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This is How Magnesium Can Improve Your Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal, yet admittedly unpleasant, part of life, that can impact anyone's mental wellness in different ways and times. Anxiety is generally agreed to be feelings of unease that vary in severity. Unlike stress, which can come and go as the factors causing it subside, anxiety can remain whether or not the cause is known to the person experiencing it. Different Types of Anxiety There are many different types of anxiety that impact the lives of different people. The four most c...
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How to Improve Gut Health With Magnesium
You might not know how important magnesium is in your body. Many people don't even know what magnesium is but are shocked to hear about the critical functions it plays a role in for all living things (plants and animals!). In this piece, we'll discuss the vital importance of getting a high enough daily intake of magnesium, particularly as it supports your gut health, protects your intestinal microbiome, and fends off diseases that have to do with digestive function. What is Magnesium?...
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How Can MSM Boost Your Immune System?
What is MSM? MSM, or to give it its full name, methlysulfonylmethane, is a natural compound that is rich in mineral sulfur. It's usually found in small quantities in a number of popular foodstuff, including fresh fruit and vegetables, cereals, grains, meat and dairy, and even coffee, tea, and chocolate. However, despite being present in all manner of foods, a lot of sulfur is lost during the cooking or manufacturing process. MSM has gained a lot of attention over recent years thanks to...
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Oral vs. Transdermal Magnesium: Which Method Is Right for You?
Last updated: February 20, 2026 Technical Review by: Amir Tajer, B.S.M.E., QAL — Co-Owner & Technical Director, Greenway Biotech. Amir oversees raw material sourcing, purity verification, and product formulation at Greenway Biotech. Reviewed against: National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements, Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute, and Mayo Clinic magnesium guidelines Disclosure: Greenway Biotech manufactures and sells the magnesium products mentioned in this gu...
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How to Use Epsom Salt for Bloating Relief: Complete Guide
How to Use Epsom Salt for Bloating Relief: Complete Guide As the holiday season comes to an end, turkey, sugar cookies, and peppermint sweets slowly make their way out of our kitchens. While this time of year often brings plenty of delightful treats to munch on, the post-holiday season sadly offers feelings of digestive discomfort from overindulging in those same irresistible goodies. A common sign that your body is less than happy with your feasting habits is bloating, which can range...
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The Complete Guide to MSM Powder: Benefits, Usage, and Safety
Adding a new supplement to your diet is exciting, but it may also be a little intimidating. If you've just purchased or are interested in purchasing our MSM powder, we hope you find this guide helpful. Read on to find out how MSM is used for both health and beauty, possible risks, side effects and much more. What is MSM Powder? Methylsulfonylmethane or MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur compound that can be found in plants, animals, and humans. It can also be found in green vegetables a...
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Fighting and Preventing Chronic Conditions With Magnesium
If you were to ask yourself, “What makes life worth living?” what would your answer be? Maybe it’s your family or pursuing your interests. But unfortunately for those diagnosed with chronic conditions like Arthritis, Diabetes or Heart Disease, coping with an illness quickly replaces socializing with loved ones and following one’s passion. Nearly 60 percent of American adults have a chronic condition and a shocking 42 percent have more than one! With the nationwide prevalence of chronic diseas...
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Is There a Right and Wrong Way to Take Your Magnesium Supplement?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 50 percent of Americans aren't getting a sufficient magnesium in their diet. If you're like most people, you may not know that you're magnesium deficient — in fact, you may not even know that magnesium is a vital nutrient for the proper function of many systems in your body. So, how can you be sure that you're getting enough magnesium? Many people use a variety of magnesium supplements to boost their body's magnesium ...
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How to Improve Irritable Bowel Syndrome Naturally
Abdominal pain, leaky gut and digestive conditions like discomfort after eating certain foods such as wheat and dairy products are all linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a common and poorly understood disorder. This disorder impacts an estimated 20 percent of all Americans, and many people blame the prevalence of this and other digestive problems on the overuse of antibiotics in Western medicine. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a condition that affects...
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Can You Prevent Multiple Sclerosis with Magnesium?
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease that directly impacts the central nervous system. MS, a chronic disease, attacks the protective covering of the nerves known as myelin, leading to inflammation and permanent damage. Myelin works to transmit nerve impulses through the nerve fibers, and when MS damages the myelin, the nerve impulses can be interrupted, resulting in a host of unpredictable symptoms ranging from vision problems to extreme fatigue, pa...
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How Can Magnesium Improve Your Thyroid Condition?
Proper thyroid function is crucial for good health. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of the neck below the Adam's apple. This gland is divided into two lobes which are connected by a bridge in the center. When the thyroid is a normal size, you can't feel it, but if you notice sudden swelling in your neck or you experience any of the following symptoms, it may be a sign that your thyroid needs extra attention. Read on to learn how magnesium can help restor...
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Treating Epilepsy and Other Neurological Conditions With Magnesium
Many people suffering from magnesium deficiency have no idea that they have a low intake of the nutrient, making it logical to ask, what kinds of unseen health effects could be linked to magnesium shortage? One such condition that thus far, science and medicine have struggled to find an answer or cause for, is epilepsy. The disease doesn't respond well to modern medicines and therapies. As a result, people suffering from epilepsy struggle with the side effects for their entire lives, whic...
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Secondary Nutrients in Plants: Calcium, Magnesium, and Sulfur Guide
Last updated: April 7, 2026 Technical Review by: Amir Tajer, B.S.M.E., QAL — Co-Owner & Technical Director, Greenway Biotech Reviewed against: UC Davis Extension Plant Nutrition guidelines, Penn State Extension Soil Fertility resources, and Oregon State University Extension nutrient management publications Disclosure: Greenway Biotech manufactures several products mentioned in this guide, including Calcium Nitrate, Magnesium Nitrate, Ammonium Sulfate, Epsom Salt, and Bone Meal. Alternativ...
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Magnesium Chloride Benefits: What It Does, Why It Works, and How to Use It
Last updated: March 17, 2026 Written by: Amir Tajer, B.S.M.E., QAL — Co-Owner & Technical Director, Greenway Biotech Reviewed against: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, University of Maryland Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic magnesium research guidelines Disclosure: Greenway Biotech manufactures the magnesium chloride products mentioned in this guide. Alternative magnesium forms, including Epsom salt and magnesium oil, are also discussed. ⚡ Quick Facts: Magnesium Chloride Benefits ...
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8 Useful Epsom Salt Hacks You Need to Know
8 Powerful Uses for Epsom Salt for Health, Beauty, Gardening & Home Sore muscles? Sad tomatoes? Grimy grout? Believe it or not, the same product can help with all three. Meet Epsom salt — the unsung hero hiding in bathroom cabinets since the 1600s. ⚗️ Epsom Salt Quick Facts What it is: Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate — most commonly sold as magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MgSO₄·7H₂O), which is about 10% magnesium and 13% sulfur by weight. Origin: Named after the mineral springs i...
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Should You Use Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate) or Magnesium Chloride to Ease Pain?
A large quantity of people worldwide, struggle with chronic joint and muscle pain stemming from a variety of issues including: osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, or general soreness after exercising or working long hours. As you grow older, your body breaks down. In turn, muscle soreness and joint pain can become more frequent and keep you from being as active as you’d like. It's understandable to look for a solution to ease joint pain and muscle aches, and it's even more appropria...
