Magnesium: Everyday Secrets

Download or read book Magnesium: Everyday Secrets written by Gretchen Lidicker and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the healing powers of magnesium for everyday wellness Oh Mg! Is there anything magnesium can’t do? Often called the miracle macro- mineral, magnesium has been credited with healing everything from headaches and insomnia to depression and heart disease. Magnesium plays a crucial part in the synthesis of serotonin and dopamine, which are the important feel- good chemicals we all want in our brains. Almost everyone can benefit from more magnesium in their life, not only for their health, but also for relaxation, anti- anxiety, and quality sleep. Thirty appealing recipes offer ideas to bring magnesium into your self- care routine, from foot rubs to indulgent Epsom salt baths to smoothies, for improved mood, better sleep and digestion, and optimized health. Recipes include: • Detoxifying Epsom Salt and Aztec Clay Bath • Mg Morning Smoothie with Leafy Greens, Pumpkin Seeds, and Liquid Magnesium • Magnesium Oil Morning Fog