Podcast Episode 134: Deep Dive into Magnesium: From Muscle Relaxation to Mental Health

You’ve heard about magnesium and probably that you need more of it, but what exactly does magnesium do and how can it support our health journey?

In this episode, Dr. Holly Carling explores the myriad roles magnesium plays in our health, from supporting bone density and muscle function to enhancing heart health and regulating blood sugar levels. Understanding magnesium’s impact is more crucial now than ever, as it’s involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in our bodies. Whether you’re looking to improve your overall health or address specific conditions, this episode sheds light on how magnesium can be a key component in your wellness regimen.

What’s in this episode:

  • The importance of magnesium and its role alongside other minerals
  • Detailed benefits of magnesium for bone health, muscle function, and cardiovascular health.
  • Magnesium’s contributions to nerve function, immune system support, and inflammation regulation.
  • Various types of magnesium supplements and their specific benefits.
  • The synergy between magnesium and other essential minerals like calcium and zinc
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Dr. Holly Carling

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with nearly four decades of experience. Dr. Carling is a “Health Detective,” she looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. Dr. Carling considers herself a “professional student” – she has attended more than 600 post-secondary education courses related to health and healing. Dr. Carling gives lectures here in the U.S. and internationally and has been noted as the “Doctor’s Doctor”. When other healthcare practitioners hit a roadblock when treating their patients nutritionally, Dr. Carling is who they call. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic.

Medical/Health Disclaimer:

The information provided in this article or podcast should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken based solely on the contents of this article or podcast. Readers/listeners should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being. The information and opinions provided here are believed to be accurate and sound, based on the best judgment available to the author, but readers/listeners who fail to consult appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries.

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