Magnesium: Prevention of Cerebral Palsy

The Australian – Light at End of The Tunnel – Cerebral Palsy Preventable Magnesium sulphate treatment is now written into Australia’s official National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines, which outline what treatments should be given for premature birth. Incredibly, although estimates predict that the number of cerebral palsy cases in Australia would be cut [...]

Food Intolerances and ADHD

About 95% of kids diagnosed with ADHD are magnesium deficient. Sara Vance is a passionate advocate for nutritional approaches to health. Author and nutritionist Sara Vance hasn’t always been the picture of health. Overweight as a child and throughout her life, Sara suffered with undiagnosed food intolerances, sluggish digestion, seasonal allergies, chronic aches and pains, [...]

ADHD and Nutrition – What To Watch Out For

HowToLearn.com – “From a nutritional standpoint, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, juvenile delinquency, and childhood depression are associated with magnesium deficiency, and some say these conditions can be caused by a lack of Magnesium.” How To Learn …

Magnesium and Winter Allergies

Quality Health – Just when you thought you were safe for the winter, your allergies strike. Often your furnace or heating system is to blame for releasing particles of dust, mold, pollen, and other allergens that become trapped throughout the year. Foods with magnesium are great for reducing allergies because the mineral is a natural [...]

Magnesium Deficiency = Higher Risk of Diabetes

Magnesium Deficiency = Higher Risk for Diabetes Mellitus? New Study Confirms Link. Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body does not produce or does not utilize insulin effectively. A new research study out of Brazil, adds to the growing evidence that magnesium deficiency is linked to diabetes mellitus risk and complications. Magnesium has [...]

Magnesium Nutrition Improves Mental Health

Magnesium Nutrition Improves Mood and Mental Health. Medical Expert, Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND says Magnesium supplementation can improve mood and general well being. Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 2010 – May is Mental Health Month and what better way to celebrate than to ensure you take care of your mental health naturally. Magnesium is [...]

Blood Serum Invalid Measure of Magnesium Deficiency

Blood Serum Test Is Not An Accurate Measure of Magnesium Deficiency. Medical Expert, Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND says Magnesium levels cannot accurately be measured by testing blood (serum) magnesium status. Los Angeles, CA, May 9, 2010 – Over 72% of Americans are magnesium deficient due to the depletion of this mineral from our soils [...]

Magnesium Supplements and Hypertension

Magnesium Supplements May Enhance the Effect of Antihypertensive Medications. Dr. Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D – Scientist and researcher, says “A comprehensive analytical review of 44 human studies in 43 publications of oral Magnesium (Mg) therapy for hypertension (HT) shows Magnesium supplements may enhance the blood-pressure (BP) lowering effect of anti-hypertensive medications (medications) in Stage 1 HT [...]

Magnesium Increases Effectiveness of Vitamin D

Magnesium Deficiency Reduces Effectiveness of Vitamin D in the Prevention of Disease. Magnesium deficiency is an important factor in the results obtained from vitamin D. According to Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, magnesium expert and Medical Director of the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association (www.nutritionalmagnesium.org), the effectiveness and benefits of vitamin D are greatly undermined in [...]

Magnesium Deficiency: Higher Risk of Osteoporosis

Magnesium Deficiency Linked to Higher Risk of Osteoporosis, Says Doctor. Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 2011 — A magnesium deficiency reduces the absorption and metabolism of calcium and prevents the proper amount of calcium being directed toward building stronger bones. According to Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, magnesium expert and Medical Director of the nonprofit [...]