The FDA and the Us department Of  Justice caused the Mg deficient water problem by Un-Constitutionaly destroying the American mineral water industry in 1930′s, in the mistaken belief that pure water was good and that mineral was just impure.

For years it has been evident that the American population are very deficient in Mg. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. Approximately 50% of total body magnesium is found in bone. The other half is found predominantly inside cells of body tissues and organs. Only 1% of magnesium is found in blood, but the body works very hard to keep blood levels of magnesium constant. Magnesium plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism. It may influence the release and activity of insulin, the hormone that helps control blood glucose (sugar) levels [13]. Low blood levels of magnesium (hypomagnesemia) are frequently seen in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Healing Secret for Thursday: Magnesium makes bones more flexible. Take equal amounts of calcium and magnesium or better still make the ratio 2:1 in favor of magnesium!

Magnesium is great for stress relieving, relaxing every muscle in the body,  helping with constipation by relaxing intestinal muscle, body aches and much more. So make sure you are getting enough in your diet or in supplementation.

Having trouble sleeping at night?  You’re not alone: 70 million Americans have sleep problems.  Just one night of poor sleep can affect your memory and conversation skills, not to mention your productivity.   Longer intervals of sleep deprivation are linked to depression, high blood pressure, decreased immunity, obesity, and heart attacks.  This is why making sure that you get proper rest is as important as getting to the gym or eating right.

So here are some basic tips for healthy sleep:

1>  Relaxing Bedtime Routine.  Keep a regular sleep time. Creating the routine is really important, and trains your body to the habit of sleep.  Make sure your room is cool, quiet, and dark.

2> Regular exercise, but don’t do it too late!  Exercise helps you make hormones to sleep, but be sure to finish your workout at least three hours before bedtime.

3>Avoid stimulants and intoxicants.  While alcohol can help you relax, it actually interferes with your sleep cycle, not to mention your body’s regular hormonal cycle.  Avoid alcohol for a few hours before sleep.  Also, colas, teas, and coffees (even decaffeinated!) disturb sleep.

4>Make your bedroom your sleep place.  Remove your work stuff, televisions, and computers.  This will train your mind and body to associate your bedroom with sleep.

5>Make the most of the sleep you get!  Sometimes it’s the kids getting up in the night, sometimes it’s work that shortens your sleep time.  If you practice some meditation regularly, and well, you tend to need less sleep, and the sleep you do get is better.  Consider picking up a deep relaxation CD at the book store, or check out www.himalayainstitute.org for meditation Audio and DVDs.   Click on the “Shop” and explore!  A guided meditation CD is a good place to start. It gives you the structure to learn with, and a nice voice to help you get there.

Beyond these environmental and lifestyle factors, some sleep problems are due to nutrient deficiencies.  Two important nutrients for sleep are calcium and magnesium.  Calcium has a calming affect, magnesium relaxes the muscles.  Stress depletes your calcium and magnesium levels.  Being depleted in these nutrients can make you wake up after a few hours and have a hard time getting back to sleep.  Magnesium can also help your body deal with anxiety, nervousness and tension. (If you are on heart medications, especially blood pressure, check with your doctor before adding these minerals.)  Here is one of my favorites , but there are lots to choose from:

This has calcium and magnesium and other trace minerals.  (helps my leg cramps!)

And, the big fact for you to take away form this blog:   “The quality of your sleep determines your quality of life while you’re awake.”

So, if you’re having troubles, talk to your practitioner (or us, your vitamin and supplement professionals).  Because you shouldn’t have to be a baby to sleep like one.

Last, but not least…this sleep problem in our country is the reason why when someone comes into our store asking for supplements to help with memory, the first thing we ask is, “how are you sleeping?”  While there are other things that contribute to memory problems, checking in on sleep is an easy place to start.  So, if after trying these things you still can’t remember where you put your keys or what your boss just said…stay tuned for my memory blog.

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Check out this posting from the American Cancer Society!

Be Active, Drink Smart

By Dana Jacobi
for the American Institute for Cancer Research

Today, it’s hard to walk down the street without seeing a sports drink in someone’s hand. Originally created to help football players and other athletes replace electrolytes lost through perspiration during vigorous exercise, these drinks replenish sodium and potassium. Now, with mass marketing strategies and celebrity endorsements, people from Little Leaguers to Boomers are gulping sports drinks – both on and off the field.

While most ads for sports drinks feature athletes working out intensely, many consumers are missing the message that these products are meant for use after extended exercise (60 minutes or more). I’m a prime example, drawn by a desire to be one of the “active” set. Although my most frequent exercise is a brisk 30 minute walk at least twice a week, walking around with a bottle of sports drink makes me feel like I’m projecting the look of a more dedicated athlete.

Well, that was until I took a look at a label. Besides electrolytes and water, these products provide ample sugar, 15 grams per eight ounce serving. A 32-ounce bottle – the most popular size sold – packs a whopping five tablespoons of sugar.

Since few people do work out hard enough to require a true sports drink, I decided to make up an alternative. The goal was to create a refreshing beverage that looked cool, too, without the added sugar.

I wanted to use real fruit in a drink that was lighter than a smoothie, but more satisfying than simple juice. To do this, I whirled honeydew melon, kiwifruit, lime juice and agave nectar in a blender and voila! Green Gulp.

Honeydew and kiwi are excellent sources of vitamin C and both supply potassium to replenish lost electrolytes in the case of excessive perspiration. Agave nectar, made from the cactus plant and sold at natural food stores, is much sweeter than sugar, so you need only a touch. For extra refreshment, you can freeze the melon before pureeing it, and whirl a few mint leaves into this tall, green drink.

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Green Gulp (Or Honeydew Kiwi Smoothie)

2 cups cubed honeydew melon, frozen or well-chilled
1 ripe kiwi, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. agave nectar (or honey)
2 mint sprigs, optional, for garnish

In blender, whirl melon, kiwi, lime juice and sweetener until smoothly blended. If using frozen melon, divide smoothie between 2 tall, narrow glasses. If using chilled melon, pour the smoothie into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish each glass with mint sprig, if desired, and serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.

Per serving: 120 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 32 g carbohydrate ,
2 g protein, 3 g dietary fiber, 35 mg sodium.
“Something Different” is written by Dana Jacobi, author of 12 Best Foods Cookbook and contributor to AICR’s New American Plate Cookbook: Recipes for a Healthy Weight and a Healthy Life.

CognIQ is  a patented Angelica Root Extract.  Clinical research has shown its active ingredient INM-176 is a powerful anitoxidant for the brain, helps supports healthy brain function and improve’s cognitive agility and reduces oxidative stress associated with aging*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Adding this to your everyday supplement regiment could be a great benefit.

Come by or ask the folks at Willner Chemists to help

you with your nutrutional needs.

Check in tomorrow, to see if I’m smooth and lovely, or, in a burn clinic.