Comments on: Cure Anxiety With Depression

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:31:12 +0000

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.

By: energy

energy — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:07:56 +0000

Weather is a great metaphor for life – sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad, and there’s nothing much you can do about it but carry an umbrella.

By: Elsie Fuhrman

Elsie Fuhrman — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:34:42 +0000

I just finished reading your book Magnesium Miracle
and found it most interesting. I have a 17 year old granddaughter with Complex Regional Syndrome and is in much pain and distress. We have her taking topical and Natural Calm now, is there anything else you would suggest she could take that would help in her healing. Thanks so much. Elsie Fuhrman

By: Carolyn Dean MD ND

Carolyn Dean MD ND — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:09:49 +0000

Hello Anna,
In my book, The Magnesium Miracle, I recommend 2 parts magnesium to 1 part calcium since there is much more calcium in the diet than magnesium…even without dairy.
FIRST Magazine just interviewed me about magnesium taurate and since it’s still a “dirt” mineral, and not the angstrom minerals that I highly recommend, I don’t recommend it in particular. Angstrom is the size of the molecule of mineral which allows it to be absorbed into the cell, not just into the blood.
But some doctors…those who don’t know about the angstrom minerals, recommend it highly and it’s as good as or even a little better than most forms of oral “dirt” magnesium.
It’s all a matter of ‘what we know’.
Aloha
Carolyn

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:24:16 +0000

Dr. Dean,

What is your take on the ideal cal/mag ratio? I connot find anything credible online. Should it be 2:1 or more 1:1? How should it change for someone who is lactose intolerant?

Also, do you recommend magnesium taurate?

Thanks,
Anna

By: Ollie

Ollie — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:15:05 +0000

I was on lexapro for a few years but finally got off it after a long spell of therapy and also because a lot of my problem was alcohol abuse. It is possible to fully recover from depression but it takes time. Good post.

By: Carolyn Dean MD ND

Carolyn Dean MD ND — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:07:08 +0000

Hello Kathy,
I recommend Natural Calm mag citrate/mag chloride powder; magnesium oil transdermal; and the angstrom minerals. All are listed on my recommendations page on the website.
Aloha
Carolyn

By: kathy

kathy — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:09:18 +0000

Hello Carolyn,
I would like to know besides taking the magnesium in H20 minerals, What other types of Magnesium would you recommend? Say if a person goes to a really good Health food store?

Thank-you,
Kathy

By: Carolyn Dean MD ND

Carolyn Dean MD ND — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:58:09 +0000

Hello Jennie,
You can start by taking magnesium–try it in powder form or in topical form. See previous posts for sources or under Resources and click on “The Most Often Asked Question”.
Aloha
Carolyn

By: John C. A. Manley

John C. A. Manley — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:31:28 +0000

Rens (last commenter) where did you get that information about kidney problems and magnesium? My wife has had chronic kidney disease for 7+ years and this year went on dialysis. Magnesium has never been an issue.

If anything, I can assure you her life is a LOT better (especially sleeping) when she’s taking about 500mg a day.

She even checked with her nephrology department about magnesium and they say it’s not an issue. Potassium, phosphate and sodium definitely need to be kept low if you have kidney problems but magnesium doesn’t seem to be a concern. Seems like your body protects itself from excess by excreting it out through the bowels — not the renal system.