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Gin-Soaked Raisins Help RLS

Q. Last summer you ran a letter from a woman who reported that gin-soaked raisins had helped BOTH her arthritis and restless legs syndrome (RLS). Mercifully, I don't have arthritis, but I do have RLS, so I've been trying this remedy after dinner ever since.

I am most happy to report that those silly little raisins have gone a long way towards moderating the problem for me. I can once again watch a few hours of TV in the evening without wanting to crawl out of my skin. It's usually a lot easier to fall asleep as well. Oh joy!

A. We have been writing about gin-soaked raisins since 1994. We have no idea why some people find them so helpful for arthritis pain.

Last July we received this letter from a reader: “I read about your home remedy of white raisins soaked in gin to help arthritis pain. I tried this and found only a moderate improvement in arthritis pain. But after two weeks of treatment I noticed a marked improvement in RLS. 

“Have others reported this seeming cure? I used to experience RLS two or three times a week, but have not had a recurrence since beginning the gin/white raisin treatment.”

Anyone who would like to know more about the gin-soaked raisin remedy or other approaches to leg cramps and RLS may order our Guides to Home Remedies and Leg Pain. Please send $4 in check or money order with a long (no. 10) stamped (63 cents), self-addressed envelope: Graedons' People's Pharmacy, No. RR-51, P. O. Box 52027, Durham, NC 27717-2027.

 

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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