Got Muscle Cramps

Got Muscle Cramps Food – Juicing – Herbs

Muscle cramps are painful involuntary contractions caused by an imbalance of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium) lack of water, insufficient blood flow to the muscle.

Food ~ Nutrient ~ Benefit

Asparagus ~ Vitamin E ~ relieves all associated pain
Spinach ~ Vitamin E ~ relieves all associated pain
Carrot ~ Vitamin E ~ relieves all associated pain
Collard greens ~ Vitamin C ~ improve circulation
Parsley ~ magnesium ~ improve circulation
Red pepper ~ Vitamin C ~  improve circulation
Kale ~ Vitamin C ~ helps improve circulation
Celery ~ Vitamin A ~ prevents muscle cramps
Beet greens ~ Vitamin C ~ get rid of
Swiss chard ~ Vitamin A ~ relieves cramps
Watercress ~ Vitamin C ~ prevents cramps

Juicing Recipes

Juice #1

Handful green grapes
½ lime
2 celery stalks

Juice #2

1 cucumber
2 celery stalks
Parsley (sprinkle)

Juice #3
1 garlic clove
2 celery stalks
4-5 carrots
Small handful parsley

Juice #4
1 kale leaf
2 turnip leaves
4-5 carrots
Handful parsley

Juice #5

1 orange

2 cups cut watermelon w/rind

1 medium bunch green grapes

Juice #6 (smoothie)

2 oz. silken tofu

1 pint blackberries

1 ripe banana

1 Tbsp. brewers yeast

Herbs

Celery seeds ~ acute muscle spasms
Rosemary ~ treats muscle spasms
Chamomile ~ natural muscle relaxant
Tiger Balm ~ treats soreness

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  The content on this blog is for educational purposes only.  Please consult with your physician before using natural remedies and making any changes in your diet.