Coping with Cramps

Increase calcium and magnesium intake through foods in your diet rather than take a supplement.

Avoid sugar, processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, chemical drugs and coffee as these deplete your body of nutrients.

Some food sources of calcium: Goat milk and cheeses, sardines, salmon, mackrel, kelp, seaweed, seasame seeds, tahini, dark leafy greens (turnip tops, beet greens, kale, collards, dandelion leaves), and blackstrap molasses.

Some herbal sources of calcium: Raspberry leaf infusion, parsley, watercress, and nettle infusion.

Some food sources of magnesium: Artichokes, broccoli, chard, okra, oysters, mussels, almonds, brazil nuts, seasame seeds, fish, spinach, and peanuts.

Some herbal sources of magnesium: Watercress, dandelion greens, mullein, and alfalfa.

Use heat on cramps to help relieve them.

Massage helps increase and regulate your blood circulation, and if cramping, warm firm massage can help relieve the cramps.

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