Posted by Larry Hoover on March 24, 2003, at 8:18:34
In reply to We are all good guys :) » Larry Hoover, posted by johnj on March 23, 2003, at 21:49:45
> Hi Larry,
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> Well, I mentioned working out has been impossible for me as any sweating makes distrupts my sleep, etc. I went to a tai chi class Friday night from 7 to 9. My legs were wobbly after class and I thought here we go again. I took 200 mg of mangesium citrate (Since my latest slew of supplements arrived). I slept ok and didn't feel great, but more importantly not totally crappy either. I ended up planting 50 pine trees on Saturday and thought "well it will catch up with me". I took another 200 mg Saturday night with my 50 mg TCA. Seemed to sleep well, no longer than usual but felt decent today. Didn't seem to grind my teeth as much either....hmmm.Bruxism is one sign of magnesium deficiency. You can also decrease the tendency by practicing releasing the tension in your jaw muscles during the day. One technique is to open your mouth ever so slightly, just enough to push your tongue out between your teeth. You'll naturally avoid biting your tongue, and the jaw muscles go slack. Once you get in that habit, try to remember to do it just before you fall asleep.
> So after dinner tonight (Sunday) I felt a little irritable but took 200 mg MG with dinner and just took another 200 now. I was suprised to see that 400 mg of MG citrate was the daily recommended allowance. I drink a couple of cups of milk a day but wonder if this is placebo? I generally don't get the placebo effect. I really hope I stumbled upon something here. If I did, I got it from the MG thread and with your help. All the time I spend researching stuff sure seemed worth it to have 2 days of relative peace. Thank you.
You're welcome.
> I get the feeling supplements are more important than most drepressives think. Herbs are more questionable to me, but supplements might command a strong presence that is somewhat overlooked by docs etc.Our aging bodies develop unique and special needs, as time goes on. One analogy I use is that we're more like a car that burns oil. If we fail to top up the oil between changes, the motor will suffer more and more damage. However, if we keep supplementing the oil, the car will otherwise run quite well.
The problem is that people don't come with dipsticks, and there are many possible substances which may need topping up. Then you get into a little bit of detective work to try and sort it all out.
> Sometimes I feel a little guilty that I don't offer more here. I seem to ask a lot of questions.Don't feel quilty on account of me. I'm sure your questions have helped others already.
> If I am able to help one person for even one day I would feel good. Hopefully I can repay the help I have gotten here. Have a good one.
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> johnjJust keep letting us know of your successes, and you've helped everyone already.
Take care,
Lar
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