Magnesium - The Relaxation Mineral

Magnesium is commonly known to help with muscle spasm and cramping. This is because a magnesium deficiency can cause lactic acid to build up in the muscles causing pain and stiffness. But there are many more incredible health benefits associated with magnesium supplementation. It is a critical mineral responsible for over 300 enzyme reactions in all body tissues, but mainly in our muscle, bone, and brain.

What are some of the signs & symptoms of a deficiency? 

Muscle cramps and twitching, joint pain, anxiety, headaches, migraines, insomnia, chronic fatigue, asthma, allergies, high blood pressure, PMS, irritability

Why would I be deficient?

Magnesium deficiency has become a worldwide phenomenon, with around 70% of the population not meeting the recommended standards. The main reason for this, unfortunately, is that even if we are eating a healthy diet, our foods are losing their nutritional value due to modern agricultural methods and food processing (soils & foods are less nutrient dense). Sadly, our world has become more toxic. We may also drain our stores further by consuming high amounts of coffee, carbonated drinks, alcohol, sugar, salt, and pharmaceutical drugs (particularly high blood pressure tablets and diuretics). Absorption of magnesium is another hurdle, with common gut issues and low vitamin D reducing it.

Why should I supplement?

Calming effect on the nervous system – reduces muscle spasm, cramping & pain and aids chronic conditions like fibromyalgia- helps build bone reducing joint pain, osteoporosis & arthritis – keeps stress hormones under control helping with anxiety & panic attacks – reduces asthma & allergy symptoms by controlling bronchial spasm and histamine production – decreases inflammation and promotes healthy circulation - increases DHEA levels, the “master hormone” to slow aging – AND MORE!

How can I safely & effectively supplement?

*IT’S ALWAYS BEST TO CONSULT WITH YOUR GP if you have any current medical concerns or are taking prescription medications.

Oral supplements may help, but the recommended dosage is often lower than ideal (can safely take 600mg) and as mentioned earlier, it may not be very well absorbed. Our body does have a safety mechanism- if you get a laxative effect then you know you’ve reached your limit!

The more ideal way to supplement is transdermal, through the skin with a spray. This way, we bypass the digestive tract completely as it quickly absorbs into circulation and doesn’t cause any digestive upset. This is by far the most well tolerated and effective way to reap the benefits of this therapeutic mineral.

This Pure Magnesium Chloride Oil spray is available in the clinic to try! Please contact me for more information, or you can check out www.magnesiumlife.com, a local distributor here on the Gold Coast.

Happy relaxing!