As we have made our way through the mess of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have begun hearing more about certain vitamins and supplements that they’d never thought much about before. Magnesium is one of them, and one in which most people are deficient. The body requires an adequate amount of this particular mineral to sustain functions like heart rhythm, bone density, and blood pressure regulation. People who are deficient in magnesium may experience medical conditions such as depression, insulin resistance and diabetes, migraines, and other problems. Here, we discuss what magnesium can do for the body and how you can find out if you’re getting enough of this nutrient. Benefits of Magnesium Better rest and less stress. Magnesium is a calming mineral. It regulates…
The vast majority of women who journey through menopause, if not every last one, experience multiple frustrating side effects. The interesting thing about perimenopause and menopause is that the discussion around this crucial topic tends to focus on run-of-the-mill problems. Women know to experience hot flashes and night sweats. They may know that their risk of weight gain increases as their hormones change. What they may not realize is that, as they lose estrogen, their risk of anxiety and depression increases. Their sex lives will likely change, as may their bladder control, as may their overall sensations in their most intimate areas. Historically, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause have been treated with hormone replacement. The thing is, a woman’s body is naturally meant to…
We all encounter times when we just can’t quite seem to fully wake up. Occasionally, this situation doesn’t create much concern. However, more and more people are expressing frustration about feeling perpetually depleted. It’s not that sleepy kind of feeling so much as a persistent fog. A sensation of heaviness, like you aren’t moving or thinking as quickly as you’d like. This feeling is troublesome for many adults these days, and it shows. When you glance around at just about any checkout register, what do you see? We’re guessing you’d find at least one product designed to provide a quick energy boost. Retailers have energy drinks, energy drink shots, and pills galore to help hype us up when the going gets tough. These temporary solutions…
After the year we just came through, you may have little motivation to set new resolutions. Regardless of the reminder that life can throw curveballs, sometimes very big ones, there is value in staying connected to the here-and-now. Resolutions don’t have to be what they’ve always been. In fact, there are good reasons to change things up a bit this year, especially as it pertains to health and wellness. We suggest getting specific. Instead of “I’m going to eat healthier and exercise more,” say “I’m going to stop eating processed foods and am going to do yoga three days a week.” One of the reasons so many resolutions are forgotten within a few months is that they are nonspecific. Without specificity, it is difficult to…
