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It's a fair question and we have developed the love for this particular mineral over the years of practice. As a naturopath and osteopath, seeing clients in pain or stress is a daily occurrence. Magnesium has the potential to greatly change conditions such as those, and create a real difference for those individuals. Let’s look at some fun facts about this nurturing mineral.    🌊 It's one of the most abundant minerals in the body Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. It plays several important roles in the health of your body and brain. It...

Did you know some medications can deplete certain nutrients both through metabolism or by preventing their absorption? Being realistic, a large proportion of the population does take prescription medication, often long-term. So we’re here to educate about some of the lesser known side-effects and help improve your quality of life in the process! Now, obviously we’re going to focus on magnesium because we LOVE it so much.  Even when people are very conscientious about their diets, they may be taking medications that can undermine healthy magnesium levels. Drugs and micronutrients use the same transport and metabolism pathways in the body...

So many people experience issues with sleeping. If you’re one of those people who fall asleep in 5 seconds, this article is not for you, but please forward it to your partner. When you’re falling asleep, you need both your body and your mind to be relaxed. Being stressed or emotional doesn’t support good sleep. Having a routine you complete before bed that helps you decompress and boosts melatonin (dim lighting, no screens) can take some of that tension away. Other components that play into sleep include the balance between parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems (we talked a little bit...

Should magnesium be used in pain management? We look into the research and find out why.