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add some magnesium into the diet?
If on Meds check for any interactions before trying these suggestions.
interaction checker in our stickys.

[Leg Cramps & Supplements-
The first suspected cause is a mineral imbalance, says Jacqueline Jacques, N.D., a naturopathic doctor and specialist in pain management in Portland, Oregon. That’s not the only possibility, though. Cramps can also be caused by strenuous exercise, excess salt loss from sweating, or sitting or standing too long.

When you get a cramp, stretch and gently massage the muscle immediately. This should relax the muscle and provide you with some much-needed relief. If you find that you’re having muscle cramps every night, your doctor is likely to prescribe quinine, but only for a limited time. This often-used treatment for leg cramps can quickly build to toxic levels in the blood and can cause nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and deafness. It can even damage your eyesight.

A safer way to eliminate that knot of pain in your muscles is to try a combination of vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements, say natural healers. ]
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http://www.bodyandfitness.com/Inform...h/legcramp.htm

the link below has a variety of info on cells/nutrition/supplementation-
[Following are examples of medical conditions and their intracellular chemistry, as measured with Acu-Cell Analysis.
These disorders are not intended for self-treatment (supplements still have to be matched on an individual basis), but to
compare conventional, pharmacological intervention to the therapeutic and preventative aspects of nutritional medicine.]
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http://www.acu-cell.com/dis.html

[What can high-magnesium foods do for you?

* Relax your nerves and muscles
* Build and strengthen bones
* Keep your blood circulating smoothly

What events can indicate a need for more high-magnesium foods?

* Muscle weakness, tremor, or spasm
* Heart arrhythmia, irregular contraction, or increased heart rate
* Softening and weakening of bone
* Imbalanced blood sugar levels
* Headaches
* Elevated blood pressure

Excellent sources of magnesium include Swiss chard and spinach. Avoid overcooking to minimize loss of magnesium. ]
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http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...trient&dbid=75
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