The Magnesium Miracle: Book Review and Giveaway
Mommy and I have been reading a new book together. We love reading and we have read a lot of books. I look at the pictures, point to things of interest, and turn the pages. Mommy reads the words out loud, names the objects that I point at, and turns the pages if I happen to forget.
The book we are reading together this time is very different from any that we have read together before. It is not a fictional book about bunnies, cats wearing hats, or a giraffe named Sophie. This book is all about self-help and achieving optimal health.
The book is called The Magnesium Miracle and is written by Carolyn Dean MD, ND. Unsurprisingly, it is all about magnesium. When mommy first told me about this book, I thought it would be hard to get through, but I have been pleasantly surprised. It is a very readable book with excellent information.
The Magnesium Miracle is a truly comprehensive book about dietary magnesium. Part one begins with the stories of Mary, Sam, and Jan who all discover that they suffer from magnesium deficiency. The book then proceeds to discuss what magnesium does in the body and why it is important.
Mommy and I found the next section very informative and it was one of our favourite parts. It discusses reasons why most people today or deficient in magnesium to some extent. The case is truly compelling and well written. This section wraps up with an eye-opening explanation as to why we are not hearing more about magnesium deficiency.
Part two is appropriately named “Magnesium-Deficient Conditions” and consists of nine chapters. There is a list of all possible symptoms of magnesium deficiency in part one. Part two groups these symptoms into nine areas and looks at each in greater detail. This section provides a thorough explanation how magnesium deficiency is responsible for the symptoms and offers optimal daily supplement amounts for each condition.
Part three is called “The Research Continues” and it contains four additional chapters for areas of concern where magnesium might be beneficial. It follows the same outline as part two and covers issues such as chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma, and longevity. This part is a good wrap-up to the previous section.
The final section of the book begins by discussing testing for magnesium deficiency. There are several methods that can be used. This is a very good section to read before heading to your doctor to discuss a possible deficiency. There is even a little tip on how you can determine the likelihood of a magnesium deficiency at home.
The book then goes on to talk about required magnesium intake and how to add more magnesium rich foods into our diets. There is even a meal plan with several meal options to choose from. Of course it wouldn’t be a comprehensive book if it didn’t also discuss the foods to avoid.
There is a handy chart listing some common foods and the amount you would have to consume in order to ingest 400 mg of magnesium. At the top of the list is crude rice bran with 1.8 ounces. At the bottom of the list are doughnuts with 54.25 ounces. Doughnuts come in different sizes, but that’s equal to around 27 medium-sized doughnuts or 108 doughnut holes. That’s a lot of doughnuts!
The last part of the book discusses options for magnesium supplementation. There are several forms of magnesium available and they are not created equal. There are also several ways to get these supplements into the body. The book discusses when and how to supplement, as well as what to watch out for. Very useful section for anyone who suspects they might be suffering from magnesium deficiency.
So what’s my impression of the book? It was definitely much more informative than any book mommy and I read together. It was much more interesting than I thought it would be. It would have been better if there was a cat or a rabbit involved and there were not enough pictures for my liking, but nevertheless, I would recommend this book to everyone. You might learn that your body has been trying to tell you something important.
What did mommy think of the book? We didn’t talk about it much but mommy did seem to be deep in thought since we’ve read it. Today I caught mommy looking at magnesium supplements online. I’m glad that mommy is looking out for her health.
I want to give all my readers the opportunity to discover The Magnesium Miracle for yourselves. I am giving away a free copy through my giveaway. There are no restrictions so enter today!
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Worldwide shipping. Must be 18 years of age or older. Winner will be notified by email. Accepting entries until April 30, 2017.
In case you don’t win the giveaway 🙁 you can get a free 32-page guide to the benefits of magnesium along with magnesium deficiency symptoms. It is available as a free download at www.nutritionalmagnesium.org when you subscribe to their free newsletter. The guide is written by Carolyn Dean MD, ND, just like the The Magnesium Miracle book! It’s the next best thing.
*We have not been paid for this review but we were given a copy of this book free of charge. All views and opinions are honest and our own.
Great post, I was only reading about magnesium deficiency recently and the effects on your body. I will look into this book.
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This is really interesting. I’ve not heard of magnesium deficiency before
I heard of it in passing and how it relates to muscle cramps but I never realized how common it actually was. Thanks for reading.
Fascinating read never reaslised the importance of magneisium great read Thanks for linking to the #THAT FRIDAY LINKY come back next week please
Me neither. Now I’m starting to look at my health in a different light. Thanks for reading.
Sounds like an interesting read. I love reading, as do my girls. Thanks for linking up to #ThatFridayLinky
I was surprised by how interesting it really was. Thanks for visiting.
The book sounds like an interesting read, thanks for sharing with #pocolo.
It was quite good. Thanks for visiting.
Sounds interesting, it’s one of those things you don’t really think about until you read something about the importance of it. Sarah #FabFridayPost
It never even occurred to me until I read this book. It is really eye opening. Thanks for visiting.
I never realised we could have magnesium deficiency! Thank you for sharing with us on #ablogginggoodtime 🎉
Me neither. Now I’m really wondering if the little signs I’ve been getting could be remedied by a supplement. Thanks for reading.
There are so many good books out there on my reading list! This one looks amazing too…
Thanks for sharing with #coolmumclub
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I didn’t even consider magnesium until about a year ago. Now everytime I’m feeling low, or my body needs a boost, or my eye starts twitching uncontrollably, I take my supplements and after a few days I’m right as rain.
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I just bought some supplements to see if I feel any change. It’s apparently a very common deficiency. Thanks for reading.
This sounds like a very interesting read! thanks for sharing #coolmumclub & #sharingthebloglove
It was eye opening. Thanks for visiting.
Really interesting. #blogstravaganza
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I took magnesium supplements once because of how it can aid in digestion, but they ended up making me really sick every time I took them. Magnesium supplements are one of those things that you need to be careful with. I’m very sensitive to Zinc too, so some of it may just be me. May be worth reading this book to see if she gives insight into why some people react differently to such an essential nutrient. #blogstravaganza
The book does talk about the different kinds of magnesium supplements. Magnesium needs to be bound with another substance in order to work properly. We have decided on magnesium citrate and so far there have been no issues. Thanks for reading.
I have to admit I wasn’t aware of the effects of magnesium deficiency, or the benefits of it, so this sounds like a very informative read! Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
I have heard about magnesium supplementation for muscle cramps a while ago but I never realized how many other symptoms there were of a magnesium deficiency. I found this book very informative. Thanks for visiting.
What an interesting read, definitely something I should be more aware of! Thanks so much for sharing with #Blogstravaganza, hope to see you again next week xx
I never realized how common it was to have a magnesium deficiency but after reading the book, it makes perfect sense. Thanks for visiting.
Wow! Sound like a great back to read to get yourself back on track. Great review too! Thank you so much for linking up with us on #FabFridayPost x
I learned quite a bit from it. Thanks for reading.
This magnesium book sounds really comprehensive & super informative. I bet it will be really useful for those with magnesium deficiency. Thank you for sharing with us at #BloggerClubUK
I think the main point of the book is to make the case for magnesium and outline why most of us probably already suffer from a magnesium deficiency and don’t even know it. It never occurred to me before but I must say that it is eye opening. The list of symptoms of a magnesium deficiency is quite long. I would recommend that anyone who suffers from any of these symptoms try a supplement and see if the symptoms subside. Thanks for visiting.
That’s fab that there is free downloadable info, I have recently been diagnosed with migraines so my neurologist suggested I start taking magnesium supplements as they are reputed to help with headaches and they seem to be working so I will definitely be looking into this! Thank you for linking to #stayclassymama xx
There is a whole chapter in he book on the relationship between magnesium and migraines. Peachy’s daddy has the occasional migraine too. They are not fun. The magnesium supplements I ordered have just arrived. So far no migraines but we’re only a few days in.
I only recently found out about magnesium deficiency through my mum. She now takes supplements and its made such a difference to her. thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove x
I’m glad she has found something that works. The book explains why magnesium deficiency is so common and I must say that it makes a great case. I wouldn’t be surprised if every one of us has some level of magnesium deficiency. Thanks for visiting.
I’ve read a bit about magnesium supplementation in relation to things like Tinnitus. As I understand it you have to take magnesium with calcium. All the minerals sort of interact to help each other work apparently. I wouldn’t be surprised if loads of us are deficient in it though. #TriedTested
The book discusses the relationship between calcium and magnesium in detail. They actually kind of use each other up. However most people consume a lot more calcium than magnesium which only adds to the potential for a magnesium deficiency. The more calcium we consume, the more magnesium we need.
I’ve heard Magnesium is good for you but I didn’t realise how good #triedtested
It’s a very important mineral. Involved in crucial processes in the body.
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I take magnesium supplements daily. Not a lot of people know about this. Great post, Thanks!
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I never knew until I read the book. Thanks for reading.
Great post. My husband swears by his magnesium supplements. I tried them myself but they gave me headaches 😞 Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
Strange. Magnesium is supposed to prevent headaches. Maybe you just need a different form of a magnesium supplement. I picked up magnesium citrate and neither of us have been experiencing any problems so far. Thanks for reading.
I was reading about magnesium when I was pregnant and ended up taking a supplement on the doctors advice. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
I had to take vitamin B12 supplements when I was pregnant. Apparently it’s not that easy to determine a magnesium deficiency based on blood tests. It’s one of the reasons why magnesium deficiency is so often overlooked. Good job on the part of your doctor for suggesting it.
Very interesting, I had not heard of magnesium deficiency before.
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It’s not something that is talked about all that much. I’m very glad that I got my hands on this book. Thanks for reading.
Wow I’d never really heard of magnesium deficiency. Thanks #KCACOLS
Me neither. This book really opened my eyes. Thanks for visiting.
I’ve heard a bit about magnesium and it’s benefits and I have looked into it a little to help with my overall health #kcacols
We’ve been taking our supplements too. It’s still early in the game so I can’t say if they are working yet. Thanks for reading.
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I remember looking into how this helps with tinnitus , i never tried, would love to read the other health benefits , sounds wonderful x
I think that would depend on what caused it. But I do think it might be helpful in some cases. The books is a really interesting read. I was quite surprised by how easy it is to understand. It’s not complicated terminology but straightforward and easy to read. Thanks for visiting.
Very interesting. I’ve heard a number of people discussing the benefits of magnesium recently.
It was a really interesting book. Thanks for visiting.