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Rebecca Farthing
The Benefits of Topical Magnesium: A Comprehensive Guide

The Benefits of Topical Magnesium: A Comprehensive Guide

Have you heard that magnesium is like magic? And you want to know why? Join Dr. Bec (osteo & nat) as she takes you through what magnesium is, why it is important and how it is magical.

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Rebecca Farthing
The Origins: Crafting Clean Magnesium with Salt + Earth Co.

The Origins: Crafting Clean Magnesium with Salt + Earth Co.

Hey there!!! Dr. Bec here, founder of Salt + Earth Co.! Today, I want to pull back the curtain and share my passion for crafting clean, effective magnesium products – all made from scratch with you and the planet in mind. Why Magnesium? As an Osteopathic and Naturopathic practitioner, I've seen firsthand how magnesium deficiency can impact our well-being. From muscle tension to sleep disturbances, this essential mineral plays a crucial role in overall health. But with so many magnesium products on the market, I felt there was a gap – a need for truly clean, bioavailable options that are perfect...

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Rebecca Farthing
Magnesium for Kids

Magnesium for Kids

Magnesium is one of the essential minerals in human nutrition, and it's a cofactor for hundreds of enzymes. Most people don't get enough magnesium, and kids are no exception. Getting enough magnesium is essential for kids at every age. So what are the benefits of magnesium for kids? As a mum, I know how important it is to get a good night's sleep. However, when sleep is hard to come by, magnesium can be used as a non-toxic, non-addictive aid to help your little one settle in for the night. Most parents can attest that there is nothing more frustrating...

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Rebecca Farthing
Magnesium’s Essential Role in the Body

Magnesium’s Essential Role in the Body

Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, and more than 600 enzymes, this is one of our most used nutrients on a daily basis. We don’t make magnesium, so we need to eat magnesium foods everyday to ensure we support these biochemical pathways. Magnesium helps to maintain normal nerve and muscle function, supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady, and helps bones remain strong. It also helps adjust blood glucose levels, and production of energy and protein. This list alone shows how varied and necessary magnesium is for our health.  Let’s look a...

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