The Magical Macromineral

In the midst of an awful autoimmune flare up- which I know is due to a slack in my dietary restrictions, I began digging into other symptoms and other possible remedies. For nearly everything I searched, the same common mineral kept popping up...Magnesium.

I am not big on taking supplements, but it sure does seem that this one is something I need to add to my daily routine. This magical macromineral has the power to calm, heal and revitalize - something this momma needs right now.

Did you know? 🤔

▶️Up to 90% of the population in the United States is Magnesium deficient!

▶️Women pass their deficiencies on to their children. When a woman is deficient in one mineral during pregnancy, it can take three generations of supplementation for that one mineral to be restored! 👶

▶️People who exercise should supplement- physical exertions strips Magnesium from inside the cells. 🏃‍♀️

▶️Those that don't exercise generally deal with stress frustrations that can take a toll on levels. 🛋

▶️Medications can effect Magnesium levels 💊

What does Magnesium help? 🤔

▶️Aids in sleep 💤

▶️Tamps down anxiety 😫

▶️Keeps headaches at bay 🤯

▶️Vital role in digestion 👍

▶️Vital role in relaxation 🛏

▶️Contributes to energy production ⚡️

How to supplement ❓❓

▶️Epsom salt baths are a quick way to add Magnesium to your system. 🛁

▶️Magnesium Tea 🍵

▶️Magnesium supplements/ powders/ pills 💊

Follow along this week for a few recipes including magnesium! 😃

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