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If I had to choose my favorite mineral, the answer would be a resounding MAGNESIUM!  I simply love magnesium – it’s a magical, marvelous mineral. Why this elemental love affair with “mag”? Well, for starters, magnesium is involved in over 300 essential metabolic reactions in the body. That’s no small task. It’s a true superhero in the mineral universe. Magnesium is crucial for energy production, especially the conversion of dietary fats into energy in our mitochondria. Magnesium also helps to regulate blood pressure, support our bones, relax our muscles, and keep our hearts beating regularly. Yet, despite its importance, about …

As we roll into December, I hope you are finding peace and comfort in the warmth of your home and through the love of your family. This next phase of this pandemic necessitates that we (again) hunker down to protect ourselves and our vulnerable community members, and I know how difficult this is. I hear it every day from worried, tired, and overwhelmed patients. My friends and colleagues are no exception. We have some challenging months ahead, but we’ve been here before, and we can do it again. Remember the strength of your spirit and keep looking for silver linings …

It’s November? Already?! Time seems to be flying and dragging, all at the same time, don’t you agree? I hope you are healthy, happy, and finding lots to be thankful for as we continue to grind through this pandemic. As the days (and our patience!) get shorter, we all need gentle reminders to be taking good care of ourselves. It’s so easy to resort to behaviors that provide a false sense of comfort when the going gets tough – eating foods that don’t serve our bodies, drinking more alcohol, skipping workouts, and binging on TV shows instead of getting those precious …