Many believe that putting a bar of soap under your sheet down by your feet will help to eliminate feet cramping. Truth or Old Wives Tale???
Theories/Speculation
One theory is that bar soap has sodium in it, including sodium chloride—which is salt—just as Gator Aid does. Gator Aid consumption helps curb cramps. Some believe, the electrolytes from the sodium in the soap may in fact enter your skin through the bottom of your feet. The increase in electrolytes in your body may reduce the incidence of cramping. Electrolytes can be lost through sweating or too much urination, which occurs if you take water pills (diuretics.)
Another theory is that the soap absorbs excess C02 that is in our body. Too much C02 may cause our muscles to cramp.
Some individuals who have successfully tried this technique note that the soap has to be Ivory whereas others say it doesn’t matter what kind you use. The bar of soap should be replaced once a month. Others recommend that you actually rub the soap on your legs before going to bed to prevent cramps. Some choose to sleep with the soap under their pillow if they are having aches and pains in the upper area of their body. There are claims that the soap method also helps quell rheumatoid arthritis pains.
This is what one woman said:
“My husband was having severe leg cramps at night. Without telling him, I placed a soap bar under his sheets for two nights before he noticed. It worked! He’s had no more cramps. We still can’t believe it!”
What do you think? Have you tried this??
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