Ask Dr. Gott » hawthorn berries http://askdrgottmd.com Ask Dr Gott MD's Website Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:01:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Hawthorn berries for RLS http://askdrgottmd.com/hawthorn-berries-rls-2/ http://askdrgottmd.com/hawthorn-berries-rls-2/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:01:49 +0000 Dr. Gott http://askdrgottmd.com/wp/?p=3462 DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 70-year-old female who began experiencing restless legs at age 20. I understand you have discussed using hawthorn berries for control and would like to know more about this alternative treatment. Thank you for your help.

DEAR READER: Hawthorn berries contain antioxidant properties and improve blood flow to the heart. Readers have also indicated the supplement has helped with the muscle twitches and tremors associated with restless-legs syndrome, Parkinson’s and hypertension.

Check with your primary-care physician before using hawthorn berry, because some herbals can cause unwanted side effects if taken with other drugs. If you choose to continue, be sure to follow the packaging directions for recommended doses.

]]> http://askdrgottmd.com/hawthorn-berries-rls-2/feed/ 0 Hawthorn berries for RLS http://askdrgottmd.com/hawthorn-berries-rls/ http://askdrgottmd.com/hawthorn-berries-rls/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:01:30 +0000 Dr. Gott http://askdrgottmd.com/wp/?p=2874 DEAR DR. GOTT: I have just become aware of your newspaper column, where reference was made to restless legs syndrome. I have suffered for several years with this frustrating condition and have tried numerous remedies, including prescription drugs. Because of side effects, I cannot use the prescriptions and have not had success with the other remedies.
Unfortunately, I did not see your original article recommending the use of hawthorn berries. I have read the testimonials of those who were helped by the product and am interested in trying it. Could you please reprint the article? I have also been taking 250 milligrams of magnesium at bedtime.
DEAR READER: Because I have received so many letters regarding this topic, I have decided to share the information again.
In the original column, the writer described his success using three daily capsules of hawthorn berry to resolve his severe restless legs syndrome. This person also had moderate success using 200 milligrams of calcium and magnesium daily.
To provide related information, I am sending you copies of my Health Reports “Dr. Gott’s Compelling Home Remedies” and “More Compelling Home Remedies.” Other readers who would like copies should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order per report to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title(s).

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