The Miracle of Magnesium

Let’s talk minerals.

Minerals are foundationally required for every process and function in the body.

Magnesium is magical and vital to every cellular process ranging from building proteins and bones, to DNA formation, to maintain muscle and nerve function, to maintaining circadian rythym, to managing your metabolism.

If you are deficient in Magnesium, you could experience fatigue, muscle cramps, sleep disturbance, mood disturbance, and bone loss.

And regardless of the amount of greens and clean, whole foods we eat, most adults are mineral deficient for these reasons:

• the soil is mineral deficicient. The soil is no longer rotated–commercialized farming doesnt rotate crops to rest and replenish the soil the way my grandpa did. Our commercialized farming, plants crops in the same soil over and over again–leaving the soil overfarmed and devoid of minerals.
• pesticides damage the soil and change the nutritional content of the soil, which changed the nutrtional content of the crops.

What causes a magnesium deficiency? Taking in less than your body uses or needs, causes a deficiency.

• Eating a diet low in Magnesium-rich foods
• Consuming a lot of alcohol
• Persistent diarrhea
• Food allergies and intolerances that cause poor bowel absorption
• Use of some medications for:
  • Water retention (diuretics)
  •  Reflux
  • Antibiotics

There are 3 primary forms of Magnesium to be familiar with. Each can be used for a different purpose.

Magnesium Citrate helps to loosen the tone of the bowel, which helps with bowel movements. Milk of Magnesia, for constipation, is an example of Mag Citrate.

Magnesium Glycinate is a weaker form of Magnesium, but is the best absorbed by the body. If you are considering a magnesium supplement, this is the one you should be looking for in your supplement.

Magnesium Sulfate is also known as Epsom salt and helps pull toxins from the body through the pores in the skin, while also allowing magnesium to be absorbed through the skin. It is commonly used in foot baths and detox baths as a form of detoxification.

Warm Lavender Epsom Salt Bath Recipe:

• 1 c Epsom salt
• 1 c baking soda
• 10 drops lavender oil

1. Add ingredients to warm bath and stir well until dissolved.
2. Soak for 40 minutes to remove toxins and absorb the magnesium.

There are tons of natural food sources of magnesium as well including:

• Bananas
• Dark chocolate (must be 75% or more cacao)
• Seaweed & seafood (lobster, salmon)
• Seeds (pumpkin, chie, flax)
• Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts)
• Leafy greens (spinach, kale)
• Watermelon
• Raisins
• Corn
• Peas

Magnesium-rich Smoothie:

2 c kale

1 medium banana

1 T ground flax

1 scoop vegan protein

1/4 pumpkin seeds

1  1/2 c filtered water

1  1/2 c fruit (mango, pineapple, strawberry)

Optional: Ice

Blend well and enjoy.

If you are deficient in Magnesium, you could experience fatigue, muscle cramps, sleep disturbance, mood disturbance, and bone loss. And you might benefit from supplementing this essential mineral into your wellness plan.

Live Life Optimally,

Kristie

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