chilove
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Hey all,
I've learned a lot about managing my electrolytes while in a crash the last few weeks. Managing my potassium, magnesium and sodium levels throughout the day has been crucial to me getting through it faster and feeling better.
The potassium is huge of course as we've been discussing here the last couple of days. I am extremely sensitive and reactive to food and have crazy food allergies to just about everything so I don't tolerate ANY supplements well.. usually because of the fillers that are commonly used in them. SO.. I called my awesome local compounding pharmacy yesterday and they are happy to make me a pure 500mg potassium supplement with no fillers! My doctor had to send them a prescription but it will be cheap and easy and should be much easier for my stomach to tolerate than anything I could find over the counter. Good compounding pharmacies are awesome! They can help you a lot with all kinds of supplement issues and questions. I find that I always handle food or herbs better. Artichoke hearts and celery seed are very high in potassium as is red clover and nettle. Herbal teas with these plants are great ways to get more potassium in and artichoke hearts are yummy to eat!
About magnesium: I LOVE magnesium and have loved it for years even before I was sick because it is so good at helping me relax. If I feel tense or tight or inner pressure or have muscle cramps I know need some magnesium. While when a crash or hard core healing mode I think we need WAY more on a daily basis. Magneisum is NOT easy to tolerate when taken internally. It is best absorbed through the skin. Magnesium oil foot soaks and hot baths feel wonderful and are a easy way to top off your crucial magnesium stores. Magnesium oil is available at any health food store or online or you can even just go get some epsom salts from the corner drug store and take epsom salt baths every day. When I'm in a crash or healing mode I find I need a 30 minute magnesium foot soak or bath every day.. otherwise 1 to 3 times per week for general wellness.
For the rest of the electrolytes I rely on a electrolyte powder mix (ElectroMix by EsterC) I put it in reverse osmossis purified water with added sea salt and minerals (a pinch of any high quality sea salt will do the trick). I drink it all day long.. 32 to 64 ounces per day.
I also use a high quality sea salt liberally on my food.
This electrolyte protocol has been helping me tremendously during this current crash.
Best to everyone!
Audrey
I've learned a lot about managing my electrolytes while in a crash the last few weeks. Managing my potassium, magnesium and sodium levels throughout the day has been crucial to me getting through it faster and feeling better.
The potassium is huge of course as we've been discussing here the last couple of days. I am extremely sensitive and reactive to food and have crazy food allergies to just about everything so I don't tolerate ANY supplements well.. usually because of the fillers that are commonly used in them. SO.. I called my awesome local compounding pharmacy yesterday and they are happy to make me a pure 500mg potassium supplement with no fillers! My doctor had to send them a prescription but it will be cheap and easy and should be much easier for my stomach to tolerate than anything I could find over the counter. Good compounding pharmacies are awesome! They can help you a lot with all kinds of supplement issues and questions. I find that I always handle food or herbs better. Artichoke hearts and celery seed are very high in potassium as is red clover and nettle. Herbal teas with these plants are great ways to get more potassium in and artichoke hearts are yummy to eat!
About magnesium: I LOVE magnesium and have loved it for years even before I was sick because it is so good at helping me relax. If I feel tense or tight or inner pressure or have muscle cramps I know need some magnesium. While when a crash or hard core healing mode I think we need WAY more on a daily basis. Magneisum is NOT easy to tolerate when taken internally. It is best absorbed through the skin. Magnesium oil foot soaks and hot baths feel wonderful and are a easy way to top off your crucial magnesium stores. Magnesium oil is available at any health food store or online or you can even just go get some epsom salts from the corner drug store and take epsom salt baths every day. When I'm in a crash or healing mode I find I need a 30 minute magnesium foot soak or bath every day.. otherwise 1 to 3 times per week for general wellness.
For the rest of the electrolytes I rely on a electrolyte powder mix (ElectroMix by EsterC) I put it in reverse osmossis purified water with added sea salt and minerals (a pinch of any high quality sea salt will do the trick). I drink it all day long.. 32 to 64 ounces per day.
I also use a high quality sea salt liberally on my food.
This electrolyte protocol has been helping me tremendously during this current crash.
Best to everyone!
Audrey