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I recall a time when I would wake up in the middle of the night holding my leg as tight as I could, not wanting to let my leg go, wanting to beat the leg cramp and yet afraid to move my calf. I believe these cramps started about the time I had reached my 5 or 6th month of pregnancy and they were indeed a nasty part of being pregnant. My doctor told me it was from the extra weight that I was carrying around that caused these cramps. As I was to become heavier- the cramps too would increase.
I asked, what could I do?
My doctor shared with me several options to try- but what worked best was a soak before bed. I discovered adding salts to the tub made the night go by even easier. The only problem was the salt I was using ( Epsom) was drying out my skin. I tried adding some oils to the bath- but then the tub became slippery and I feared falling might be worst than the dry skin.
That is when my doctor suggested using Dead Seas Salts- “make sure you get the real thing,” he said… As I became more and more pregnant- so to speak, I learned about the healing properties of the dead sea. If you’ve had these cramps you can relate when I say, I wanted what ever it took not to have those Charlie horse cramps in the middle of the night, but I was tired of the dry flaky skin. Finally, after a night that was excruciating- I found a distributor that I could order dead sea salt from.
I waited daily until the salts arrived- excited about trying out the new dead seas salts, I decided to bath in the middle of the day. The soak was so relaxing and enjoyable that I also decided to re bath that evening and add some lavender to the soak to help me sleep more restful. That night I went to bed and slept like a baby. I was hooked!
Did you know the dead sea salts are not only heal and help the circulation get moving…but dead seas doesn’t dry out the skin like other salts. The water of the Dead Sea is unique due to the high concentration of salts reaching 27% compared to 3% in ordinary sea water. The therapeutic properties of the Dead Sea are due in large extent to the presence the percentages of magnesium, potassium and bromide- not found in other salts due to its unique composition.
Dead Sea Salts contain more than 15 natural and unprocessed minerals important to health. Based on the composition of the Dead Sea Salt- it moisturizes the skin instead of drying.
In case you are interested – here are some question and answers to help you understand more information that may also help you- if you too are waking up with these horrible Charlie horse leg cramps!
Tips for keeping leg cramps at bay:
o Avoid standing or sitting with your legs crossed for long periods of time.
o Stretch your calf muscles regularly during the day and several times before you go to bed.
o Rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes when you sit, eat, or watch television.
o Take a small short walk every day, unless your midwife or doctor has advised you not to exercise.
o Avoid getting too tired. Lie down on your left side to improve circulation in your legs and help reduce the pressure off your heart.
o Stay well-hydrated by drinking lots of water regularly.
o Try a warm bath before bed to relax your muscles. Don’t forget to add the Dead Sea Salts.
If you do get a cramp, immediately stretch your calf muscles: Straighten your leg, heel first, and gently flex your toes back toward your shins. It might hurt at first, but it will ease the spasm and the pain will gradually go away. You can relax the cramp by massaging the muscle or warming it with a hot-water bottle. Walking around for a few minutes may help, too.
What if the pain persists?
If your muscle pain is constant and not just an occasional cramp, or if you notice swelling or tenderness in your leg, call your doctor. In rare cases, a pregnant woman may develop a blood clot, which requires immediate medical attention. This too is another reason why a dead seas salt soak is beneficial it helps increase circulation!
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Source by Laura Thomas
