Andrew McVagh, Author at My Magnesium Deficiency

9 Amazing Magnesium Benefits (And The Science Behind Them)

By Andrew McVagh, last updated August 8, 2018 3 Comments

Magnesium has been gaining in popularity lately, primarily because of the many ways it benefits our overall health.

In fact, magnesium is essential to the function of hundreds of biochemical reactions in the human body.

Magnesium concentration is highest in bones and soft tissue, where it aids in structural development.

It also plays an important role in the body’s energy production, transportation of calcium and potassium to our cells, and regulating normal heart rhythms.

Research shows that consuming magnesium-rich foods and supplements is more important than we ever realized.

Keep reading to learn about some of the amazing ways magnesium benefits our health.

3 Amazing Magnesium Oil Products (And The Benefits of Each)

By Andrew McVagh, last updated August 8, 2018 5 Comments

There are many ways to increase your magnesium intake, from foods to pills to powders. However one of the most interesting ways to increase your magnesium levels is by using magnesium oil.

Why would you want more magnesium?

Well, magnesium is a mineral that is necessary for more than 300 functions in the human body.

It helps regulate everything from muscle contractions to calcium absorption, to the hormones that we produce. Magnesium helps create energy that keeps you going, and can prevent significant health risks, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Magnesium is found naturally in plants and animals, so we consume it in many of the foods we eat. Unfortunately, years of scientific research show that many people are magnesium deficient, likely due to poor food quality.

So to maintain healthy magnesium levels, you can take an over-the-counter pill or powder supplement.

However, you can also use a topical magnesium oil, which is often easier to use and provides some key benefits that oral supplements can’t.

So which is the best magnesium oil? Read on to find out.

11 Powerful Foods High In Magnesium (With Quick Meal Ideas)

By Andrew McVagh, last updated August 8, 2018 8 Comments

One of the best ways to raise your magnesium levels is to simply eat more foods high in magnesium content.

Why would you want more magnesium, though?

Well, to start, magnesium is an important component of overall health, regulating and interacting in hundreds of chemical processes throughout the human body.

It is responsible for proper function and repair of muscle and nerve tissue, including the heart. It's also an important factor in protecting blood vessels, regulating blood pressure and even aids in the prevention of diabetes.

Because it is so important to our health, it is essential to make sure we get enough magnesium in our diet.

The easiest way to do that is to simply eat more magnesium-rich foods, especially since magnesium is often more easily absorbed from healthy eating rather than through supplements.

By adding a few leafy greens or tossing a handful of nuts on a salad, foods high in magnesium are easy to incorporate into even the busiest lifestyle.

Natural Calm Magnesium Review: Powder vs Pill

By Andrew McVagh, last updated November 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

One of the most popular magnesium supplements is Natural Vitality's Natural Calm. What makes it unique is that it is a powder that you dissolve in water and drink.

This makes it super easy to take when compared to the large pills that make up most other supplements.

Having tried a wide range of magnesium supplements (including Natural Vitality's) I am often asked what I think of it so here I have put together my own Calm Magnesium review.

Everyday Roots Book Review: 215 Natural Remedies In One Tome

By Andrew McVagh, last updated November 19, 2017

It took me way too long to learn about the power of magnesium. If I had paid attention and done my research I would have saved myself months of suffering from the symptoms of magnesium deficiency.

With this in mind I am constantly on the lookout for other health tips and tricks I may be missing. I want to stay on top of my health and make sure I'm doing all the right things so I don't have to go through anything remotely like what I did last time.

During one of my most recent searches I came across a book called Everyday Roots. It's written by a woman named Claire Goodall, and what struck me was how similar her story is to mine.

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