Unwelcome Wake Up Call

Have you ever woken up with a painful leg cramp? Did you have to scootch down to the bottom of the bed to use the foot board, or wake up your spouse to help flex your foot to relieve the pain? Nocturnal leg cramps are characterized by episodes of painful, sudden, intense, involuntary contractions of muscles in the legs, feet and other extremities in the middle of the night. If this describes you, you are not alone.

To get straight to the point of the matter, there are a few things you can do...

• One of the most effective strategies is to increase your magnesium intake. In fact research shows that about 80% of adults are magnesium deficient. Shaklee's Sustained Release Vital Mag is an excellent choice. It not only contains magnesium from three different sources, it also has added potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, plus boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization. Vital Mag also gives you the added benefits of supporting cardiovascular health, and healthy blood sugar levels*, and the sustained release formula is gentle on your digestive system.

• You may also benefit from strategies to improve your sleep quality. I often mention establishing a regular bedtime, going screen free the last hour, and gentle stretching before bed.

• Some people also improve their sleep by addressing other nutritional needs such as B-Vitamins, Protein and Melatonin.

Whether a young person experiencing a growth spurt, an athlete who has sweat out their electrolytes and stretched their body's nutritional reserves thin, or an adult who surprised by this body change, there is hope for a peaceful night's sleep.