http://myrestlesslegsyndrome.com Online Resource for Restless Leg Syndrome Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:03:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS, also referred to as Wittmaack-Ekbom’s syndrome or Nocturnal myoclonus) is a term used to describe a disorder characterized by sensory symptoms and motor disturbances of the limbs. Restless Legs Syndrome is a common cause of painful legs. The leg pain of restless leg syndrome typically eases ... http://myrestlesslegsyndrome.com/restless-leg-syndrome-overview/what-is-restless-leg-syndrome Traditional Chinese medicine approaches disorders that are not among the ancient disease categories, such as Restless Legs Syndrome, primarily through analysis of symptom patterns. The excessive movements of the legs are interpreted as being a manifestation of "internal wind," a condition that is related to liver blood deficiency. The fact ... http://myrestlesslegsyndrome.com/alternative-treatment-for-restless-leg-syndrome/possible-chinese-medicine-approaches-to-restless-leg-syndrome A Mayo Clinic study has for the first time established rates of restless legs syndrome in children, finding that almost 6 percent of children seen in Mayo's sleep clinic have the disease. The study, published in this month's issue of Annals of Neurology, also notes that the most common risk ... http://myrestlesslegsyndrome.com/children-and-restless-leg-syndrome/mayo-clinic-finds-restless-legs-syndrome-in-children-linked-to-family-history-iron-deficiency