Joining us on today’s podcast is Dr. Barb Woegerer, ND, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and health advocate who has a clinical focus and passion in women’s health, stress management, inflammation, nutrition and a love for magnesium, which we talk about extensively today. Dr. Barb received her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, completed a 12-month clinical internship at The Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic as well as at Parkdale Queen West Community Health Center, and has completed a Bachelor’s of Science Honours Degree in Kinesiology and Psychology at York University. As you will quickly discover, she is also gifted with a talent for sharing her wealth of information in a very easy-to-understand way.
In today’s interview, Dr. Barb begins by sharing her background and how her passion for magnesium evolved, and then she delves into an extensive analysis of this ‘miracle mineral’. Everything from its importance, to its high incidence of deficiency in humans these days and how to detect these, to its impact on so many health and well-being aspects in our lives are covered in detail. She also discusses the right magnesium to choose, the foods in which it is found in abundance, the use of Epsom salts, recommended supplements, and vitamin D activation. Indisputably an expert in the field of magnesium, Dr. Barb provides a masterclass in its many benefits here today which will undoubtedly result in listeners joining Walker on ‘that magnesium train’ to health.
- Why magnesium has become Dr. Barb’s passion
- Her educational and professional background
- Why magnesium is so important
- Detecting a magnesium deficiency
- Magnesium’s impact on energy production, stress, and sleep
- Why so many people are magnesium deficient Signs and symptoms of a magnesium deficiency
- Magnesium’s impact on PMS, menopause, perimenopause, migraines, headaches, dementia and Altzheimers
- The right magnesium to take
- Epsom salts
- Magnesium-rich foods
- Recommended supplements
- Vitamin D activation
- Dr. Barb's website
- Dr. Barb's Instagram
Love this podcast. So much information about Magnesium. Dr Barb is wonderful in her explanations. Thank you!
ReplyAgreed, she's awesome! Thanks for listening in!
I just listened to this episode and thoroughly enjoyed it. Dr. Barb was really able to break down the role of Mg for me. Took plenty of notes and will research a little further. Going to get my hubby on the Mg train too. Thanks for all the information, truly appreciated.
ReplyFantastic! Glad you enjoyed this episode and took lots of notes!
very good interview and very informative thank you i im presently using magnesium clycinate Pure lab vitamins. and have been for years should i change the brand and any suggestions. i use it for helping me sleep , leg cramps etc. have a good day
ReplyDo you mean Pure Encapsulations? If so, that's a great brand! I don't know "pure lab", so I can't comment.
I think Louise means Pure Lab Glycinate Mag. An Ottawa based supplement brand who started with Mag Glycinate as their first supplement. It is a very very good one. https://www.purelabvitamins.com. The founder of the company has some amazing information shared on YouTube.
thanks for replying. no its magnesium glycinate and company is pure lab vitamins out of otttawa i purchase it a kardish any recommendations please as i notice this brand has 70% magnesium ozide which ifnot mistaken that dr. barb said not good. would appreciate advice on a good brand to get. have a good sunny day thank you.
ReplyOxide is just a cheap form with poor absorption. Check out this one: https://canprev.ca/magnesium/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2NyFBhDoARIsAMtHtZ4VVxzEcf9MEM5WGpxzLESCU1AgWU2mguXJM0IyuU4kvFJrYKb100EaAuZvEALw_wcB
Can you please list the recommended brands?
ReplyNatural Calm comes in a powder form but that just depends on what form you want to take but it's mostly citrate. I don't like the flavoured ones though they bother my tummy, just FYI. Here's a link: https://naturalcalm.ca/shop/
And CanPrev is also excellent if you want Mg bisglycinate: https://canprev.ca/magnesium/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2NyFBhDoARIsAMtHtZ4VVxzEcf9MEM5WGpxzLESCU1AgWU2mguXJM0IyuU4kvFJrYKb100EaAuZvEALw_wcB
Such great information! Is there a recommendation for kids?
ReplyCheck out Natural Calm for kids: https://naturalcalm.ca/product/best-magnesium-citrate-supplement-for-kids/ There is natural flavour added to it.
I just listened to your podcast with Dr. Barb Woegerer about magnesium and it was dry educational. Thank you for sharing a great podcast.
ReplyGlad to hear that. Thanks for commenting Teresa!
Appreciate it.
correction "dry" should be "very" :)
Love this. So informative! Thank you
ReplyYou're welcome!
I really enjoyed listening to Dr Barbs podcast on Magnesium, I looked on Fullscript but could not decide on one to pick, where would one purchase some of the magnesium she mentions, I am thinking the keynoted one for my father at least. thank you Joy. Kim
ReplyGlad you enjoyed it! Try Healthy Planet, Amazon, iherb or just google the name and I'm sure you can find somewhere online to purchase it!
This was an awesome podcast. Thank you so much for sharing, I have learned so much today about magnesium.
ReplyYou're so welcome! Happy to hear that!
Great podcast!! You guys had great questions too. Dr. Barb Woegerer is so easy to listen to and I found she explained the complexity of magnesium with ease.
ReplyThank you! Barb was a wonderful guest, so it makes our job easy ;)
Enjoyed the episode! Thank you! Where are the show notes? Episode 50 is missing on your site
ReplyI'm so confused about your question! You are commenting on the show notes from episode 50. Am I missing something? haha.
I loved this episode! So informative! My 10 year old daughter has suffered from headaches especially over this last year. I found the popular kids magnesium formula called Natural Vitality CALM. It has magnesium carbonate and magnesium glycinate. It also has natural flavor in it which I don’t love b I know this is a really popular supplement for kids. What do you think about the magnesium carbonate and is there another magnesium supplement you recommend for children suffering headaches and stress?
ReplyIf you found something that works I would stick with that! Since she's 10, I'm guessing the headaches may in part be related to the change in hormones (even if she doesn't have a period yet). I would recommend ensuring she eats lots of naturally detoxifying foods such a broccoli, cauliflower, kale, etc. Check out the recipes in my second cookbook Joyous Detox: https://shopjoyoushealth.com/cookbooks/ Hope that helps!
Thanks so much Joy! I have your second cookbook so I’ll take a look at those recipes. I just recently made your green monster smoothie from that cookbook. Yum!
ReplyPerfect! that smoothie is delicious!!
Thank you Joy for sharing this podcast. Dr Barb is so easy to listen to and so informative. I forward this to my daughter who is struggling right now and I think low magnesium could certainly be contributing. Thank you again. I will follow Dr Barb on Instagram.
ReplyHappy you found it helpful Nancy!
Would love to know more about mag threonate
ReplyDid you listen to the episode yet?