Magnesium Deficiency

Could it be stealing your energy?

Stressed and tired?  If you have two or more of the from the following list, it could mean you have low magnesium levels and you should see a doctor.

Facts: More than 80% of women suffer from a lack of magnesium.
There is less magnisium in the soil where our vegetables grow.
Stress and sweating can flush out the mineral that was ingested.

Headaches/migraines/jaw pain

Brain fog/difficulty concentrating/racing thoughts

Constipation/bloat

Insomnia

High blood sugar

Severe PMS, menstrual cramps or menopausal symptoms

Urinary incontinence/bladder pain

Body-wide muscle and joint aches/restless muscles

Good book to read: The Magnesium Miracle by Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D.  Check your library for a copy.

Source: First Magazine 8/20/07 page 29

Additional info:
"Low levels of magnesium can hasten hardening  of the arteries and double the risk of a heart attack." says James C. Roberts MD, co-author "Reverse Heart Attacks Now"
He mentioned that 75% of heart patients had a deficiency and that 400mgs per day in a chewable form is beneficial.