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- Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:54 am
- Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
- Topic: Study Examines Possible Link Between RLS and Inflammation
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4121
Study Examines Possible Link Between RLS and Inflammation
A new scientific study by Leonard B. Weinstock et al. has been published in the January 14, 2012 issue of the Sleep Medicine Reviews Journal titled: "Restless Legs Syndrome - Theoretical roles of inflammatory and immune mechanisms." Here is an excerpt from the study: "The fact that 95...
- Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Topics: RLS
- Topic: 50 diseases/conditions that feature a higher rate of RLS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2723
re: inflammation as the primary cause of RLS
There are a few disclaimers about the herbs throughout the website. I emphasize the importance to consult with your pharmacist if you're pregnant, on other medications or are scheduled for an operation. I will remove the sentence about herbs having no side effects just to avoid any controversy. I'm ...
- Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:29 am
- Forum: General Topics: RLS
- Topic: 50 diseases/conditions that feature a higher rate of RLS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2723
re: natural remedies
Ann So many foods are inflammatory, that it creates a unique situation for every person. Something in your diet, or meds you were taking, were negating the healing process. I realize that some people are on meds for secondary ailments, and can't go off of them. But, for people taking meds strictly f...
- Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Topics: RLS
- Topic: 50 diseases/conditions that feature a higher rate of RLS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2723
the anti-inflammatory remedy works for everyone
Corrie Actually the anti-inflammatory approach will help every single RLS sufferer. The problem is about 1% of those that suffer are willing to make the large dietary sacrifices that are needed ... which includes additional supplements to help relieve the existing inflammation. There are obvious thi...
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:58 pm
- Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
- Topic: Scientists identify inflammation as the primary cause of RLS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3140
re: inflammation as the primary cause of RLS
Laura There are scientific studies listed on the following website for over 50 inflammation based diseases and conditions, including fibromyalgia. The reason I listed them all is to show people that if inflammation is at the root of Cancer, Parkinson's, Crohn's, HIV, Obesity, ADHD, Depression - and ...
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Topics: RLS
- Topic: 50 diseases/conditions that feature a higher rate of RLS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2723
re: Inflammation
This entire website is dedicated to helping people lessen their inflammation. m Overall, it's a matter of integrating some anti-inflammatory supplements into your diet (the easy part) and then making the dietary sacrifices that are necessary in order to eliminate the inflammatory foods and beverages...
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Topics: RLS
- Topic: 50 diseases/conditions that feature a higher rate of RLS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2723
re: list of RLS related diseases
That's the whole point of the list. It shows that every inflammatory disease/condition that has ever been studied has shown a significantly higher rate of RLS. Pregnancy and the elderly are two other demographics that are known to have higher levels of inflammation as well as higher rates of RLS. Th...
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:05 pm
- Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
- Topic: Scientists identify inflammation as the primary cause of RLS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3140
Scientists identify inflammation as the primary cause of RLS
This is very exciting news for all RLS sufferers! The paper they have written is under review and should be published soon. The paper is titled "Restless Legs Syndrome: Theoretical Roles of Inflammatory and Immune Mechanisms." The paper was written by a team of 3 scientists. One of its mem...
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:56 am
- Forum: General Topics: RLS
- Topic: 50 diseases/conditions that feature a higher rate of RLS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2723
50 diseases/conditions that feature a higher rate of RLS
At the website listed below are scientific studies confirming that the following diseases feature a significantly higher occurrence of RLS ... Acromegaly Alzheimer's Amyloidosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Anemia Arthritis Asthma Ataxia Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Cancer ...
- Tue May 11, 2010 4:07 pm
- Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
- Topic: RLS and Dopamine Levels
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3939
RLS and Dopamine Levels
Here is a website where you can find scientific proof that: a. inflammation has a negative effect on dopamine levels b. the most common RLS remedies have a positive effect on dopamine levels c. the most common RLS antagonists (msg, sugar, gluten etc.) have a negative effect on dopamine levels m You ...
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:11 pm
- Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
- Topic: Doctors receiving perks from Drug Companies
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3578
Doctors receiving perks from Drug Companies
In an earier post I mentioned that I disagreed with the common practice of doctors receiving perks from Drug Companies in exchange for pushing their product. In this case I was referring to Mirapex. From the responses I got, I felt like I was being treated as some sort of conspiracy theorist. That's...
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:42 pm
- Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
- Topic: RLS Helpers and Hurters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4084
re: RLS and inflammation
What anti-inflammatory medication were you taking ... and were you taking any other medication at the time? If it's not a vitamin, mineral or herb .... in other words, if it's an NSAID (nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug) you're taking, it doesn't count. These are "natural" remedies / anti-...
- Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:54 pm
- Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
- Topic: RLS Helpers and Hurters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4084
re: RLS and inflammation
The information on the website is a collection of scientific facts. It's a summary of what doctors and researchers have found in their studies. It shows that there's an interesting relationship that ALL the RLS remedies and ALL the RLS antagonists have with inflammation. I'm not presenting an opinio...
- Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:50 pm
- Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
- Topic: RLS Helpers and Hurters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4084
RLS Helpers and Hurters
A short while ago I created a "RLS Remedies" page on my website. For days I scoured the Internet looking for forum postings, articles and studies that presented natural remedies that have helped various RLS Sufferers to lessen their symptoms. No name-brand remedies or pharmaceuticals were ...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:26 pm
- Forum: Help for Relationships
- Topic: Does your RLS increase with human contact?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15484
Does your RLS increase with human contact?
I just posted this, but realized that it was in the wrong section (the non-pharma remedies section). I always assumed that everyone with RLS has difficulty with being in close proximity to partners or pets. I usually ended up sleeping in the guest room 6 nights of the week because I couldn't handle ...