Benefits for using magnesium have been well documented and researched for many years, however the use of Magnesium Chloride as a transdermal application is a relatively new concept. When absorbed transdermaly it doesn’t upset the stomach, as it is the most bio available form of magnesium available and raises your magnesium levels 10 times than conventional methods. Mined from an ancient sea well located in the Netherlands it is the most pure natural form on magnesium chloride available.
The use of transdermal magnesium chloride is perfectly safe and you can use it more than once a day if you wish, but you should seek advice from your doctor first if you suffer from very low blood pressure or have severe kidney problems.
Magnesium Chloride often feels tingly on the skin or even itchy which can be uncomfortable however once your body adjusts these symptoms usually disappear but it really depends on your own skin sensitivity. It is also a little drying on the skin at first so you can use a moisturizer after application. We recommend you drink plenty of water to help eliminate toxins being released from your body.
Home care using Transdermal Magnesium Chloride Therapy and application techniques
Spraying/rubbing oil or gel directly into the skin is the most effective and economical way to apply magnesium chloride. Apply after your shower, avoid sensitive body areas, broken skin, face and eyes. Can be left on for better results or if irritation occurs can be washed off after 20-25minutes. Direct skin application using magnesium chloride gel delivers 145mg of elemental per 15ml
Direct skin application using magnesium oil delivers 1650mg of elemental magnesium per 15ml. Can be sprayed directly onto skin or used in the bath instead of magnesium chloride crystals.
Fill foot bath with warm water and add about 1/2cup of magnesium chloride crystals or 50ml of oil. Soak feet for about 20 – 30 minutes.
Add between 1 -2 cups of magnesium chloride crystals or for more intense treatment can add up to 1kg. You can also add essential oils to aid your relaxing bath treatment. We have kits available with home ph test strips and aluminum free baking soda which also can be added to the bath if you suffer from an acidic system.
Further information on magnesium deficiency symptoms:
Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium (Mg) is an essential mineral for optimal health. Recent reports indicate that many of us are actually magnesium deficient. This deficiency can trigger the following conditions:
- Anxiety and Panic attacks- Magnesium keeps adrenal stress hormones under control.
- Asthma- Both histamine production and bronchial spasms increase with Mg deficiency.
- Blood clots- Mg has an important role to play in preventing blood clots and keeping the blood thin-much like aspirin but without the side effects.
- Bowel disease- Mg deficiency slows down the bowel causing constipation, which could lead to toxicity and malabsorption of nutrients, as well as colitis.
- Cystitis- Bladder spasms are worsened by Mg deficiency.
- Depression-Serotonin, which elevates moods, is dependent on Mg. A Mg-deficient brain is also more susceptible to allergens, foreign substances that can cause symptoms similar to mental illness.
- Detoxification- Mg is crucial for the removal of toxic substances and heavy metals such as aluminum and lead.
- Diabetes- Mg enhances insulin secretion, facilitating sugar metabolism. Without Mg insulin is not able to transfer glucose into cells. Glucose and insulin build up in the blood causing various types of tissue damage.
- Fatigue- Mg-deficient patients commonly experience fatigue because dozens of enzyme systems are under-functioning. An early symptom of Mg deficiency is frequently fatigue.
- Heart disease- Mg deficiency is common in people with heart disease. Mg is administered in hospitals for acute myocardial infarction and cardiac arrhythmia. Like any other muscle, the heart muscle requires Mg. Mg is also used to treat angina, or chest pain.
- Hypertension- With insufficient Mg, spasm of blood vessels and high cholesterol occur, both of which lead to blood pressure problems.
- Hypoglycemia- Mg keeps insulin under control; without Mg episodes of low blood sugar can result.
- Insomnia- Sleep-regulating melatonin production is disturbed without sufficient Mg.
- Kidney Disease- Mg deficiency contributes to atherosclerotic kidney failure. Mg deficiency creates abnormal lipid levels and worsening blood sugar control in kidney transplant patients.
- Liver Disease leading to liver failure- Mg deficiency commonly occurs during liver transplantation.
- Migraine- Serotonin balance is Mg-dependent. Deficiency of serotonin can result in migraine headaches and depression.
- Musculoskeletal conditions- Fibrositis, fibromyalgia, muscle spasms, eye twitches, cramps and chronic neck and back pain may be caused by Mg deficiency and can be relieved with Mg supplements.
- Nerve problems- Mg alleviates peripheral nerve disturbances throughout the whole body, such as migraines, muscle contractions, gastrointestinal spasms, and calf, foot and toe cramps. It is also used in treating central nervous symptoms of vertigo and confusion.
With oral magnesium there is good evidence that magnesium absorption depends upon the mineral remaining in the intestine at least 12 hours. If intestinal transit time is less than 12 hours, magnesium absorption is impaired, and this is the case when high does of oral magnesium are administered. In addition a magnesium deficiency inhibits the body’s ability to absorb magnesium. This is an idiosyncracy of magnesium. Once the intracellular level gets low enough to cause symptoms, in some people, the intestinal lining loses its ability to absorb magnesium efficiently. Another major disadvantage of oral magnesium compositions that are currently available is that they do not control the release of magnesium, but instead immediately release magnesium in the stomach after they are ingested. These products are inefficient because they release magnesium in the upper gastrointestinal tract where it reacts with other substances such as calcium, phosphates, etc which all reduce the absorption of magnesium.
A far more attractive option is the use of “magnesium oil” which is a transdermal form of magnesium chloride. According to Dr. Norman Shealy MD PhD “Transdermal application of magnesium is far superior to oral supplements and is in reality the best practical way magnesium can be used as a medicine besides by direct injection”. He has investigated and found Magnesium oil can effectively raise intracellular magnesium levels far more effectively when compared to oral administration. Magnesium Oil delivers high levels of magnesium directly through the skin to the cellular level, bypassing common absorption, intestinal and kidney symptoms associated with oral use. Magnesium chloride used in the oil is hygroscopic and will attract water to it, thus keeping it wet on the skin and vastly more likely to be absorbed. Magnesium Oil feels “oily” on the skin however there is in fact no oil in the preparation at all. The oilyness is attributed to the magnesium chloride itself. The biggest benefit of transdermal magnesium chloride administration is that the intestines are not adversely impacted by large doses of oral magnesium.
