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Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (TMT)
Heard about this therapy yet? We've been hearing more and more about Transdermal Magnesium Therapy ("TMT") from our readers. You may also see it referred to as Magnesium Oil. Apparently TMT is the most effective way to get magnesium into the body.
A fantastic book on the subject is called Transdermal Magnesium Therapy
The good news is that you can make this remedy at home for very little money. You can buy Magnesium Chloride crystals in bulk (we've got a reader-recommended source listed below) and make it a batch at a time: 50% Magnesium Chloride to 50% Water (Boiling). If you don't mind paying a small fortune to buy already-prepared magnesium oil, you can find many sources selling it online at google shopping: http://www.google.com/products?q=magnesium+oil&hl=en&aq=f
Sample recipe:
1/2 cup of Magnesium Chloride crystals dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water will give you a (very generous) one week supply.
Once this mixture cools down, put it in a spray bottle or a plastic travel bottle.
Dosage:
Apply liberally to the body.
8 sprays of magnesium oil delivers about 100mg of elemental magnesium to the skin.
Caveats:
It can sting and feels somewhat oily/sticky to the touch. If stinging is too much for you, dilute your mixture by adding more water.
If necessary, wait 20 minutes before you rinse the magnesium oil off your body. The majority of the magnesium ions will have been absorbed into the skin by then.
More Info: http://www.ancient-minerals.com/transdermal-magnesium-instructions.html
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ARRHYTHMIA
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/30/2010: Robert Henry from Ten Mile, Ten Usa writes: "Have taken baths using epsom salt, hydrogen peroxide , and baking soda for many years with out a side effect. A guy in our chelation group convinced me to try transdermal Magnesium Chloride after I shower. He did say to wash it off after 20 minutes. I did not. Anyways after a few weeks of this, the area that I had sprayed broke out like the measles. It itched for about a day, but now just looks terrible.
I went this route because of my recent heart arrhythmia, which so far the Cardiologist has yet to address. I figured that I had over done the procedure and my body was telling me to stop.
One word of advice to you young whipper snappers, don't wait until you are 70 to try to recover your health. You too far down the shady side of the mountain to do this. For your best health you need to treat yourself as a diabetic and that's ATS . Control your sugar regardless. As my Russian author says, eat right and you will live 10 years longer, breath right and you will live 20 years longer."
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
02/07/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "I found a most interesting article today on Magnesium Chloride. Apparently, Mag Chloride is unique to all the other magnesium salts because it has unique cytophilactic activity -- whether used directly on wounds or orally or by injection, Mag Chloride is able to act as an amazing and fast immune tonic and stimulant. Here is a extract from the article:
"Dr.Delbet performed a lot of "in vitro" and "in vivo" experiments with this solution[Mag Chloride] and he became aware that it was good not only for external applications, but it was also a powerful immuno-stimulant if taken by injections or even by mouth. He called this effect "cytophilaxis". In some "in vivo" experiments it was able to increase phagocytosis [white blood cell production] rate up to 300%."
"He credited the immuno-stimulant activity to the solution for this result,and he tested it in some other diptheric patients. All the patients were cured in a very short time (24-48 hours), with no after-effects. As Magnesium Chloride has no direct effect on bacteria (i.e. it is not an antibiotic ), Neveu thought that its action was aspecific, immuno-enhancing, so it could be useful, in the same manner, also against viral diseases. So he began to treat some cases of poliomyelitis, and had the same wonderful results. He was very excited and tried to divulge the therapy, but he ran into a wall of hostility and obstructionism from "Official Medicine". Neither Neveu or Delbet (who was a member of the Academy of Medicine) was able to diffuse Neveu´s extraordinary results. The opposition was total: Professors of Medicine, Medical Peer-Reviews, the Academy itself, all were against the two doctors."Official Medicine" saw in Magnesium Chloride Therapy a threat to its new and growing business: vaccinations.
Dr.Neveu wasn´t discouraged by this and continued to test this therapy in a wide range of diseases. He obtained very good results in: pharyngitis, tonsillitis, hoarseness, common cold, influenza, asthma, bronchitis, broncho-pneumonia, pulmonary emphysema, "children diseases" (whooping-cough, measles, rubella, mumps, scarlet fever...), alimentary and professional poisonings, gastroenteritis, boils, abscesses, erysipelas, whitlow, septic pricks (wounds), puerperal fever and osteomyelitis.
But the indications for Magnesium Chloride therapy don´t end here. In more recent years other physicians (and I among these) have verified many of Delbet´s and Neveu´s applications and have tried the therapy in other pathologies: asthmatic acute attack, shock, tetanus (for these the solution is administered by intravenous injection); herpes zoster, acute and chronic conjunctivitis, optic neuritis, rheumatic diseases, many allergic diseases, spring-asthenia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (even in cancer it can be an useful adjuvant)."
You can find the article here, and its well worth a read because it gives specific working oral concentrations and dosages as well as injection doses for Mag Chloride:
http://curezone.com/art/read.asp?ID=49&db=5&C0=74"
02/09/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines replies: "Hi The_phoenix...Thanks so much for all your supporting evidence on MgCl. My own deeper research into MgCl was triggered when I noticed, from looking at many of Ted's remedies on this site, that he regularly recommends Mag Chloride for so many apparently unrelated ailments. And from what I can understand about Ted's remedies, simple body-friendly chemicals like Magnesium Chloride, Iodine, Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide as well as the likes of Aspirin, L-Lysine, betaine hydrochloride, protease enzymes etc. all seem to be our prime defense against many conditions of ill-health and disease.
My fascination with MgCl was hugely increased from the above article, where I discovered that, amongst all its other myriad of health uses, Mag Chloride can help or cure a large number of dangerous viral and bacterial diseases on its own. I was never aware of this until recently.
I also wonder why Mag Chloride is so much more effective than all the other magnesium salts. Perhaps it is the Chloride part of this molecule that gives a different and more advantageous structure, or maybe the way MgCl is absorbed and gets changed by ingestion or by transdermal absorbtion. This is a bit of a deep biological/chemical question which I cannot answer. It would be wonderful if Ted could explain this."
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BODY ODOR
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[YEA] 08/06/2009: Lilly from Nyc, Ny writes: "Hello, my posting is regarding Magnesium Oil. I have purchased Magnesium Chloride and have been making the oil at home. I just make a mix of 50% reverse osmosis water and 50% Magnesium flakes. I use room temperature water, not hot. It usually takes a few minutes for it to dilute completely. I have been drinking 1/8 teaspoon (tiny amount) in a big glass of water. Also, I have noticed that, when I apply it directly in my underarms, it makes body odor go away in a matter of minutes. It stings lightly for a little bit, but it really works for me. I have to use it for a longer time and experiment as far as how often I need to use it for this purpose. One more thing that I have been doing is rubbing a tiny amount of the oil on my feet every night, so far, I have not noticed any major calming effects or even much better sleep (I have trouble falling asleep, it takes me a long time), but I wake up a bit more relaxed and my feet are soft. I just hope I am not overdoing, or throwing anything out of balance. Any thoughts would be appreciated it. Thanks!"
Replies08/30/2010: Billy Bee from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada replies: "I noticed that magnesium oil helped in eliminating body odor as well. Don't worry about applying too much, the beauty of transdermal therapy is that the body only absorbs what it needs. It's one of the beautiful design features of the human body."
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CALM AND MELLOW
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[YEA] 08/05/2009: Deirdre from Atlanta, GA writes: "Got my magnesium chloride flakes Monday afternoon, immediately made up my first batch of magnesium oil following Jane's recommendation for 50% flakes/50% boiling water, let it cool, and applied it to chest, arms, legs and feet. Stinging sensation when I apply it reminds me of red jellyfish stings, which I used to get swimming on Long Island Sound during my childhood!
Love it, love it, love it. 30 minutes after applying it, a fantastic feeling of calm sets in. Mellow as can be. I am not as affected by the hot and humid Georgia weather outside.. Find it easier to walk in this humidity. Lungs and heart feel great. This stuff is the cat's meow!
Can taste the magnesium chloride in my mouth sometimes, mostly at night. Like turmeric, makes me somewhat dehydrated. I have been reapplying a few times a day and plan to keep it up for a while."
Replies08/06/2009: Deirdre from Atl, Ga replies: "Magnesium Oil Update: I applied (or rather slathered) magnesium oil to most of my body for 3 days, twice a day, but last night I felt I had enough magnesium in my body and stopped applying the oil. When I first started the therapy I felt I couldn't apply enough magnesium! My body was just eating it up. But amazing after just 2 days my body feels fully saturated. From my research, I was under the impression that I would be applying oil for a couple months before my body got up to speed with the magnesium, but apparently that is not the case. I still very, very relaxed. Curious to see how long the magnesium stays in my system before I feel the need to apply it again. Very interesting!P.S. Those two 7 pound bags of magnesium chloride flakes that I bought are going to last me a couple of years! I certainly did not need to order so much. The 1/2 cup of solution that I made will last about 2 weeks, at least!"
08/19/2009: Deirdre from Atlanta, GA replies: "Magnesium Oil update:It takes exactly 20 minutes once I apply the magnesium oil to feel the calm effect in my head. Takes the same amount of time to relax any sore muscles. I have been leaving it on 20 minutes and then showering it off.
Okay, here's one of the best things about the magnesium oil beside the calming effect-- it causes the skin to glow and become unbelievably soft. I started to put it on my face, first to see if it would relax the tension in my jaw (it does), and then to see what effect it would have. Quite amazing. Looks like I've just had an expensive facial... that's the glow you get from it. My nails are not as brittle and have been growing like gangbusters. I have to trim them every few days.
Since I bought enough magnesium chloride flakes to last for a decade (see my other posts), I have been giving it away to friends at karate. One friend has told me that he wakes up in the morning with lose muscles if he applies the oil the night before. This is fantastic because my friend is a personal trainer and also trains very hard as an international karate competitor. Another friend who has been applying the oil absolutely loves the glow it gives her skin. She never misses a day!
I imagine the skin product manufacturing companies will be all over this if more people report back about the glowing skin effect. Hopefully they won't feel it threatens their business and try banning magnesium oil!
I have possible (as in not sure yet) side effects to report, but will do that in a separate post later today."
09/11/2009: Deirdre from Earth Clinic replies: "Thanks to Rena for reminding me to send in an update about possible side effects. I was waiting a while to make sure it absolutely wasn't the magnesium.I started getting lower back pain a few weeks ago and thought that my kidneys were detoxing from the magnesium! I know, I know, most people would think a muscle strain, but I thought of kidneys first because I never get lower back pain! Ha ha. Never say never. Turns out I strained my lower back after doing some core training exercises with an 8 pound medicine ball! The magnesium oil definitely helps the muscle pain as does hanging upside down on the inversion board.
More magnesium oil updates:
I have started to soak my feet in magnesium oil a few times a week. A friend of mine in Los Angeles turned me on to this technique. This is a great technique for those who can't stand having the oil slathered all over them. I do small amounts of magnesium oil at a time since it's just the bottom of the feet you want the oil to reach.
I use a small-ish rectangular pyrex baking dish that fits boths feet (lengthwise) and add 1/4 cup magnesium chloride flakes and 1/4 boiling water. I also lay a small wet towel beside the dish so I don't get oil all over the floor after I am done soaking.
After the mixture cools down slightly, I put my feet in the dish and wait for at least 30 minutes.. I find that soaking my feet when working at the computer is the easiest. What's amazing is that I can feel the magnesium (heat? energy?) moving up my legs after about 10 minutes of soaking. I do feel the calming effects faster when I put the magnesium oil on my face and neck, however, but the foot soak works well too.
On the face: sometimes the magnesium oil makes my face slightly red and sometimes it doesn't. I don't know why. I slather a good moisturizer on afterwards because it tends to dry out my skin a bit. People who are trying it on the face for the first time should proceed carefully and wash it off if they feel it burning. Probably not a good idea to try magnesium oil on the face if you've been out or are planning to go out in the sun.
I've also discovered Magnesium oil is fantastic for eye fatigue. I massage a little in around the temples and then dab it on my eyelids. Do not apply it underneath your eyes! Ouch!! I've accidentally gotten some in my eyes, but washed it out with cold water and was fine.
One last thing: I think magnesium oil should be stored in a glass container. I worry a little bit about the chemicals from plastic containers leaking into the oil. I have been keeping mine in a glass mug covered with saran wrap until I can locate glass spray bottles. It may not leak, but just in case, better to be on the safe side.
That's it for now! Thanks for reading..."
11/22/2009: Diana from Northland, New Zealand replies: "I also noticed after applying Magnesium Chloride to my face that it really stung and went bright red like bad sunburn. It was really burning, so I applied milk to neutralise it which worked and my face went back to a normal colour within an hour. I had been putting it on my face everyday without this happening, so I am unsure why it decided to burn that time. Unless I had put something on my face prior? I can't remember. But I am very cautious about putting it on my face now."
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GENERAL FEEDBACK
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02/26/2011: Robert Henry from Ten Mile, Tn Usa writes: "Hi U Good People Doin, , , , , ,
Bill Munro sent us to school on Oxygen Therapy and I have been inhaling Hydrogen Peroxide for several years and no longer do flu vaccines , but I no longer have colds nor the flu.
About a year ago my right knee began to give me pain and I went to the top Orthopedic Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tn. He said I had a slight bit of arthritis and gave me a cortisone shot and sent me on my way. That lasted about two weeks.
I learned of Prolotherapy, and had 5 treatments in Nashville to little avail. My right knee still gave me fits when I walked down the stairs. I finally gave up and started treating the ailment myself. First I put liniment on my knee and then added DMSO to take in. That helped, but was not the solution. Then I started spraying my knee with Hydrogen Peroxide. I have been doing this for three weeks and I now have no pain with my right knee. It's too early to say that this is the solution.
What folks need to understand is a subject known as transdermal thearpy. Anything you put on your skin goes into your body. I can not ingest Magnesium , but I can spray Magnesium Chloride on my body and receive the same benefit without diarrhea. In my EDTA Chelation group is a good number of the people who got loaded with lead because they were mechanics and washed car parts in leaded gasoline. You use a deodorant that contains Aluminum and that heavy metal is going straight to your brain. That's just the way it is.
I don't offer this story as a solution, but just to make you think. What goes on your skin is into your body for good or bad.
=======ROBERT HENRY========"
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10/13/2010: Jenny from Jerusalem, Israel writes: "Itchiness from Transdermal Magnesium Therapy : I tried magnesium oil (ingredients Mag. Chloride and distilled water) on my forearms, twice. Both times my skin itched as soon as I applied it, but it lessened after a while. Does this happen to others? Is it a sign of anything? Thanks."
RepliesEC: Hi Jenny,
Yes, itchiness and a slight sting are very common for the first minute or two after applying the oil. However, the more water you add to the magnesium chloride crystals, the less it will itch or sting.
11/21/2010: Jenny from Jerusalem, Israel replies: "I've been using the magnesium oil on and off for about 6 weeks and it no longer itches when I apply it. Does that mean that my mag. levels are no longer low, or have I just gotten used to it? Has anyone else had the itchiness/stinging go away for using it for a while?"
11/21/2010: Hope from Sacramento, California replies: "Yes, I have found that since drinking a liter of water with a 3mg capsule of boron chelate in it, throughout the day, I now have much less itching and stinging upon the application of magnesium oil. I have read that Boron aids in the proper metabolism of vitamins and minerals involved with bone development, such as calcium, copper, magnesium. It appears that because my body is now better able to assimilate the magnesium, the side effects no longer affect me."
12/22/2010: Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, Usa replies: "When I apply MgCl oil to my body I follow with applying VCO also, and it feels very good, no itching or dryness, it really helps me relax, and rest good at night."
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[QUESTION] 09/23/2010: Blanche from New Iberia, Loluisiana writes: "I was reading about magnesium oil that is absorbed through the skin. Does anyone know whether using epsom salts would have the same therapeutic results?"
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[QUESTION] 11/10/2009: Dr R.k.khatri from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India writes: "Dear Sir,
Can I use magnesium sulfate in place of magnesium chloride for thansdermal magnesium therapy?
Regards,
Dr R.K.Khatri"
11/10/2009: Alain from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada replies: "Answer to Dr R.k.khatri about the transdermal use of Magnesium Sulfate (ES)
Any time one uses Epsom Salt in baths or as compressed is to use Magnesium Sulfate transdermally.
From http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org
Studies show these benefits from the major components of Epsom Salt may:
Magnesium:
* Ease stress and improves sleep and concentration
* Help muscles and nerves function properly
* Regulate activity of 325 enzymes
* Help prevent artery hardening and blood clots
* Make insulin more effective
* Reduce inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps
* Improve oxygen use
Sulfates:
* Flush toxins
* Improve absorption of nutrients
* Help form joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins
* Help prevent or ease migraine headaches
Health usage tips
* For compresses: Use 2 cups of Epsom Salt per gallon of water for sore muscles, bug bites and splinter removal.
* For soaking: Add two cups of Epsom Salt to warm water in a standard-sized bathtub. Double the Epsom Salt for an oversized garden tub. Popular for easing muscle pain and fading bruises. Bathe three times weekly, soaking for at least 12 minutes.
* Foot bath: Add a cup of Epsom Salt to a tub of warm water as a popular balm for aching feet.
* Laxative: Consult the package directions for instructions.
If you search for Magnesium Sulfate Paste you will see it is made with glycerin and Epsom Salt It is used as an agent for dehydrating (drawing) boils, carbuncles, and abscesses. ( http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-boils.htm)
Look at these addresses for other ways to use externally Epsom Salts:
http://www.steadyhealth.com/Magnesium_Sulphate_Paste__Ointment_For_Boils_carbuncles_t57784.html
http://bathsaltdeal.com/epsom-salt-detox-and-reduce-stress
http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1511167#i
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_to_make_a_magnesium_sulphate_paste
Search also the web for Epsom Salt H2O2 baths
Good Luck
Alain"
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[QUESTION] 10/28/2009: Dennis from Seattle, Wa writes: "I'm trying magnesium chloride/distilled water for stiffness and lack of flexibility in legs/hips. Pitting edema is present. Salt is a problem with edema. Do you think the transdermal method with magnesium chloride would not be harmful to aggravation of the edema and still ease the muscle tissue stiffness and tension?"
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HEART PALPITATIONS, POOR CIRCULATION
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[YEA] 08/23/2009: Dorthy from Vancouver, BC writes: "I have been applying magnesium oil to my chest once a day for heart palpitations.I haven't had any palpitation since the day I started. I also noticed one day that my palms and fingers were turning pink after applying the oil. I usually wash the oil off my hands right after application. But since I suffer from cold hands and feet, I decided to leave the magnesium on my hands for a good 10 minutes. The improvement in circulation to that area has been astounding! It only lasts about 12 hours before I need to do it again, but I am very pleased with the results so far."
Replies09/25/2011: Alex from Miami, Florida replies: "Hi dilute the oil and for increasde circulation, add some drops of quality hot cayenne mixed or a formula of contaning cayenne or habaneros etc.."
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MAGNESIUM FOOT SOAK
10/24/2010: Richard from Menlo, Iowa writes: "I've been doing a foot soak for the last couple of days hoping to get some relief for muscle spasms. Can anyone give me and idea how long it takes to replenish a magnesium deficiency? Thanks Richard"
Replies10/24/2010: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa replies: "Hi Richard -
The fastest way to up your magnesium is to take a supplement. Take a 400mg Magnesium Citrate every day. If you don't want to take a pill... You can always take a good dose of Milk of Magnesia (MOM) and back off from the dose when you have loose stools (diharreah) sorry, never could spell that word. ;-)
Aside from that, take a bath, and soak in a tub with the MG (follow directions on the pkg). Soaking your feet is all good, but if it isn't sufficient if you are having body cramping from lack of it. Another thing, make sure you are not depleting your potassium. Eat a bananna and drink a glass of tomato and / or orange juice every day. If you are low on any of the essential minerals / electrolytes it can really mess you up. It is hard to tell what is missing at times, which is why having a very well balanced diet with a lot of fruits and veggies is so very important. Good luck. Carly"
11/29/2010: Catherine from Wellington, New Zealand replies: "And don't forget you need B6 to utilize magnesium properly. So keep your B vitamins up there during any effort to revitalise health."
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09/30/2009: Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, USA writes: "I have been searching for the link to find out how to make Magnesium foot soak, merryanne"
EC: You will need magnesium chloride flakes (sources posted at the top of the transdermal magnesium therapy page).
Add 1 cup of magnesium chloride flakes to 1 cup of boiling water. Allow to dissolve and cool slightly, then pour into a pyrex casserole dish (one that will fit both feet). You need just enough liquid to soak the bottom of your feet. It's not much at all. Soak feet for at least 20 minutes.
Good idea to have a damp towel next to you to wipe solution off feet before you walk around when finished!
See the feedback posts on this page for more info.
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MAGNESIUM SIDE EFFECTS
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[WARNING!] 08/13/2009: Karl from St. Louis, USA writes: "Important point on Magnesium therapy. Magnesium must be taken with balancing minerals otherwise from my understanding it can have some bad side effects. A doctor told me it can just act as a pain blocker and, for those with arthritis it can INCREASE arthritis (speed it up) bigtime by building up calcium deposits."
Replies08/14/2009: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "I had an inoperable brain tumor case where there is calcium shells protecting the cancer tumor. The magnesium displaces the calcium and normalizes the tissue calcium when the magnesium was taken. The worsening of arthritis that I have found that increases the calcium deposits turns out to be the use of Celebrex and Vioxx, that actually worsens or deteriorates the joints. In sceintific terms, Celebrex only inhibits COX-2, which reduces the pain, but leaves the prime cause of the arthritis, which is an arachidonic acid available to convert to a joint destroying LTB4 by the lipoxygenase pathway. FDA has written to both Vioxx and Celebrex about this issue, but to date, most people don't know about it.As to the issue of Magnesium the arachidonic acid is reduced following magnesium supplementation,which leads to reduction in arthritis problem. The whole issue appears to be excessive calcium intake that leads to deposition in calcium as well as acid forming foods which leeches out calcium from the bones into the tissue itself. Hence I used magnesium to apply to arthritic areas to reduce arachidonic acid which is what causes arthritis.
Ted"
[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/20/2011: Amberdim6 from Yakima, Wa replies: "I seem to have all the signs of a magnesium deficiency, migraines, cold hands and feet, muscle spasms and cramps, irregular hearbeat, kidney pain, anxiety attacks, etc. I try to use magnisium oil but if I put more than one drop on my feet I get very bad side effects, my pulse races out of control, I get all sweaty, my whole body throbs. I can't believe that I am overdosing on so little an amount, is there any reason for this? I don't eat dairy products so is my calcium ratio out of balance. If anyone has some insight on what might be causing this and anything I can do to figure this out, I would greatly appreciate it."
06/30/2011: Tish from Candia, Nh Usa replies: "All the symptoms you describe are Lyme disease. You need a Western Blot blood test submitted to IGenX lab in Palo Alto, California. You also need a CD57 blood test to test your immune system. The norm is 200. My immune system tested at below 20 so it is also a confirmation of severe illness. You need to find a Lyme literate doctor.Your severe reaction to the magnesium might be because it was helping your system attack the Lyme and other possible co-infections. Good luck!"
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MULTIPLE CURES
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[YEA] 10/09/2009: Diana Moore from Northland, New Zealand writes: "I have found by mixing 1/2 distilled water with 1/2 magnesium chloride it disolves just as well as mixing it with boiling water.
I have also found that Magnesium Chloride oil makes a great styling product for your hair. Just don't use too much or you hair will look oily.
The first time we applied it to our skin, we felt so relaxed, we fell asleep straight away in a deep sleep. It was amazing."
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[YEA] 09/20/2009: Rena from Mineral Bluff, Georgia, Usa writes: "I have been doing the magnesium oil foot therapy for 9 days using the magnesium chloride flakes with boiling water 50/50, soaking for 30 minutes. I am glad I got the 2-7lbs bags because I am going through it rather quickly doing it everyday.
I am having no foot or leg cramping ever since I started. My sleeping has been so heavy and so sound, I like to call it a near death sleep, it's that deep. A pain/stiffness I had in my left shoulder down to my elbow is easing up (will report further in the future on this). My heart palpitations are steady, no more jumping around of beats which get kind of scary sometimes.
Several years ago I did buy the magnesium chloride oil that comes in a jug and cost an arm and a leg. I still have a little left because it cost so much, I never used it unless I was having several problems. The oil that comes in the ready made jug is yellow in color, and the solution I make from the flakes I make is clear. I wonder if there is a difference, if anyone knows please let me know why one is yellow and the other is clear. Thanks, Peace, Rena."
Replies09/20/2009: Kathy from Dubois, Pa replies: "I think Magnesium has to be one of the greatest things since sliced bread. I also think anyone who has health problems ought to consider their Magnesium status because Magnesium is critical to so many metabolic pathways, and a deficiency can show up in literally hundreds of ways.
Here's a site to scope out http://www.mgwater.com
I stumbled upon the above site just recently. If the general public every becomes aware of what Magnesium can do, they won't be able to keep it on the shelves."
[YEA] 02/27/2010: Rena from Mineral Bluff, Georgia, Usa replies: "I have a very exciting report for Magnesium Chloride oil from my husband. He is 63 years old, diabetic, high blood pressure, heart problems etc, a Dr. Dream you might say. He is disabled/retired, and I came home from work to find him in bed saying I might have to take him to the emergency room. He told me he didn't feel sick so much as he felt weird, his blood pressure was 179/113. I went and grabbed my ready made Magnesium Chloride oil that I keep on reserve because it is so expensive, and put 10 drops in a shot glass, added a few drops of water, told him to swish it around his mouth a bit and swallow. I also sprayed his body with the oil, within an hour his blood pressure dropped to 149/90. I gave him another dose before going to bed increasing the dose a couple more drops.Every day this week, I increased until I gave him 20 drops per dose 2X a day with a little water. He swishes in his mouth a few times before swallowing. He took his blood pressure again this evening, and it is now 125/69. He said his blood pressure hasn't been this good since he was a teen.
He also wants to contribute the fact that he really cleaned up his diet this week, cut out all bread, and no alcohol. Other wise, he eats pretty healthy. He also wants to mention how much better his gum's are, and don't bleed so much when he brushes them. We think the swishing before swallowing the Magnesium oil contributes to this as well. I love Mag oil,
Peace, Rena."
EC: That's fantastic, Rena! Thanks so much for sharing with us. A second Yea has been added for your husband!
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[YEA] 09/11/2009: MK from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "Since I was a teenager, I have been taking magnesium supplements and though some forms worked better than others, none of them brought me the balance I needed. Recently, I started Transdermal Magnesium Therapy and it changed my life. No more muscle spasms, no more jaw clinching, no more sleepless nights but better energy, more stamina, more relaxed and definitely good nights of sleep. It makes a big difference in my life. I must say that at the beginning of the treatment, I used to place a bit of "magnesium oil" in my hands and rubbed it on my body; it made me feel relaxed and I could feel the difference. However, it all improved drastically when I started the "Magnesium Foot Therapy." I simply use a large dish, pour 1/2" of warm magnesium oil in it and soak my feet, watching a movie or reading. It can also turn into a semi-social event if you get your friend, partner, spouse to soak with you. That is quality time!"
Replies09/12/2009: Kathy from Dubois, Pa replies: "Do you think it would be alright to save the leftover Magnesium Oil from the footbath to use another time (in a foot bath)? It seems to me that not all of the Magnesium would be absorbed out of the solution in one session of soaking, and as long as it was kept aside exclusively for foot soaks, it would be O.K. to use more than once...it being fairly expensive and all."
09/12/2009: MK from Los Angeles, CA replies: "I thought about re-using the magnesium oil - why throw away the left-over? But I wonder if toxins are being released during the treatment. Not feeling comfortable about re-using the magnesium oil, I solved the problem by making sure to first wash my feet and by using very little each time, just enough to wet the bottom of my feet. As I soak, I dip my hands in the liquid and rub it over my legs and arms - after all it's like a mini-bath."
09/12/2009: Kathy from Dubois, Pa replies: "That is a good point, so it probably is better to throw the residual Mag Oil away, even though it erks my skinflint side to do it, LOL."
12/23/2010: Mzelliec from Evansville, Wi, Usa replies: "Mag. Oil can be reused after foot soaks.. Also pour it on your houseplants.. Share it with your family members the same soak... This can be read on sites where you buy it by the quarts or gallons very good reading. Everyone should read their info.. Also make your own mag oil very cheaply..."
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MUSCLE CRAMPS
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[YEA] 05/25/2008: Auroragirl from Nowhereville, PA writes: "If you have menstrual cramps, charley horses, eye twitches or any other kind of muscle cramps or just general aches and pains, try epsom salts baths. Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) is an excellent source of magnesium, much more bio-available and less expensive than supplements. You can soak in it in the tub, or make a spray from 4oz by weight of epsom salts dissolved in 32 fluid oz of distilled water. Put the epsom salt/water mix in a spray bottle and spray it on after your shower (rub it in like lotion all over). This is a home made version of "magnesium oil" (magnesium chloride), only made with epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) instead. Magnesium from epsom salts is very well absorbed throught the skin and doesn't loosen the bowels like oral magnesium supplements do. If you want to use magnesium chloride to make homemade "magnesium oil", get some unscented magnesium chloride bath salts and proceed as for "magnesium oil" made from epsom salts. Since I started using epsom salts, my skin is no longer dry...due, I think, to the sulfer content of epsom salts. If you feel up-tight, tense, anxious, nervous, crampy, etc., take an epsom salt soak. Exercise, and stress of all kinds, depleats magnesium, which is why an epsom salt soak after a work out or a stressful day is so good for you."
Replies02/26/2010: Mary from Regina, Saskchewan Canada replies: "Dear Auroragirl from Nowhereville:
Thanks for your post. Do you have any I dea where to get magnesium chloride bath salts. It seems aquarium shops or extremely expensive at a compounding pharmacy by my house? Thanks"
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RAYNAUD'S DISEASE
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[YEA] 02/19/2009: Karen from Asheville, North Carolina writes: "I have suffered with Raynaud's for the last 10 yrs and have tried many different supplements without any success until this last week. I am so excited to share this with anyone who has to endure Raynaud's since it seems to get worst in most cases as it has in my case.
I love the Earth Clinic website and after reading about magnesium oil used for something else on the EC site I decided to look into magnesium oil and read it helped people with Raynaud's. I have been using it for the last four days faithfully with the temperature ranging from 20 to 45 degree's here and I have only had one tip of one finger turn white or loose blood!! This is amazing since just last week when my husband dropped me at the door of the supermarket so I would only be exposed to the cold 30 seconds and I would loose the blood (go white) in all 4 fingers on both hands and all toes on both feet.
This is a great improvement in just a few days using the magnesium oil so I am very excited and wanted to share. I knew I had symptoms of low magnesium and have tried other magnesium supplements (oral) before without any improvement, however the oil that I am now using is absorbed through the skin so it is obviously utilized better by the body. Hopfully it will be a lasting improvement...I'll post again if there are any changes!
Thanks for all the great info on EC site!! My favorite :)"
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TED'S FEEDBACK
07/08/2009: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand writes: "... Magnesium is the primary remedy for most joint pains. If I were to prepare a standard solution of magnesium oil, it will be between 70-80% magnesium chloride, plus 20-30% water. I put this in a dropper bottle and use between 5-8 drops in a glass of water taken two to three times a day. This is the PRIMARY remedy I used for joint pain, borax remedy is a supporting remedy to kill whatever pathogens. It takes about 3 days to reduce most of the pain, unless it's a long term condition then that's more difficult to deal with since the pathogens goes deep into the bones and require much more advance natural remedy beyond this email postings.
Ted"
07/09/2009: Mike from New Lenox, Illinois replies: "Thank you for your reply. Where do you get magnesium oil? I am presently taking a magnesium chloride tablet about 800mg a day. I forgot to mention that I see white flakes in my urine. Any ideas? Again thank you.
Sincerely,
Mike"
07/09/2009: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: A magnesium oil is simply magnesium chloride in a water solution. The concentration is 80% magnesium chloride and 20% water. The white flakes needs to be analyzed what they are. Too much magnesium chloride may cause cloudy urine in very few cases. The only way to tell is to stop the magnesium and see if flakes is reduced, and then take a lower dose of magnesium if it's caused by it. The other issue may be the body is high of the other things such as struvite crystals and uric acid for example. Overall, cloudy urine maybe reduced with taking alkaline supplement such as 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 glass of water twice a day. The other common remedy I used is take some vitamin B complex whenever there is some cloudiness of the urine. One dose will usually be enough to tconfirm whether it works or not.
In conditions of arthritis in cattle, they have always found bacteria, such as brucella, mycoplasma, streptoccous, staphylococcus, PPLO, pneumonoccus, erysipelus in the bones of cattle. In humans I found it to be similar. The reason why magnesium works is it kills off the staphyloccus, but alkalization, especially the potassium citrate is likely to kill the others as well as some supporting hydrogen peroxide. Reaching deep into the bones require larger dose and longer time to penetrate deep enough. Long term potassium deficiency and boron can cause these organisms to flourish so it's going to take some time to remove them, especially the mycoplasma. Therefore it's usually immune systems related. Plenty of zinc and copper supplements also help, but it may takes months of the remedy. For more information on pathogen origins of arthritis, go here:
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1585801
Ted"
EC: Posts have been excerpted from the following page: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/nano-bacteria.html#TEDS
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TOOTH ABCESS
01/01/2008: Nadine from North Bergen, NJ writes: "Hi, I've recently begun taking Magnesium Citrate in powder form on a near daily basis along with blackstrap molasses. I'd had a very painful toothache for several weeks (in addition to or resulting in an earache..) and without dental insurance I really can't afford a dentist. After about 3-4 days of taking a teaspoon of magnesium the pain was completely gone! I also no longer have any sensitivity from sweet or very hot/cold foods and beverages. I've made this remedy part of my daily routine and hope to discover more health benefits of this great mineral.
This brings me to something I hoped perhaps Ted or another reader may shed some light on; I came across something called Transdermal Magnesium Therapy which allows the body to absorb magnesium through the skin, and it's supposedly superior to oral supplementation. Several articles mention that magnesium chloride is the preferred form, although they don't describe the application method. They only refer to Magnesium Oil which is a little pricey. Is there a homemade version of this therapy? I appreciate your help, thanks in advance!"
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WHERE TO BUY MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE FLAKES
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[QUESTION] 08/27/2010: Jellybean from York, Pa writes: "I was wondering if anybody knows where to purchase magnesium chloride crystals besides the internet. I would like to make my own magnesium oil. I saw somewhere that maybe local garden centers might have them or icemelt products. Are they safe or pure enough to use? Any info regarding this or in addition to this would be greatly appreciated."
Replies08/28/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "I used to buy magnesium chloride (here it is called Nigari) in a health shop but they don't sell it anymore. Now I can buy Magnesium sulphate in Germany but it is meant for aquariums. Will it be good enough for my bath? I suppose it probably is or else the fish would die? It is quite cheap....."
09/24/2010: Castrojaim from Chester, New York, Usa replies: "Swanson vitamins in USA sells Magnesium choloride
Liquid, flakes or powder"
12/22/2010: Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, Usa replies: "You can buy magnesium Cl at aquarium supply stores, it is used in salt water fish tanks, and it is very pure and clean, a salt water tank is very hard to maintain. You can not even put your hand in it without washing first, or the fish will die. I feel totally safe buying from them. They also sell tank supplies on eBay. Merryanne in Central Fl."
04/01/2011: Aginto from Toronto, On replies: "WHERE TO BUY IN CANADAI know we typically dont mention brand names and such here, but I found mine online at Magnascent.ca and received it under 1 week and it was pretty cheap! I just applied my first treatment of home made magnesium oil... Within 10 minutes I was really thirsty and within 20 minutes felt very peaceful and relaxed! I think I may go have a nap! :o)"
06/24/2011: John from Boise, Id replies: "They sell them cheap at swansonvitamins.com"
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04/10/2010: Roy from Hua Hin, Pratchubkirikhan writes: "Magnesium Chloride
The other day I bought a 10 kilo bag of magnesium/potassium made by an Australian company that sells it for use in magnesium rather than salt or chlorine swimming pools. I emailed the company that makes the stuff and asked what exactly were the contents and in what proportions. They answered the this proprietary in their patent and they cannot disclose the contents other than it contains magnesium and potassium chloride and passed the board of health in Australia.
Last night, I tried dissolving 1 cup of minerals with one cup of water in a jar in a pan of water to make mag oil. A 1/4 of the cup of mag did not dissolve. I tried the oily part on my skin and it felt like oil with salt grains in it and stung a bit like rubbing salt in a wound. Any suggestions?
Also, I would like to try the 3 tablespoon recipe with 3 cups of water, divided into 4 doses to rid myself of gall and kidney stones. I have a fresh grapefruit sitting in the frig waiting to mix with olive oil. Based on the info above, is their any risk in taking 3 tablespoons of the mag/pot divided into 4 doses mixed in 3 cups of water?
Lastly, is there another source here in Thailand for the pure magnesium chloride?"
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[QUESTION] 03/23/2010: Steve from Ames, Iowa writes: "I would like to make magnesium oil for transdermal use. Is it safe to use magnesium chloride hexahydrate flakes made for melting ice on sidewalks? It is very cheap. Or is this different from the magnesium chloride taken from the sea."
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02/26/2010: Mary from Regina, Saskachewan, Canada writes: "Hi:
I recently purchased magnesium chloride hexahydrate from a local compounding pharmacy. it was very expensive! 14 canadian for 40 grams which looked around 1/4 cup. when i went on line and tried to find it elsewhere i found a chemical mfg company in China that makes it. It is usd as a food additive and to melt snow. so my question is how would we ever know if it is pure, if we buy the cheap kind for fishtanks. i want to make my own "unique water". It seems that this cures inflamatory and infectious disese and prolongs life by 30% in livestock anyway. A vet named Russel J Beckett patented Unique water and is doing tons of research. they sell it from a soft drink company in Australia called Berts Soft Drinks and it has become their best seller. It is just magnesium bicarbonate. I want to make my own for myself and my little dog. i want to cure his artritis in his spine.
Any ideas at all about saftey and contacts?
thank you so much in advance!!!!"
RepliesEC: Here is Bill's recipe for Magnesium rich drinking water:
http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/magnesium2.html#RECIPEFORMAGNESIUM-RICH
03/31/2010: Shakti from Sydney, Australia replies: "hello i read all of the postings on magnesium chloride last night....and found a cheap supplier here in sydney, i am trying to find out where they source, as they told me there is trace elements of other compounds like arsenic! another supplier sources from the netherlands.....when i go to the netherlands suppliers website it suggests not to make your own sprays oils from the flakes/crystals.....?this sounds like an amazing therapy and one i would like to try and pass on to others....especially as it relates to the work i do...
can Ted or anyone please advise, i do understand that there can be different grades somehow of this product/compound...
once i buy some i will let you know how i find itkind regards and thanks for the great website and info threads
Shakti"
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01/31/2010: Renee from Bergen Co., Nj writes: "Magnesium Flakes - Where to buy - Comment, Question
I have used the Mg flakes sold on eBay with positive results, but I quickly ran out. In researching where to buy more (and avoid being overcharged or paying for shipping), I have found that "Mag flakes" are sold in hardware stores and online as ice melt. Very cheap. Not so sure this product is any different from the eBay supplier's. He buys in bulk from somewhere and repackages his, and my local aquarium supply store cannot get this from his supplier. Hmmm.... Anyone have the ability to test the "ice melt Mag flakes" and report back as to its purity? --I am more interested in purity than knowing my Mg came from a seabed ;-) I'm not sure I trust the 'seabed' pricey mfrs. any more than the chemical co. just selling ice melt."
Replies04/01/2010: Renee from Bergen Co., Nj replies: "An update to my previous msg: I purchased 2 different brands of magnesium chloride ice melt (no other ingredients should be listed), one from Home Depot; one from True Value Hardware. Both were clearly less pure than that sold on eBay, for example. I can see a small amount of sediment in the water. The Home Depot one was much less dirty than the other. Price ranged from $17-28 for 50 lb. I have used both as a foot soak and a bath. I have added lavender essential oil, which seems to make it less drying and covers a slight odor. Use at your own risk. I have no way of knowing what contaminants could be present, but I have suffered no ill effects, using several times per week to daily for 2 months.
I have noticed my bad back & shoulder seem better, my nails look terrific, and I feel more relaxed. Also, my period is starting on day 28 for the first time in years and it is much less severe in every way (lighter, almost no cramps).
Mg feeds the adrenal glands, which in turn produce the body's hormones. Also, having sufficient Mg allows the body to retain micronutrients better, so the body should restore natural mineral balances over time (assuming adequate nutrition), in addition to balancing calcium and aiding in its absorption. I believe the body uses Mg to neutralize acid wastes and does not have to draw from micronutrient stores. The body does not store large amounts of Mg, so it needs daily replenishment as much as possible."
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