Dr. Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor and naturopath. She’s the author of over 35 books including best seller The Magnesium Miraclealong with IBS for Dummies, Hormone Balance, Death by Modern Medicine, and 110 Kindle books. In 2011, she launched RnA ReSetand brought her 50 years of experience into her proprietary, unique formulations that give every individual at any stage of wellness or illness the necessary building blocks for sustained health, vitality and well-being. In today’s episode we focus on magnesium, and how magnesium deficiency can negatively impact your health, your cycles, and your fertility. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What led Dr. Dean to focus on magnesium What is the percentage of people that are magnesium deficient and why The many activities that deplete magnesium Why a lot of athletes have magnesium deficiency How many conditions are associated with magnesium deficiency What are some side effects of magnesium deficiency Why it takes time to fully rectify nutrient deficiency How to know if you are deficient in magnesium How magnesium affects the menstrual cycle or menopause What are the different types of magnesium The benefits of an epsom salt bath for optimal absorption What are some supplements that Dr. Dean recommends for rectifying nutrient deficiencies How magnesium can affect your heart rate The connection between the thyroid and magnesium Connect with Dr. Carolyn Dean You can connect with Dr. Carolyn Dean on her  Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Carolyn Dean | Website Dr. Carolyn Dean LIVE! Radio Show The Magnesium Miracle The Magnesium Miracle | Free Chapter  Dr. Dean's Supplement Recommendations Gauging Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms Dr. Carolyn Dean | Free Ebooks  RnA ReSet Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 256 | Gut Health & Fertility | Sarah Clark FFP 198 | The Balance Plan for Healthy Cycles | Angelique Panagos FFP 177 | Wheat Belly | Gluten Sensitivity, IBS, and Inflammation | Dr. William Davis FFP 176 | The Role of Iodine in Women’s Health | Ovarian Cysts, Fibrocystic Breasts & Thyroid Disorders | Dr. Jorge Flechas FFP 166 | SIBO, IBS, and Fertility | The Healthy Gut | Rebecca Coomes FFP 144 | Seed Cycling & Hormone Balance | Supporting Your Menstrual Cycle Naturally | Dr. Nicole Sandilands FFP 049 | Improving Fertility Naturally by Optimizing Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment | Eleni Roumeliotou   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!