Magnesium

Magnesium
  In a perfect world, we would get all the vitamins and minerals we need from the food we eat.  Well this isn't a perfect world and much of what we eat is nutrient deficient. 

I rarely recommend supplements to my clients though I feel very strongly about a few.  Magnesium is one I whole-heartedly advise my clients to take. 

Having had constipation issues for most of my life, I set out on a journey to find just the right combination of foods, exercise, fluid in-take and supplements that would get and keep me regular.  Magnesium is a huge component in that formula.  Besides supporting the elimination phase of digestion magnesium does a ton of other important things to keep you healthy.  

The vast majority of adults are magnesium deficient.  Here's why.

Processed foods lack magnesium! Processing and cooking foods depletes many needed nutrients.

You need a certain amount of stomach acid to absorb calcium and magnesium.  Certain conditions as well as antacids deplete your stomach acids.

Some foods are high in oxalic and phytic acid and block the absorption of magnesium.

Junk food is lacking in magnesium.

Food is grown in magnesium deficient soil.
Many prescription drugs cause a magnesium deficiency.

Here's what to do -

Eat a portion of your vegetables raw.
If cooking - steam quickly so they are still crispy.
Avoid eating Swiss chard, soy beans, and spinach on a regular basis as they contain oxalic acid that inhibits absorption of some key vitamins and minerals.
Avoid junk food.
Support organic farming. They understand the importance of the health of the soil and so their vegetables are more rich in nutrients.
Eat whole, organic fruits, vegetables and clean protein.
Supplement your diet with magnesium.

The power of Magnesium....
(and these are just a few...)

Helps with anxiety, depression, adrenal health and serotonin production.

Improve or eliminate muscle pain.

Protects against the toxic effects of chemicals such as food additives.

Is a blood thinner keeping things flowing and preventing vessel spasms.

Relaxes head and neck muscles that make migraines worse.

Helps to prevent muscle spasms of the heart blood vessels thus preventing heart attacks.

Reduces calcium build-up in arteries.

Increases bowel function which reduces toxicity  and 
increases the efficiency of the absorption of nutrients.
 
As with any supplements it is important to do your research into how they will interact with the medications you are taking as well how this supplement will effect other conditions that you may have.

For more information check out The Miracle of Magnesium by Carolyn Dean.

This supplement has made a huge difference in my digestive health. 

You deserve to be Healthy!