WHAT IS MAGNESIUM? Magnesium is one of the seven macrominerals that your body needs to survive.  It has many roles in the body which include supporting healthy bone growth and helping your muscle tissues and nerves to function properly.  In this post I am going to take an in depth look at magnesium and the importance of it to your health. WHEN WAS MAGNESIUM DISCOVERED? The history of magnesium dates back to 1618 when the town of Epsom in England was suffering from a severe drought.  A local farmer named Henry Wicker noticed that his cows refused to drink from one of the town's wells, … [Read more...]