The Magnesium Miracle Part 4

Who is deficient? The most frequent question asked about Magnesium is "How do I know I need more Magnesium?" and "should I take Magnesium supplements?" Everyone could benefit from extra supplementation. However, there is a long list of possible symptoms and behaviors that can identify your need for Magnesium. The following 100 factors in 68 categories can help you recognize Magnesium deficiency. There's no way of knowing how many factors correlate with any one person's Magnesium deficiency, but if you find yourself ticking off a few dozen, you may want to see how many of your symptoms improve when you take Magnesium supplements.

Alcohol intake- more than 7 drinks per week, Anger, Angina, Anxiety, Apathy, Arrhythmia of the heart, Asthma, Blood tests with low Calcium, low potassium, low Magnesium, Bowel problems: Undigested fat in stool, Constipation, Diarrhea, Alternating constipation and diarrhea, IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, Brain trauma, Chronic Bronchitis, Caffeine(coffee,tea,chocolate), more than 3 servings per day, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Cold extremities, Concentration difficulties, Confusion, convulsions, Depression, Diabetes: Type 1,2 and Gestational, Fibromyalgia, Food intake imbalances: a) Limited in green leafy vegetables,seeds, and fresh fruit. b) High protein, Food cravings a) Carbohydrates, b) Chocolate, c) salt, d) junk food, Gagging or choking on food, Headaches, Heart disease, Heart- rapid rate, High blood pressure, Homocysteinuria, Hyperactivity, Hyperventilation, Infertility, Insomnia, Irritability, kidney stones, Medications, Digitalis, Diuretics, Antibiotics, Steroids, Oral contraceptives, Indomethacin, Cisplatin, Amphotericin B, Cholestyramine, Synthetic estrogens, Memory impairment, Mercury amalgam dental fillings, Menstrual pain and cramps, Migraines, Mineral supplements, a) take calcium without Magnesium, b) Take zinc without Magnesium, c) Take iron without Magnesium, Mitral valve prolapse, Muscle cramps or spasms, Muscle twitching or tics, Muscle weakness, Numbness of hands or feet, Osteoporosis, Paranoia, Parathyroid hyperactivity, PMS, Polycystic ovarian disease, Pregnancy: A) Currently pregnant, b) pregnant within one year, c) History of preeclampsia or eclampsia, d) postpartum depression, e) Have a child with cerebral palsy, recent Radiation therapy, Raynaud's syndrome, Restlessness, Sexual energy diminished, Shortness of breath, Smoking, Startled easily by noise, Stressful life or circumstances, Stroke, High sugar intake daily, Syndrome X, Thyroid hyperactivity, Tingling of hands or feet, Transplants of the Kidney or liver, Tremor of the hands, Water that contains the following: a) Fluoride, b) Chlorine, c) Calcium, and Wheezing....

Until next week..

Amberlea