Re: Pregnant with Leg Cramps

[Guest guest]

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> Hello Bee,

>

> I'm 30 weeks pregnant and I've been experiencing leg cramps. I notice that

whenever I'm very strict with eating low carb that I get leg cramps whether or

not I'm pregnant but when I'm not pregnant I don't get them every night like I

have been. I increased my Calcium/magnesium intake from 500 to 600 to see if

that would help but it has not. The leg cramps are just at night while I'm

trying to turn over with a heavy belly and so they happen in which ever foot/leg

it is I'm using to help me turn over. Any suggestions will be most helpful. My

physical therapist co-worker said my shoes weren't helping my situation but I

don't think it's just my shoes. I'm wondering if I should increase my salt

intake? Or Potassium? If so, how would I increase my potassium intake on this

diet?

>

+++Hi Nichole,

The recommended dose of calcium and magnesium citrate is 300 mg of each two

times a day. Do not take 500 mg of calcium at one time, since your body cannot

absorb it in that amount.

You should ensure you are taking 1.5 tsp of good ocean sea salt like Celtic, the

large gray crystals, as recommended, but not more since it over that amt. can be

diuretic, causing your body to lose water along with minerals, i.e. cal/mag,

potassium.

You do not need potassium supplements since there is plenty in the foods on this

program.

Here's what I write about muscle cramps:

Cramps in your calves or feet, which feel like a Charlie Horse since they are

very tight where the muscle binds, are mainly caused by an imbalance in calcium

and magnesium and possibly a lack of other minerals. So ensure you are taking

the correct amount and kind of cal/mag.

If you are getting tightness in your muscles, that isn't the same as a Charlie

Horse which is a gripping pain. Toxins can also cause muscle tightness, aches,

pains, stiffness, etc. so ensure you are following the program correctly.

Also if you have too many foods or teas that are diuretic (meaning they get rid

of water) they will also get rid of important minerals. Foods that are diuretic

include green vegetables (some people go overboard on them), caffeine, and most

tea. Also ensure you are not having any kind of " green " drinks or products like

chlorophyll, chlorella, etc. which are also diuretic.

If you take baking soda to settle your stomach, be cautious not to have too

much, since it is high in sodium is also diuretic, which can throw off mineral

balances. Less than 2 teaspoons total per day may be okay, taken in 1/4 teaspoon

doses at a time.

People who like sardines get more calcium since there is 300 mg in every can,

which can also throw off the cal/mag ratio, in which case you would lower your

calcium on days when you eat a can.

Having 3 mugs of Mineral-Rich Bone Broth in a day provides plenty of calcium and

magnesium, in which case you should not take cal/mag supplements on days you

consume that much.

Having fruits can cause problems because they are diuretic too. So if you are

having lemons on limes allowed on this program, you should stop having them

until your muscles are better.

Minerals can only be utilized in the body if you get the correct combination of

good fats recommended on this program, including cod liver oil (contains omega

3, and vitamins A & D), vitamin E, saturated fats like unrefined coconut oil,

butter, lard, and other animals fats. Of course all of the nutrients work

together, i.e. protein, vitamins, minerals, fats, etc.

All the best, Bee

[Guest guest]

It's pretty common to experience this in your third trimester. I know

Bee recommends balancing Cal/Mag. But I wonder if a bit more calcium

during this time would be acceptable. Calcium got me through this

during my pregnancy.

On 18-Apr-11, at 6:50 PM, marianmom wrote:

> Hello Bee,

>

> I'm 30 weeks pregnant and I've been experiencing leg cramps. I

> notice that whenever I'm very strict with eating low carb that I get

> leg cramps whether or not I'm pregnant but when I'm not pregnant I

> don't get them every night like I have been. I increased my Calcium/

> magnesium intake from 500 to 600 to see if that would help but it

> has not. The leg cramps are just at night while I'm trying to turn

> over with a heavy belly and so they happen in which ever foot/leg it

> is I'm using to help me turn over. An y suggestions will be most

> helpful. My physical therapist co-worker said my shoes weren't

> helping my situation but I don't think it's just my shoes. I'm

> wondering if I should increase my salt intake? Or Potassium? If so,

> how would I increase my potassium intake on this diet?

>

> Thank You in advance,

>

> Nichole

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Nichole,

You aren't drinking Reverse Osmosis water are you? That gave me leg cramps on

this diet. I know I shouldn't have been using it but we had one.

I upped my salt intake and that worked. But I had to take a fair bit.

But then I realised the Reverve osmosis water was making me pee

3 times a night.

I stopped drinking it and it's back down to 1 pee a night.

And absolutely no sign of any leg cramps!

Cassie

> Hello Bee,

>

> I'm 30 weeks pregnant and I've been experiencing leg cramps. I notice that

whenever I'm very strict with eating low carb that I get leg cramps whether or

not I'm pregnant but when I'm not pregnant I don't get them every night like I

have been. I increased my Calcium/magnesium intake from 500 to 600 to see if

that would help ............................. Or Potassium? If so, how would I

increase my potassium intake on this diet?

>

> Thank You in advance,

>

> Nichole

>

[Guest guest]

>>> The recommended dose of calcium and magnesium citrate is 300 mg of each two

times a day. Do not take 500 mg of calcium at one time, since your body cannot

absorb it in that amount.

+++I used to take 250 mg of Bluebonnet brand Cal/Mag 1:1 ratio blend twice a

day. Now I've been taking 250 mg twice a day and 1 pill in the evening that

increases it to 625 mg. The calcium in that brand is Calcium Citrate and the

Magnesium is aspertate. Is this okay?

>

>>>You should ensure you are taking 1.5 tsp of good ocean sea salt like Celtic,

the large gray crystals, as recommended, but not more since it over that amt.

can be diuretic, causing your body to lose water along with minerals, i.e.

cal/mag, potassium.

+++I will admit that I've been using Real Salt since our local Sun Harvest

stopped carrying Celtic Sea Salt. Do you think switching will make a

difference?

How many electrolyte drinks do you recommend daily now? It used to be 6. Has

that changed?

>>> Cramps in your calves or feet, which feel like a Charlie Horse since they

are very tight where the muscle binds, are mainly caused by an imbalance in

calcium and magnesium and possibly a lack of other minerals. So ensure you are

taking the correct amount and kind of cal/mag. If you are getting tightness in

your muscles, that isn't the same as a Charlie Horse which is a gripping pain.

Toxins can also cause muscle tightness, aches, pains, stiffness, etc. so ensure

you are following the program correctly.

+++I'm for sure getting the Charlie Horses. I don't get so much of the

tightness as much as I get involuntary twitches which I understand can also be a

sign of detoxing.

>>> Minerals can only be utilized in the body if you get the correct combination

of good fats recommended on this program, including cod liver oil (contains

omega 3, and vitamins A & D), vitamin E, saturated fats like unrefined coconut

oil, butter, lard, and other animals fats. Of course all of the nutrients work

together, i.e. protein, vitamins, minerals, fats, etc.

+++I'm taking all of the supplements and I get plenty of saturated fats but

mainly from butter and animal fats. A few weeks ago, I totaled up my fat intakes

based on that ratio chart on your website for a 5 ft 6 inch adult and I'm in the

correct range for my fat intake, although I'm in the low range I have not been

using coconut oil due to budget constraints.

I'd also like to say that although I'm struggling with these Charlie Horses, I'm

doing great with this pregnancy which I feel has to be due to your diet. I

don't have the hypoglycemia issues I suffered with in my past pregnancies. I

don't have constipation, I have energy even though my sleep is interrupted with

the leg cramps. My skin doesn't itch all over anymore. I'm still showing

symptoms of detoxing on occasion but not severe like when I first started this

program. So I thank you!

Nichole

[Guest guest]

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> >>> The recommended dose of calcium and magnesium citrate is 300 mg of each

two times a day. Do not take 500 mg of calcium at one time, since your body

cannot absorb it in that amount.

>

>

> +++I used to take 250 mg of Bluebonnet brand Cal/Mag 1:1 ratio blend twice a

day. Now I've been taking 250 mg twice a day and 1 pill in the evening that

increases it to 625 mg. The calcium in that brand is Calcium Citrate and the

Magnesium is aspertate. Is this okay?

***Hi . Get Magnesium citrate instead. Your 625 total calcium is

probably okay.

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>

> >>>You should ensure you are taking 1.5 tsp of good ocean sea salt like

Celtic, the large gray crystals, as recommended, but not more since it over that

amt. can be diuretic, causing your body to lose water along with minerals, i.e.

cal/mag, potassium.

>

>

> +++I will admit that I've been using Real Salt since our local Sun Harvest

stopped carrying Celtic Sea Salt. Do you think switching will make a

difference?

***Yes, of course as I explained in another message about Real Salt this week.

>

> How many electrolyte drinks do you recommend daily now? It used to be 6. Has

that changed?

***The electrolyte drink is totally optional and I am considering deleting it

because some people go overboard with lemons and the drinks. I think adding

ocean sea salt to foods is important, either during cooking or after, and adding

it all to water is not as good. Having water with meals is still important.

> >

> >>> Cramps in your calves or feet, which feel like a Charlie Horse since they

are very tight where the muscle binds, are mainly caused by an imbalance in

calcium and magnesium and possibly a lack of other minerals. So ensure you are

taking the correct amount and kind of cal/mag. If you are getting tightness in

your muscles, that isn't the same as a Charlie Horse which is a gripping pain.

Toxins can also cause muscle tightness, aches, pains, stiffness, etc. so ensure

you are following the program correctly.

>

> +++I'm for sure getting the Charlie Horses. I don't get so much of the

tightness as much as I get involuntary twitches which I understand can also be a

sign of detoxing.

***Get the correct magnesium citrate, and allow about 5 days for your body to

utilize it and then see if your Charlie Horses stop galloping. lol!

>>

> >>> Minerals can only be utilized in the body if you get the correct

combination of good fats recommended on this program, including cod liver oil

(contains omega 3, and vitamins A & D), vitamin E, saturated fats like unrefined

coconut oil, butter, lard, and other animals fats. Of course all of the

nutrients work together, i.e. protein, vitamins, minerals, fats, etc.

>

> +++I'm taking all of the supplements and I get plenty of saturated fats but

mainly from butter and animal fats. A few weeks ago, I totaled up my fat intakes

based on that ratio chart on your website for a 5 ft 6 inch adult and I'm in the

correct range for my fat intake, although I'm in the low range I have not been

using coconut oil due to budget constraints.

>

***That's good .

> I'd also like to say that although I'm struggling with these Charlie Horses,

I'm doing great with this pregnancy which I feel has to be due to your diet. I

don't have the hypoglycemia issues I suffered with in my past pregnancies. I

don't have constipation, I have energy even though my sleep is interrupted with

the leg cramps. My skin doesn't itch all over anymore. I'm still showing

symptoms of detoxing on occasion but not severe like when I first started this

program. So I thank you!

***Hooray! That's wonderful! You and your dear baby are very welcome indeedy!

Cheers, Bee

[Guest guest]

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>>> Hi Nichole,

>

> You aren't drinking Reverse Osmosis water are you? That gave me leg cramps on

this diet. I know I shouldn't have been using it but we had one.

> I upped my salt intake and that worked. But I had to take a fair bit.

> But then I realised the Reverve osmosis water was making me pee

> 3 times a night.

> I stopped drinking it and it's back down to 1 pee a night.

> And absolutely no sign of any leg cramps!

>

> Cassie

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++++ Hello Cassie,

About 8 months ago our family was drinking reverse osmosis water replenished

with Concentrace Mineral Drops. Then I read Bee's article about not using

reverse osmosis and we took her advice to get a Brita filter. So, for the past

8 months I've been drinking just plain filtered water, which I'll admit makes me

a little nervous because of all the negativity towards tap water but I trust Bee

so I continue to just remove the chlorine with a Brita filter (although, I'm not

sure it completely removes it. They don't claim to do so). I get up to use the

restroom maybe once but not more than that. I mainly get up because those darn

Charlie horses are " galloping " as Bee so aptly put it and I'm forced to walk

around my home to " rein them in " LOL!

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