Go Holistic Health Sep2019
Are we missing out on Magnesium ? Do you often feel tired , have trouble sleeping, experience leg or hand cramps or muscle twitching? Are you anxious or depressed ? Are you sensitive to loud noises, have headaches , acid reflux , or experience heart flutter or palpitations ? Or do you have diabetes or asthma or high blood pressure or osteoporosis ? The above symptoms and conditions are often a result of or associated with magnesium deficiency and can be easily overcome with a proper diet and supplementation. Magnesium is cool, alkaline, refreshing and sleep promoting . It assists in the functioning of the nervous system and the composition of nerves and muscle cells . It aids in digestion and in elimination of waste from the system. It's important for bone and teeth structure and is involved in more than 300 enzyme reactions in the body . Many people today are magnesium deficient because of poor diet . Magnesium deficiency is common in diabetes, osteoporosis, hypertension , asthma. Diabetics- Magnesium helps glucose enter the cells and turn those calories into energy for your body . Magnesium deficiency is more severe in those with diabetic retinopathy . It's a good idea to have magnesium rich food or supplement whenever necessary. Asthma- Asthma is frequently associated with magnesium deficiency .Some of the drugs used to treat asthma could make magnesium deficiency more pronounced . Magnesium causes relaxation of bronchial muscles and can also decrease the release of histamine into the blood stream , thereby decreasing allergic reactivity . High blood pressure . Magnesium is depleted in patients with high blood pressure who are taking diuretics. Magnesium requires a special mention here as it is important for all cardiovascular problems , including hypertension. It dilates blood vessels , which helps to lower blood pressure . It helps regulate blood fats , helps prevent and correct heart rhythm disorders , prevents sudden cardiac death . Migraine -Magnesium deficiency appears to be one of the factors that promotes migraine. Also many drugs used to treat migraines have the same physiological effects as magnesium. In one study , 41% of 32 patients with acute migraine had low serum magnesium. Insomnia- Many people complain of insomnia nowadays . A 200mg to 400mg of magnesium supplement at bedtime could be the answer to the problem. Magnesium plays a role in supporting deep, restorative sleep by maintaining healthy levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter that promotes sleep. Anxiety - In anxiety magnesium is useful as it has a mild sedative effect again through its effect on GABA . Magnesium in doses 300mg to 400mg per day can be given as supplements . Foods rich in magnesium include whole grains , dark leafy vegetables , broccoli, nuts and seeds, dark chocolate . Take magnesium citrate if you tend towards constipation and magnesium glycinate if you tend towards loose motion. Taking Magnesium supplements could be your first step to overcome the above mentioned symptoms, to achieve your optimum level of health. Dr. Sanchita Holistic Health Physician MBBS, PGD Preventive and Promotive Health Certificate in Evidence Based Optimal Nutrition: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health . Email: dr.sanchitab@gmail.com #magnesium deficiency #holistichealth #preventivemedicine #diabetesprevention #asthmamanagement #insomnia#anxiety #migraines #chronicheadaches
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