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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...
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Got Arthritis? You Should Add Magnesium to Your Diet
Should You Add Magnesium to Your Diet to Manage Arthritis? Arthritis causes difficulty in movements because people suffering from it experience severe pain and swelling in their joints. Of the different types of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the most common. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune problem that occurs when the body's immune system begins to destroy its cells and tissues. Osteoarthritis occurs mainly in older people due to the wear and tear of their ...
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Flower Fertilizer 101: How to Choose, Apply, and Troubleshoot for Vibrant Blooms
Flower Fertilizer 101: How to Choose, Apply, and Troubleshoot for Vibrant Blooms Ever stared at the garden center's fertilizer shelf feeling completely overwhelmed? You're not alone! Those mysterious bags and bottles with their numbers, percentages, and scientific terms might as well be written in ancient Greek. But don't worry - we're about to break down the mysterious world of flower fertilizer into bite-sized, easy-to-digest pieces that'll have you feeding your flowers ...
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Acidic Body Association with Cancer; What You Need to Know
The thought of the word acid itself brings in imaginary thoughts of skin-burning chemicals or some metal reactions. It is something we all would want to stay away from. However, avoiding acidity in the body is something that can get hard to do. This is because our bodies produce acid every day from the various metabolic activities that take place for example during exercises, lactic acid is produced. The type of food that we eat is also a major factor. Foods like meat, carbohydrates, and foo...
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4 Amazing Benefits of MSM You Should Know
MSM is an organic sulfur compound and Sulfur is in over 150 different compounds in our body and there are virtually sulfur compounds in every body cell. In addition Sulfur improves our body's capability to produce its own antioxidants. Sulfur is one of the most important nutrients for our body, to help maintain our youth and energy. With the increasing interest in anti-aging products, MSM has become well known for the amazing benefits it contains as listed below. 1. Improves S...
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Why Gut Health is Important for Overall Well Being and How MSM Can Help
Gut health is an important but often overlooked part of overall well being. When your digestive health is poor, your overall health is also likely to suffer as well. Read on to learn about the symptoms and causes of poor gut health and discover how it could affect your physical and emotional well being. What Causes Poor Gut Health? Your gut is filled with billions of microbes. Although people often think of bacteria as being bad for health, the friendly bacteria in your gut actually perform ...
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Fertilizers for Fruit Quality and Quantity: Complete Growing Guide
Last updated: April 2026 Written by: Amir Tajer, B.S.M.E., QAL — Co-Owner & Technical Director, Greenway Biotech Reviewed against: UC Davis, UC ANR, and Penn State Extension guidelines on fruit crop nutrition Disclosure: Greenway Biotech manufactures products mentioned in this guide. Organic alternatives and third-party sources are discussed throughout. ⚡ Quick Facts: Fertilizing for Fruit Quality and Quantity Most critical nutrients for fruiting: Phosphorus (P₂O₅), potassium...
