Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2017

Why Everyone Needs Magnesium Supplements

Are you trying to balance your career, take care of your children on top of managing a household? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may also feel stressed. Most Americans are. Stress has a tremendous impact on our overall health; it causes weight gain, anxiety and even insomnia. But did you know that stress severely depletes your magnesium stores?

Now, some of you may ask, “What is magnesium?” Magnesium is an essential trace mineral required for almost every single body process. And when your magnesium levels are low it can it can lead to a whole bunch of issues. Today, we are going to discuss why everyone should be taking a magnesium supplement.

First, let’s discuss some common symptoms of magnesium deficiency:

Muscle cramping and twitches
Heart palpitations
Constipation
Fatigue
Osteoporosis
Kidney stones

Let’s face it, we’re all overworked, exhausted and probably don’t eat as well as we should. All of these things deplete magnesium stores in the body. Combine these things with our food being grown in nutrient-poor soil and our affinity of sugary sweets and desserts and you have a recipe for disaster! Did you know that for every one molecule of sugar you eat, it takes over 50 molecules of magnesium to break it down? No wonder we’re deficient!

Recently I had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Jennifer Shell once again, you may recognize her from the Women’s Mind Body Wellness Summit. We sat down and talked about all things nutrition, and where did that lead us? Magnesium! She talked about different types of magnesium, how you can determine the best type for you and she even shared why she believes magnesium is more vital to bone health than calcium!

Do you want to learn more about what Dr. Shell had to say? Women’s health is a huge passion of mine, and I love sharing everything I learn with you. And because of this we will be including our most recent interview with Dr. Shell as a BONUS video for everyone who purchases the Women’s Mind Body Wellness Summit! The summit includes 6 interviews with top female health professionals, 2 bonus workout videos and insights from myself, MyHealthSpin Founder Lori-Ann Rickard. As well as the additional bonus offer you just learned about. Use promo code “BEWELL” to receive 50% off!

I hope this inspires you to take charge of your health!

Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2017

4 Ways to Prevent Preeclampsia

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. However, it can cause changes to your health that can be detrimental and long lasting. Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy that is characterized by high blood pressure. It can also cause damage to other vital organs, such as the kidneys. We all know it is important to take care of our heart during pregnancy. Today we’re sharing 4 ways to prevent preeclampsia to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

1. Stay active.
Although it may be difficult, especially as the weeks go on, it’s important to stay as active as possible throughout your entire pregnancy.

2. Maintain a healthy weight.
A lot of women go overboard when it comes to pregnancy weight gain. Ideally you should aim to consume 500 additional calories each day while pregnant. Avoiding gaining too much weight will keep your heart strong and blood pressure normalized.

3. Drink up.
Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining normal blood pressure levels. Dehydration can cause blood vessels to constrict thus increasing blood pressure.

4. Eat well.
This is especially important to start before you even become pregnant. Healthy fats, fresh fruits and veggies will all help cut inflammation and keep blood pressure at its optimal level.

To learn more about women’s health check out the Women’s Mind Body Wellness Summit. It contains 6 interviews by top female health professionals plus two workout videos and 3 bonus videos on mind-body wellness with MyHealthSpin Founder Lori-Ann Rickard.

Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2017

Things To Do Now To Prevent Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis and osteopenia are extremely prevalent in middle aged women. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become porous and brittle usual as a result of hormone fluctuations. Although this disorder is most common in middle aged women, it is preventable. Today we’re sharing things that all women should do now to prevent developing osteoporosis or osteopenia in the future.

Pick up some weights
Strength training, particularly weight bearing exercises, is a great way to build bones and increase strength. Pilates focuses on strengthening your spine and core which is essential in having a strong body. You should aim to work out at least three times a week. If you already have osteoporosis are are looking to start an exercise regimen, it’s important to work with a professional. There are certain exercises that people with osteoporosis shouldn’t do due to risk of fracture.

Increase your protein intake
Eating lean protein helps to build strong bones and increase muscle mass. Both are vital to preventing osteoporosis.

Get off the pill
Birth control pills, particularly ones that are high in estrogen, can be bad for your bone health. Hormonal fluctuations are a huge contributing factor to osteoporosis.

Make sure you’re getting the right vitamins and minerals
Calcium and vitamin D play a huge role in bone health. Calcium is an obvious one, but many people don’t know about vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium. Green, leafy vegetables, such as spinach, are full of calcium. And vitamin D can be found in the sun or in foods such as egg yolks. You can also supplement these vitamins in your diet, but always talk to your healthcare provider first.