutritional factors, however, just by itself it can cause the body to experience tremendous healing sequences. For those who don't know of these type machines they have been used for many years throughout the Orient, and about 4-5 years ago were introduced into the US. You lie down on the floor, place your ankles into the cradle on top of the machine, relax, turn on the machine and it does the work and you get the benefits. It swings your ankles/legs in a side to side motion which causes your body to wiggle similar to a fish swimming. They are wonderful for giving the body a passive aerobic type exercise, increasing the oxygenation throughout the body from a massaging action that goes from head to toe. This can include incredible reactions in problem areas of organs, digestive tract, colon, etc. as well. It seems so unrealistic, and to me at that time, stupid to believe that something this simple could actually do any good. I initially thought it was a great marketing scam that would do the promoters much good in their wallets, but the consumer would once again get taken to the cleaners. I had heard of the machine about a year before I was reintroduced by a friend who was almost 70 at the time (3 years ago), diabetic, and had other problems. I was so astounded at his testimony of what it had done for him is just 5 months of use that I decided I'd at least give it a try. It had a money back satisfaction guarantee, so I figured I'd try it, prove myself right that it was a scam, and send it back. Well, I knew the very first time I used it that it would be with me forever. I was able to eliminate heel spurs, leg pains, ankle problems, lower back pain, and a chronic shoulder and neck condition from an automobile accident 30 years before that despite $1000's of bucks with the chiropractors I still was suffering from. Funny thing is that my Chiro now uses them in his practice too, as do many others. However, there is a word of caution. Due to my skepticism, and my failure to heed the advise of what I was told, instead of starting out for just a few minutes on the machine (5-8 minutes and I've seen some people who start at under a minute) I started with the 15 minutes they recommend you build up to over several days, or even weeks. At the end, when the machine turned off, I felt as though I would levitate right off the floor. I knew that anything that could cause that type of sensation within my body had to be doing something that would probably be beneficial. I was right, it was, and two days later I thought I was dying - from flu like symptoms. It also pumps your lymph system very efficiently, and I had a major detox started. LOL Within a few more days I was feeling much better. It does work very well. I'm still using it regularly, and it will continue to be a part of my daily " stay well " program. Many Olympic, professional and amateur athletes use the machines for warm ups as well as cool downs. Doug , Susan Porter <porterwk2001> wrote: > > When I was his age the doctors all told me it was just growing pains and would go away in time. I still have them and they are especially bad at night. I will often use ben gay on my legs right before going to bed. It helps a bit, I also have restless leg syndrome and tried quinine which didn't help. I ended up using prescriptions to help ease it a bit but I am also looking for a herbal remedy for the leg cramps. If it is especially bad after your son has been physically active I would try ben gay or an alternative. We have also used eucalyptus rubbing oil and that has not only helped with leg cramps but with other types of joint pain as well. Good Luck > Lilly Torres <lillybythebay@c...> wrote: My 15 years old son is now active in his school's soccer > team. A few nights I was awakened by his screams due to leg > cramps. He only gets leg cramps when he is involved in lots > of physical activity. I'm wondering if there is something > he can take for this. I don't believe he needs calcium > because he drinks a gallon of milk (1%) every two days all > by himself. Any ideas? > Lilly > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2002 Report Share Posted March 24, 2002 Hi Pat What we have been taught, is not to treat the symptom, which leg > cramps and restless legs are..but to go to the source of the > problem..which in this case is not the right balance of minerals..as ... You are oh so right. I believe the root cause of most of the diseases today can be traced to mineral deficiencies causing acidosis which causes oxygen loss and the body begins falling apart. Doug _____ The four leading causes of (EARLY?) death in the U.S. in order are: 1. Heart Disease 2. Cancer 3. Diabetes 4. Properly taken prescribed medications 1 - 2 - 3. I don't smoke, I don't drink I do use water-soluble ion-sized minerals and vitamins to alkalize, cleanse and oxygenate. Dr. Linus Pauling said, " Every sickness can be traced to a mineral deficiency. " Most minerals sold today only get into the body, but never into the cells. They are not elemental; they are too large; they can potentially cause damage. 4. I don't go to doctors. http://www.eniva.com/members/18141 Product Order & Sign Up 1-866-999-9191 http://www.nefx.com/dho1216 Cancer research revealed some beneficial side effects. ELIMINATE WRINKLES, CELLULITE, and MUCH MORE What we can't say is more exciting than what we can say. LEARN more ABOUT currently accepted MYTHS & TRUTHS regarding health www.coconut-info.com www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com www.westonaprice.org www.cureamerica.net www.polymva.com www.drday.com www.909shot.com No Rights for a Child Diagnosed with Cancer www.whale.to/v/horwin1.html , Patricia Smith <palranch@e...> wrote: > At 7:51 AM +0000 3/15/02, Susan Porter, > wrote: > >Message: 18 > > Thu, 14 Mar 2002 19:01:44 -0800 (PST) > > Susan Porter <porterwk2001> > >Re: nightly leg cramps > > > >When I was his age the doctors all told me it was just growing > >pains and would go away in time. I still have them and they are > >especially bad at night. I will often use ben gay on my legs right > >before going to bed. It helps a bit, I also have restless leg > >syndrome and tried quinine which didn't help. I ended up using > >prescriptions to help ease it a bit but I am also looking for a > >herbal remedy for the leg cramps. If it is especially bad after > >your son has been physically active I would try ben gay or an > >alternative. We have also used eucalyptus rubbing oil and that has > >not only helped with leg cramps but with other types of joint pain > >as well. Good Luck > > My son also had " growing pains " as many allopathic drs..and I feel so > bad now knowing that his problems were mineral deficiencies..and that > his health now might be different if I had known to keep him off milk > and use some good minerals. > > I used to have restless leg syndrome and my back-sciatic nerve hurt > so bad I had a difficult time traveling. I met the chiropractor > whose link I furnished on another post..and he had me change my > nutritional program, which includes much more water than I used to > drink, *no dairy products* except butter..no grains except brown > rice, and good chelated mineral supplements. My leg and back problems > are completely gone. I eat a ratio of 80% fruits and veggies, and 20% > protein. > > What we have been taught, is not to treat the symptom, which leg > cramps and restless legs are..but to go to the source of the > problem..which in this case is not the right balance of minerals..as > well as perhaps a need to change the nutritional program. > > Pat > > > -- > > PAL Ranch > King Hill, ID > http://www.palranch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2002 Report Share Posted March 24, 2002 Do you have a site or link where I could look at this michine or where one could purchase it. A few years ago I had an introduction to one at a health fair in Burlington, Vermont and was give the name of someone in Vermont who sold them, but of course, lost the name. Thanks Bonnie - " kair4me " <oxyssage Sunday, March 24, 2002 4:46 AM Re: nightly leg cramps > I've know of several people who have suffered from these type > problems who have used a chi-type swing machine to solve them. It can > be even more effective when combined with increased nutritional > factors, however, just by itself it can cause the body to experience > tremendous healing sequences. For those who don't know of these type > machines they have been used for many years throughout the Orient, > and about 4-5 years ago were introduced into the US. You lie down on > the floor, place your ankles into the cradle on top of the machine, > relax, turn on the machine and it does the work and you get the > benefits. It swings your ankles/legs in a side to side motion which > causes your body to wiggle similar to a fish swimming. They are > wonderful for giving the body a passive aerobic type exercise, > increasing the oxygenation throughout the body from a massaging > action that goes from head to toe. This can include incredible > reactions in problem areas of organs, digestive tract, colon, etc. as > well. It seems so unrealistic, and to me at that time, stupid to > believe that something this simple could actually do any good. I > initially thought it was a great marketing scam that would do the > promoters much good in their wallets, but the consumer would once > again get taken to the cleaners. I had heard of the machine about a > year before I was reintroduced by a friend who was almost 70 at the > time (3 years ago), diabetic, and had other problems. I was so > astounded at his testimony of what it had done for him is just 5 > months of use that I decided I'd at least give it a try. > It had a money back satisfaction guarantee, so I figured > I'd try it, prove myself right that it was a scam, and send it back. > Well, I knew the very first time I used it that it would be with me > forever. I was able to eliminate heel spurs, leg pains, ankle > problems, lower back pain, and a chronic shoulder and neck condition > from an automobile accident 30 years before that despite $1000's of > bucks with the chiropractors I still was suffering from. Funny thing > is that my Chiro now uses them in his practice too, as do many others. > However, there is a word of caution. Due to my skepticism, and my > failure to heed the advise of what I was told, instead of starting > out for just a few minutes on the machine (5-8 minutes and I've seen > some people who start at under a minute) I started > with the 15 minutes they recommend you build up to over several days, > or even weeks. At the end, when the machine turned off, I felt as > though I would levitate right off the floor. I knew that anything > that could cause that type of sensation within my body had to be > doing something that would probably be beneficial. I was right, it > was, and two days later I thought I was dying - from flu like > symptoms. It also pumps your lymph system very efficiently, and I had > a major detox started. LOL Within a few more days I was feeling > much better. It does work very well. I'm still using it regularly, > and it will continue to be a part of my daily " stay well " program. > Many Olympic, professional and amateur athletes use the machines for > warm ups as well as cool downs. > Doug > > > > > , Susan Porter <porterwk2001> > wrote: > > > > When I was his age the doctors all told me it was just growing > pains and would go away in time. I still have them and they are > especially bad at night. I will often use ben gay on my legs right > before going to bed. It helps a bit, I also have restless leg > syndrome and tried quinine which didn't help. I ended up using > prescriptions to help ease it a bit but I am also looking for a > herbal remedy for the leg cramps. If it is especially bad after your > son has been physically active I would try ben gay or an > alternative. We have also used eucalyptus rubbing oil and that has > not only helped with leg cramps but with other types of joint pain as > well. Good Luck > > Lilly Torres <lillybythebay@c...> wrote: My 15 years old son is > now active in his school's soccer > > team. A few nights I was awakened by his screams due to leg > > cramps. He only gets leg cramps when he is involved in lots > > of physical activity. I'm wondering if there is something > > he can take for this. I don't believe he needs calcium > > because he drinks a gallon of milk (1%) every two days all > > by himself. Any ideas? > > Lilly > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2002 Report Share Posted March 24, 2002 Do you have a source for the purchase of these machines. I experienced one a couple of years ago in Vermont at a health fair in Burlington, Vermont and had an address of the presenter in Vermont but lost it. I did feel a difference in the one demonstration I had,though. Thank you Bonnie - " kair4me " <oxyssage Sunday, March 24, 2002 5:17 AM Re: nightly leg cramps > Hi Pat > > > What we have been taught, is not to treat the symptom, which leg > > cramps and restless legs are..but to go to the source of the > > problem..which in this case is not the right balance of > minerals..as ... > > You are oh so right. I believe the root cause of most of the > diseases today can be traced to mineral deficiencies causing acidosis > which causes oxygen loss and the body begins falling apart. > Doug > _____ > > The four leading causes of (EARLY?) death in the U.S. in order are: > 1. Heart Disease > 2. Cancer > 3. Diabetes > 4. Properly taken prescribed medications > > 1 - 2 - 3. I don't smoke, I don't drink > I do use water-soluble ion-sized minerals and vitamins to > alkalize, cleanse and > oxygenate. Dr. Linus Pauling said, " Every sickness can be > traced to a mineral deficiency. " > Most minerals sold today only get into the body, but never into > the cells. > They are not elemental; they are too large; they can potentially > cause damage. > 4. I don't go to doctors. > > http://www.eniva.com/members/18141 > Product Order & Sign Up 1-866-999-9191 > > > http://www.nefx.com/dho1216 Cancer research revealed some beneficial > side effects. ELIMINATE WRINKLES, CELLULITE, and MUCH MORE What we > can't say is more exciting than what we can say. > > > LEARN more ABOUT currently accepted MYTHS & TRUTHS regarding health > www.coconut-info.com > www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com > www.westonaprice.org > www.cureamerica.net > www.polymva.com > www.drday.com > www.909shot.com > No Rights for a Child Diagnosed with Cancer > www.whale.to/v/horwin1.html > > > > > > , Patricia Smith <palranch@e...> wrote: > > At 7:51 AM +0000 3/15/02, Susan Porter, > > wrote: > > >Message: 18 > > > Thu, 14 Mar 2002 19:01:44 -0800 (PST) > > > Susan Porter <porterwk2001> > > >Re: nightly leg cramps > > > > > >When I was his age the doctors all told me it was just growing > > >pains and would go away in time. I still have them and they are > > >especially bad at night. I will often use ben gay on my legs > right > > >before going to bed. It helps a bit, I also have restless leg > > >syndrome and tried quinine which didn't help. I ended up using > > >prescriptions to help ease it a bit but I am also looking for a > > >herbal remedy for the leg cramps. If it is especially bad after > > >your son has been physically active I would try ben gay or an > > >alternative. We have also used eucalyptus rubbing oil and that > has > > >not only helped with leg cramps but with other types of joint pain > > >as well. Good Luck > > > > My son also had " growing pains " as many allopathic drs..and I feel > so > > bad now knowing that his problems were mineral deficiencies..and > that > > his health now might be different if I had known to keep him off > milk > > and use some good minerals. > > > > I used to have restless leg syndrome and my back-sciatic nerve hurt > > so bad I had a difficult time traveling. I met the chiropractor > > whose link I furnished on another post..and he had me change my > > nutritional program, which includes much more water than I used to > > drink, *no dairy products* except butter..no grains except brown > > rice, and good chelated mineral supplements. My leg and back > problems > > are completely gone. I eat a ratio of 80% fruits and veggies, and > 20% > > protein. > > > > What we have been taught, is not to treat the symptom, which leg > > cramps and restless legs are..but to go to the source of the > > problem..which in this case is not the right balance of > minerals..as > > well as perhaps a need to change the nutritional program. > > > > Pat > > > > > > -- > > > > PAL Ranch > > King Hill, ID > > http://www.palranch.com > > > > ************************************************** > > WWW.PEACEFULMIND.COM Sponsors Alternative Answers- > > HEALING NATURALLY- this is the premise of HOLISTIC HEALTH. Preventative and Curative measure to take for many ailments at: > http://www.peacefulmind.com/ailments_frame.htm > __________ > > -To INVITE A FRIEND to our healing community, copy and paste this address in an email to them: > http://www./members_add > > _________ > To ADD A LINK, RESOURCE, OR WEBSITE to Alternative Answers please Go to: > > http://www./links > > ___________ > > Post message: > Subscribe: - > Un: - > List owner: -owner > _______ > Shortcut URL to this page: > http://www. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2002 Report Share Posted March 25, 2002 There are several models available from various sources. Some are very inexpensive, and last about that long too. The one I personally recommend is found at http://www.V4L.com Click on Products, and then on Health Therapy. Thanks, Doug , " bonnie welch " <jennelle8@s...> wrote: > Do you have a source for the purchase of these machines. I experienced one > a couple of years ago in Vermont at a health fair in Burlington, Vermont and > had an address of the presenter in Vermont but lost it. I did feel a > difference in the one demonstration I had,though. > > Thank you > Bonnie > - > " kair4me " <oxyssage@p...> > > Sunday, March 24, 2002 5:17 AM > Re: nightly leg cramps > > > > Hi Pat > > > > > > What we have been taught, is not to treat the symptom, which leg > > > cramps and restless legs are..but to go to the source of the > > > problem..which in this case is not the right balance of > > minerals..as ... > > > > You are oh so right. I believe the root cause of most of the > > diseases today can be traced to mineral deficiencies causing acidosis > > which causes oxygen loss and the body begins falling apart. > > Doug > > _____ > > > > The four leading causes of (EARLY?) death in the U.S. in order are: > > 1. Heart Disease > > 2. Cancer > > 3. Diabetes > > 4. Properly taken prescribed medications > > > > 1 - 2 - 3. I don't smoke, I don't drink > > I do use water-soluble ion-sized minerals and vitamins to > > alkalize, cleanse and > > oxygenate. Dr. Linus Pauling said, " Every sickness can be > > traced to a mineral deficiency. " > > Most minerals sold today only get into the body, but never into > > the cells. > > They are not elemental; they are too large; they can potentially > > cause damage. > > 4. I don't go to doctors. > > > > http://www.eniva.com/members/18141 > > Product Order & Sign Up 1-866-999-9191 > > > > > > http://www.nefx.com/dho1216 Cancer research revealed some beneficial > > side effects. ELIMINATE WRINKLES, CELLULITE, and MUCH MORE What we > > can't say is more exciting than what we can say. > > > > > > LEARN more ABOUT currently accepted MYTHS & TRUTHS regarding health > > www.coconut-info.com > > www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com > > www.westonaprice.org > > www.cureamerica.net > > www.polymva.com > > www.drday.com > > www.909shot.com > > No Rights for a Child Diagnosed with Cancer > > www.whale.to/v/horwin1.html > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2002 Report Share Posted March 25, 2002 Thank you again for your all your replies on leg cramps. My son has been eating a banana a day and taking magnesium supplements. He says he's been feeling a lot better in the morning because his legs don't hurt so much anymore - plus he hasn't had a leg cramp in like a week. Doug I'm curious about the Chi machine. Did you buy your own machine or do you go to a spa or somewhere to get the treatments? If you did buy your own machine, how much did it cost and if you have a web site, please include it. Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2002 Report Share Posted March 25, 2002 Hi Lilly I actually own 4 different machines. I have one of the very inexpensive ones ($99) which I picked up just to show the difference between the low end and it's poor quality construction compared to some of the more expensive, but much better quality machines. The most expensive was $480, and two were $399.00 each. As a distributor ($25) with one company that price drops to $299. While the quality of machine construction is important, the smoothness of it's operation is probably more important. You don't want one that is harsh in it's movement. http://V4L.com Then look under Products and then under Health Therapy. Doug , Lilly Torres <lillybythebay@c...> wrote: > Thank you again for your all your replies on leg cramps. My son has been eating a banana a day and taking magnesium > supplements. He says he's been feeling a lot better in the morning because his legs don't hurt so much anymore - plus he > hasn't had a leg cramp in like a week. > > Doug > I'm curious about the Chi machine. Did you buy your own machine or do you go to a spa or somewhere to get the treatments? If > you did buy your own machine, how much did it cost and if you have a web site, please include it. > Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 Hi, Sorry I didn't get in on this sooner; I'm sure everyone else knows what they are talking about as well though. I suffered from this frequently when I was younger--I was a retail store manager, on my feet and constantly moving for 13+ hrs a day sometimes. My Dr. told me it was a potassium deficiency, as someone else mentioned--and suggested that I take Gingko Biloba tablets for it(I detest bananas). I know you said you don't want something he'll have to take continually, but it really does help. I also bought one of those mini-massagers with the ball-tip attachment to work out the cramps if I forgot to take the tablets. Having him rub his calves and soles of his feet down nightly before going to bed will help too, if he will do it. Start behind the knee and work down to the foot, like working out a cramp. Blessings, Ahreinya Hazelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 I read someplace that one baked med. potato has more pottasium in it than a banana does and I like the baked potato with some yummy dressing beter that that chemical ladden banana. Pat Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® http://movies./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 > Message: 4 > Tue, 26 Mar 2002 07:46:22 -0000 > " ladycygnus3 " <ladycygnus3 > Re: nightly leg cramps > > Hi, > > Sorry I didn't get in on this sooner; I'm sure everyone else knows > what they are talking about as well though. > > I suffered from this frequently when I was younger--I was a retail > store manager, on my feet and constantly moving for 13+ hrs a day > sometimes. > > My Dr. told me it was a potassium deficiency, as someone else > mentioned--and suggested that I take Gingko Biloba tablets for it(I > detest bananas). I know you said you don't want something he'll have > to take continually, but it really does help. I also bought one of > those mini-massagers with the ball-tip attachment to work out the > cramps if I forgot to take the tablets. > > Having him rub his calves and soles of his feet down nightly before > going to bed will help too, if he will do it. Start behind the knee > and work down to the foot, like working out a cramp. > > Blessings, > Ahreinya Hazelle > > Thanks for the info Ahreinya The potassium in bananas is working great with my son. Plus thanks for the info on Gingko - I didn't know they were rich in potassium - great info to know. Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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