Why is Magnesium so Important to a Woman’s Health?

On the next episode of DivaTalkRadio, Kelli will be talking with Dr. Carolyn Dean about the importance magnesium has on a woman’s health. After talking with Dr. Dean and reading her book The Magnesium Miracle, Kelli was empowered to take a closer look at her magnesium intake.

About 43 percent of the US population (almost 70 percent of older women) use dietary supplements containing calcium; but Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, warns that, without balancing their calcium with magnesium, they may be at risk. Dr. Dean, magnesium expert and Medical Director of the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association at www.nutritionalmagnesium.org, says most people, including the majority of medical doctors, do not understand key facts about calcium and its sister mineral, magnesium:

• Typically, less than half of calcium intake is absorbed in the gut,the rest either being excreted or potentially forming kidney stones or being transported to soft tissues where it can harden (calcify).

• Adequate levels of magnesium are essential for the absorption and metabolism of calcium and vitamin D.

Magnesium converts vitamin D into its active form so that it can aid calcium absorption. Magnesium also stimulates the hormone calcitonin, which helps to preserve bone structure and draws calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones, lowering the likelihood of osteoporosis, some forms of arthritis, heart attack and kidney stones.

• There is a growing amount of scientific evidence pointing to high calcium–low magnesium intake leading to calcification, or hardening, of arteries (atherosclerosis—the number one cause of death in the US), osteoporosis and osteoporotic bone fractures.

Dr. Dean is a health pioneer with over 25 years of experience with nutrition, diet and health issues. She’s authored 22 books including “Future Health Now Encyclopedia”, “The Complete Natural Guide to Women’s Health,  “Hormone Balance”, “Menopause Naturally”, “365 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power: Tips, Exercise, Advice”, “The Yeast Connection”, “IBS for Dummies” and “The Magnesium Miracle”.

To find out more about magnesium and how it relates to depression, fibromyalgia, ADHD, diabetes, and more, visit Dr. Dean’s media page at http://drcarolyndean.com/media

You will want to join us for this episode of DivaTalkRadio. Plus, Dr. Dean has a very special offer for our Loyal Listener’s Club regarding her Wellness Program, so be sure that you’re on our mailing list. If you are not signed up, it’s easy to do…just look for the sign-up box on the right next to the Diva in Pink holding a mic.

Next Show: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Where to Listen: http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live
Our interactive chat room will be open to take your questions and comments.

About Dr. Carolyn Dean:

Dr. Dean’s not only a medical doctor, but also a naturopath, herbalist, acupuncturist, nutritionist, lecturer, consultant, author. Dr. Dean has been in the forefront of health issues for over 30 years.

Education

She graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1978, holds a medical license in California and is a graduate of  The Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine – now the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. She served on the board of Governors of the CCNM for six years.

Publications

Dr. Dean has authored or coauthored twenty books, including How To Change Your Life With Magnesium, Future Health Now! Encyclopaedia, Death by Modern Medicine: Seeking Safe Solutions, The Magnesium Miracle, The Yeast Connection and Women’s Health, IBS for DUMMIES, IBS Cookbook for DUMMIES and Hormone Balance. For a complete listing of her published work click here.