Generally, butter comes in 1 pound packages, with 4 sticks of butter that are 1/4 pound each. This is equilivant to 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons.The butter that I buy has tablespoon markings on the paper wrapping to make it easy to measure.y DCA [4] 11/26/2014 0 people found this helpful. A stick of butter is 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons. This information is also available online.
(See also Introduction to Symptoms of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders.) A cramp is a sudden, brief, unintended (involuntary), and usually painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Muscle cramps can be a symptom of nervous system dysfunction.
Muscle injuries and dehydration can also trigger cramps. Dehydration is the excessive loss of fluids in the body. Low levels of any of the following minerals that contribute to healthy muscle function may also cause muscle cramps: calcium; potassium; sodium; magnesium; Low blood supply to your legs and feet can cause cramping in those areas when you exercise, walk, or participate in physical activities. In some cases, a medical condition can cause muscle cramps. These conditions include: spinal nerve compression, which can cause muscle cramps in your legs when walking or standing; alcoholism; pregnancy; kidney failure; hypothyroidism, or low thyroid gland function