What You Need to Know About Magnesium (The Simple Guide!)

Let's talk about something that's absolutely crucial for your body but probably not getting enough attention – magnesium. As an Osteopath and Naturopath, I'm constantly amazed by how this mighty mineral affects nearly everything we do.

The Magic of Magnesium: Your Body's Super Helper

Imagine your body as a busy household (something we know all about!). Magnesium is like that super-efficient personal assistant managing over 300 different tasks. Yes, you read that right – 300!


What Does Magnesium Actually Do?


Think of magnesium as your body's master controller, helping with:

  • Building and repairing muscles 
  • Keeping your nerves happy 
  • Managing blood pressure 
  • Supporting your immune system 
  • Building strong bones 
  • Repairing DNA 
  • Creating natural antioxidants

Different Types of Magnesium: Which One Do You Need?

Just like there's a difference between instant coffee and your favourite barista brew, different types of magnesium serve different purposes:

Magnesium Glycinate: The All-Rounder

  • Best for overall deficiency
  • Easily absorbed
  • Gentle on your gut

Magnesium Oxide: The Tummy Helper

  • Great for acid reflux
  • Helps with constipation

Magnesium Citrate: The Cleanse Support

  • Helps maintain healthy magnesium levels
  • Often used by doctors before procedures

Magnesium Malate: The Energy Boost

  • Perfect for fighting fatigue
  • Supports heart health

Signs Your Body Needs More Magnesium

Your body has ways of telling you it needs more magnesium:

  • Feeling tired ALL the time 
  • Muscle cramps or twitches 
  • Headaches and migraines 
  • Hormone havoc 
  • Trouble sleeping 
  • Constipation

Why Modern Mums Are Running Low

Modern life is depleting our magnesium levels through:

  • Stressed-out lifestyles (hello, mum life!) 
  • Modern farming practices 
  • Processed foods 
  • Poor gut health 
  • High coffee intake

Natural Ways to Boost Your Magnesium

Food Sources:

  • Green leafy vegetables (spinach and kale) 
  • Pumpkin seeds 
  • Dark chocolate (yes, really!) 
  • Almonds and cashews 
  • Bananas 
  • Salmon

Why Choose Salt + Earth Co. Magnesium?

Here's where Salt + Earth Co. comes in. Our skin is amazing at absorbing magnesium, which is why we've created:

  • Pure Magnesium Spray 
  • Magnesium Cream 
  • Magnesium Bath Soaks

All designed to help you absorb this essential mineral easily and effectively.

Why Choose Topical Magnesium?

  • Bypasses digestive issues 
  • Works directly where you need it 
  • No pills to swallow 
  • Perfect for the whole family 
  • Easy to incorporate into your routine

Supporting your magnesium levels doesn't have to be complicated. Whether it's adding more magnesium-rich foods to your diet or incorporating our pure magnesium products into your daily routine, small changes can make a big difference in how you feel.


Ready to Support Your Magnesium Levels?


Start with our Pure Magnesium range – designed by a mum, for mums, and tested on my own family (never on animals!).


✌️ Dr. Bec


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