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Do you bounce about on your leg restlessly sometimes?
Hello, it’s Julie from Natural Health here...
Just found this really interesting article on magnesium deficiency that I wanted to share with you – apparently 7 out of 10 people have it in the UK. A good sign is if you look around at any meeting, you will see ‘restless legs’ syndrome on display – people repeatedly bouncing a leg (I know I do this sometimes!).
This is one symptom of magnesium deficiency and although not a serious problem in the short term, it can be a largely responsible in the development of several disease states, including asthma, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and pre-menstrual symptoms.
Being on the look out for early stage symptoms may help to prevent more serious consequences.
Other early warning signs are
- Physical and mental fatigue
- Muscle cramps
- Persistent under-eye twitch
- Tension in the upper back, shoulders and neck
- Headaches
- Pre-menstrual fluid retention and/or breast tenderness
- Poor sleep
- Hyperactivity
Magnesium is a mineral and is present in all tissues, including bone, and helps to release energy from food, assists bone and tooth formation and muscle function.
It is found in chlorophyll, (the green pigment in plants), and so it follows that green leafy vegetables contain plenty of magnesium. Grains and nuts are also a rich source, so a diet including a good variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains can be helpful.
Improving magnesium levels through supplementation is really straight forward. However, sometimes much better results can be achieved by using a magnesium spray directly on the skin. This gives optimal absorption, bypassing the digestive system and straight into the body.
By applying magnesium oil either topically or in a soak (Epsom salts / Magnesium Flakes or Magnesium Soak), it can be absorbed by our bodies completely naturally and five times faster than if taken orally.
Magnesium is a natural relaxant, reducing muscle spasms and over-excited nerves and also eases discomfort from muscle and joint pain. Other benefits include:
- Absorption of calcium
- Strengthening the immune system
- Relief from skin disorders
- Better cellular production and storage of energy
- Heart health
Magnesium is the central and most basic nutrient mineral responsible for immune response, cerebral function and energy levels. A magnesium rich body will be more potent and sport a tougher immune system, more easily fighting infection.
For more info, please see: http://www.naturalhealthwelwyn.co.uk/store/product/41402/Better-You-Magnesium-Oil-100ml/
At present we have a great deal on the Magnesium sprays (original and joint sprays) where you save £2 per bottle, normal RRP £11.95. We are also really pleased to have just taken our first delivery of the Transdermal Magnesium Flakes and Bath Soak.
For more info call into Natural Health, telephone 01992 550101 or email info@naturaltherapycentre.co.uk
Right I’m off for a very relaxing magnesium bath soak - ahem..all in the name of ‘research & work’ you understand... ;-)
24.08.10 | natural health, special offer
