Miraculous Magnesium

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A deficiency in this critical mineral is responsible for a whole host of symptoms and dis-ease dynamics.  

I'm talking about miraculous magnesium.

Think of magnesium as the relaxation mineral. Anything that is tight, irritable, crampy, and stiff -- whether it is a body part or an even a mood -- is a sign of magnesium deficiency. This critical mineral is actually responsible for over 300 enzyme reactions and is found in all of your tissues! From relaxation to energy production….. magnesium is where it’s at.

When I was in my teens and 20’s I would wake in the middle of the night with crazy painful leg cramps! I’d also have muscle twitches ALL. THE. TIME.  When I started taking magnesium in my 30’s – BOOM! Those issues went away almost immediately.

Are You Magnesium Deficient?

You might be magnesium deficient if you have any of the following symptoms:

  1. Muscle cramps or twitches

  2. Muscle pain or tightness

  3. Insomnia

  4. Irritability

  5. Anxiety

  6. ADD

  7. Palpitations

  8. Constipation

  9. Headaches

  10. Migraines

  11. Fibromyalgia

  12. Chronic fatigue

  13. Obesity

  1. Osteoporosis

  2. High blood pressure

  3. PMS

  4. Menstrual cramps

  5. Irritable bowel syndrome

  6. Reflux

  7. Trouble swallowing

  8. Insulin resistance

  9. Asthma

  10. Kidney stones

  11. Diabetes

Where’d the Magnesium Go?

In our society, magnesium deficiency is a huge problem. Approximately 65 percent of people admitted to the intensive care unit -- and about 15 percent of the general population -- have magnesium deficiency.

 Why is this happening?! Much of modern life conspires to help us lose what little magnesium we do have in our diet. In addition to top soil erosion, these lifestyle factors are draining your magnesium:

  • excess alcohol,

  • excess salt (think processed foods NOT sprinkling your home cooked food with sea salt),

  • coffee,

  • phosphoric acid in colas,

  • profuse sweating,

  • prolonged or intense stress,

  • chronic diarrhea,

  • excessive menstruation,

  • diuretics (water pills),

  • antibiotics and other drugs

Fill Yourself Up with Magnesium:

Foods to Eat: Include the following in your diet as often as you can: Kelp, almonds, cashews, buckwheat, brazil nuts, dulse, filberts, millet, pecans, walnuts, rye, tofu, soy beans, brown rice, figs, dates, collard

greens, shrimp, avocado, parsley, beans, barley, dandelion greens, and garlic

Supplementation:

  • Magnesium supplements come in many forms – including capsules, Epsom salts, magnesium oil/gel, magnesium cream and even drinkable powders.

  • Avoid magnesium carbonate, sulfate, gluconate, and oxide. They are poorly absorbed (and the cheapest and most common forms found in supplements). Often cause diarrhea in folks

  • Side effects from too much magnesium include diarrhea (often avoided if you switch to magnesium glycinate)

  • People with kidney disease or severe heart disease should take magnesium only under a doctor's supervision.

Forms of Magnesium:

Form

Magnesium Citrate

Magnesium Glycinate or Malate

Magnesium Threonate

Magnesium Taurate

Symptom Support

Constipation

Muscle spasm, tension, tightness, headache

Attention deficit, anxiety, panic, difficulty sleeping

Cardiovascular concerns, anxiety, fear, nervousness

 
 

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This blog post is for informational and educational purposes. It’s not meant to treat any health condition or to be prescriptive for anyone.

Always be sure to work with your healthcare practitioner. I highly recommend trying all new recommendations and/or supplements slowly to make sure they are ok for you