Perhaps you already experience leg cramps or Restless Leg Syndrome. It is common among the elderly but can be experienced by younger people as well.
About a week ago an older client of mine informed me that, for whatever reason, the only thing that helped her Restless Leg was drinking tonic water. Her doctor wasn't sure why but told her that as long as it helped to keep on doing it!
Last night I was reading The New York Times Magazine and came across an article that uncovered the mystery. (No, it wasn't all in her head as I assumed it to be!) Apparently, tonic water (yes, that means a gin and tonic as well, which I first thought this 80+ woman was telling me she drank every night!) has a small amount of quinine in it. Quinine was once used frequently for leg cramps, although it's original purpose was to ward off malaria. Some people were, and still are, known to be highly allergic to quinine. In the past it caused blood pressure to drop drastically, vomiting, and even death among those who revealed an allergy to the powerful drug. Now quinine has been banned by the FDA for the use of leg cramps.
There is still that small amount in tonic water. That small amount, apparently, can still aid those who suffer from leg cramps or discomfort. This may be completely useless information for you now, but one day, you just may get old (gasp!) and need it.
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