Increase your magnesium intake: magnesium deficiency is a symptom found in virtually every disease and, even in people without significant disease, low magnesium levels are common. The problem is that the soil in every country in the world except Egypt, has been farmed to the point of magnesium depletion. Magnesium has successfully been used to treat fibromyalgia and depression and is helpful in treating diabetes, hypertension, and muscle cramps. Drinking sodas and high intakes of fat and protein deplete the body’s magnesium.