Let's Talk About Magnesium

Let's Talk About Magnesium

What is magnesium?

It's important to know what magnesium is before a deeper dive can be taken into what it can do.  Magnesium is a mineral that our bodies need to stay healthy.  It is found in the foods we eat. The largest sources of magnesium come from nuts, leafy greens (think kale and spinach) and whole grains. Our bodies do not make magnesium, and it's hard to know how much we're consuming in our food every day.  The World Health Organization has said that 75% of the U.S. do not meet the required daily intake of magnesium, making most Americans deficient. 

How does magnesium help me?

This magical mineral is needed for over 300 different biochemical reactions in our bodies. It helps with muscle function, leveling out cortisol (which is a stress response hormone) and boosts the efficiency of vitamin D in our bodies. It supports a healthy immune system, helps to keep our heartbeat steady, our bones strong and helps to adjust glucose levels (blood sugar). For some people, it helps with migraines and insomnia. Some people use it to ease their anxiety. Magnesium helps to slow down and relax the body, allowing it to regulate, which helps mood and overall wellness. 

Why Ava's Magnesium Mist?

There are a lot of options if you're going to take a supplement, but it's hard to know how much to take, and some find it hard on their stomachs. Sometimes an oral supplement can cause diarrhea. Ava's Apothecary Magnesium Mist is a body spray that allows magnesium ions to absorb topically, making it much gentler to use. You have the option to spray it on your feet, your stomach or on sore muscles. We also use the best therapeutic grade essential oils to add aromatherapy to the mix, because we believe that to regulate our bodies we have to regulate our emotions as well. We add the mood balancing of lavender and clary sage for relaxation, or grapefruit and geranium to bring positivity and uplift your spirit. We use magnesium chloride in our Magnesium Mist, so it also makes a wonderful natural deodorant. 

Ask your doctor.

Please be sure to ask your doctor or medical professional before you try any product or supplement.  Our information here is for educational purposes and should not be taken for medical advice.  Consult your pharmacist to find out if this or any other supplements disrupts or interferes with your current medications.

Feel the love!

We LOVE our Magnesium Mist and our customers and friends love it too. If you feel the "tingling" sensation, you know it's working. Some say the "tingle" is because your body needs magnesium and that's how you know you need it. Often, as you use the mist, this sensation lessens. Try it for yourself!

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