If you’re reading this article, chances are you know the aggravation of restless leg syndrome. You know about the prickly feeling in your legs – or maybe for you it is a twitching, or a burning. Whatever way you feel it, you can absolutely relate to the feeling of needing to get up and move around, move your legs before you go crazy! Are there ways to deal with this syndrome? Sure! There are drugs – but they are pretty “heavy hitters”, not something that should be your first choice. Thankfully, there are also some non-drug, alternative treatments for restless leg syndrome, ones that you can try in your own home, without even taking the time, energy, and expense to see your doctor. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Let’s take a look at the easy, alternative treatments for restless leg syndrome.

Lifestyle Changes You Should Try

Of course, the first suggestion is to improve your diet. This “cure” for restless legs syndrome is very natural. Be sure you eat a varied, healthy, palate. You need to be getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs to be strong to function right. Some of the vitamins and minerals that researchers suspect are linked to restless leg syndrome are: Vitamin B12, folic acid, and iron. It makes sense to take a multivitamin supplement, as well as think of ways to improve your nutrition.

Many people find an alternative treatment for their restless legs by simply eliminating alcohol and caffeine! It is worth a try, since even cutting them from your diet for just a few weeks can tell you if you have less problems with restless legs without those substances in your body.

Get more exercise as an “alternative treatment” for your restless leg syndrome. If you get moderate, regular exercise, it can help eliminate the symptoms. Be careful to not overdo it, though, as too much exercise – or exercising too late in the day – can lead to more symptoms rather than less.

Get into good sleep habits as an alternative treatment for restless legs. If your body is tired, your symptoms will seems worse. Specifically, try to have a cool, quiet place to sleep, go to bed at the same time each night, and get up about the same time. Try to get enough sleep. Sometimes, the sleep cycle works better if you go to bed later and get up later, but you can try that for your own body and see if it helps.