Magnesium: Part One

The Magnesium Miracle by Carolyn Dean ND, MD 

     I read this book about three years ago and it blew my mind.  It was the second book I'd read about nutrient deficiencies, the first being The Vitamin D Cure, and I was amazed by both.  We are so removed from eating real food on a regular basis that we are not getting vital nutrients our bodies need to perform optimally.  I am going to leave out most of the scientific stuff. You can get the book if you're interested in learning more, but I want to get the word out and give you all some basic information on magnesium.  Since there's a lot to it, I'm breaking it into two parts.  Spread the word!

     My husband has been dealing with various health issues for around a decade.  After reading this book some things started to fall into place.  He has been taking liquid magnesium on and off for a couple years now and has become more diligent with it lately because he realizes how much better he feels when he takes it.

I'm going to give you a list of just some of the Magnesium-deficient conditions.  I hope it helps to fill in the blanks for many of you.


Magnesium-deficient conditions:

Anxiety and Depression- Magnesium is a building block for our bodies to make serotonin. ADHD, autism, juvenile delinquency and childhood depression are all linked to magnesium deficiency.

Migraines- Magnesium prevents platelet aggregation, relaxes the muscles, and eliminates spasms.

Pain- Muscle twitches are a sure sign of magnesium deficiency.  Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxer and can eliminate spasms.

Strokes, Head Injuries-  A study of 98 stroke patients admitted to the Emergency Room of three hospitals in New York exhibited early and significant magnesium-ion deficits. The stroke patients also demonstrated high calcium to magnesium ratio, which are signs of increased vascular tone and cerebral vessel spasm.

Cholesterol and Hypertension- Magnesium acts like a natural statin.  If there isn't enough magnesium in the body to limit the activity of the cholesterol-converting enzyme, we are bound to make more cholesterol than is needed.  Research shows a direct relationship between the amount of magnesium in the diet and the ability to avoid high blood pressure.

Heart Disease- Magnesium prevents muscle spasms of heart blood vessels and peripheral blood vessels.  It also prevents calcium buildup in cholesterol plaque in arteries.

Obesity, Syndrome X and Diabetes- Magnesium helps the body digest, absorb and utilize proteins, fats and carbs.  Magnesium is necessary for insulin to open cell membranes for glucose and it prevents obesity genes from expressing themselves. Magnesium is necessary for the productions, function and transport of insulin.

PMS- Taking Magnesium supplements may be the solution for PMS, along with taking Vitamin B6 daily.

Infertility and Preeclampsia- Low levels of magnesium are found in men and women who are considered infertile.  Higher levels of magnesium are required for healthy pregnancy.

Osteoporosis and Kidney Stones- Magnesium is the most important mineral after calcium for bone health, BUT, the use of calcium in the face of magnesium deficiency can lead to deposition of calcium in the joints, promoting arthritis or, in the kidney, contributing to stones.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia- Both groups share high rates of magnesium deficiency.  Magnesium ameliorates the fatigue, muscle pain and chemical sensitivity of CFS and Fibromyalgia. 

Environmental Illness- Magnesium helps detoxify toxic chemicals, binds with heavy metals, and eliminates them.

Asthma- Research shows patients w/ asthma have low magnesium levels.  Drugs used to treat asthma also cause a loss of magnesium.

Obviously the book is filled with way more detail, but I wanted to touch upon these and give you a piece of why Magnesium is so important.

Obviously if you have a serious health issue read the book before deciding how much you should take, but for basic stuff that you're not on medication for, just follow the directions.

I hope this helps, it's certainly helped us :)
In Part two I will explain more about magnesium in general, but for now, don't buy this supplement in pill form.  Nutrametrix Isotonix® Magnesium http://bit.ly/2lo8LqX is a powdered source of magnesium, to be taken orally .  You can also mix your own magnesium "oil" by diluting 4oz (by weight) of epsom salt into 32oz (by volume) of distilled water.  Pour the solution into a spray bottle and spray it on your skin after a shower.    Taking magnesium through the skin eliminates its potential laxative affect when taken orally.  Lastly, watch Carolyn Dean on youtube