How to Prevent or Stop Leg Cramps -Also known as a Charlie Horse

Leg cramps (or more commonly known as a charlie horse)- especially the night variety that wake you from a sound sleep; can be anything from a nuisance to a real pain !
Read on for some old home remedies that really work !

Instructions

• 1

  For prevention:

  Sleep with a bar of hard milled SOAP in your bed. Wrapped or unwrapped does not seem to matter. Put it down near the bottom where it won't be in the way.

• 2

  For prevention or relief from the pain of leg cramps:

  Press the acupressure point in the indentation between your upper lip and your nose.

• 3

  For prevention or relief from leg cramps (charlie horse):

  Use up to 2 oz. of pickle juice prior to exertion (exercise) or during cramps. Both contain acetic acid which helps the body produce acetalcholine - a neurotransmitter that may be deficient, but which is necessary to help stimulate the muscles to work.

• 4

  For prevention:

  Drink 4-8 oz of tonic water, which contains quinine, before bed for nocturnal cramping. You should notice a difference within several nights; if not, discontinue. Tonic water is not always pleasant. Try adding lemon or a bit of fruit juice to improve flavor.