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  • September 05, 2019

    Can Magnesium Help your PMS Symptoms

    By Soul Studio

    Every 28 days or so us women get a reminder of how amazing our bodies are, but for some that natural cycle can bring a range of unwanted symptoms.

    Cramps, breast tenderness, extreme irritability, bloating, headaches, digestive problems, disturbed sleep, worse hangovers! – or if you’re really unlucky, you might suffer from all of these at once!

    Most of us seek relief, but few of us are able to truly find it. A heating pad or hot water bottle might make cramps slightly more bearable and over the counter painkillers can numb the symptoms but they don't deal with the causes. Thankfully, scientists have discovered an effective natural solution in the form of magnesium.

    Magnesium deficiencies are extremely common. The British Nutrition Foundation reports that more than half of all teenage girls, 20 per cent of women between the ages of 19 and 34, and 53 per cent of women overall fail to get enough magnesium in our diets.

    It is believed that this condition can exacerbate PMS symptoms like period pain thanks to the increased contractility in smooth muscles and raised prostaglandin levels it causes.

    Some studies into magnesium for PMS have found the following

    Women taking 400 milligrams of magnesium per day noted reductions in the nervous tension, headaches, weight gain, sugar cravings, breast pain and dizziness that come with PMS.

    A study in PLOS Onefound that adults who took just 248 milligrams of magnesium per day noted significant improvements in depression and anxietylevels after six weeks, and this is likely due to its ability to regulate neuronal function.

    Taking 500 milligrams of magnesium before bed each day improved people’s insomniain just eight weeks, making it great for the exhaustion that often accompanies PMS.

    In a randomized and controlled trial, women reported improvements in both mood and PMS pain after magnesium treatment for two months.

    HOW TO GET MORE MAGNESIUM

    The good news is that there are many ways that we can increase our Magnesium levels. While some are more efficient than others its also about what fits in with your lifestyle. Eating the natural state foods that are enriched with the magnesium may be better than taking a supplement, but if you are unlikely to spend the time researching the foods then the supplement is better than not having any at all.

     

     

     

    SOME FOODS RICH IN MAGNESIUM ARE

    Spinach, Quinoa, Buckwheat, Avocados, Black Beans, Almonds, Peanuts, Cashews, Bananas, Chis Seeds, dark chocolate, edamame, cultured yoghurt.

     

    MAGNESIUM ABSORBTION

    Topical Magnesium therapy allows for rapid absorption through the skin, allowing the magnesium to bypass the digestive system which can sometimes prevent the optimum absorption due to digestive issues.

    Magneium oils can be sprayed directly on the skin and in specific areas of muscle issues.

    Magnesium flakes and Epsom salts in a bath allow for topical absorption all over whilst also getting the relaxing benefits of the bath, especially if you add some essential oils and light a beautiful candle.

     

    SUPPLEMENTS

    Busy lives mean many of us feel we don't have the time we wish we had to research foods to eat and cook. Many of us are so tired by the end of the day we don't have the energy to have a bath or rub oil on our ski, we simply fall into bed in a coma of exhaustion! Thankfully we have amazing companies that are formulating supplements for us using the best ingredients that they can find. To facilitate our bodies in absorbing the magnetism the most efficiently we now have an amazing range of Food-Grown supplements.

  • July 01, 2019

    Disease Fighting Turmeric

    By Jodie Perry

     

    If you’ve noticed all the headlines about turmeric lately, you might have dismissed it as just another fad that will soon pass. However, this is one trend that has some solid science to back it up and you may not want to miss out on some amazing health benefits this spice can bring.

    IT'S A POWERFUL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

    Inflammation is at the heart of many modern illnesses. Whilst a little inflammation is good, too much of it can lead to problems like Alzheimer’s, heart disease and cancer. In fact, it’s such a powerful anti-inflammatory that it has been shown in studies to be just as effective as certain anti-inflammatory drugs – without all the side effects.

    It has also proven useful on arthritis, which is caused by inflammation in the joints. Some studies have shown it’s even more effective than anti-inflammatory medication in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

    With its orangey-yellow hue, it’s no wonder that turmeric is considered nutritional “gold”. Much of its power lies in its active compound, curcumin. Your experience with it might be limited to curries, but we’re going to show you why you might want to start incorporating it into your diet as much as possible.

    With its orangey-yellow hue, it’s no wonder that turmeric is considered nutritional “gold”. Much of its power lies in its active compound, curcumin. Your experience with it might be limited to curries, but we’re going to show you why you might want to start incorporating it into your diet as much as possible.

    Turmeric Chickpea Salad

    Turmeric Chickpea Salad

     IT COULD PREVENT AND TREAT CANCER

    Curcumin, has been shown to contribute to the death of some types of cancer cells and reduce the spread of cancer. Turmeric also stops the growth of the new blood vessels that tumours rely on to thrive. It’s showing particular promise in cancers like colorectal cancer.

     

    BENEFITS TO YOUR BRAIN AND MOOD

    Curcumin has demonstrated lots of potential as a natural antidepressant, with one study finding it to be just as effective for depression as Prozac. It can also help to relieve stress and anxiety.

    In addition, it has shown potential to treat Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, people who live in parts of the world where turmeric is a dietary staple have lower rates of this disease. Curcumin works by breaking up the plaques in the brains that can form Alzheimer’s in addition to reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. It may also be useful for treating Parkinson’s disease.

    GETTING MORE TURMERIC IN YOUR DIET

    Whilst turmeric supplements are pretty easy to find these days, it is even better if you can get it from your diet. That doesn’t necessarily mean you need to have curry every day. Turmeric is easy to incorporate into stews, soups, smoothies, and salad dressings. It’s also good in eggs, rice and added to warm milk to create a healing beverage called Golden Milk.

    Just be sure to add a pinch of black pepper to whatever you’re cooking with turmeric to help your body absorb and use the curcumin. Many supplements come with piperine, a component of black pepper, in the formulation to aid bioavailability.

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