Tag: magnesium

How to Relieve Constipation

Written by b-better on June 23, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on How to Relieve Constipation

If you’re not pooping at least once per day or if it’s a real struggle – you’re constipated.⁣⁣⁣Pooping is like taking the trash out every day. If you’re not, bacteria builds-up and toxins can get re-absorbed into circulation.⁣⁣⁣⁣Before reaching for a laxative which can dehydrate & worsen the problem, try these 6 basics instead:⁣⁣⁣⁣✔️ Hydrate: If you drink a lot of coffee & black teas, cut back or drink even more water to rehydrate. ⁣⁣⁣⁣✔️ Insoluble fiber: Unlike soluble fiber which adds bulk to your stool (and may worsen the problem), insoluble fiber helps get stool moving...

Root Cause of Migraines

Written by b-better on June 22, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on Root Cause of Migraines

I’ve addressed headaches before but migraines are different. They are characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the head, and usually preceded by alterations in vision all of which can cause nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light, noise or smells.⁣ ⁣⁣I think we can all agree – NOT FUN!⁣ ⁣⁣While there are many possible root causes, I’ve learned that the major driver in persistent migraines nearly always has to do with a dysfunction in cellular metabolism.⁣ ⁣⁣What’s that? It’s how well our cells produce or don’t produce energy. What affects cellular...

The Best Forms & Uses of Magnesium

Written by b-better on June 21, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on The Best Forms & Uses of Magnesium

What do headaches, constipation, insomnia, high blood pressure, anxiety, asthma, spasms, muscle cramps, low vitamin D and low energy have in common?⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hint: it starts with ‘Mag’ and ends with ‘Nesium’. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣But seriously, we have an epidemic of magnesium deficiency and it’s needed in over a gazillion (yes that’s a real number) functions in the body.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Think of magnesium as our most powerful relaxation mineral.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣It’s the Yin to our Yang so to speak. Our hearts contract, then relax. Our bowels contract and then relax.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣But thanks to soil erosion and modern-day farming...

A Headache is a Gift

Written by b-better on June 20, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on A Headache is a Gift

No I haven’t lost my mind. As painful as it might be, a headache truly is a gift. It’s your body’s way of talking to you, telling you that something is off, and that it’s in need of something. Up until recently, I was getting debilitating headaches more and more often. It started out randomly, and then monthly, and then twice per month to the point where I just couldn’t bare the pain and had to take Tylenol or Advil to function normally and be able to fall sleep. I knew I had to get to the bottom of my headaches because:1) regular use of...

Tired of Being Tired? Causes & Solutions for Better Energy

Written by b-better on June 20, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on Tired of Being Tired? Causes & Solutions for Better Energy

I’m not one to flaunt BUT when you’ve passed the 40 mark and have the energy of a 20-year old, you share your energy secrets with the world! Almost every client I work with lists fatigue as one of their top 5 health concerns. I also struggled with low energy at one point – felt like a zombie despite doing all the right things like eating well, exercising moderately, and getting plenty of sleep. So what else could be at play? Well lots to be honest.Energy production is a highly complex process and there are SOO many factors that can get in the way but let’s focus...