3 Signs your Kids are Lacking Magnesium and How to Fix it
I was at the park a few years ago, and my kiddo was super grumpy! Not the normal complaining but utter frustration. Everything was bothering him, the dirt on his hands, the other kids at the park, he just could not calm down and enjoy his time. I could literally hear another mom say I needed to get my kid checked out for some sort of behaviour disorder. (Something I had been told by unwanted onlookers before.) The sight of another mom rolling her eyes at me in disgust as if she was doing it better became my norm. Then a sweet voice came from behind me, it was a friend, and she said, “maybe he’s lacking magnesium.”
Intrigued, I turned and looked at her and thought hmm maybe she’s on to something. So I got to thinking… what have we been eating lately? Mac – n- cheese ( Check) muffins ( check) Ice cream ( check) Oh my gosh! We have been eating CRAP! I have to admit, I was pretty embarrassed.
Have you felt your precious angel has been acting out of sorts lately? Have they been moody, quicker to anger, constipated, or experiencing restless sleep? Maybe your mamma’s gut is saying something is just off! Well before you jump to the Dr for therapy recommendations check out these common signs your kids are lacking Magnesium.
3 Signs your kids are lacking Magnesium
#1 Grumpiness
So you’re running errands and out of the blue, your kiddo starts copping an attitude, rolling their eyes and just being plain grumpy. You ask yourself, what the heck is going on? Did he see something that bothered him? Did someone make him mad? Or maybe you ignore it
But hold up right there, before you go laying down the law ask yourself these questions. How has his diet been lately? Is he getting good sleep? I know your thinking Oh my goodness really? Not another person talking diet and sleep. But seriously If their diet is lacking nutrients, it could very well be a lack of magnesium as well.
#2 Stress or Anxiety
It’s normal for a child to have minimal worries, like being afraid of the dark, or monsters. But consistent worries are another thing. If your child has become more stressed and it is affecting their daily life, such as sweaty palms, saying they don’t want to go to school and so on. This could be a sign of a magnesium deficiency.
Stress can also create discipline problems and therefore adding a compound effect to the grumpiness.
Now I am not going to say Magnesium will solve this issue completely because sometimes kids have more going on like a hypersensitive personality. If that is the case check out this book. It’s great at helping you manage extreme emotions.
#3 Lack of good sleep!
Is your child complaining of leg cramps? Or having restless legs at night? Sleep is so important for their young bodies and minds. If a child is lacking magnesium it could feel like growing pains for them all the time. Have you ever had restless leg syndrome? It’s extremely uncomfortable and can create anxiety. Nothing worse than not being able to sleep and then get anxiety from it.
Now I am not saying, adding magnesium to your kid’s diet will solve all your problems, but I am saying it can help dramatically.
Here is how Magnesium helps the body
Magnesium is a mineral vital to our bodies. Having the proper levels will increase energy levels, help regulate digestion and clear up constipation. It also aids in the absorption of other vitamins like vitamin K and vitamins D as well as potassium, calcium and sodium. It has been known to relax muscles and prevent headaches. There are many more benefits but when it comes to kids these are the main factors
What foods are high in Magnesium?
Most foods like spinach, beans, nuts, seeds, broccoli, avocado, potatoes, Brussel sprouts, and bananas are high in magnesium. But if your kiddo is like mine, there may be only one item on this list they will touch. So to offset this need I use a roll-on Magnesium oil supplement. (I just roll it on the bottom of the foot at bedtime.) I swear if you are having any of these problems you need to get this oil ASAP! My friend suggested it to me and it has been amazing I have been using it for over a year now and love it. If your children are older they can take the powder magnesium and mix it in water. It actually tastes pretty good.
Take it from me, take back your sanity and free your child from grumpiness, restless sleep, or anxiety. Often we think only adults deal with these kinds of problems but actually, our children feel the consequences too. So If your angel is moodier than normal, feeling higher levels of anxiety and cramping or having trouble sleeping. I urge you to try and supplement and see if it helps. I promise you both will be happier!
Stay Strong Mama
Stephanie
