If I’m going to preach to clients about resisting the urge to push too hard, or live in a gentler way, then I can’t be pushing too hard myself. I’ve had to put some things in the parking lot, and if you’ve had to or you’re doing that right now, it’s ok.
At times I have pushed too hard, or let curiosity get the best of me. I’ve had late nights surveying information pertaining to all things 2020. I have lost sleep and depleted my energy. Recently, I’ve set boundaries because if I don’t, then I’ll get sick again.
If I’m no good for myself, then I’m no good for anyone else.
So, let’s start with sleep. When we sleep, that’s supposed to be the time that our bodies do repair work. Before bed is the best time to take nutritional supplements unless directed otherwise. Bedtime routines are not just for kids and babies; adults need them as well. Maybe we need them even more.
Incorporating magnesium into your bedtime routine is a wise move. Do you know that magnesium is a mineral responsible for over 300 processes in the body? As stated by the National Institutes for Health,
“Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation.”
As stated by the NIH again, “A deficiency in magnesium can lead to numbness, muscle cramps, seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, and coronary spasms.”
When you look at the importance of magnesium as a whole, it’s a mineral that helps us be resilient overall; especially to stress.
We all know that the last 20 months have been full of stress, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down for many people.
So, let’s make sure our body is getting sufficient amounts of magnesium by eating foods that are high in magnesium such as: spinach, squash, pumpkin seeds, lima beans, brown rice, almonds, dark chocolate, avocados, yogurt, and bananas. This list is provided by myfooddata.com.
If there’s gaps in your day to day meals and snacks, supplement with things like Natural Calm at night for a “night cap” of magnesium. Enjoy an epsom salt bath to unwind and get a healthy dose of magnesium.
If you’re getting too much magnesium, then you’ll know because you’ll have softer than normal stools and possibly nausea. Listen to your body, and when you’re feeling extra stress, enjoy that night cap of Natural Calm or take the hot, epsom salt bath.
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From my heart,
Lindsay
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