The Final Checklist of Mineral Advantages and Use Them

For those who’ve hung round right here for very lengthy you most likely know by now how a lot I like magnesium, sodium, and minerals basically. I observed an enormous distinction in my well being and vitality ranges after I prioritized minerals. And I’ve heard from lots of you ways minerals have modified your well being too.

This roundup put up is a group of all the articles and podcast episodes I’ve accomplished over the previous 15 years on mineral advantages. They cowl what they’re, why we want them, uncomfortable side effects of not getting sufficient, and the right way to optimize mineral ranges. That is your one cease useful resource information and reference relating to every thing 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 an in depth second. Most of us are poor in magnesium as a result of typical farming practices and fashionable life. Issues like stress, particularly power low-grade stress, depletes minerals like magnesium. Sugar is one other huge perpetrator for magnesium depletion.

Sodium is one other actually essential mineral for hydration, vitality, mind well being, and a lot extra. Sadly it’s been demonized previously a number of many years. Actual salt has been largely changed by refined salt in extremely processed meals.

Even folks with sure well being points, like hypertension, can nonetheless profit from extra salt. Make sure to verify 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 have been naturally wealthy in our soil after crops 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 the right way to get them.

DIY Magnesium and Salt Recipes

We’re circling again to magnesium and sodium on this part. Whereas there’s plenty of info on the well being advantages of those electrolytes in these articles, it focuses extra on the sensible. You’ll discover recipes for bathtub salts, detox baths, topical magnesium, scrubs, and extra.

Utilizing sodium and magnesium topically is a good way to get extra of their advantages! Plus it’s a calming solution to pamper your self a bit. Generally I’ll make these for myself and my women. And I’ll usually make additional to offer to household and pals as items.

Mineral Wealthy Recipes to Eat

Technically any of the nutrient dense recipes on my web site 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 method.

Sure, I complement as wanted, however I like making mineral wealthy recipes as nicely. They’re scrumptious and the children love them too!

Mineral Mastery Article Sequence

I like speaking about minerals a lot that I did a complete devoted collection on them. This collection specifically focuses on how minerals help mobile well being and vitality. Magnesium, potassium, and sodium work collectively to gas each cell within the physique. That is why after we don’t have sufficient the uncomfortable side effects will be so vast ranging.

Mineral Mastery Podcast Sequence

Along with the above articles (that are extra of the Cliff Notes model), I recorded a complete mineral podcast collection. These go into extra depth and dig deeper into the science and sensible makes use of of minerals.

I cowl the large three: sodium, magnesium, and potassium. Then I’m going into fulvic and humic acids advantages for cell well being. And at last the collection wraps up with an summary 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 among the high consultants in these fields and I’ve realized a lot from them. These podcasts delve into the advantages of various minerals, how they work within the physique, and the right way to optimize your ranges.

I like listening to podcasts whereas I’m within the sauna or cleansing they usually’re additionally nice throughout lengthy automotive journeys too!

Do you prioritize getting sufficient minerals in your life? How have you ever integrated them into your routines? I’d love to listen to about it under!