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One of the signs of diabetes is low magnesium; it’s in all the medical texts but because we never learned about the importance of minerals in medical school, doctors do not routinely test for magnesium. And if they do, they use the wrong test. The serum magnesium test is highly inaccurate. But, luckily you can order your own Magnesium RBC test without a doctor’s prescription online at Request A Test. It’s only $49.00, but you want to have an optimum magnesium level of 6.0-6.5mg/dL. Diabetes damages the kidneys and is the leading cause of kidney disease. However, when the kidneys are impaired, doctors tell their patients not to take magnesium, which is what they actually need to heal their kidneys. Are you detecting the pattern here? Do you see the irony? In the original edition of The Magnesium Miracle, Dr. Dean did not have a specific section on Kidney Disease. That was mostly because the association of magnesium with kidney disease has for many decades been to just avoid it. Over the years the medi

Globally, as of 2015, the International Diabetes Federation, reported an estimated 415 million adults are living with diabetes. Yes, that’s more than the population of the U.S. The incidence of diabetes is increasing rapidly, and by 2030, this number will likely double. Many people live with type 2 diabetes for a long period of time without being aware of their condition. By the time they figure it out the complications of this condition may already be present. One of the signs of diabetes is low magnesium; it’s in all the medical texts but because we never learned about the importance of minerals in medical school, doctors do not routinely test for magnesium. And if they do, they use the wrong test. The serum magnesium test is highly inaccurate. But, luckily you can order your own Magnesium RBC test without a doctor’s prescription online at Request A Test. It’s only $49.00, but you want to have an optimum magnesium level of 6.0-6.5mg/dL. Diabetes damages the kidneys and is the leading cause of kidne

This time of year we gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays.  Sometimes, it\'s the only time of year when we get to see our favorite aunt, our grandparents who live several states away, or even our own parents!  Coming into close proximity to our distant, elderly loved ones makes us aware of their health and even their strategies for taking care of themselves. As you venture out this holiday season, here are some things to consider when thinking about your elderly friends and family: Elderly people in the United States represent an emerging high-risk group for nutritional deficiencies. A magnesium deficit in the elderly can occur due to inadequate nutrient intakes, multiple drug use, altered gastrointestinal function and/or frequent urination. Magnesium has been targeted as a risk factor for elderly people and has been implicated in the aging process. Aging in our industrialized society is associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, reduced insulin sensitivity and Type 2 diabet

This time of year we gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays.  Sometimes, it\'s the only time of year when we get to see our favorite aunt, our grandparents who live several states away, or even our own parents!  Coming into close proximity to our distant, elderly loved ones makes us aware of their health and even their strategies for taking care of themselves. As you venture out this holiday season, here are some things to consider when thinking about your elderly friends and family: Elderly people in the United States represent an emerging high-risk group for nutritional deficiencies. A magnesium deficit in the elderly can occur due to inadequate nutrient intakes, multiple drug use, altered gastrointestinal function and/or frequent urination. Magnesium has been targeted as a risk factor for elderly people and has been implicated in the aging process. Aging in our industrialized society is associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, reduced insulin sensitivity and Type 2 diabet

Most general practitioners are intimidated by the complexity of endocrine disorders involving the thyroid, adrenals, and sex hormones and refer their patients to endocrinologists. These specialists depend on inaccurate blood testing to prescribe synthetic hormone replacement drugs, which is their main form of treatment. There is no effort to find the underlying cause of endocrine problems or explore natural solutions. Even when alternative books on the subject are written they end up taking a very similar path based on allpathetic solutions. Two popular books on the thyroid will give you all the details about thyroid disease and explore alternatives but they both still focus on thyroid replacement therapy using natural and/or synthetic drugs. They are, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis by Izabella Wentz, Pharm D (2013) and The Thyroid Connection by Amy Myers, MD (2016). Dr. Myers suffered hyperthyroidism, or Graves Disease and Dr. Wentz overcame Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, so together they cover all aspects of t

Most general practitioners are intimidated by the complexity of endocrine disorders involving the thyroid, adrenals, and sex hormones and refer their patients to endocrinologists. These specialists depend on inaccurate blood testing to prescribe synthetic hormone replacement drugs, which is their main form of treatment. There is no effort to find the underlying cause of endocrine problems or explore natural solutions. Even when alternative books on the subject are written they end up taking a very similar path based on allpathetic solutions. Two popular books on the thyroid will give you all the details about thyroid disease and explore alternatives but they both still focus on thyroid replacement therapy using natural and/or synthetic drugs. They are, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis by Izabella Wentz, Pharm D (2013) and The Thyroid Connection by Amy Myers, MD (2016). Dr. Myers suffered hyperthyroidism, or Graves Disease and Dr. Wentz overcame Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, so together they cover all aspects of t

Magnesium can do so much that it makes people skeptical that one simple mineral can be crucial for so many activities in the body. Magnesium is necessary for between 700-800 enzyme systems in the body that control thousands of chemical interactions. Magnesium is crucial for bone health but it has a much broader scope than even I imagined when I first began researching it in the late 90s. Most people think that calcium is the most important factor in bone health. Vitamin D is also a necessary component. However, it’s not well known that magnesium is required to convert vitamin D into its active form so that it can turn on calcium absorption.[1] I became aware of the pivotal association between vitamin D and magnesium after receiving emails from people experiencing magnesium deficiency symptoms after they began taking high doses of Vitamin D. Some doctors are prescribing 50,000IU of Vitamin D in the synthetic D2 form instead of the previous standard of 400IU per day. It turns out that all the enzymes met

Magnesium can do so much that it makes people skeptical that one simple mineral can be crucial for so many activities in the body. Magnesium is necessary for between 700-800 enzyme systems in the body that control thousands of chemical interactions. Magnesium is crucial for bone health but it has a much broader scope than even I imagined when I first began researching it in the late 90s. Most people think that calcium is the most important factor in bone health. Vitamin D is also a necessary component. However, it’s not well known that magnesium is required to convert vitamin D into its active form so that it can turn on calcium absorption.[1] I became aware of the pivotal association between vitamin D and magnesium after receiving emails from people experiencing magnesium deficiency symptoms after they began taking high doses of Vitamin D. Some doctors are prescribing 50,000IU of Vitamin D in the synthetic D2 form instead of the previous standard of 400IU per day. It turns out that all the enzymes met

People who have been newly diagnosed with heart challenges are told to lay off the cholesterol-laden sandwiches and steer clear of full-fat dairy items loaded with saturated fat. But new research shows this advice may be misguided. A decade-long study that reviewed cardiovascular disease research extending over more than 70 years found low magnesium levels contributed more to heart disease than did cholesterol or even saturated fat. In fact, for many years research has shown magnesium deficiency to be strongly related to all aspects of heart disease, including arrhythmias, irregular heartbeats, angina, ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease and the risk factors for heart disease such as hypertension and high cholesterol. Andrea Rosanoff, one of the magnesium\'s most aggressive researchers, shares her findings from much of her research and brings much awareness about magnesium deficiency to the table. Her work shows that common risk factors for cardiovascular disease suc

People who have been newly diagnosed with heart challenges are told to lay off the cholesterol-laden sandwiches and steer clear of full-fat dairy items loaded with saturated fat. But new research shows this advice may be misguided. A decade-long study that reviewed cardiovascular disease research extending over more than 70 years found low magnesium levels contributed more to heart disease than did cholesterol or even saturated fat. In fact, for many years research has shown magnesium deficiency to be strongly related to all aspects of heart disease, including arrhythmias, irregular heartbeats, angina, ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease and the risk factors for heart disease such as hypertension and high cholesterol. Andrea Rosanoff, one of the magnesium\'s most aggressive researchers, shares her findings from much of her research and brings much awareness about magnesium deficiency to the table. Her work shows that common risk factors for cardiovascular disease suc

Increasing magnesium intake may be a valid strategy to enhance cognitive abilities. This comes on the heels of much research and speculation that inadequate levels of magnesium could impair cognitive function, leading to faster deterioration of memory in aging humans. In fact, because of the implications of magnesium deficiency on individuals and families, world-renown magnesium expert  Dr. Carolyn Dean thoroughly researches and provides over 600 medical and scientific references in her newest edition of The Magnesium Miracle 2017 Edition, many of which refer directly to the function of the central nervous system! The following excerpts citing magnesium\'s role in the brain function and cognition is taken from The Magnesium Miracle, 2017 Edition: * Stroke: The U.S. population, deficient in magnesium, is at greater risk for stroke with severe post-stroke complications. There can be poor recovery from head injury and escalating neurological damage. Lack of magnesium can enhance neurotoxin damage from v

ncreasing magnesium intake may be a valid strategy to enhance cognitive abilities. This comes on the heels of much research and speculation that inadequate levels of magnesium could impair cognitive function, leading to faster deterioration of memory in aging humans. In fact, because of the implications of magnesium deficiency on individuals and families, world-renown magnesium expert  Dr. Carolyn Dean thoroughly researches and provides over 600 medical and scientific references in her newest edition of The Magnesium Miracle 2017 Edition, many of which refer directly to the function of the central nervous system! The following excerpts citing magnesium\'s role in the brain function and cognition is taken from The Magnesium Miracle, 2017 Edition: * Stroke: The U.S. population, deficient in magnesium, is at greater risk for stroke with severe post-stroke complications. There can be poor recovery from head injury and escalating neurological damage. Lack of magnesium can enhance neurotoxin damage from va

Ask anyone you encounter and they can rattle off several life events that are causing major stress dynamics for them right now! Right now! Today many people are living under incredible stress conditions - overloaded with input and concerned about their future. Between August 2016 and January 2017, the overall average reported stress level of Americans rose from 4.8 to 5.1, on a scale where 1 means little or no stress and 10 means a great deal of stress, according to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association [APA]. This represents the first significant increase in the 10 years since the Stress in America survey began. At the same time, more Americans said that they experienced physical and emotional symptoms of stress in the prior month, health symptoms that the APA warns could have long-term consequences. Survey: Stressed Nation 2017 While dietary supplements cannot change the external circumstances that people face, proper nutrition and nutrient-dense whole food supplements can ke

In my book, Hormone Balance, written back in 2005,  I describe the incredible orchestration of hormones in the body and the many ways that balance can be disrupted. This loss of balance can lead to symptoms of mood swings, PMS, weight gain—and even seizures. Hormones (or her-moans, as my sister Chris calls them) are definitely something that women moan about, and there are a multitude of reasons why. I am happy to say that there are wonderfully different ways that you can be involved in taking care of your hormones. These include diet; exercise; herbal, vitamin, and magnesium and mineral supplements; and bioidentical HRT. With the right information and support, you can make your all your years happy and healthy. Tonight on our internet based radio show, we\'ll  be talking with Dr. Carolyn Dean about how Hormone Balance along with a wide range of health topics and safe solutions. You will love hearing the beneficial interactions with our callers and hosts alike including the body/mind connection, identif

HRT has been used since the 1950s. It was in 1966 that Dr. Robert A. Wilson was commissioned by the makers of Premarin to sell a nation of women on the age-defying benefits of an estrogen substitute derived from pregnant mare’s urine. In the forty years since then, we have begun to learn more about the side effects of HRT. Over that same time period, the chemical xenoestrogens in our environment that mimic hormones have been jamming up hormonal receptor sites in a process that Dr. Candace B. Pert (in her book Molecules of Emotion) calls “chemical rape.” In my book, Hormone Balance, written back in 2005,  I describe the incredible orchestration of hormones in the body and the many ways that balance can be disrupted. This loss of balance can lead to symptoms of mood swings, PMS, weight gain—and even seizures. Hormones (or her-moans, as my sister Chris calls them) are definitely something that women moan about, and there are a multitude of reasons why. I am happy to say that there are wonderfully different

Magnesium is a dietary mineral with a wide array of biological activities in the body. Magnesium participates in numerous life-essential processes that occur both inside and outside cells. Magnesium deficiency impacts normal physiologic function on many levels. Adequate magnesium is a fundamental requirement for optimum function of the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, and skeletal muscle, as well as the uterus and GI tract. Magnesium deficiency can affect Magnesium is a dietary mineral with a wide array of biological activities in the body. Magnesium participates in numerous life-essential processes that occur both inside and outside cells. Magnesium deficiency impacts normal physiologic function on many levels. Adequate magnesium is a fundamental requirement for optimum function of the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, and skeletal muscle, as well as the uterus and GI tract. Magnesium deficiency can affect Magnesium is a dietary mineral with a wide array of biological activities in t

There are aspects of technology that I willingly embrace, but when it comes to the human body, I think we have created the perfect body and should focus on Completing what we have created rather than the limited thinking that our body is a bag of chemicals with replaceable parts. This \'chemical bag, replaceable parts\' model of medicine comes from the influence of Newtonian physics and is something that Dr. Bruce Lipton lectures on quite frequently: Dr. Bruce Lipton - Newtonian Physics When I first began practicing medicine, I had already received training in Naturopathic Medicine, so I wanted to and was able to use many alternatives to drugs. However, I began to see that other naturopathic and holistic practitioners had adopted the allopathic model in their approach. The only difference between them and allopathic doctors is that instead of using drugs when they encountered disease symptoms, they would give natural supplements. When those didn’t work, they resorted to IM and IV injections of stronger