When you’ve hung round right here for very lengthy you most likely know by now how a lot I really like magnesium, sodium, and minerals basically. I observed an enormous difference in my health and vitality ranges after I prioritized minerals. And I’ve heard from a lot of you the way minerals have modified your well being too.
This roundup submit is a group of all the articles and podcast episodes I’ve achieved over the previous 15 years on mineral advantages. They cowl what they’re, why we want them, unintended effects of not getting sufficient, and how one can optimize mineral ranges. That is your one cease useful resource information and reference in terms of all the things minerals on Wellness Mama.
First up, magnesium and sodium!
Magnesium and Sodium Advantages
Magnesium is one in all my favourite issues to speak about, however salt might be a detailed second. Most of us are poor in magnesium resulting from typical farming practices and fashionable life. Issues like stress, particularly persistent low-grade stress, depletes minerals like magnesium. Sugar is one other large perpetrator for magnesium depletion.
Sodium is one other actually vital mineral for hydration, vitality, mind well being, and a lot extra. Sadly it’s been demonized up to now a number of a long time. Actual salt has been largely changed by refined salt in extremely processed meals.
Even individuals with sure well being points, like hypertension, can nonetheless profit from extra salt. Be sure you test with a pure healthcare practitioner earlier than including extra salt, however there’s some actually good data right here and from podcast friends under on salt’s advantages.
Fulvic and Humic Acids
Whereas these aren’t technically electrolytes I’ve nonetheless grouped them on this article as a result of they supply hint minerals. A few years in the past these substances had been naturally wealthy in our soil after vegetation decomposed and microbes reworked them. They naturally have hint minerals, amino acids, natural acids, carbon complexes, and distinctive compounds we don’t discover in fashionable meals.
They’re the conductors and transporters that assist our system work higher. I like to consider fulvic and humic acids because the translator between the meals we eat and our cells. Just like the spark plugs for nutrient absorption. The next articles inform about their advantages, how I take advantage of them, and how one can get them.
DIY Magnesium and Salt Recipes
We’re circling again to magnesium and sodium on this part. Whereas there’s a number of data on the well being advantages of those electrolytes in these articles, it focuses extra on the sensible. You’ll discover recipes for tub salts, detox baths, topical magnesium, scrubs, and extra.
Utilizing sodium and magnesium topically is an effective way to get extra of their advantages! Plus it’s a soothing technique to pamper your self a bit of. Typically I’ll make these for myself and my women. And I’ll typically make further to present to household and associates as items.
Mineral Wealthy Recipes to Eat
Technically any of the nutrient dense recipes on my website made with entire meals have some minerals in them. Since fashionable meals (even natural) is a lot decrease in vitamins and minerals than even 100 years in the past, I prefer to take a focused strategy.
Sure, I complement as wanted, however I like making mineral wealthy recipes as properly. They’re scrumptious and the children love them too!
Mineral Mastery Article Sequence
I really like speaking about minerals a lot that I did an entire devoted sequence on them. This sequence specifically focuses on how minerals assist mobile well being and vitality. Magnesium, potassium, and sodium work collectively to gas each cell within the physique. That is why once we don’t have sufficient the unintended effects could be so vast ranging.
Mineral Mastery Podcast Sequence
Along with the above articles (that are extra of the Cliff Notes model), I recorded an entire mineral podcast sequence. These go into extra depth and dig deeper into the science and sensible makes use of of minerals.
I cowl the massive three: sodium, magnesium, and potassium. Then I’m going into fulvic and humic acids advantages for cell well being. And eventually the sequence wraps up with an outline of how all of them work collectively and why we want optimum ranges of all of them.
Podcasts About Minerals
A few of my favourite podcast recordings through the years have been on the subject of minerals. I’ve had the privilege of interviewing a number of the prime consultants in these fields and I’ve discovered a lot from them. These podcasts delve into the advantages of various minerals, how they work within the physique, and how one can optimize your ranges.
I really like listening to podcasts whereas I’m within the sauna or cleansing they usually’re additionally nice throughout lengthy automotive journeys too!
- 616: The One About Magnesium – Short Series
- 786: Mythbusting Minerals – Understanding Minerals Starts in the Cells with Caroline Alan
- 787: Plant-Based Minerals: What They Are & How They Work With The Mineral Geek Caroline Alan
- 659: Silica, Salt, and Minerals for Collagen and Overall Health with Eidon Minerals
- 744: Discover Plant-Based Minerals With Caroline Alan
- 989: Stabilized Ions of Minerals to Trigger Healing Enzymes to Repair and Protect the Body With Dr. Carolyn Dean
- 662: Why Most of Us Are Mineral Deficient, How to know, and What to Do About It With Barton Scott
- 988: The Magnesium Miracle: Why It’s the Most Overlooked Mineral in Women’s Health With Dr. Carolyn Dean
- 638: Dr. Chris Masterjohn on Understanding Key Nutrients: Biotin, Sodium, Potassium, and Omega-3s
- 639: Morley Robbins on a Deep Look at My Labs and My Life (What I’m Deficient In)
- 983: The Surprising Truth About Salt, Inflammation & Longevity: What Most Doctors Get Wrong With Mara Labs
- 596: Morley Robbins on Magnesium, Stress, Mineral Balance and the Root Cause Protocol
- 034: All About Topical Magnesium | Wellness Mama Podcast
Do you prioritize getting sufficient minerals in your life? How have you ever included them into your routines? I’d love to listen to about it under!
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