The Benefits of Magnesium

Anytime my siblings and I struggled with muscle soreness or trouble sleeping growing up, my mom would make us a tasty cup of magnesium tea. The tea that she used is still on the market and can be found here. It was such a delicious and soothing remedy! I even remember the tea helping with intense menstrual cramps when I was a teenager struggling with them. Magnesium has also been shown to be especially important for female health. At times, my mother’s magnesium tea even helped to cure anxiety and headaches. Several recent studies have shown that most people are deficient in magnesium; it is a simple, natural, versatile remedy that every family should have in the home. Here are some of the different forms of magnesium and their uses.

• Probably, the most common modern use of magnesium is Magnesium Sulfate, found in Epsom salts. Soaking in an Epsom salt bath can be good for pain, especially muscle soreness, fatigue, and even beneficial for colds and flu. 

• Magnesium Glycinate, often recommended to women for supplementation, is good for decreasing stress and getting a good night’s sleep. 

• Magnesium Citrate can help with headaches, indigestion and constipation. 

  
  

Tips:

1. Alternating Magnesium Citrate tea with a cup of peppermint tea often does the trick to soothe an upset stomach. 

   
   

2. When used topically on the body, magnesium is also fantastic for relieving cramps, restless legs, muscle soreness, pain from injuries and overall relaxation. 

Check out this link to my favorite Homemade Magnesium Lotion Recipe. 

Note: If you are not sure whether you need to supplement with magnesium, start by making sure magnesium-rich foods can be found in your diet. Here is a list of some of those foods: avocados, yogurt, spinach, kale, nuts, legumes and seeds.