Magnesium Oil
Magnesium supplementation is actually crucial for everyone today but we have to pay special attention to the method of supplementation because this is critical in terms of effective body utilization. “Magnesium is poorly absorbed orally. That is why I start off with injections. By injecting magnesium I can guarantee 100% to bring the levels up. I cannot guarantee to do this with oral magnesium,” says Dr. Sarah Myhill. Dr. Garry Gordon could not agree with her more. What Dr. Myhill did not know when she said this was the discovery of a natural form of magnesium chloride that comes from sea water.
Called Magnesium Oil, it is a natural substance that can be applied to the skin or poured into ones’ bath like Epsom salts. Magnesium chloride, applied transdermally is the ideal magnesium delivery system with medical benefits unequalled in the entire world of medicine. Yet one does not need a doctor to prescribe or administer it. One can relax in a medicinal bath, without a doctor’s prescription or simply put it on the skin and have someone massage you for sublime effect.
Transdermal delivery of medicines is
generally considered safer, more efficient,
convenient and less painful than injections or IV’s.
Most doctors and patients think of magnesium chloride as a medicine that can be injected while you are having a heart attack and it does save the day for both heart and stroke patients if used quickly enough. I first introduced “Magnesium Oil” in my book Transdermal Magnesium Therapy and have been astonished from the beginning of what a wonderful thing this substance is and how it has benefited so many people.
What I have found is that magnesium chloride, applied transdermally, is the ideal magnesium delivery system – with health benefits unequalled in the entire world of medicine. Nothing short of a miracle is to be expected with increases in the cellular levels of magnesium if those levels have been depleted. There is no wonder drug that can claim, in the clear, what magnesium chloride can do. Most people will show dramatic improvements in the state of their health when they replete their magnesium levels in an effective manner.
When we first started talking about the magnesium
I was dying. I knew it inside. I am no longer
dying. I feel life in me. I am so happy.
With magnesium oil, the concentrate can simply be applied to the skin or poured into bath water, and in an instant we have a powerful medical treatment. Intensive transdermal and oral magnesium therapy can be safely applied day in and day out for consistent health benefits. Magnesium oil is nothing short of a miracle to a person deficient in magnesium. So clear and observable are the effects that there is no mistake, no mysticism, no false claim made.
There are not too many medicinal substances or medicines that can make this claim. It should be noted that pain management with magnesium employs magnesium oil applied transdermally to the skin. Dr. Linda Rapson, who specializes in treating chronic pain, believes that about 70 per cent of her patients who complain of muscle pain, cramps and fatigue are showing signs of magnesium deficiency. “Virtually all of them improve when I put them on magnesium,” says Rapson, who runs a busy Toronto pain clinic. “It may sound too good to be true, but it’s a fact.” She’s seen the mineral work in those with fibromyalgia, migraines and constipation. “The scientific community should take a good hard look at this.”[1]
Daniel Reid, author of Tao of Detox says, “Using magnesium oil is the quickest and most convenient way to transmit magnesium chloride into the cells and tissues through the skin. 2-3 sprays under each armpit function as a highly effective deodorant, while at the same time transporting magnesium swiftly through the thin skin into the glands, lymph channels, and bloodstream, for distribution throughout the body. Spray it onto the back of the hand or the top of the feet any time of day or night for continuous magnesium absorption. Regardless of where you apply the spray on the body, once it penetrates the surface of the skin, the body transports it to whichever tissues need magnesium most.”
Magnesium Oil and Sports Medicine
Magnesium Oil can be applied directly to inflamed areas.
Transdermal magnesium therapy offers an exciting breakthrough in sports medicine. Coaches can now treat injuries, prevent them, and increase athletic performance all at the same time. Magnesium Oil enhances recovery from athletic activity or injuries. It reduces pain and inflammation while propagating quicker regeneration of tissues. Topical application of magnesium chloride increases flexibility, which helps avoid injury. It also increases strength and endurance. Transdermal Magnesium Therapy is a boon for athletes, coaches and doctors who practice sports medicine.
Dr. Jeff Schutt says that hamstring injuries can be avoided through nutritional support because contraction and relaxation is dependent on adequate cellular levels of magnesium. “A shortened hamstring is a result of lack of available magnesium,” he says. Liquid magnesium chloride can be simply sprayed and rubbed into a sore Achilles tendon to decrease swelling. And soaking the feet in a magnesium chloride footbath is the single best thing – apart from stretching – that you can do for yourself to protect from, or recover from hamstring and other injuries.
Magnesium Massage
One of the most luxurious medical treatments on earth is to receive magnesium massages with magnesium oil on a consistent basis. Having an ounce of magnesium oil rubbed over one’s body by either a trained or massage therapist or by a loved one is heavenly.
There are many ways to calm a person, many healing and medical treatments that can reduce stress, reduce sensory overload, slow the heart and help a person center and nothing does this better than touch. The most beautiful forms of touch are healing techniques and this is what professional massage therapists’ true aim is, to heal through touch. The skin provides the best avenue into the body for many medicinals. When it comes to magnesium we have a method in our hands that is similar in effect to intravenous magnesium treatments that are used to save peoples’ lives in emergency rooms. We simply use the magnesium oil like we would massage oils, or create a special blend mixing essential oil or other massage oils together with the magnesium chloride, which is quite slippery even though there is no oil in the ‘magnesium oil.’
Massage therapists should be introducing their clients to the tremendous benefits of a magnesium massage and it is they who should suggest to their clients to start using it at home. Transdermal application of magnesium is superior to the commonly recommended oral magnesium supplements where absorption is typically poor. In magnesium chloride oil we have a potent natural substance that penetrates the cells with stunning result on cell biochemistry and when loving touch is added to the mix the results are heartwarming to say the least.
In general, for a large adult, spraying an ounce or more of magnesium oil a day all over the body is recommended for six months to recover cellular levels, with that dosage adjusted downward for children depending on their age and size. This coupled with oral intake, especially for adults, is necessary to get the maximum effect out of magnesium. When magnesium levels are at extremely low levels intravenous application is an option and is necessary in emergency situations. Very strong therapeutic magnesium baths yield another level of effect. Such baths compete with intravenous applications but they are no substitute for in emergency situations.
Magnesium Oil and Relief of Pain
Pain relief and muscle relaxation for people with arthritis and muscle cramping is an important and significant benefit of magnesium oil. Magnesium applied directly to the skin alleviates chronic pain, muscle cramps, and in general makes our job of opening up and softening muscles and connective tissue much easier. Magnesium is a potent vasodilator, and smooth muscle relaxant.
The Purest Magnesium Oil
For the very purest magnesium oil we now have to turn to Europe. Deep underground is a 250 million old inactive sea of magnesium chloride oil that has never been touched by modern day pollution and there is enough of it down there to last humanity hundreds of years. It is so pure that I use it diluted as a mouthwash and then swallow what is in my mouth for oral supplementation. It is ideal not only for oral intake but also seems to be better tolerated by the skin, even when used at full strength. This magnesium oil is called Ancient Minerals.
Personally I have just had two cataract operations and I used magnesium chloride eye drops that I made up myself using this pure magnesium oil diluted 15 parts distilled water to one part magnesium. The surgery was a success and my recovery was quick. This same magnesium can be put in a nebulizer and can be used at home by patients both before and after surgery both orally and transdermally to great effect. Surgeons need to become familiar with the transdermal approach for then they can start their patients off with heavy application weeks before surgery and for weeks after since this method of application can easily be done at home by patients. For use with a nebulizer again I recommend only the purest magnesium available. Even the pharmaceutical grades have heavy metal contamination so are not suitable.
Testimony
I’ve just started using the magnesium oil on my 7yr old ASD son. He’s always tested very low in magnesium and I don’t believe oral supplementation is doing that much. I put a few tablespoons of the oil in his bath water, and I also spray it onto my hands & rub it into his skin (tops of his feet & elbows). The reason I chose his elbows was because he’s had this rash (large, bumpy, flesh colored) for quite some time. The magnesium stung at first when I rubbed it on, but after just a few nights, the rash is gone from one elbow and fading from the other!
Rose Langford
[...] for obvious reasons. It is infinitely better to absorb magnesium directly through the skin using magnesium oil or magnesium chloride bath flakes (which are on sale by the LL Magnetic Clay Company until Monday [...]
Do you have any reports of the oil keeping people up at night? I rub it on morning and at bedtime. I feel like I’m almost sweating, too much energy and I can’t sleep. Should I do my last dose a few hours before bedtime? I read in one place where if you are magnesium deficient, taking it can give you energy. Thanks for your time.
Kenny
Hi Kenny,
We’ve had very few reports of magnesium keeping people up at night. But you can try using the oil a few hours before bedtime and see if that helps. Generally magnesium has a marked relaxing effect on the body which promotes sleep. Are you also using iodine? Frequently iodine used later in the day will keep people up at night.
Sincerely,
Claudia French RN, LPHA
Assistant Director IMVA
What does Dr Sircus say about Nigari,is it pure to use it as oil and how much of elemental magnesium is there in 1 gram flakes?
Ben
Ben,
Nigari can be used but you have to be cautious of what you are buying since there are many different forms of Nigari. Some are magnesium chloride and some are calcium chloride and some are mixed, some are powdered and some are liquid. You would need to ask the retailer of the specific magnesium content.
Dr. Sircus believes Nigari is good to use if nothing else is available but it is not as good as Magnesium OIl, which is pure magnesium chloride.
Do your research and be careful what you are buying when purchasing Nigari.
Sincerely,
Claudia French RN, LPHA
hi -
my 14 lb dog was just diagnosed today with a stage 4 heart murmur. i was wondering if magnesium chloride would be beneficial here. thank you.
peggy
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By any chance does magnesium oil on the skin repel mosquitos? Even thought it is not oil, does it do any damage or cause staining to fabrics? Thank you.
Dear Karen,
We have had reports that magnesium oil on the skin definitely does repel mosquitos and no reports of damage to clothing.
Sincerely,
Claudia French RN, LPHA
IMVA
I am thinking of investing in a swimming pool system that uses Magnesium and Potassium Chloride, called Magnapool. I am concerned that you say some magnesium chloride is heavy metal contaminated. How likely is it that this will be a problem? I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 30 years, then 4 years ago bilateral breast cancer, now battling severe muscle and joint pain problems. Thank you.
Dear Jenny,
This sounds like a wonderful swimming water solution. I think the answer to your question lies in the source of the magnesium used in the system . To find out you would have to write to the manufacturer and ask for their lab analysis of the magnesium and other minerals used. This should be freely available to you upon requesst.
Best Wishes,
Claudia French RN, LPHA
IMVA
Hi! I am a massage therapist and have just been enlightened about this wonderful product. I have several clients with fibromyalgia and was wondering if i used the oil how much I need to use and where would be the best place to use it on the body? Should I mix it with my massage lotion? What does it feel like, will it offer immediate results? Some people report stinging. Is this on areas where there is an actual skin problem?….I think that is all my questions for now. Thanks so much! :)
Hi Darcie,
The best thing to do is to read all the information on the Magnesium site where you will find answers to most of your questions. A number of books are available on use of magnesium oil too. General recommendations are to use 1-2 oz. of magnesium oil all over the body/day. If stinging occurs you can dilute the oil half and half with spring water. There is a lotion now available from LL’s Magnetic Clay that is suitable for massage.
Some people mix magnesium oil with their own lotions or coconut oil, you would have to see what works for you.
Good Luck and glad to hear you are using magnesium oil. It will provide wonderful benefit for your clients, who will most often feel some results right away.
Sincerely,
Claudia French RN, LPHA
IMVA
Hi Mark or Claudia
I have purchased the magnesium chloride powder & flakes and wish to dissolve it into coconut oil to massage on my skin. If I heat the oil and add the mag. chloride will this change the chemical structure.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Colleen
Colleen,
No heating the coconut oil before adding the magnesium flakes will not change the chemical structure.
Sincerely,
Claudia French
IMVA
Thank You Dr. Sircus for bringing the importance and benefits of magnesium oil, sodium bicarbonate, and nascent iodine into the public’s awareness.
I’m interested in dilution and dosage guidelines/recommendations for using magnesium oil in a nebulizer alone and/or in combination with sodium bicarbonate, food grade hydrogen peroxide and/or nanosilver hydrosol. both for systemic delivery as well as for lung health. And separately for emphysema.
How many drops, sprays or teaspoons per amount of distilled or saline or per nebulizer cup?
I have read that the nanosilver is inactivated in the presence of salt but not sure if that is due to the sodium or chloride. So would it be contraindicated for use with mg oil or sodiun bicarb?
Jason,
Specific dosages of magnesium, bicarbonate, hydrogen peroxide, iodine and other substances can only be given to you through a consultation with Dr. Sircus, so he can take into account other information about you and the condition you are wanting to treat. There is no “cookie cutter” amount that can be used by anyone. Cautions need to be observed when nebulizing hydrogen peroxide.
Please see the essay on nebulizing medicinals: http://magnesiumforlife.com/transdermal-magnesium/nebulizing-magnesium-and-other-medicinals/
See also: http://naturalallopathicclinic.com/ for more information on obtaining a consult with Dr. Sircus
Sincerely,
Claudia French
IMVA
I am sure my Grandmother who is 85yrs old has severe magnesium deficiency, especially after the nursing home has given her haloperidol. She is now in my care, and all her symptoms point to hypomagnesia. She is now incontinent, has had signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, excessive sweating, shaking, headaches, hallucinating, just to name a few problems.
Her Dr has done a magnesium blood test,but came back “normal”. I have since read that blood test can be inaccurate due to magnesium being stored primarily in bone and cells. She also has osteoporosis and used to be on calcium meds!!!!
I am currently giving her a low calcium diet and rich magnesium diet, excluding caffeine, sugars, etc. Then I came across your oil mg supplement. Will this be enough to build her store up or would she need IV? The Dr`s won`t listen to my concerns, I am a nurse and could give her IV if need be. Your advice what the best magnesium option would be greatly appreciated. I do not like watching my Grandmother go through this “torturous” time. Thank you Rachel
Dear Rachal,
IV administration of Magnesium Oil would be the fastenst acting, but Magnesium OIl will be right up there too. If you use magnesium oil as a spray or lotion all over her body along with a footbath with magnesium in it, you can raise her levels fairly quickly. Try it and notice the rapid changes in her behavfior.
Ancient Minerals Magnesium OIl: http://www.magneticclay.com/productlist.php
I’m convinced that magnesium is the way to go for me. I’ve been suffering from post partum depression, that led to major depression that no matter how hard my psychiatrist tries, it does not lift. It’s been painful physically, and not being a good enough wife or mom. So I decided to try to find out natural alternatives. My doctor checked my magnesium levels, as well as my DHEA levels, which were both really low. (My DHEA-S was 26, the range was 35-450, and the doctor told me the range should have started in the 100′s). He told me these low numbers could be the reason for my depression, for my fat stores not burning off after the pregnancy, and for the fatigue and migraines and chronic pain. After reading this, I am convinced transdermal magnesium is the way to go, but I was hoping to find out how long it might take before I see a change in the numbers, and then of course am hoping to feel a lift in my depression more than the others so very much (I know there’s no cookie cutter number, but I am just hoping for a very basic possible number?) Any possibility of doing anything to make a difference fast, or anything suggested to also use for low dhea? So desperate after all this time of pain and depression! Thank you so much.
Dear Daniellla,
Transdermal Magnesium should help with your depression and DHEA levels. Dr. Norm Shealy has shown that magnesium levels can be raised within a few months of body spraying and foot baths with Magnesium Chloride oil…..almost twice as fast as any oral product would take. Some people feel a difference much sooner!
Rachel,
You are correct, serum magnesium will not give an accurate picture of magnesium stores in the body since the bloodf only holds 1% of our magnesium and the levels are tightly controlled. It will be pulled from other areas (bones) before the levels in the blood drop.
You might try the magnesium oil first. It is easy to use with the elderly. During a bath it can be applied to their body, all over. You might even see rapid improvement in some things. Daily use of an ounce or two (less is needed for elderly) per day should bring her stores up fairly rapidly, though IV would be faster.
I am wondering if i should give Ancient magnesium chloride oil an opportunity to benefit me. I am 46. Dx’s: Fibromyalgia age 23; hypo-thyroid after the birth of my son 15 yrs ago. Have severe chronic depression and diagnosed with Lupus last summer. Severe chronic muscle joint pain!! I have maybe 2-3 days a week i feel really really bad where i am housebound and in bed for a day or two. When i am bed bound my breathing is so shallow that it scares me and i become very weepy. sleep is not good either. I am on a malarial drug, antidepressants and sleep meds. On what i call a good day i only feel about 50 to 65 percent okay and i have to push my self so hard to get the mundane things done around my home and really have to physically and mentally prepare days in advance to leave my home for any special occasion or just getting to the groceries for the family. No longer able to work in the school system i am now on partial disability to supplement my family.i am full of shame and pain.
Julie,
You should give transdermal magnesium therapy with Ancient Minerals a try. You might be surprised at how much it helps several of your issues.
Is it specifically the MgCl2 that is of benefit, or could a concentrated (or otherwise) solution of MgSO4 (Epsom salt) be as effective? It is certainly easier to come by.
Thank you for your time.
Studies have shown that the effects of magnesium chloride last longer in the body than mag sulfate.
Do you need to use the expensive forms of magnesium chloride such as the brand recommended here for it to be effective? I remember an interview with the doctor of the site talking about healing not having to be expensive such as in the use of sodium bicarbonate.
I love the Mg Oil and use it almost every day, but I always get itchy and little bumps where it’s applied, it goes away in an hour or so. I’m very sensitive to anything I put on my skin. I thought after continuous use I would stop being so sensitive. Should I start diluting the mg oil with coconut oil or water?
I bought a big bottle of ancient secrets magnesium oil and a big bottle of iodine from a nice seller I found in Brisbane (Australia) with slight discounts which I began today (only very slight tingling from the magnesium- I didn’t plan to wash it off if my skin could handle it which it can, luckily)- I will see how I go. I have other transdermal magnesium and tablet iodine/iodide to compare it to too.
I have tried every form of oral magnesium imaginable- though I just came across magnesium chloride in tablets- are these worth using at the same time?
I have fibromyalgia type pain- all of debilitating muscle pain and very tight muscles all over every day for the last 9 years since crushing vertabrae. I also have steoporosis, hypothyroidism for which I was put on medication since age 11, hyperparathyroid and not very good hormones in general. I started serra enzyme too today (after having another brand the two days prior) both brands of which I already like as an anti-inflammatory. I react badly to a lot of pharmaceutical meds but am on the ones I can tolerate for the pain. Would be great to get off them!! I hope this is the final treatment! I have tried everything. I am wondering if the answer may just be a simple one like this and doctor are complexed by simplicity. I have started Himalayan salt too and do feel better straight after eating them. Mmm, thinking of trying the salt for breakfast with the rest. :)
Dear Cathy,
You can dilute the magnesium oil by half with pure water….that should help, but if the itchiness goes away within an hour, thats not too bad. Most people do stop reacting like this after about a month of magnesium oil use. Make sure to rinse it off after 20-30 minutes and then follow up with application of coconut oil.
Dear Islabella,
You can use other less expensive forms of magnesium oil if you want to however Ancient Minerals magnesium oil is known for its purity and appropriate filtering process, whereas others may not be. The deep sea beds that this magnesium has been taken from are uncontaminated. Plain ocean water from which other sources of mag oil are derived, are likely contaminated with many things due to their exposure. IMVA appreciates the quality of Ancient Minerals, and it is so pure that it is the ONLY magnesium oil that Dr. Sircus recommends for oral use and use in sensitive tissues (eyes).
Thank you! :)
I am hoping to make my own Magnesium Oil and have found a reputable supplier of the powder in Western Australia who sources their Mag chloride from Okinawa. Will this work with a dilution one part Mag Chloride to 2 parts pure water?
I have a friend who is in her early 60′s and has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and I wonder if Mag Oil would be a good thing for her, both for absorbtion and pain relief?
Thank you.
Carol,
Magnesium oil would be very good for your friend. We do not know if mixing powdered mag chloride with water would be adequate for use. You would have to do a bit of trial and error. It might be too runny compared to regular magnesium oil which has more of an oily consistency that holds it to the skin.
I would like to buy magnesium oil for treat pain in my foot, fingers. Primarly, I have colitis ulcerosa (diarhea…) Is it possible tu buy the oil in Croatia, in Zagreb?
Damir
Dear Damir,
The list of approved providers of Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil can be found here: http://magnesiumforlife.com/product-information/ancient-minerals-international-distributors/
Hi there,
Just ordered the book and have been doing the full body spray every night for the last month. Last night I tried it on my face (i have a slight case of rosacea) and left it on all night. Woke up look very inflamed.
Do you think diluting it with water or coconut oil is useful or is putting on the face not necessary?
warmly,
John
Hi John,
To increase your magnesium levels it is not necessary to put mag oil on the face. The chlorides in mag chloride are irritating your rosacea. Some people have had reduction of rosacea by using magnesium sulfate or hydroxide on their faces, but this is probably partially due to the sulfur being applied.
Moisturize your face well and leave the magnesium chloride off for now….it will dilate blood vessels and can cause redness in a sensitibve individual. It is advised that people with rosacea use nothing irritating on their faces and it really is not necessary. Coconut oil is a great moisturizer.
I’ve just begun using Mag. Oil and feel great! Two questions arise,
1. I just pour some into my hands and rub it on as i would any lotion so is it okay to leave on all day?
2. Health and Wisdom is the brand I found…do you know if it is a reputable oil ie purity, effectivness stc… Thanks so much, Theresa
Also, thank you for this sight and your info. I am just finishing Dr. Sircus’ book Transdermal Mag. Therapy…a must read!
Dear Theresa,
Yes it is ok to leave magnesium oil on your skin all day if you have no irritation. Some people do have irritation and for them it is advised that they wash it off after 20-30 minutes.
We are not familiar with the brand you purchased. IMVA only recommends Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil because we are sure of the potency and purity of this oil which has never been contaminated by environmental toxins. This brand you mention does not list the source of their magnesium, so it could be from surface seawater which is usually contaminated (by birds etc) or it could be sourced from magnesium processed with hydrochloric acid and may be more laden with heavy metals. Their certificate of analysis is not very informative and thus does not instill confidence in the product. You might want to request a certificate of analysis from LL’s magnetic Clay on Ancient Minerals to compare. : Customer Service: All customer service inquiries please email us at:
info@magneticclay.com
You can also look at Dr. Sircus informative essay on the quality of Magnesium Chloride products at: http://magnesiumforlife.com/product-information/magnesium-chloride-product-analysis/
I just purchased Mag. Oil for arthritis in my knees. I am confused. Do I massage it into my knees? OR put 1 oz in the bathtub? I was told to put 1 oz in a footbath….however it is for my knees, not my feet. Is this just to get it into your system? I would think rubbing it directly into my knees would be best.????? Thanks!
Betty,
rubbing it directly on the knees would be a place to start……and put a warm cloth over this to help drive the magnesium into the tissue. You can also do a foot bath or regular bath, but you need more than an ounce. Try the oil directly on the knee first and dilute it half and half with spring or distilled water if it causes any irritation. Rinse off after 20-30 minutes, and apply 3-4 times/day or as needed.
Hi you mention “one ounce”of mag oil, do you have a guide as to how many sprays / squirts that approximates to please
Hi David,
This is easy to figure out for yourself, and should be done because sprayers are not all equal in how much fluid they eject out…… due to size of spray hole and tubing.
One ounce equals 30 cc (30 ml)…. this is equal to approx. 2 tablespoons. so get an appropriate measure and see how many sprays it takes to fill up a tablespoon…..that’s 1/2 oz.
Hi there,
I have just purchased the oil and the latest edition of Dr. Sircus’book. I read most of it this past weekend.
I have been swimming in my sister’s pool the last few weeks to help my arm ( I had 14 lymph nodes removed and a masectomy July 2010); I was wondering if it is dangerous to be spending time in a chlorinated pool? I spend one hour at a time 3-4 times a week.
Please advise and thank you so much for all the information.
Lupe
Hi Lupe,
Chlorine pools are generally not recommended. But you can use some of the things on Dr. Sircus protocol that will help detoxify any chlorine that might have been absorbed , such as the magnesium oil (protective of the cells) and iodine and sodium bicarbonate.
Hi,
Many thanks for this valuable information. But here’s the thing: I ordered some magnesium oil and rubbed on just a little to start with – underarm as an effective deodorant, and a little elsewhere. After a few days I noticed cramping in my calves during the night, which never usually happens – the only time it has happened before was when I took some extra oral magnesium (not a huge amount) while waiting for the oil to arrive – that time I got a severe cramp in the middle of the night. Once I stopped the extra oral magnesium and reverted to one Ca/Mg/Zn supplement at night, I had no more cramping. This seems to be the opposite of what Mg is supposed to do! I gather the Mg/Ca ratio is crucial and that Ca deficiency (or imbalance?) can cause cramping. At the time I had also cut down on dairy intake to reduce Ca and casein, so that may have added to the problem. Can anyone comment on this, please?
Dear Barbara,
Magnesium and Calcium should be intaked on a 1:1 basis. Most of us get enough calcium from our dietary intake, but you may be more sensitive. Also, if you are very deficient in magnesium, the initital doses may overwhelm the calcium stores in our bodies and cause some cramping. (your body will soak in all the magnesium rapidly) ..this happened to me when I first started using magnesium oil in baths. Go slowly and be aware that your body needs to adjust to increased magnesium . Use calcium at first to decrease this cramping.
Many thanks, Claudia. I am continuing the magnesium with slightly more calcium than before and it seems to be working – no more cramps :-)
I went to hospital suspecting low magnesium as my potassium dropped which i know how it makes me feel when it gets low as i have been having trouble with it since i had my second child 10 months ago. The levels range for magnesium are for from 70 to 100 and when i got tested at hospital they came back at 80. I recently had my bloods done again and the blood test was done about half an hour after applying ancient minerals mag oil all over my body. The magnesium levels came back at 101 which is getting high. I know that the blood test for magnesium is not viable due to most of the mag being stored in tissues and bone. But could the magnesium oil application done bfore the test falsefied my magnesium test?
Skye,
It takes some time for the magnesium oil to go throughout the bloodstream and be absorbed where its needed and then to filter back to the kidneys where the excess is removed….so yes, using the magnesium oil just before testing might skew the test results but sure does confirm that magnesium is being readily absorbed from the use of tthe transdermal application, doesn’t it?
It’s best to have testing done before mag is applied. And as you already stated, a different kind of magneisum test would be more accurate than a blood test in showing the mag amounts in your other tissues.
I greatly appreciate this web site and the info presented, but what about FOOD sources of magnesium? No list is a bit curious.
If you want your car to last, you wouldn’t wait until symptoms appear and then start mickey mousing…you’d follow the manufacturer’s specs and recommendations….an ounce of prevention always costs far less.
Prevention is king. Somehow our sense of smell and taste (which comprise a tiny fraction of our cells) betray the trillions of other cells in our bodies. We’re creatures of habit so we repeat our mistakes over and over again. Of course, the politics, greed and disinformation don’t help! Your body wants to heal itself and constantly hungers for the right micronutrients. We give it calories instead, without the micronutients needed to heal us (not enough to even to process all those calories).
Balanced nutrition and balanced information is what I strive for. If possible, limit your exposure to all toxins, from cleansers, cosmetics, meds, water, food, air, etc…Eat more raw organic foods for micronutrients and fiber. Cleanse digestive organs and chelate heavy metals and toxins. Re-mineralize your body, because chances are other minerals are depleted.
Supplemental magnesium is important because of bad habits, over cooked and processed foods, depleted soils, toxicity, etc. Many medications also deplete magnesium! Your ability to digest and absorb nutrients may be impaired as well. (Note: transdermal Mg by-passes the GI tract). I’m an advocate of many natural therapies including transdermal magnesium to restore health. However, neither drugs nor supplements can ever replace a healthy diet and lifestyle. Stop buying into all the marketing hype and eat more raw organics! Otherwise you will always need supplements…and/or meds.
What about foods high in magnesium? Green leafies! spinach, swiss chard, turnip greens, mustard greens, kale, etc….and don’t over cook them. Nuts and seeds (preferably raw), raw pumpkin seeds, almonds, sunflower, flax and sesame seeds… black beans, soy beans, pintos…fish, halibut, salmon… avocados, summer squash, broccoli, cucumbers (with peel), celery, okra, green beans… basil, peppermint, ginger root, coriander, cloves, molasses(black strap), WHOLE grains. Mineralized water, coral calcium, himilayan salt…
Thanks Jim
Its very easy to forget that there is still good nutrition in some of the foods out there!! Thanks for reminding us all that we need to eat properly and can get magnesium and other crucial minerals (and vitamins) from fresh organic foods.
I have essential tremor in my hands. I have heard rubbing magnesium oil on them can help? Any suggestions on application or any other methods?
Dear Rachel,
Yes rub the magnesium oil all over the hands heavily . You may dilute the oil half and half with pure spring water if it is irritating. Leave it on for about a half hour…do this several times a day. I think you will be surprised how much this will help.
Alternatively you can soak your hands in a sink full of water with magnesium added into it. Or take a full bath with Ancient Minerals magnesium bath flakes available from LL’s Magnetic Clay. http://www.magneticclay.com/
Am 57 yrs. old. I have been having occasional heart flutters for two months and after many tests there have been no heart issues discovered. A friend with similar problems suggested the Mg oil spray. Can I take my lopressor meds (25 mg / day) with this spray? Do you think this will actually help with the palpitations? Also, should I take Calcium (citrate) to go along with the spray? Just started the spray today.
Dear Cecile,
The magnesium spray should help you a lot…..if you eat a normal diet you should not need added calcium supplements…..the ratio should be 1:1 or 2:1 calcium to magnesium….most people get enough calcium in their diet. Please look for the essays on this magnesium site regarding this and also in previous questions here.
Milk drinkers for example have a 10: 1 ratio of calcium to magnesium which is problematic.
When using magnesium oil…keep a watch on your blood pressure as it can lower it. Your bp medicines (lopressor) might need adjustment.
Will magnesium help with eye problems, such as retinitis pigmentosa?
Hi Bill,
Hypomagnesemia has been definitely linked to eye diseases including Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration and Retinitis Pigmentosa which can cause loss of peripheral vision leadfing to loss of central vision and possibly blindness.
Magnesium and alpha lipoic acid are both recommended for use in these eye diseases oftentimes preventing further deterioration.
Here is a url to a list and description of some of the research that has been done on diseases of the eyes and nutritional supplements that will help:
http://www.i-care.net/eyeresearch.html
Dr. Sircus recommends, and has himself used, eye drops made from a mixture of a pure water source and only the purest magnesium oil. We recommend care in which product you use as not all magnesium oils are filtered and pure as Ancient Minerals. See the video on how to instill mag oil into the eye here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehZIIfnUUKw
Is there really any OIL in this Magnesium Oil? I read that there is no such thing as a magnesium oil? Can you explain the “oil”?
Kory,
No there is no real “oil” in magnesium oil. The mixture of sodium chloride and sea water gives it a slightly oily consistency, and thus the name stuck!
I definitely am magnesium deficient, but the oil stings on my skin and is just too painful to use. Do you have any suggestions. I have cut the spray to 50/50 with diluted water, but it still stings too much.
Thanks, Liisa
Lisa,
Try using it in baths for awhile till you get more accustomed to it. Start with a cupful in the bath (or foot bath) and watch your reaction……increase the amount slowly. Cut back if you still have a problem or experience cramping.
I have a friennd who suffers badly from scleroderma.
Is this another manifestation of too much clacium without enough magnesium?
If so would transdaermal magnesium likely be of benefit?
Hi Kevin,
Calcium deposits are definitely connected with scleroderma, though some feel that the painful reaction that occurs is not due to lack of magnesium and they often recommend calcium intake be increased. We have not looked in depth at this issue yet, though with the associated problems of poor circulation, calcium deposits, inflammation etc. it makes sense that magnesium would help. Your friend might try the magnesium oil transdermally!
Get him a small bottle to try!
Can transdermal magnesium oil help heal hypothyroidism? Thanks so much!
Marie,
Magnesium is commonly found to be deficient in hypothyroidism so it needs to be replenished and magnesium oil can do this.
see the site on iodine: Iodine supplementation is frequently helpful in hypothyroidism. Please read up on the numerous articles on Dr. Sircus Iodine site: http://iodine.imva.info/ and also take a look at his iodine book : http://publications.imva.info/index.php/e-books/iodine-cancer-diabetes-radiation.html
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I am wondering whether the oil or bath flakes are most effective. My doctor recommended the baths, but it’s difficult to find the time to do them regularly. I see that 8 sprays of the oil delivers about 100mg of magnesium and that 1 cup of bath flakes delivers 15g to the bath. Does the body absorb that entire 15g? I am using the magnesium primarily to aid in detoxification from treatment for chronic lyme disease. Thanks!
Elise,
No the entire amount of magnesium may not be absorbed from one bath. The skin, water temp, and many other things determine how fast and how much is absorbed. In general the skin will absorb what it needs and the rest stays in the tub water.
Because magnesium is so relaxing, it is better for someone like you to use it at bedtime. It will promote deeper sleep and provide the perfect environment for healing. And it could be that your body is not deficient in magnesium or that you have adequately replenished your personal magnesium stores by now and can cut down on how often you are using it as a spray or in a bath. Since you’ve been using magnesium oil for several weeks now, cut back onthe amount and frequency and your problem should improve. You can increase your calcium intake, but keep it at a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium. Count your magensium intake from ALL sources.
And sometimes its just not good enough to say that our kidneys are working properly. Sometimes we need the labs that confirm this.
Tara,
No the body does not necessarily absorb all the magnesium added from flakes into the bath. See my responnse to Elise.
Both the bath flakes and the spraying are effective…..you need to find what works best for you in terms of time and necessity.
Personally I do both, body spraying and baths. baths 3 times a week and heavy body spraying on alternate days. But the baths are really special as they are so calming and relaxing besides increasing mag levels and aiding in detoxification. Foot baths can also be done along with body spraying.
If you have healthy kidneys, any excess taken in will be rapidly excreted. so don’t worry too much about amounts used unless you show some unusual effects.
Thank you so much for your prompt response. I agree that the baths are calming and relaxing! That’s a good idea to alternate- thanks!
Hi,
Another question, if I may:
Given that LL Magnetic Clay Inc’s “bath flakes” are much cheaper than their “oil”, is there any reason not to make up our own solution (say 25% magnesium chloride) using the bath flakes and spraying and massaging this onto our skin? It would still work, won’t it? It won’t be quite as concentrated as the “oil”, and this means that it won’t pass through the skin quite as rapidly, but we’d get a lot more value for money wouldn’t we?
Thanks.
Hi Andrew,
I have personally tried this and even when saturating just to the point of reaching full saturation and disolving of the flakes, it is too runny and does not have the same consistency as the magnesium oil. I ended up using mine in the bath because it just did not “stay” where I was putting it and ran off my skin and body. You can do this and perhaps you will have better luck than I did…but very little water is needed so go easy. Add a little bit of water and let it sit on the flakes for a few minutes before adding more.
This is not an approved use of the flakes however. Its best in a bath or footbath. I think I actually used up more when using the solution with the flakes than I do with the oil.
Thank you for your reply. What do you mean, “This is not an approved use of the flakes”? What is “approved”, and by whom? Thank you.
Dear Andrew,
I guess I should have said “recommended” use instead of approved. It is not recommended by Dr. Sircus nor by the experts at LL’s Magnetic Clay co. to use the bath flakes for drinking because of the changes that occur in the drying process. You can write to LL’s Magnetic Clay to get more information about this.
Hello,
I use the magnesium spray after coming out of my evening shower. I suffer from quite dry skin (as well as eczema and keratosis pilaris) so after a couple of minutes I follow this up with moisturizer. The next morning upon waking up I spray more or less the same amount on dry skin (I don’t shower anymore in the morning). Will the moisturizer from the night before affect its efficacy? Should I aim to shower again before applying the oil?
Thank you
Dear Christine,
Its best to apply the oil to clean dry skin. Its possible lotions could set up a barrier on the skin surface.
Can I put the magnesium gel in the bath as it is really uncomfortably sticky and a bit itchy on my skin? Does it help arthritis of the hips? Thank you
Dear Cassie,
You can write to the people at LL’s Magnetic Clay for questions about their gel.
I’m not sure if it can be added to a bath or how to dilute the gel itself if its irritating. And you might be better off getting bath flakes for a bath….they would work wonders for your hip arthritis.
Hi
Kindly i am a mother of 17 years girl who has been having seizures since 2008 recently i learned about epsom salts which you can find in kenya easily but wanted to enquire about magnesium chrolide whether it is the best for her and where i can get it here in kenya , Nairobi.
Thank you
Lilian
Dear Lillian,
Definitely magnesium chloride would be better for your daughter, as its effects last much longer in the body than mag sulfate does.
Not sure of a source in Kenya, but perhaps you can contact LL’s Magnetic Clay Co for that information. They have distributors all throughout the world.
Here’s their contact information:
Professional Service: 800-257-3315
Mailing Address:
LL’s Magnetic Clay, Inc.
PO Box 619.
San Ramon, CA 94583
Customer Service:
All customer service inquiries please email us at:
info@magneticclay.com
Hello,
I have an interesting reaction to the magnesium oil & gel. Wherever I apply it.. my nipples will get red soon after. I have always been extremely reactive to many things..also have fibromyalgia ..anxiety disorder & multiple sensitivies to foods etc.ever heard of this reaction?
Dear Vickie,
We have not heard of this reaction, though magnesium chloride will sometimes have the effect of increased sexual stimulation in some women.
Some questions: Can the water from a foot soak with magnesium flakes be reused? How often? How much of the flakes, and in how much water? And would soaking just up to my ankles be enough? Also, would a stainless steel container be okay to soak in or should it be non-metal? Advanced thanks for all your answers!
Dear KJ,
Soaking up to your ankles in a tub of water with magnesium in it is just fine….better to use a plastic tank, but aluminum or stainless steel is ok.
The bottoms of our feet have a very high rate of absorption.
You can reuse the water 2 or 3 times but then change it. Use about a cup of flakes in the water. You could start with a lesser amount and work up to even 2 cups depending on your own reaction to the mix. After a month or two of doing this, you might also cut back and need only a smaller maintainence dose.
I have just come across this site and it culdn’t have at a better time.
I have two kinds of Breast Cancer which I have refused surgery for and I have also refused medication. Diagnosed Dec 2010.
Last christmas a rash came up on my arms and quickly enveloped my whole body except my face. It has been diagnosed as an unspecified rash. For the past two months I have been on a high predisone dose. The rash abated while taking predisone. Since taking this medication I now have poor circulation in my legs and cannot walk far without pain in my ankles, my hair is falling out with a large bald spot on the left side, I get cramps, I cannot tolerate the cold and I have the cold shivers even when the weather is hot. I came off predisone four days ago and the rash has flared up all over my body again.
What is your recommendation? Will magnesium oil help?
Dear Jessy,
Rashes like you describe may be caused by many things.
You might want to consider a consult with Dr. Sircus as he would need much more information from you before proper advice can be give.
Please see this site for more information: http://naturalallopathicclinic.com/
Hi I have Mortons Neuroma on my right foot for about one month. I bought some ‘Natural Calm Canada’ Magnesium oil and am wondering if I should do foot baths or apply it directly to the skin. I also bought Magnesium Bisglycinate Plus (New Roots) which says to take 1-2 capsules/day, should I take 1 or 2 or more (150 mg each)? And how long before I will see improvement? Thx
Dear Christine,
We are not familiar with either of the products you mention and you would be advised to check with the retailers or manufacturers of these magnesium forms for usage directions.
If you have some pure magnesium oil from the one company you can apply it directly to the neuroma on your foot or do foot baths. It is your preferance as to your tolerance and the effects it gives. There is no way to tell how long before you notice improvement with this neuroma. You should also think about using sodium bicarbonate and changing your diet to a more alkaline diet.
I need to know where I can buy this magnesium oil in Canada.
Are there any reports of it helping patients with RLS?
I have severe RLS and hope this oil will help!
Rohanna,
Check here….a distributor in Canada:
Canada
Promedics Neutraceuticals Ltd.
PO Box 155
2498 W 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6M2A7
Toll Free: (877) 268-5057
Phone: (604) 261-5057
Fax: (604) 730-7186
Email: info@promedics.ca
Web: http://www.promedics.ca
Thank you for this wonderful blog and all the information you provide.
Magnesium chloride has been quite life changing for me. Sleeping like a baby again and calm even when business situations would previously have stressed me out.
The other very interesting benefit has been restoration of libido which I thought was long gone. Without Dr Sircus’s books this would not have been the case. My husband says thanks too.
Keep up the great work.
I started Vitamin D supplementation and then started getting small muscle spasms from time to time in my legs/feet/arms. I read that Vit. D will ‘use up’ Magnesium and sometimes uncover a magnesium deficiency. I’ve used the Mag Oil for 3 nights now, plus a 250 mg Mg Amino Acid Chelate, but haven’t seen an improvement (I stopped the Vit. D supplementing).
Have you heard of this Vit. D and Mg relationship before and had any experience with restoring the Mg level from this issue? Would I need to add Calcium supplement also (over drinking Almond milk, cheese, etc. already in my diet). Also, I have not been able to find the level of Mg in the amino acid chelate form. Would you know OR is another oral form better?
Thanks!
Hi Garry,
As you probably already know by now Dr. Sircus rarely advises using any oral form of magnesium. Transdermal use of magnesium chloride is absorbed into the bloodstream without having to go through the gut where absorption problems occur.
We will look into this problem with vit D depleteing magnesium….if you can send me some references to this I would appreciate it greatly. It doesn’t sit right that this should be so.
Also how much transdermal mag do you use daily? To replete a deficiency you must use about 1-2 oz daily applied to the skiin which is really quite a bit. Are you using enough? You can divide this into multiple applications.
We all need to increase vitamin D….unless we are sun lovers, which is actually the best way to make sure your body is making enough vitamin D….naturally.
Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Per what I’ve read, when trying to increase/optimize your Vitamin D level (i.e. supplementing >4000 IU/day), Ca and Mg levels will be affecged. The Vit. D enables the calcium to be absorbed, but magnesium is one of the co-factors in this effort. If the magnesium level is low already, when this effort/reaction is completed, one may become magnesium deficient.
A link to the Vitamin D Council’s webpage that mentions this issue (look up the Magnesium Deficiency area on the webpage) is http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/about-vitamin-d/vitamin-d-cofactors/magnesium/. Also, Dr. Stasha Gominak, a neurologist from Texas, mentions this issue (magnesium deficiency symptoms) sometimes happening with her practice/patients when trying to optimize D levels. Her focus is increasing the Vit. D level to help with sleep disturbances (which is why I’m doing this)…and now I understand the importance of Mg. There are videos of her discussing this at a medical seminar, but she does not get too much into magnesium…just mentions that you may need to supplement….”…eat some sunflower seeds” is one recommendation. A link to this nifo on a webpage is http://drgominak.com/vitamin-d. Other Vit. D sites say to take Mg when supplementing. I’ve stopped supplementing until I get my Mg level corrected.
From what I’ve read, Vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium are not given proper ‘due’ in our medical community, but a lot of information is pointing to the same areas (Vit. D/Ca/Mg) are interlaced and major drivers in health.
Per the dosage you mentioned…I may need to up it. I have been measuring by the number of sprays…usually 15 or more sprays. I need to convert that to ounces to see if I am using enough. If there a general “# sprays/ounce” that one could use?
Thanks so much for this website and your response.
Garry
Garry,
Thanks for your information! We’ll take a look at this and the sites you recommended. But seems prudent to supplement with magnesium when trying to get Vitamin D levels up at all times. Dr. Sircus feels everyone should be supplementing with magnesium as the RDAs are too low for our needs as they stand now.
All sprayers and sprayer bottles are different with different sized sprayer holes. The best way to check is to spray into a small measuring cup and count the sprays that will fill the cup to the one ounce mark.
Thanks again for the resources. I will suggest Dr. Sircus write about this in an upcoming essay so everyone will be aware.
Garry,
I just started looking for information to confirm what you have found online and wanted to show you that the NIH site states this:
Taking vitamin D can raise the level of magnesium in people who have low magnesium and low vitamin D levels. In people with normal magnesium levels, this doesn’t seem to happen according to NIH : http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/929.html
So it seems from this that if you are deficient in magnesium to begin with, taking Vitamin D will help to raise magnesium levels.
Thanks for your message. I found a link that directly addresses the issue I believe I am facing.
If I am low on Mg now, am I right to understand about a month of magnesium oil treatment should help replenish my stores? Also, I am not sure how to determine when my body is ‘replenished’. Will I have a symptom like diaherra or something else to help gauge by?
http://www.naturalnews.com/029195_magnesium_vitamin_D.html
Thanks,
Garry
Hello,
I am wondering if magnesium oil might help with the pain associated with pancreatic cancer? Also, because of weight loss, I have to make sure that the mg oil would not cause diahhrea. Thanks for this great site!!!
Hi Garry,
While it is possible that Vitamin D will diminish the stores of magnesium in magnesium deficient people, it is easy to get your magnesium stores back up with transdermal Magnesium Oil…..keep in mind that no matter what anyone says, the gut often prevents adequate absorption of magnesium so it is a limiting factor in how long it will take to get levels up.
With magnesium oil it will take from 1-4 months to get levels back to normal….while with oral magnesium preps it can take up to a year to do this. Its a big difference.
Be careful who you listen to, as there are many out there promoting various products just to make some money.
Dear Judy,
Magnesium oil will not only help with the pain associated with pancreatic cancer, it may help with the cancer itself.
Magnesium oil should not cause diarrhea if used on the skin or in baths. If yu drink it, like any orally ingested magnesium, it could cause diarrhea depending on how much you ingest.
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