Let’s chat about my favorite mineral today – magnesium!! 

Hi friends! How are ya? I hope that you’re having a lovely morning. We are in Seoul right now! I’ll be sharing lots of adventures (probably too many) on IG stories if you’d like to follow along. We are also going to Tokyo and Kyoto.

For today’s post, I wanted to chat about the benefits of lovely magnesium and muscle cramps.

For most of my young adult life, I would wake up in the morning, point my toes to stretch, and my entire calf muscle would immediately seize up in the most violent cramp imaginable. I was genuinely convinced that I was going to perish. (It may sound dramatic but if you’ve ever experienced this, you understand.)

The cramps were even worse during both of my pregnancies. And knowing what I know now as an Integrative Health Practitioner, that makes complete sense, because growing babies draw heavily on their mother’s mineral stores, and magnesium is one of the first things to go. (Babies are AMAZING but they’re little mineral bandits.)

I wish so much that I had done functional lab testing after my girls were born, because magnesium deficiency can play a huge role in how a new mom feels, thinks, sleeps, and recovers. It could have changed my entire postpartum experience.

Since I started supplementing with magnesium consistently, I have not had a single muscle cramp. Not one. (Knock on wood!!) The cramp relief was honestly just the beginning of what I noticed.

If you are dealing with poor sleep, low-grade anxiety, fatigue, or mood swings that seem to have no clear cause, magnesium deficiency could be a major piece of the puzzle, and you might not even know it. This is one of the most common deficiencies I see when I start working with new clients, and it is also one of the most impactful things to address.  Let’s chat about everything you need to know!

In This Post

• Why So Many Women Are Magnesium Deficient
• What Magnesium Actually Does in the Body
• Signs You Might Be Low in Magnesium
• The Different Types of Magnesium (and How to Choose the Right One)
• Why a Full-Spectrum Magnesium Can Be a Game Changer
• Topical and Bath Magnesium: Do They Work?
• Foods That Are High in Magnesium
• How to Test Your Magnesium Levels
• FAQ

Why So Many Women Are Magnesium Deficient

Here is a number worth paying attention to: research from the USDA suggests that nearly half of Americans are not getting enough magnesium from their diet. That statistic does not account for the additional depletion that happens because of stress, certain medications, alcohol, poor gut absorption, or the demands of pregnancy

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If you’ve been thinking about running functional labs or restocking some of your wellness staples, this is one of the best times of the year to do it.

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March 23 – 29

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Functional lab testing can feel a little overwhelming at first, so I wanted to offer something special for ya:

If you purchase ANY lab during the sale, I’ll personally review your results with you at no cost. No coaching fee; just a chance for us to walk through everything together and create a clear, simple plan.

Testing is so powerful, but it helps to have an expert guide you through the results and figure out an action plan based on your unique deficiencies and toxicities. If you purchase any lab this week, please lmk gina@fitnessista.com and I’ll make sure the results are tracked to me so we can go through them together.

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When everything looks “normal”… but you still don’t feel like yourself

One of the most common things I hear from clients is that they’ve been told everything looks fine, but they still feel off. Low energy, stubborn weight, hormone symptoms, and gut issues are all signs from the body that there’s an imbalance.

This is where functional testing can make such a difference.

Instead of asking, “Are you sick or not?” it looks at how your body is actually functioning day to day. It helps us identify imbalances in areas like nutrient status, stress response, detox pathways, and gut health; often long before they show up on conventional labs.

Rather than guessing and trying random supplements, we can get super specific.

The Big 5 Labs

If you’re ready to take a comprehensive look at your health, The Big 5 is the most complete option.

It combines five functional tests to give a detailed picture of what’s happening behind the scenes. I often describe it as a roadmap; it shows us not just what’s off, but WHY.

This is the option I typically recommend for clients who are dealing with ongoing symptoms or who feel like t

Sharing my full thoughts on Organifi Gold and if it’s worth the hype. If you’re interested in trying any of the Organifi products, this affiliate link will auto-apply my discount code for 20% off.

Hi friends! How are you? How was the weekend? It was a busy one as usual, but it was great. I’m just crossing my fingers that Tucson will finally get the “it’s fall, ya’ll” memo and cool the heck down. It was 108 this weekend!

From late October through May, the weather around here is pretty great. It’s almost like Tucson is reverse hibernation – we hide in the pool and AC all summer – and when cooler weather hits, we’re freeeeeee. It rarely gets *too cold* around here, and the snowbirds descend here in droves, ready to drive 25mph all over the city.

There are so many things I love to do when it finally cools down: more outdoor adventures, hiking, long walks with Maisey, outdoor events and dining, and curling up at night with a mug of my favorite nighttime beverage: Organifi Gold.

(Joggers are here // tank is here)

Organifi Gold Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

It’s done posts on Organifi product reviews and Organifi green Vs AG1, so it was time that Gold got its own feature around here.

What Is Organifi Gold?

Organifi Gold is a superfood blend designed for relaxation, sleep support, and potential inflammation reduction. It’s a blend of natural, organic ingredients, and includes adaptogens (which can help our body’s response to stress), magnesium (which can be very calming for the body and brain), and warming spices, like cinnamon, ginger, and tumeric, which can help with inflammation.

I decided to try Gold years ago, mostly as a cocktail or wine replacement. I wanted something to drink at night that would give me the warm cozy feeling without the disrupted sleep and tired morning to follow.

Ingredients in Organifi Gold

Turmeric: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Reishi Mushroom: Supports relaxation and sleep.

Ginger: Promotes digestion and reduces nausea.

Lemon Balm: For stress and anxiety.

Turkey Tail Mushroom: Boosts immune function.

Cinnamon: Adds flavor and has antioxidant properties.

Coconut Milk Powder: This gives it an awesome creamy texture

Black Pepper: Enhances absorption of turmeric and other nutrients.

One of my favorite things about Organifi