Texas Baseball Ranch - Fall 2024

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

PAGE 1 The Keys to the Pitching Summertime Blues PAGE 2 Skill Development Can Be Simplified PAGE 3 The Hazards of Focusing on College Scholarships

Cleveland Ties Record in Historic Comeback

PAGE 4 This Crucial Mineral Can Improve Sleep, Banish Cramps

Here’s How to Find Out — and Get More! DO YOU NEED MORE MAGNESIUM?

experience problems sleeping, numbness, tingling, muscle contractions or cramps, seizures, personality changes, abnormal heart rhythms, and chest pain. Luckily, adding this vital mineral back into your body is relatively simple. EAT MORE MAGNESIUM-RICH FOODS The simplest way to get more magnesium is through your diet. A tasty salad filled with your favorite leafy greens, lentils, legumes, and crunchy nuts can pack quite a punch and is easily customizable to your preferences. TAKE A BATH Need an excuse to take more baths? A magnesium deficiency can serve that purpose, though the jury is still out on the science behind those claims. Epsom salts, or magnesium sulfate, are

chemical compounds made of minerals that dissolve in water. While there’s not enough data to support the claims that a hot bath with a cup of Epsom salts can raise your magnesium levels, anecdotal evidence suggests it may help. USE HIGH-QUALITY SUPPLEMENTS Unfortunately, some people may not be able to absorb magnesium through food or baths and may only find relief through supplements. Remember, talking to your doctor before starting a new regimen is essential to see what’s right for you. While the only way to know for sure if your body might be a little low on this crucial mineral is through a blood test at your doctor’s office, these tips and tricks can help you spot an issue worth bringing to your primary care physician’s attention before it becomes a bigger problem.

Are you tired or weak with a loss of appetite, vomiting, or nausea? It could be a magnesium deficiency — though, according to the National Library of Medicine, you’re more likely to lack iron. Magnesium deficiencies are rare and most often seen in patients who consume excess alcohol, have certain gastrointestinal conditions, or have diabetes. The symptoms above may indicate your magnesium levels have dipped too low. If allowed to progress, people will

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