Don’t over look magnesium for you menopause symptoms.  It is often called the “forgotten mineral” and it is very much needed in your body for optimum functioning.  If you are experiencing migraines, leg cramps, pms cramps, insomnia and night sweats – up your magnesium!  But be careful.  Calcium and magnesium needs to be in perfect balance because of their synergistic effects within the body.  Many companies make a calcium magnesium blend, but make sure you are getting enough.  The recommended RDA of magnesium is 320mg a day.

Magnesium helps regulate body temperature, promotes a deep restful sleep, calms anxiety and nerves, and helps with the apsorbtion of calcium.  Epsom salts contain magnesium and a long soak before bed time will do a world of good for your sleep.  Also, its available in magnesium flakes and magnesium oil.

Great food sources of magnesium include nuts and seeds, whole grains, dark leafy vegetables and legumes.  So makae yourself a big spinach salad sprinkled with pumpkin seeds and enjoy!  For more information on helping menopausal symptoms, check out www.helpmenopausesymptoms.com.