Your body relies heavily on the benefits of magnesium. It helps with a range of functions throughout your body, making it essential for your health. Chances are you are deficient in magnesium and your body is begging you to get some in your diet. Processed food has been on the rise for some time now and with the use of so many chemicals now, minerals in our soil have decreased. This equation between the two results in human deficiencies. We are not getting the appropriate vitamins and minerals in our diets to perform with gusto every day. Don't be like Clarke from The 100 waiting and searching for ways to supplement your body.
I'm not saying stop eating processed foods. It is very difficult to avoid with all the options out there. But I am saying if you are not home cooking meals every single day with the highest quality ingredients, ones that aren't sprayed or have any fillers in them, you need to start supplementing. Give that wonderful body what it needs to thrive whether you are a man, woman, nonbinary, gay, transgender, and be YOU, authentically YOU.
Many companies are taking a stand to help people get clean and natural supplements they need. Magnesium is one of the most affordable and most abundant supplements you can get to help you enjoy life. This post will help with magnesium deficiency awareness and the different ways you can get magnesium into your diet.
Signs of Possible Deficiency
Magnesium deficiency can be tricky to notice because the signs look like other conditions. Doctors have a hard time seeing it as well due to similar symptoms. The only way to know if your levels are low is by taking a blood test. The tricky part about this is the doctor has to order a blood test. You can't just go get a blood test whenever you want, which I think is unfortunate. I wish I could do a blood test at least 2 times a year so I know how to supplement my body the best. But instead, I have to experiment and observe the way different supplements make me feel. It would be much easier if I could just get a blood test. But doctors have to order it for you and they only order it if they have to. That being said, when low levels are hard to detect doctors will more than likely point to other conditions instead. This results in your body not getting something it really needs and sometimes putting harmful medications in your bloodstream that you didn't really need.
Common signs of low magnesium levels are:
fatigue
aches and pains
mood disorders
muscle cramps
irregular sleep patterns
anxiety
migraines
Different Ways to Get Magnesium
Fortunately for us all, there are many ways to get magnesium levels up. There are many different forms of magnesium that help with different functions in the body. You may have to experiment with different forms at home to see which one works for you. When you experiment, make sure to start slow and build up. DO NOT take the full dose at first. As Dave Asprey would say, you may get "disaster pants." No one wants that. You, your family, your co-workers, whoever you are around.
Forms of Magnesium and What They Are Good For:
Malate- energy and sore muscles
Threonate- memory, and brain
Oxide- constipation
Citrate- relaxation, mental, cramping
Chloride- absorption
Sulfate- muscles and detox
Glycinate- sleep
Some foods high in magnesium:
Avocado
Dark chocolate... yummy!
Bananas
Broccoli
Cabbage
Asparagus
Salmon
Spinach
My Magnesium Intake
I get magnesium in three different ways. A powder I mix into my water, a lotion, and Epsom salts. I benefit highly from each one. The very first supplement I purchased before getting into health and wellness research is Natural Vitality Calm: The Anti-Stress Drink. I have a glass of water almost every night, there are nights I forget, that have this powder in it. I drink it slowly as I'm doing my nightly routine. This powder has magnesium citrate to help decrease stress and promote sleep. Citrate is one of the easiest forms of magnesium to absorb but still starts slowly. Build yourself up with time. I noticed the benefits of this powder the next morning. I slept better and felt more awake the next morning. I've noticed my stress decrease as well but over time. It didn't happen instantly for me. But my mind doesn't race anymore at night so I'm able to peacefully fall asleep. Now, the taste of this powder is something you have to get used to. I didn't like it at first but now I don't even notice it. If you can't get past the taste, try the raspberry lemon flavor which is much better and easier to drink if you have a hard time getting acclimated to the taste. There are also single packets for easy travel.
I use a magnesium lotion on my legs and feet. Magnesium lotions have magnesium chloride for better absorption. Magnesium is absorbed quickly through the skin. For me, it fills the gaps of whatever I'm not getting from my food or supplement. I have a really tight IT band and have had some issues with my sciatic nerve. Because of this, my right leg can get really tight, especially down the entire side. When I put this lotion on, my leg instantly feels relaxed and the dull ache I feel is gone. One thing to point out... DO NOT put this on after you shave. EVER! Based on personal experience, it's very painful. A burning sensation. I had to get back in the shower just to wash the lotion off! Magnesium is made of salt and shaving causes your pores to open. It's just like getting salt in a wound. Just don't do it.
The last thing I do to get magnesium in my body is Epsom salts. Epsom salts have magnesium sulfate in it which promotes relaxed muscles and detoxification. I take a nice, relaxing bath once a week with Epsom salts and bath oils. I use Dr. Teals Eucalyptus and Spearmint for relaxation and detoxification. Shea Moisture Bath Oils to moisturize my skin.
All three of these products last a very long time. My powder lasts about 4 months, my lotion lasts about 5 months and I'm still on my first bag of Dr. Teals and it's been 2 months. This is being shared between 2 people as well. Magnesium is cheap, abundant and it lasts a long time.
Your Certified Brain Health Coach,
Ashley
Owner of SustainaBRAIN
