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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
Techniques to promote muscle relaxation and stress reduction may reduce the incidence of restless leg syndrome in people prone to the condition.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 8, 2008
Diet is key in preventing RLS. A preventive diet will include an adequate intake of iron and the B vitamins , especially B 12 and folic acid. Strict vegetarians should take vitamin supplements to obtain sufficient vitamin B 12 . Ferrous gluconate ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Simple changes to the diet have proven effective for some people suffering from RLS. Vitamin deficiencies are a common problem in RLA patients. In patients with RLS, most physicians will check the levels of blood serum ferritin, which can indicate...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Diet is one factor that can prevent symptoms of RLS. A helpful diet will include an adequate intake of iron and the B vitamins, especially B 12 and folic acid. Strict vegetarians should take vitamin supplements to obtain sufficient vitamin B 12 . ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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