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Your body loses water and electrolytes during the summer, leaving you more at risk of developing muscle aches and cramps. Our Beets Hx formulation is fortified with clinically studied nutrients that can help promote the health of your muscles.
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restless legs syndrome
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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Restless legs syndrome is described as this vague set of symptoms that people struggle to define. People with this issue get this uncontrollable need to move their legs at night, as well as vague unpleasant sensations, that can affect their night of sleep. This creates a problem because the next day, they are less productive at work. It affects them socially because they don’t have the energy to go out. It affects them healthwise because they don’t have the energy to exercise. So what do you do?†
The chief symptom of restless legs syndrome is the need to move your legs. The weird sensations typically begin after you’ve been lying down or sitting for an extended period of time. You get rid of the sensation by moving, stretching or jiggling your legs.The symptoms generally occur at night. They can also be accompanied by aching, itching, throbbing or pins and needles.†
It’s estimated that up to 7 to 10% of the US population has restless legs syndrome. Women frequently have it more often than men. It can begin at any age, but the symptoms typically become more common, frequent and long-lasting as you grow older.†
There are different causes and risk factors for restless legs syndrome. For instance, there is a genetic component to this issue. You can inherit it from your parents. Sometimes, it is related to drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes or consuming too much caffeine. Diabetes can also put you at risk because it causes inflammation.†
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One thing you can do if you have restless legs syndrome is have your doctor do an iron profile. Iron is involved with dopamine. These two nutrients are important for a part of the brain that is involved with muscle health. If you have a problem with iron, this can affect your muscles. Iron supplements can really help with this issue.†
Alcar with ALA can also be beneficial. Both of these nutrients are naturally found in your brain, muscles and heart. Alcar and ALA can both help with nerve issues, so if a nerve problem is one of the factors leading to restless legs syndrome, try the Alcar with ALA.†
Folate is another nutrient that can help. All of our multivitamin formulations contain the active form of folate. When you have low folate levels, you are more likely to develop restless legs syndrome.†
The minerals magnesium and potassium are other things that can help. They’re involved with nerve excitability within the brain and the peripheral nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system that affects your muscles directly. Magnesium and potassium help to support the excitability of your neurons, as well as your blood flow. If you’re low in these minerals, you can begin to develop muscle cramps or restless legs syndrome.†
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. discusses the phenomenon of restless legs syndrome. He explains various factors that may contribute to this issue and also offers recommendations for nutrients that can help.†
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Do you suffer from an autoimmune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis? These issues can get worse during the heat of summer. The good news is that there are nutrients and habits that can help.
The amino acid carnosine offers powerful support for various systems within the body, including the brain and muscles. Learn about the importance of this unique dipeptide from Amanda Williams, MPH.
hot flashes
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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As we get into the heart of this summer, we are already recognizing that this is one of the hottest summers on record. But what happens if you are already dealing with some other issues, such as hot flashes? Maybe you are a perimenopausal or menopausal woman and you are dealing with this along with the summer heat. Is there a connection between menopausal symptoms and the seasons? I want to talk all about that today.†
During menopause, women undergo really profound biochemical changes in all aspects of the body. For many women, one of the most well-known symptoms of menopause is hot flashes, as well as night sweats. A lot of women can experience sleep disturbances, mood disturbances and differences in energy. They may begin to gain weight or develop brain fog. For some women, this can last upwards of ten years.†
We also have to look at environmental factors that may exacerbate this. We can look at things such as seasonal changes and the weather. There have been studies looking at how monthly variations of hot flashes and night sweats, as well as trouble sleeping, can be impacted by the time of year.†
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One study in the journal Menopause looked at how a lot of women have a greater likelihood of reporting symptoms of more frequent hot flashes and disrupted sleep during the summer in particular. Why is that? This is something that scientists are still trying to hone in on. It’s hard to know if weather plays a definitive role in menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, but we do know that many women going through menopause will find the summer months more challenging. This is because it’s already hot and humid and if you’re having hot flashes on top of that, it can be very uncomfortable.†
There are a lot of different things that we can be doing to support the body as it goes through menopause. Different plant-based phytoestrogens, for example, have been shown to be very beneficial. We can also look at including high levels of antioxidants and key vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D and calcium. Sometimes taking Vitamin D3 every single day, along with a calcium supplementation, can help women fend off hot flashes and many other menopause symptoms.†
We can look at things that help the body with the proper breakdown of estrogen, such as indole-3-carbinol and DIM. For many women who experience hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, adding these supplements into their routine can oftentimes help them feel much better.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses how the heat of the summer may worsen hot flashes for perimenopausal and menopausal women. She explains why this may happen and offers recommendations for supplements that can help.†
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