long-term industrial-farming practices,
excessive use of fertilizers, changes in
varieties of plants grown, and loss of
microorganisms in the soil—if our soil
doesn’t contain as much magnesium as it used
to, the plants we grow in that soil won’t
either.
Magnesium supplements come in many
forms. A citrate form is generally well
tolerated and easy for the body to absorb.
Citrate can be taken in capsules, but we prefer
a powder like unsweetened Natural Calm.
General recommendations: 1 to 3 teaspoons
(200-600 mg) dissolved thoroughly in water
shortly before bed every evening.You can also get your mag the old-
fashioned way—in an Epsom salt bath. Throw
two cups of the salts in warm bath water and
soak away—some of the magnesium in the
salts will be absorbed by your skin.