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Article imageTerry Graedon - February 22, 2024
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Can Soap Chips in Your Socks Ease Leg Cramps?

A reader who loves long hikes reports that putting soap chips in her socks prevents leg cramps. We have a possible explanation.

Joe Graedon - September 11, 2023

Home Remedies or Drugs? A Surprising Smackdown!

Joe Graedon - September 4, 2023

What to Do When Quinine in Tonic Water Doesn’t Ease Leg Cramps

Joe Graedon - August 21, 2023

Busting Myths and Offering Unique Leg Cramp Remedies

Joe Graedon - June 19, 2023

Why Home Remedies Deserve Respect

Terry Graedon - May 4, 2023

Show 1340: Were the Old Wives Right?

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Terry Graedon - November 5, 2022

Why Does Mustard Relieve Muscle Cramps?

Have you ever wondered how could mustard relieve muscle cramps? We have a probable explanation that works through nerves and their receptors.

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Joe Graedon - May 16, 2022

Is Magnesium a Miracle Mineral?

Although magnesium gets little attention in office visits, it is critical for good health. Many people find this miracle mineral very useful.