Oshkosh Public Library

Magnesium : a lifestyle guide to epsom salts, magnesium oil, and nature's relaxation mineral, Gretchen Lidicker ; additional photography by Lucia Mangione

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-166) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Magnesium : a lifestyle guide to epsom salts, magnesium oil, and nature's relaxation mineral

bibliography

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Gretchen Lidicker ; additional photography by Lucia Mangione

Oh Mg! Is there anything magnesium can’t do? Often called the miracle macro- mineral, magnesium has been credited with healing everything from headaches and insomnia to depression and heart disease. Magnesium plays a crucial part in the synthesis of serotonin and dopamine, which are the important feel-good chemicals we all want in our brains. Almost everyone can benefit from more magnesium in their life, not only for their health, but also for relaxation, anti-anxiety, and quality sleep. Thirty appealing recipes offer ideas to bring magnesium into your self-care routine, from foot rubs to indulgent Epsom salt baths to smoothies, for improved mood, better sleep and digestion, and optimized health

Introduction: meet magnesium, nature's relaxation mineral -- The science of magnesium -- The epidemic of chronic stress; and how magnesium can help -- The history of magnesium, epsom salts, and spiritual bathing -- Magnesium deficiencies -- The health benefits of magnesium -- How to choose the right magnesium supplement -- Taking magnesium for the first time -- Magnesium in the kitchen -- Magnesium-inspired self-care -- Conclusion: some final thoughts on magnesium

Magnesium everyday secrets