health stuff: bones and joints

i have been learning so much stuff, that I barely have enough time to slow down. seriously, so much to do-- but i'm not gonna lie. this is what i wanted and i love it.

during this freezing season called winter...in NY... a lot of us are feeling and complaining about our aches and pains. if you've noticed, they lie dormant most of the year until the temperature drops very low.

i know because the surgeries and chemo damaged nerves act up like a mofo. it is not fun, but i'm also not going to let it bother me.

the inner core of our bones produces blood cells and bones also act as a storage tank for most of the calcium in our body.

joints occur where the bones come together-- i've noticed lately, my wrist and legs and elbows, even my back, are cracking much more easily, and loudly! they're usually covered by spongy cartilage. it acts as a shock absorber and should guarantee you to move around easily. wear and tear may cause this sponginess to break down.

a couple of posts ago, i wrote about magnesium...which should definitely be incorporated in all of our supplements. here's some reasons why:

1. helps with bone formation
2. stimulates calcitonin hormone (preserves bone structure by drawing calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones!)
3. lowers risk of osteoporosis
4. helps bone mineral density in postmenopausal and elderly women
5. will help you deal with stress
6. helps your cells relax
7. less inflammation and better sleep...

and so much more!

you're supposed to take between 400 to 800 mg per day! don't start at 800 though-- you don't want your poop to run away from you when you're not ready for it... lol

i hope this helps your winter stress and bone aches!!

love love love,

the globetrotting gamine

my story

^2010^

^2013^

^Christmas 2014^

i figured it's good to put it out there, and whoever wants to read it and use it, can.

i was never living the healthiest lifestyle.

though i was never a partier, and never did drugs, 

my diet was ew. 

cue all kinds of meats, gmo's, processed foods, cold cuts, caffeine, cakes, sweets, sushi, anything with sugar.

i was eating at home, and eating out A LOT!

I didn't know that what i was doing was going to have consequences, 

and in the depth of my soul i believe that the nutrition and stress factor

is what bought on my diagnosis of hodgkin's lymphoma, in oct. 2012.

commence: chemo, november 2012- april 2013. 

ice chemo- april 2013- june 2013

stem cell transplant- july 19 2013- aug 6 2013

so basically, i've died a few times (serious- NDE's galore, some i don't even remember, they had me so drugged up)

and i prayed and prayed and prayed some more...

and i knew, in october 2013, when my onc.'s were grasping at straws

that i wasn't going to deal with the medical b.s. anymore.

if they couldn't tell me where this dis-ease came from,

how were they going to cure me with poison?

i was NOT getting sick again,

i was NOT having people with hazmat suits inject nasty nasty goo into my poor body anymore.

so God, answered my prayers, and I've been detoxing ever since.

i have tried everything, 

and never have i felt this good before.

i know it's hard, but the thing with diagnosis is this:

mind, body and spirit keep you sick.

if one is, the others follow suit.

you can choose your path by following your soul and instincts:

NOT YOUR FEAR.

I had let fear dictate my life up until my prayers were answered,

and i don't anymore.

if any of you guys are out there, and want help,

message me, I am here!

love love love,

globetrotting gamine

MAGNESIUM OIL

"Since all Magnesium Oils are made by use of seawater in some way or another that is diluted and desalinated to an extent, I thought what would happen if we used ACE – the super Great Salt Lake desalinated water = takes 13 to 18 months to make one batch and has 1,000,000 times more flavanoids than even Concentrace, the de-salinated Great Salt Lake mineral product… with 7 to 10 times their electrolytes, what would happen if I used this one instead for making of Magnesium OIL instead of just adding Magnesium Chloride to Distilled water (or in the case of Ancient Minerals version, adding it to spring water)…. Wow has this version of ACE Mag Oil been working, and working faster, not just better… pain disappearing soo much faster from knees and hips as well as mind regaining it’s youthful powers and awareness and SOUNDNESS for some… regardless, I could go on forever on this but remember that this Magnesium is one of the 4 major pillers of all nutrition and without it we’re in serious trouble since no Vitamin nor Mineral/Element/Trace Elements nor enzymes will work without it (in general, not alllll enzymes are dependent on Mag ) !! Are you getting some perspective yet??? Want testimonials on the freakish power of Magnesium Oils that are weaker than ACE – from all over the earth… see those links right below and … then … even lower about 2 pages later, is a lottttt more information on testimonials and science uses and on and on and on! Scary powerful stuff! Wow…"

Taken from : http://www.extremehealthradio.com/magnesium-oil-directions-and-info-ace-version-magnesium-oil-by-robert-von-sarbacher/

Ok, so if you know me by now...and you might, at least a little bit...I research so much that it comes as naturally as breathing to me. I have been going over my research notes and delving into the parts I haven't touched on, modalities I haven't used or researched, etc.

I was thinking that this magnesium oil phenomenon might help my aching shoulders and neck...I guess that's where many of us, especially me, carry a lot of day to day stresses (and by this, I mean even routine stuff!)

I have a feeling this is totally something to look into-- taking care of you and investing in yourself/your health, is the best thing that you can do. 

If you've used magnesium oil for anything, I am open for messaging :)

love love love,
the globetrotting gamine

From Louise Hay's All is Well...

(pg.57)

"So what does science tell us about the mind-body connection behind negative thoughts and emotions affecting the organs of the second emotional center?

Studies have found that the rate of infertility and menstrual cycle irregularities is higher in women who have inner conflicts about being a mother and who are worried about changes in their bodies. WHile they feel social pressure to have children, motherhood may not fit in with their long term goals. The emotional stress surrounding this issue increases cortisol and decreases progesterone, which hurts successful implantation of the embryo into the uterus. It also decreases oxy tocin and increases norepinephrine and epinephrine; all of this works together to suppress sex hormones and turn off the mechanism that pulls sperm up into the uterus.

If a man is under a lot of pressure, the anxiety he experiences causes his body to produce antibodies that make sperm "impotent" as they say. "

2015, magnesium and stuff

i wish you all a happy, healthy, magical 2015!!!

i'll post more about my resolutions later ;)

a long time ago, i was told by my naturopath (and also a healer!) that it would be a good idea to incorporate magnesium into my daily vitamin/supplement/herb routine.

the other day, my father in law was told by his naturopath that it would be a good idea that he begin to take magnesium as well, so it sparked the thought...that i should blog about the wonder that is magnesium!

So...

What is magnesium?
- A metallic element whose salts re essential nutrients required for more than 300 enzymatic reactions that are necessary for NORMAL CELL FUNCTION! (this can obviously benefit everyone, especially if you've fallen prey to the S.A.D. --sad, american diet.)

-in a woman, not enough magnesium can cause emotional instability, excessive nervous sensitivity with generalized aches and pains and a lower premenstrual pain threshold or what we have labeled as PMS.

In addition to my everyday life, schedules, etc., I'm an avid reader, and observer of the Universe. I don't enjoy talking out of my *WOOHOO* unless I have something to back it up.

Since I am always pulling my research from everywhere and everything I can get my hands on...here's some information from varied sources:

"Severe magnesium deficiencies are rare. They're more likely in people who:

• Have kidney disease
• Have Crohn's disease or other conditions that affect digestion
• Have parathyroid problems
• Take antibiotics or drugs for diabetes and cancer
• Are older adults
• Abuse alcohol  " (from webmd.com)

"Benefits of Magnesium:

 

1. Better sleep - The sleep regulating hormone melatonin is disturbed when Magnesium is deficient. Furthermore, Magnesium brings balance and controls stress hormones. Stress and tension are often reasons why people suffer from insomnia in the first place.

 

2. Relaxes the nervous system - Serotonin, which relaxes the nervous system and elevates mood, is dependent on Magnesium.

 

3. Bigger, stronger muscles - Magnesium allows the body to produce more Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1), which is a major contributor to the growth and strength of muscles. Furthermore, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the cell's energy store, and is created with help from Magnesium.

 

4. Better flexibility - Magnesium loosens tight muscles. Without Magnesium, muscles do not relax properly and cramps occur. Magnesium is important for flexibility, because low Magnesium results in a buildup of lactic acid, causing pain and tightness.

 

5. Bone integrity and strength - Magnesium helps to fix calcium properly. It may blow some people's mind that the calcium supplements they're taking are not only useless, but are actually contributing to osteoporosis! There are actually about eighteen essential nutrients that contribute to bone health; Magnesium is definitely one of the most essential, because it stimulates a particular hormone called calcitonin. And, it also suppresses a hormone called parathyroid that breaks down bone.

 

6. Remineralizes teeth - Magnesium deficiency causes an unhealthy balance of phosphorous and calcium in saliva, which damages teeth.

 

7. Alkalizes the body - Magnesium helps return the body’s pH balance. Magnesium reduces lactic acid, which is partly responsible for post-exercise pain (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness).

 

8. Hydrates - Magnesium is a necessary electrolyte essential for proper hydration.

 

9. Helps to relieve constipation - Magnesium can be used to cleanse the bowels of toxins.

 

10. Enzyme function - Enzymes are protein molecules that stimulate every chemical reaction in the body. Magnesium is required to make hundreds of these enzymes work and assists with thousands of others.

 

11. Diabetes - Magnesium enhances insulin secretion, which facilitates sugar metabolism. Without Magnesium, glucose is not able to transfer into cells. Glucose and insulin build up in the blood, causing various types of tissue damage, including the nerves in the eyes.

 

There are many other benefits of Magnesium: It helps prevent stroke, heart disease, period pain, and more."

(http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5473/11-Miraculous-Ways-Magnesium-Heals-Your-Mind-Body.html)

"Sources of Magnesium

Natural sources of magnesium include sea vegetables, leafy vegetables such as spinach, and whole grains that are usually major components of a person’s regular diet. Some other vegetables that can be classified as rich magnesium sources include tomatoes, beet greens, broad beans, lima beans, artichokes, sweet potatoes, buckwheat flour, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, wheat flour, oat bran, barley, cornmeal and chocolate. Also, you can consume dairy products such as milk and yoghurts, as well as non-vegetarian products like fish to acquire magnesium. Whole wheat bread containing bran and germ has twice the magnesium content compared to white bread. Water also has a high magnesium content; hard water has more magnesium than soft water, although hard water is not good for the body, especially the kidneys." 

(https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/minerals/health-benefits-of-magnesium.html)

"Magnesium is farmed out of the soil much more than calcium," Dr. Dean explains. "A hundred years ago, we would get maybe 500 milligrams of magnesium in an ordinary diet. Now we're lucky to get 200 milligrams. People do need to supplement with magnesium." (http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/12/08/magnesium-health-benefits.aspx)

~My magnesium education began when I started on the path of removing my amalgam teeth fillings (i had so many :( ) As I was detoxing a LOT to go through the safe removal, I found that I had stopped going to the bathroom ( #2!! ) as much as I used to. I spoke to a beautiful friend of mine, and she mentioned, MAGNESIUM needed to be added to my protocol! It kind of has those enzymatic reactions swish everything about and cause you to go go go! It's a wonderful thing <3

Hope this helped you guys!

Much LOVE and light and Happy, squishy feelings,

the globetrotting gamine

Happy New Year!

a happy, healthy and blessed 2015

to all!

always surround yourself with happiness,

joy,

and everything and everyone you love <3

love me,

the globetrotting gamine