I did read somewhere that cramps were the result of salt depletion, so one
night I woke up with leg cramps and got up, went into the kitchen and put a
spoonful of salt in my mouth and washed it down with a little water. I very
quickly forgot about my leg cramps as the pain in my stomach gained priority. I
guess I didn't see the recommendation of using a "pinch".
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: Faith Saint Francis
To: silver-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 5:00 AM
Subject: RE: CS>Leg Cramps .. First Aid
Hello Beloved CS-Circle!
I could not find the origin of this thread,
so I don't know if it has already worn out.
Yet: here is an incredibly easy trick to undo
yourself of (leg)cramps directly:
We walk long distances (6 to 8 hours) in the
high Andes Mountains, and people are apt to
get leg-cramps, very painful, so:
Press, with your fingertip, directly under
the nose, between the nostrils
where the septum begins.
Make tiny little circles with the fingertip,
pressing hard, but without overdoing it;
do this three times, for three seconds.
Bye cramps!
As first aid, a little salt under the tongue
will also do.
Like to serve, hope to help,
Leonardo "Faith"
Licensed, practising and devoted
reflexology practitioner,
Health adviser,
and (since yesterday)
Dianetics Profesional Auditor.
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From: zzekel...@aol.com
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:01:35 -0400
Subject: Re: CS>Leg Cramps
To: silver-list@eskimo.com
Hi Dick,
I know you did not ask, but here is my experience anyway. I have
ongoing electrolyte issues and have found that potassium works better for my
leg cramps
I know this will sound like I'm way off my rocker. I know I did when a friend
,{ several years ago } told me to " just try it.." I would get killer cramps
after a 5-6 mile hike...I put a bar of soap--{ I think Caress ) {also use Irish
Spring } , some say ivory is best } under my bed sheet...Don't laugh---I have
not had a cramp at night ever since...I e-mailed my friends with the crazy idea
& found that 3 of them do the same thing---one girl even carries a bar of soap
in her purse & has one in her desk drawer to rub on her leg if she gets a cramp
during the day... I typed " leg cramps & soap " & did a search. It's all there
& it works for me...Lois
