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4 Nighttime Signs That You May Have High Cholesterol

There are three common highs in medicine — high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. Among the “three highs,” high cholesterol is the most common. Blood lipids are substances like cholesterol and triglycerides that are present in blood circulation. They do not dissolve in the blood and exist in a non-dissociated state, meaning ...

Tatiana Denning

Leg cramps at night can indicate high cholesterol.

These 5 Factors May Cause Leg Cramps

Leg cramps are very common and they have a variety of causes. Paying attention to where the cramp is — the calf or the thigh — can give you some clues as to the cause. 5 of the most common causes of leg cramps 1. Excessive activity during the day Excessive activity or overwork during ...

Emma Lu

Runner at the beach massaging his thigh to get rid of a leg cramp.

5 Causes of Nighttime Leg Cramps

Nighttime leg cramps are painful and incapacitating. They can awaken you out of a sound sleep, and if severe, can leave you feeling sore for days afterward.  If you’re an adult, chances are you’ve experienced nighttime leg cramps. According to American Family Physician, as many as 60 percent of adults and 7 percent of children have ...

Tatiana Denning

Older man with a leg cramp.

Special Acupuncture Points for Relieving Leg Cramps

Leg cramps are most commonly experienced in the calf or the toes and can be very uncomfortable. A cramp can be brought on by the cold, strenuous exercise, or a calcium deficiency, to name a few causes. In Chinese medicine theory, however, leg cramps are said to arise from the energies of cold and damp ...

Nspirement Staff

Bent cramped leg with red hot spot.