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> From: Elizabeth thode <[hidden email]>
>To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 3:18:09 PM
>Subject: RE: [eSens] Have I made myself permanently sun sensitive?
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>Kudos to the curious cat within you!
>I did not know this part.
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>I will add: it is virtually impossible these days to get enough Magnesium from food sources.
>(this goes for any nutrients as our soils are heavily depleted)
>those who are able to get fresh foods grown in permaculture farms, ect..will be getting
>a higher amt of nutrients, as these areas "know" to feed the soil!
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>And in the pill form, the liver has to digest all solids.....the liver works 24/7, never gets a day off,
>and it over worked, and way under paid.
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>So expecting this over worked organ to absorb properly, when it is often too stressed may explain
>alot about the current state of health.
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>this is also why using the Magnesium Oil transdermally, via the skin, is such a great way to get Magnesium
>into the body, at the cellular level, where it counts!
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>And it is rare to get the liquidy bowel movements from using Magnesium via the skin.
>Magneium is also very helpful for depression and vitally needed for heart health, as is a healthy thyroid gland.
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>Lizzie
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>> To: [hidden email]
>> From: [hidden email]
>> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:36 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [eSens] Have I made myself permanently sun sensitive?
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>> On May 21, 2013, at 7:33 AM, Elizabeth thode <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>> > The more low the thyroid is, the more the light actually hurts the eyes...
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>> great info, lizzie. 
>> i became curious, reading it, about the effects of magnesium on thyroid, if any, and i found this…  this is especially interesting:  "Magnesium is important for iodine absorption, and so if someone is taking high dosages of iodine then they will need to take higher dosages of magnesium."  from http://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/magnesium-thyroid-health/
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>> How Does Magnesium Relate To Thyroid Health?
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>> Magnesium is an essential cofactor for calcitonin, which is produced by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland.  When released this reduces calcium levels in the blood.  Also, some studies show that the excessive amount of thyroid hormone which is present in hyperthyroidism decreases the absorption of magnesium, thus making it more likely that people with hyperthyroid conditions are deficient in magnesium.  Sticking with the topic of hyperthyroid conditions, some people with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease notice a significant difference in their heart palpitations when supplementing with magnesium.
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>> Deficiency Symptoms and Food Sources of Magnesium
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>> Some of the symptoms of a magnesium deficiency include muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, anxiety, fatigue, and tremors.  It can be challenging to detect a magnesium deficiency.  While many doctors rely on serum tests, the serum blood tests are frequently normal even when someone has an intracellular deficiency of magnesium. As a result, unless if there is a severe magnesium deficiency then blood tests can’t be relied upon.  I commonly recommend a hair mineral analysis test to my patients to look at the mineral levels, but this admittedly can be a little bit confusing when trying to evaluate the magnesium levels.  One method of determining if someone is deficient in magnesium is to give them magnesium supplements, and then see if they develop symptoms such as loose stool, which are common when someone has too much magnesium in their system.  Of course this may be challenging for someone who has a hyperthyroid condition who

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>> Some of the foods that are rich in magnesium include meats, nuts and seeds, legumes, dairy products, and some whole grains such as oats and rice.  Green leafy vegetables are also a good source of magnesium.  Even if someone is eating a sufficient amount of foods rich in magnesium, if they have digestive problems then this can affect the absorption of magnesium, as well as other minerals.  So obviously such digestive issues need to be corrected in order to help improve the absorption of the vitamins and minerals.
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>> Supplementing With Magnesium
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>> The Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of magnesium is 400mg.  Of course just as is the case with every other vitamin and mineral, this is on the low side, and probably should be between 600mg and 800mg Some magnesium can be obtained from the food sources listed above.  However, if someone has a magnesium deficiency, then they probably will need to take supplements to correct this deficiency.  So in addition to consuming magnesium-rich foods, if someone has a deficiency they might need to take 200 to 400mg of magnesium daily, and sometimes they will need more than this.  It depends on how many magnesium-rich foods they normally eat, and how big of a deficiency they have.  Magnesium is important for iodine absorption, and so if someone is taking high dosages of iodine then they will need to take higher dosages of magnesium.
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>> Magnesium also needs to be balanced with calcium.  Some sources claim that the ratio of calcium to magnesium should be 1:1, others claim this ratio should be 2:1, while a few other sources claim it should be 5 to 1.  As far as I know there is no research which proves that a certain ratio is ideal, and of course if someone is taking calcium and magnesium supplements then they also need to consider the food sources they’re consuming.  For example, if someone is taking a supplement with a 2:1 ratio of calcium, and if they eat a lot of calcium-rich foods, but don’t consume too many foods rich in magnesium, then this will affect the calcium-magnesium ratio.  The good news is that many of the foods that are rich in calcium also contain magnesium.
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>> As for what type of magnesium to supplement with, I personally recommend magnesium lactate, but other forms of magnesium can be beneficial as well.  Magnesium malate, magnesium oxide, and magnesium citrate are all good forms.
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>> So hopefully you have a better understanding of some of the roles magnesium plays, as well as how it relates to thyroid health.  Make sure you eat some of the magnesium-rich foods I discussed in this article, and if necessary, take some magnesium supplements.  Since it’s difficult to test for a magnesium deficiency, you might need to supplement with magnesium and then decrease the dosage once you experience symptoms such as loose stools and/or headaches.
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