This book is dedicated to my wifeSarah and my children Angela and Paolo. They are the reason I do what I do.
Chapter 1- Magnesium- What Is It?
Thereare ample minerals, elements and vitamins that are part of one's diet and thusknowing some of the more key ones is essential in better health. This isbecause there are some minerals that are highly important in the regulation andfunctionality of the human body and when those minerals are better understoodone starts to see the importance of making sure they are incorporated in to thebody through both diet and the use of supplements.
Thehuman body needs magnesium and for the majority of people over a half of thismineral is stored within the bones. That is perhaps what it is best known foras it helps keep bones healthy and strong. A lack of magnesium in the body cancause bone related issues such as soft bones and even joint discomfort. One canget Magnesium naturally through diet when they eat foods high in Magnesium suchas seeds, nuts, whole grains, legumes and vegetables.
WhyMagnesium Gets Depleted In the Body or Never Makes It There At All
Thoughmagnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in food and even thesoil; one may be surprised to learn that even when ingested the levels ofmagnesium in the body can be compromised through various ways and means. Thishappens when one takes medication routinely, such as prescription medicationand even over the counter antacids, and thus the magnesium levels in the bodydrop down as a direct result.
Itis also important o be aware that even though magnesium is naturally found ingood ground soil, some farming methods that are enhanced through the use ofchemicals tends to deplete that naturally occurring magnesium and thus it isnot permeating produce as one may think and this leads to a strong case to optfor organic produce that has those higher levels of naturally occurringmagnesium in that soil that feeds the produce you eat. In addition, magnesiumcan also be lost from the body due to lifestyle choices such as consuming toomuch coffee, black leaf tea and even alcohol.
Supplementsto Help Replace Depleted Levels of Magnesium for Better Health
Oneof the best ways to better ensure that your body has the right levels ofmagnesium at all times is to routinely take magnesium supplements. This can beas simple as opting for a multi-vitamin that has magnesium in it if you onlyhave a slight deficiency or adding a magnesium supplement to your daily vitaminroutine to give your body that extra boost you may need based on othermitigating factors. You will know whether magnesium is beneficial to you onceyou better understand how it can be highly beneficial to various medical andemotional conditions and symptoms. This means that the simple inclusion of sucha supplement will help you feel better and thus have a better overall wellbeing.
Benefitsof Magnesium on the Body
Magnesiumis highly effective in helping one build a stronger, leaner and even moremuscular body. This is because magnesium is absorbed in to muscles and thushelps one build a better body. This is a great addition for those seeking toget in to better shape. Magnesium also helps keep lactic acid in balance andharmony with the body and this is beneficial for those who exercise or work outand suffer from leg or foot cramps as this is a sure sign more magnesium isrequired for the body.
Inaddition, and beyond the physical impact magnesium brings it is also beneficialin helping to make teeth stronger as magnesium is important in dental health.In fact, many dental products that are geared towards making teeth stronger oreven used as restorative products have magnesium in them as it is helpful ingetting teeth to a stronger condition so that they are less prone to chipping,cracking and even dental decay.
Benefitsof Magnesium on the Mind and Soul
Thebody needs magnesium for things such as better sleeping patterns and emotionalwell being. This is because the right levels of Magnesium in the body can makeone much calmer and thus sleep comes much more naturally and sleep is deeperand thus helps the body recharge in a better manner. There is a directcorrelation between Magnesium levels in the body and the stress oneexperiences. This is because the lack of appropriate levels of magnesium hasthe ability to make one feel restless, stresses and even impact hormones in anegative manner.
Theseare all issues that come together to make one feel off balance emotionally andthus sleep is impacted as those with such emotional stress find sleep hard tocome by and achieve. The addition of Magnesium to ones diet or through the useof supplements truly can help when these factors are impacted as a result ofmagnesium deficiencies. it is also helpful to know that Magnesium has beenproven effective in terms of enhancing and bettering ones general mood and thisagain is something that brings better balance to ones life as being wellrested, less stressed out and in a better mood all come together to make onehappier and healthier in general.
ExtraDoses for Special Needs
Thereare two very specific medical reasons to increase the intake of magnesium. Oneis to help those with diabetes as additional magnesium can help stave off someof the side effects and discomfort caused when diabetes in a flare up mode. Theother way magnesium can help the body become better regulated is through theuse of magnesium to relieve constipation.
Thisis a highly common method to get the digestive system moving once again and themajority of laxatives on the market contain magnesium as it has the naturalability to stimulate the digestive tract and system to help relieve and reduceconstipation. There are also cases where one may be prescribed additionalmagnesium to combat medical conditions such as blood vessel, heart and evenskin disorders.
Chapter 2- The Advantages ofMagnesium
Magnesiumis and naturally occurring mineral needed to properly maintain the human bodyand many of its functions. Over 300 biochemical functions rely on magnesiumevery day. Magnesium is needed for energy production, oxygen uptake,electrolyte balance, central nervous system and muscle function, glucoseproduction, and heart health. Unfortunately, only small increments of magnesiumactually flow to the blood and other tissues. Instead, it gets locked into theoutermost layer of our bones, leading to fatigue and a host of other medicalissues, if a proper diet is not maintained. To make up for this deficiency, wemust make a daily commitment to a diet that is rich in magnesium. Magnesium canbe obtained naturally though green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, and wholegrains.