The Salty News — headaches

So how magnesium help you feel calm? Dr. Bec explains the role of magnesium in the nervous system and how that can translate to good feelings..... or not so good feelings.

Wired & Tired? We feel you! This blog's your survival guide. We get it - being a mum is amazing, but stressful too. Don't worry, you're not alone! Dr. Bec at Salt + Earth Co. is here with your "Mum Chill Toolbox": unwind routines, mindfulness hacks, and "me-time" pockets (because you not only deserve it, you can't function with out 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...

It’s no secret that many of us suffer with headaches, and some with migraines. There has been evidence that headache sufferers tend to be deficient in one special mineral. The overworked human tends to also be dehydrated, leading to more frequent occurrences of headaches. However, did you know there are different types of headaches?  The most common headaches being named - cluster headaches, migraines, migraines with aura, and tension headaches. Usually these kinds of headaches are not associated with underlying conditions. There are also common triggers for such headaches, not limited to: alcohol (especially red wine), certain food additives like...