Remedies for Restless Leg Syndrome

by Bruce Skoog
(Ozark, MO USA)

Do you have any remedies for restless leg syndrome? My wife has this and we have yet to find anything to handle this. Also, what do you recommend for arthritis? I think she has this in her hips.

Thank you.

Bruce Skoog

Matthew's reply: Bruce, thanks for asking. Yes, there are Chinese herbal remedies for restless leg syndrome and arthritis. First, though, your wife needs to consult face to face with a Chinese herbal medicine doctor who will do a Chinese medicine diagnosis of her conditions. A Western medicine diagnosis is not enough to properly prescribe Chinese herbal medicine.

While there are certain ready-made remedies for restless leg syndrome and arthritis, they may be too general. The more effective way is to be prescribed a formula that has been tailored specifically to match your wife's conditions and overall state of health.

A Chinese medicine doctor will be able to give you more information about this. Are there such doctors in your area?

Here are a couple of useful resources for you:

1. An article on Chinese medicine and restless leg syndrome.

www.itmonline.org/arts/restlessleg.htm

2. www.acufinder.com for locating Chinese medicine doctors near you.

If you have any questions about taking Chinese herbal medicine for restless leg syndrome, arthritis or other conditions just post them below.

All the best,

Matthew