MAGNESIUM IS MAGNIFICENT
Magnesium is the 4th most abundant mineral in the human body and one of the most essential micronutrients. It is involved in thousands of reactions in the body, including energy production, blood pressure regulation, nerve signal transmission, muscle contraction, protein synthesis, DNA support, and blood sugar regulation. It is also crucial for maintaining the proper balance of sex hormones.
Most people need more magnesium in their diets. Some studies estimate that as much as 50-70% of the U.S. population is magnesium deficient. Magnesium deficiency is linked to numerous chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, and depression.
Common signs of magnesium deficiency include muscle weakness, migraines, PMS, insomnia, heart rhythm irregularities, anxiety and depression, constipation and digestive issues, brain fog and memory problems, loss of appetite, and ADHD.
One of the tell-tale signs of magnesium deficiency is elevated stress and anxiety. Research shows that individuals experiencing stress-related symptoms, depression, and anxiety often have low magnesium levels. Many commonly reported stress symptoms, such as fatigue, irritability, and anxiety, align with those frequently observed in individuals with magnesium deficiency. This makes sense since the body's stress response leads to the excretion of magnesium through the urine, resulting in a deficiency, which then increases the body's stress response in a vicious cycle.
Food sources of magnesium include nuts and seeds, whole grains, leafy vegetables, avocados, salmon, and dark chocolate, but soil depletion has reduced the amount of magnesium found in our food, making it hard for many people to get enough magnesium through diet alone.
The bottom line is that almost everyone needs to be supplementing magnesium. Three of the most significant benefits of supplementing with magnesium that you will feel almost immediately are lower anxiety, better sleep, and increased energy.
Some of the best types of magnesium supplements include:
✅ Magnesium glycinate -- The combination of magnesium and glycine calms the brain and helps you fall asleep. Magnesium glycinate is easily absorbed and helps reduce anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia
✅ Magnesium malate -- Magnesium malate is gentler on the digestive tract that other forms, and some studies suggest that it provides the most bioavailable magnesium
✅ Magnesium chloride -- Magnesium chloride is cheap and highly bioavailable. It can also be used in topical applications like sprays and lotions that allow the magnesium to be absorbed through the skin
✅ Magnesium acetyl taurate -- The acetyl group in magnesium acetyl taurate makes it easier for this form of magnesium to cross the blood-brain barrier and reach the brain tissue. Studies have found that it increases brain tissue levels of magnesium better than other forms, which can help calm stress and anxiety
❌ Avoid magnesium formulations that include oxide, citrate, and aspartate due to their low bioavailability and potential side effects.
A good rule of thumb is to take 10mg of elemental magnesium per kg of body weight. If you are under a lot of stress or exercise vigorously, you will likely need an even higher daily dose. Start low and work your way up until you are happy with the effects.
Let's make magnesium great again!
They Don't Teach You This About Honey Bees in Schools 🐝:
1. Honey is the only food that has every single substance to sustain life.
2. Honey doesn't ever turn bad. You can actually eat honey that was found in Egyptian tombs thousands of years ago. (if you dare) ‼️
3. A single bee produces just HALF a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. Hard work.
4. The darker the honey, the more powerful its medicinal properties and the less sweet it is. The inverse also holds true.
5. Honey is the original antibiotic. It's been used as an antibacterial and antifungal for generations.
6. Honey is a natural sleeping pill. Consuming honey aids with the production of melatonin. Drink a warm cup of chamomile and take a shot of honey to the dome. Game changer.
7. You don't need to wash your honey dipper if you leave it in the jar of honey itself. Honey is a natural preservative, so bacteria will not grow.
8. To make one pound of honey, bees need to visit 2 million flowers. 2 MILLION.
9. Honey is the only food made by an insect that's actually eaten by BOTH the insect and us. We're literally best friends.
10. Honey is one of the original remedies for an everyday cough & allergies. Local honey is said to be useful in curing seasonal allergies.
11. Bees don't sleep. Work hard. Play hard.
12. Honey is excellent on burns. Cool the burn in running water. Pat it dry. Apply raw, organic honey. It will speed up healing and even reduce any eventual scarring.
13. Babies under 12 months of age shouldn't ingest honey (their immune system isn't yet strong enough to handle a certain strain of bacteria that's quite prevalent in honey)
14. Honey, like a lot of "animal-based" products have a myriad of topical and oral applications that make it incredibly versatile. Nature's all purpose drug.
15. The only honey that exists in my world is raw, organic unfiltered honey. To pasteurize honey is to ruin the work of thousands of bees. You are literally a war criminal.
16. Everyone raves about Manuka honey, but the real ones have tried Jarrah. If you know, you know.
17. Honey is one of the best hydration sources in the world. Honey > Pre Workout.
18. Honey is nature's moisturizer.
19. Royal jelly is a special compound that worker bees secret; so potent it can transform an ordinary bee into a queen bee. It's like a concentrated, supercharged version of honey.
20. The honey bee is a crucial part of our ecosystem. Without their help, over a third of all food eaten in America wouldn't exist.
21. Honey should be a key ingredient in shampoos. Cleopatra did it. Why shouldn't we?
22. Bees communicate with other bees by dancing. That's how they signal where the best flowers are. Seems familiar...
23. Honey is a source of flavanoids and phenolic acids — antioxidants which have been studied to have incredible anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer properties.
24. The hexagonal shape of honeycomb cells is a MARVEL. How did they know to use hexagons? Hexagons are the most efficient shape to store the maximum amount of honey with the least amount of wax needed to build. Geniuses.
To the anti-honey community:
When we eat honey we are NOT stealing from bees. It's a symbiotic relationship. We protect them from the harsh conditions of nature, giving them a safe space to have their fun and make their vomit.
They are so happy that they usually produce more honey than they could ever physically consume. By consuming their excess honey, we are actually helping them restore balance in the hive.
So yes people, eat more honey. Buy all the varieties. Gift it to everyone around you. And always remember to give thanks to our wonderful striped yellow friends 🐝🥂
@NFPower last month we were away 3 weeks. Heaters turned way down, nobody at home cooking, doing laundry or watching tv. Power bill was $100 more expensive than the month before. Like $550 expensive. Make it make sense.
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