Re: strength for walking

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Since I'm replying to a reply of my own post, I guess

this subject isn't as interesting as I thought.

Jeff writes:

I

believe most of her problems comes from lack of minerals. I have

increased

these for her and she seems to be doing much better. She tells me she

feels

stronger now

writes:

Jeff, from what I've read magnesium, calcium and potassium

are the most important minerals for the muscles. Does this

make sense?

Also, what is the range for these? Some woman are very small

and do light work and some men are very big and do heavy work.

I assume MS people want to take as much as is safe.

Also, are the colloidal minerals the very best form to take?

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> Magnesium: (from one of my books): Cardiac and skeletal muscles must

> have a correct balance of calcium and magnesium in order to function

> properly. Nerve transmission also depends on the balance between

> calcium and magnesium in the blood.

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> This info is from message #9985:

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> Deficiency of potassium

> The kidneys excrete any excesses, but deficiencies are seldom found

> in people

> on normal diets, although most people could look at increasing their

> potassium intake. A deficiency may result in fatigue, cramping legs,

> muscle weakness,

> slow reflexes, acne, dry skin, mood changes, irregular heartbeat.

> If you are into bodybuilding, it is also a good idea to increase

your

> potassium intake, since potassium is needed to maintain your muscles

> in good form,

> controlling your muscle actions, and since potassium is lost in

> excessive

> sweating and urine. A great way to include this in your diet is to

> have a banana,

> citrus fruit or even a dash of apple cider vinegar.

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