Home Remedies for Leg Cramps

Home Remedies for Leg Cramps

Eat Lots of Garlic

Garlic, and to a lesser degree, its relative’s onions, shallots, leeks, and chives enhance circulation and relieve leg cramps. Garlic works best when eaten raw or lightly sautéed. Try to consume a clove or two in your diet each day. If you do not like the taste of garlic, opt for tablets or capsules which are taste and odor free. Follow label instructions if you choose to use garlic supplements to relieve your leg cramps.

Spicy Foods

Most herbs and spices are rich in antioxidants that benefit your circulation. Many prevent cholesterol buildup which causes hardening of the arteries, a contributing factor to leg cramps. Spicy seasonings and foods help to dilate blood vessels and make them supple, resulting in decreased spasms and pain.

Ginger, cayenne, and black pepper are among the best warming spices to incorporate into your diet. They provide health benefits to your entire body in addition to relieving the pain in your legs.

Spicy peppers are packed with vitamin C which offers additional anti-inflammatory benefits for sore legs. Peppers also contain a phytochemical, called rutin, which strengthens veins.