Tag Archives: severe muscle cramps

The Benefits of Lysine

The Benefits of Lysine

Dear Dr. SerVaas, Many years ago, your column about lysine solved my problem with mouth sores. Now I would like to return the favor. June Jordan, in the September/October 2008 issue, wrote about her hands cramping. There is a simple solution: I was having leg cramps at night, and a friend told me about putting ... More
Reader Remedies for Hand Cramps

Reader Remedies for Hand Cramps

Dear Dr. SerVaas, I have a comparable problem to Jane (Sept./Oct. 2008 edition). I had severe muscle cramps in my hands and, after some investigation, thought I might be deficient in the mineral potassium. I found a list of high-potassium veggies and started eating one yam daily. Since that time, no cramps. I eat bananas, ... More