Charlie Horses (Leg and Foot Cramps)

We’ve all had charlie horses and we all know they’re the worst, but what we may not know is why we get them in the first place. Part of the mystery behind these cramps is that the underlying cause can be different from person to person. This is where our self-tests really come in handy. Once you’re able to track your own physiology you can begin to do the work to relieve cramping symptoms. In this episode we cover a variety of reasons why someone can experience leg or foot cramps and what you can do to alleviate the issue. Listen in as Tony, Will and Kinna answer your questions about charlie horses.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

What causes charlie horses?
Why muscles need energy to relax.
The role of calcium in muscle relaxation.
Why excited neurotransmitters can cause cramps or pain.
Why someone could have more leg cramps in the summer.
Why stretching can help relieve leg cramps.
Why self testing can help you figure out what’s causing your cramps.
The benefits of bone broth.
Can mixing beet flow into heated meals still have benefits?
Why HCl capsules should never be stirred into food.

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The Truth About Vitamin D

On our Kick It Naturally show, we cover how most symptoms, or health issues, can have a variety of underlying causes. When the goal is to improve a symptom or health issue, the first step should always be to look at your own chemistry to figure out what may be causing the problem. The almost free 4-week Digestion Course that we talk about in this episode is a great way to learn how to run simple tests you can do at home, and get an idea of imbalances that may be occurring in your body chemistry.

Once you understand the imbalances you may be dealing with, you can listen to our episode about that topic to better understand how different imbalances can cause that symptom or health issue. If you are seem to have a strong imbalance that is commonly the underlying cause of the issue you’re dealing with, now you have a place to start. If you can do the work to improve that imbalance, you may find that the symptom could improve right along with it.

If you get stuck, be sure to join our free and private Facebook Support Group HERE. There, you can ask questions and others can point you in the right direction.

More Ways to Learn About Your Own Body Chemistry

Our weight loss book, Kick Your Fat in the Nuts, goes into depth about how to better understand your chemistry and imbalances. It’s available on Amazon in Paperback or Kindle format.
If you prefer audiobooks, Audible is giving away our audiobook version of Kick Your Fat in the Nuts, along with a 30-day trial to Audible to all of our podcast Subscribers. Learn More HERE. And you can subscribe to our podcast for free on iTunes HERE.
If you’re a health professional, or would like to become one, check out our Online Health Coach Course to dig deeper into these topics. Some people take this course simply to learn more and improve their own health.