Infinite Wellness

MAGNESIUM!! 🪨 🍌 🥑 🍫

Did you know that 1 in 3 Canadians do not get enough magnesium?! Magnesium is a macro mineral, meaning our bodies need it in larger amounts. It supports the ATP process required for energy production which supports all processes in the body. Food is a great source and start to supporting our magnesium needs however supplementation is beneficial to achieve the higher amounts needed by most of us. It's best to correct the deficiency first by taking magnesium to bowel tolerance. Once achieved, then stick to that dose. Food sources of magnesium include:

🥑 Avocados
🍌 Bananas
🍫 Dark Chocolate & Almonds
🪨 Trace Minerals
✅️ Buckwheat

Magnesium helps:
📌 Muscle cramps
📌 Menstrual pain ie. tension and cramping
📌 Stress support (adrenal health)
📌 Heart health (critical electrolyte)
📌 Headaches

Kinds of Magnesium & Uses:
✔️ Magnesium Bis-Glycinate - general muscle relaxation and adrenal/stress support, sleep support
✔️ Magnesium Citrate - cardiovascular support and promotes bowel movements
✔️ Magnesium Malate - for pain and energy production
✔️ Magnesium L-Threonate - crosses the blood brain barrier providing cognitive support
✔️ Magnesium Oxide - used to clear out the system

BETTER MORNINGS 🌞 💧 🤫 🥚
Most of us have a similar routine in th3 morning, up, shower, get dressed, get ready, make a coffee, maybe eat breakfast and if you have kids it can be even more hectic.
Here are some tips to ensure you are starting your day off on a bright note:
HYDRATE💧 I can't stress this enough. So many of us are dehydrated and when we first wake we are dehydrated from sleeping therefore its essential that we hydrate with high quality mineralized water. Try trace minerals, electrolytes or sea salt mixed in a large glass of water before you consume anything else.
GET DIRECT SUNLIGHT 🌞 Sometimes we go directly from the house to the car to work with no exposure to sunlight. We wake up in the dark and go to bed in the dark, especially in winter. When you wake, be sure to get in the sun as early as possible to signal your body it's daytime.
BE STILL😌 So many times we wake up and rush to get out the door. Wake up a bit earlier to start your day in a calmer manner and sit for a moment to really think about what you want your day to look like.
HAVE A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST 🥣 Be sure to start your day with a good quality protein, carbohydrate and fat so that your body and brain 🧠 are ready to function at their best.

HOW ARE YOU'RE VITAMIN D LEVELS?
The best way to know is to get them checked by your Dr. through bloodwork, which normally costs between $30 to $40. Why it's not covered, I don't know 🤔  Vitamin D is a fat soluble (accumulates in fat tissue) and is important for proper immune function, mood, bone health and inflammation levels etc. This vitamin requires other minerals for optimal balance and has been found to act closer to a hormone because of its impact on the body. It is synthesized from the sun and can be found in food and supplements. Stick to D3 when choosing a supplement. Also, consider working with a practitioner to determine how much is appropriate for you.
Struggling with immune system, sleep, mood, inflammation etc.? DM to book a call to connect, or you can find me practicing .

POST HOLIDAY MEAL IDEAS 🍽 🍛
Turkey Soup - a favourtite of many and the perfect way to use up the leftovers in a savoury gut healing soup. Find your family recipe or create a new one with your kids!
Devilled Eggs & Salad - if you have devilled eggs left over use them as a protien source along with a mixed salad 🥗
Turkey Stir Fry - a spin on a regular - cook up some rice and your favorite vegetables (maybe leftover carrots etc.) and add a tasty sauce.
Vegetable Soup - use up left over veggies like potato, carrots, parsnip, turnip, cabbage to make a tasty warming soup 🍲
Turkey Salad - mix up a large salad topped with leftover turkey and add leftover nuts/fruit for added fat/protein and top with a homemade dressing🥗
Need help getting back on track after the holidays or in general? DM for a quick chat.