Friday, December 2, 2016

What I'm Loving Now

I recently came across some information on magnesium which is a natural sleep aid. Even if you don’t have sleep problems, you will find magnesium therapy very interesting and useful.  I know that many of you do complain about sleep problems so that is why I am sharing this with you. 

Magnesium and calcium are fundamental nutrients that need to be in balance with each other in order for you to fully experience good health. Their importance on a cellular level is critical. Calcium and magnesium are like opposite sides of a coin. Calcium excites nerves, while magnesium calms them down. Calcium makes muscles contract. Magnesium is necessary for muscles to relax. Calcium is needed for blood clotting, but magnesium keeps the blood flowing freely.

Magnesium enables your body to work, effectively.  As the enabler of muscle relaxation, magnesium helps prevent and alleviate many health complaints such as headaches, constipation, cramps, and more. Equally important, magnesium helps restore cellular balance as a result of the body’s stress response. Magnesium plays a key role in reducing the risk and health complaints associated with stress.  Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves function properly; it keeps your heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and also assists in keeping your bones strong. This essential mineral helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure and is required for producing and storing energy. It’s easy to see why many researchers say that no single dietary factor is as critical as magnesium.

Do You Have a Healthy Magnesium Level?

Most people don’t get enough magnesium, including many who already take magnesium. There are two reasons for this: the amount of magnesium required by the body is greater than people think and some forms of magnesium are poorly absorbed by the body.  Based on this and the fact that magnesium calms and relaxes the body you can see why it is important for a good night’s sleep.   It should always be taken right before you turn in for the night. 

Magnesium can be taken in different forms:  lotions, gels, supplements, etc.  Magnesium CALM is a powder that you can mix with water, hot or cold, juices or other beverages.  One tablespoon in liquid before you go to bed would be the perfect solution to a good and restful night’s sleep.  I have gotten into the habit of doing this almost every night.  I prefer the Original unflavored and then I add my own flavoring (even though I think it tastes fine all by itself).  Do start slowly,  little by little,  because it does have laxative properties.

Sweet Dreams!

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