Charlie Horses and restless leg syndrome

[Busymomma13]

I take a magnesium/calcium supplement. But both of these symptoms are coming back..probably from no dairy as far as calcium is concerned.

I also drink Calm morning and night, and use a magnesium topical spray on my legs and take Epsom salt baths at least twice twice a week.

How can I get more calcium and magnesium?

Any other ideas?

[SugarcubeOD]

You may want to take a read through this article about calcium... dairy is not the best or most bio available source of calcium

http://whole9life.com/2012/02/what-about-calcium/

It lists in the third point, some better ways to increase calcium.

[jmcbn]

You might want to look at ensuring you're getting enough potassium in your diet - not just magnesium & calcium - aim for foods like avocado, banana, potatoes, mushrooms, dark leafy greens, and salmon. And don't forget to salt your food.

[Busymomma13]

Thanks for the reminder on potassium, I have avacados but forgot to eat them, and I should have my weekly salmon tonight! I do tend to have issues with potassium deficiency....

[Busymomma13]

You may want to take a read through this article about calcium... dairy is not the best or most bio available source of calcium

http://whole9life.com/2012/02/what-about-calcium/

It lists in the third point, some better ways to increase calcium.

That was very informative! A Paleo friend of mine has been encouraging me to add canned salmon to my diet, I think it is time I flew her advice!