Are you deficient?

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Why we do not get enough magnesium through our diets

General deficiency symptoms and increased requirements

A-Z of deficiency symptoms

How to increase your levels with transdermal magnesium

Magnesium is grossly deficient in the majority of people existing on modern diets.

v   White rice, white sugar and white bread stripped of their mineral content.

v   In general magnesium has been depleted from topsoil, decreasing levels in the food we consume.

v   It is depleted in plants by fertilizers which alter the plant’s ability to uptake magnesium.

v   People drink bottled or softened water.

v   Certain medications, intense exercise, having surgery, stress, chemotherapy, caffeine, sugar, excess calcium, copper, fluoride, heavy metals, diuretics, oral contraceptives, IBS, high protein diets, smoking and drinking alcohol depletes magnesium levels even further

v   People with compromised gastrointestinal health (such as those with Cystic Fibrosis,IBS, Autism and Crohn’s disease) cannot absorb oral magnesium properly.  

Deficiency Symptoms & Increased Requirements:

CIRCULATION: angina, arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart infarcts, strokes, tachycardia (fast pulse), thrombosis.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: colic, constipation, chronic diarrhoea, malabsorption, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).

MUSCLES: backache, convulsions, cramps, increased excitability/jumpiness, numbness, nystagmus (rapid eye movements), spasms, tense/tight muscles, tingling, tremors.

NERVOUS SYSTEM: apathy, confusion, depression, disorientation, epilepsy, hallucinations, irritability, mental illness, multiple sclerosis, nervousness, neuritis paranoia, Parkinson’s disease, poor memory, senility.

GENERAL: alcoholism, arthritis, body odours, broken bones, calcification in any organ, cancer, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, diabetes, eclampsia, headaches, infections and inflammations, liver cirrhosis, lupus erythematosus, migraines, old age, prostate problems, rickets, rigidity – mental and physical, skin wrinkled and tough, stiffness, stone-formation in gall bladder or kidneys, thyroid overactive.

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Signs of a Magnesium deficiency A – Z

A 

acute heart attacks,

ADHD

aggression

agoraphobia,

allergies

Alzheimer’s

angina pectoris,

anxiety,

Arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat)

arthritis

asthma,

B

back aches,

back pain (low or middle)

bacterial infections

breast tenderness

C

can't take a deep breath,

carbohydrate craving (especially of chocolate)

carbohydrate intolerance,

cardiac arrhythmias

carpal tunnel syndrome

chest tightness

chronic cardiovascular disease,

chronic fatigue syndrome,

chronic pain in hips or knees

cold hands and feet

confusion,

constipation

coronary artery disease,

cramps,

crawling sensations on the skin

D

depression,

diabetes,

difficulty swallowing,

dizziness,

E

easily injured muscles

eclampsia of pregnancy,

epilepsy,

erectile dysfunction

F

feeling uptight,

frequent sighing,

fungal infections

G

Gallstones

Glaucoma

H

headaches,

hearing loss

heart palpitations,

heavy, tired legs

high blood pressure,

hyperactivity,

I

insomnia,

impotence

irregular heartbeat

irritability,

J

jaw joint (TMJ) dysfunction,

L

loss of bladder control

low stress tolerance

lump in the throat-especially provoked by eating sugar

M

memory loss,

menstrual cramps

migraine headaches

mitral valve prolapse,

mood swings

muscle cramps,

muscle soreness

muscle spasms

muscle tension,

muscle weakness

musculoskeletal disorders,

N

neck pain

night sweats

numbness

O

Osteoporosis

P

palpitations,

panic attacks

panic disorder

photophobia

poor attention

pre-eclampsia,

premenstrual irritability,

premenstrual mood changes

prostate problems

R

Restless Legs Syndrome

restlessness with constant movement,

S

salt craving

sensitivity to bright light

sensitivity to noise

sluggish colon

T

thyroid dysfunction (over or underactive thyroid)

tics,

tight muscles

tingling

tooth cavities

twitches

U

urinary spasms

urination (frequent)

V

vibratory sensations.

Increasing your magnesium levels using Lamp of Life transdermal magnesium:

In general, for a large adult, spraying an ounce or more of magnesium oil a day all over the body is recommended for six months to recover cellular levels, with that dosage adjusted downward for children depending on their age and size. This coupled with oral intake, especially for adults, is necessary to get the maximum effect out of magnesium. When magnesium levels are at extremely low levels intravenous application is an option and is necessary in emergency situations.

As with anything, for best results, Lamp of Life should be used consistently. For those suffering with chronic pain, the magnesium should be applied liberally 2 - 3 times a day for the first two weeks. As your magnesium levels increase, you will only need to use a maintenance dose once a day. For best results, use Lamp of Life in combination with heat (after a warm bath, with a water-bottle or just massage vigorously into affected areas).