And while you swim carefree in the blue waters of the Aegean, there is a strong pain in the back of your foot that violently interrupts your peaceful moment! How many times during a physical exercise do you suddenly stop from a strong pain in one of your muscles? These two incidents may be familiar enough to you that you agree that cramps are a painful but short-lived condition.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s about it more professionally!<\/strong> ‘Why do I suffer from cramps?’<\/strong> <\/p>\n If you are working in the household such as gardening or painting, then you might suffer from hand cramps.<\/p>\n Be careful! Sometimes cramps might appear due to medical reasons such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n ‘How can I deal with cramps?’<\/strong> In order to treat cramps, you should add in your nutrition food enriched in:<\/strong><\/span> Potassium<\/strong> Calcium<\/strong> Magnesium<\/strong> Beta-carotene<\/strong>
\nAccording to science, cramps are sudden and intense contractions of one or more muscles. As a result, you feel intense pain which make the muscle hard to function.
\nThe muscles that most frequently suffer from cramps are the ones in the legs particularly in the calf. Fortunately, cramps last from seconds to 15 minutes but there are fair chances that they will reappear after the first episode.<\/p>\n
\nIf you are an athlete, possible factors are:<\/p>\n\n
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\nThe best way to treat cramps is muscle stretching. Furthermore, good hydration and electrolytes are essential during summertime.<\/p>\n
\nSodium<\/strong>… such as salt!<\/strong>
\nAnd we do not mean to cross the line! Our body needs sodium in order to maintain fluids and control arterial pressure. Furthermore, sodium along with other electrolytes contributes in muscle contractions as well as normal neuronal function<\/p>\n
\nPotassium helps in the normal function of muscle and neuron system. This is why we should consume fruits, vegetables, milk and fish enriched in potassium.
\nSpecifically, food enriched in potassium are:<\/p>\n\n
\nCalcium plays a critical role in muscle contractions in our body as well as in our hearts. In addition, it is beneficial in the good health of our neuronal system. Food enriched in calcium are:<\/p>\n\n
\nMagnesium is an important metal which helps in the regulation of muscle cramps. Deficiency in magnesium is due to weakness, cramps and contractions of the muscles.
\nFood enriched in magnesium are:<\/p>\n\n
\nIndeed, its true!
\nCarotene not only contributes in boosting the immune system but also in cramp treatments.
\nFood enriched in carotenes are carrots\u2026 and spirulina!<\/p>\n