We cannot live without adequate amounts of the mineral magnesium in our bodies. Cell health, growth of cells and cell division are all dependent on the availability of magnesium. This essential mineral maintains normal nerve and muscle function, including healthy functioning of the heart muscle (muscle cramps in calves and feet may also be a symptom of magnesium deficiency).

Magnesium is an essential mineral for our health and is necessary for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Numerous health benefits of magnesium include detoxification, energy production, transmission of nerve impulses and the growth of strong bones and teeth.

How Will Magnesium Benefit Me?

Magnesium is a mineral that's crucial to the body's function. Magnesium helps keep blood pressure normal, bones strong, and the heart rhythm steady. Think of magnesium as the relaxation mineral. Anything that is tight, irritable, crampy, and stiff -whether it is a body part or an even a mood - is a sign of magnesium deficiency.

What Conditions Can Benefit From Magnesium?

Magnesium is known to reduce muscle tension, lessen pain associated with migraine headaches, improve sleep, and address neurological disorders such as anxiety and depression.

Conditions linked to magnesium levels include:

• Headaches
• Depression
• Autism & ADD
• Muscle Spasms
• Muscle Cramps
• Restless Legs
• Insomnia
• Fibromyalgia
• Psoriasis
• Acne
• Mental Health
• Sleep
• Eczema
• Asthma
• Blood Pressure
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Anxiety

How Do I Take It?

There are two ways to get magnesium into the body, orally (by mouth) and topically (through the skin).

Magnesium chloride powder and sea salt baths are excellent ways of absorbing magnesium chloride through the skin. Another way is by massaging magnesium chloride oil directly onto the skin. A small amount may be massaged or rubbed into any area of the body. For example, it may be used on the back of the neck and shoulders to treat stress, the legs and feet to work with the lymph system or the abdomen to work with the digestive system.
Magnesium chloride has been found to be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream when applied to the body. This method is a valuable way of absorbing magnesium, particularly for those whose digestive system is compromised by a poor diet or other diagnosed digestive problems and cannot absorb minerals such as magnesium when taken orally.
You may apply a compress using magnesium oil - soak a thin cotton cloth in magnesium oil, wring out and apply to any area of the body (cover with a 'cling wrap' to avoid getting on your clothes). A hot pack helps with absorption.

Magnesium tablets can be purchased an taken orally or magnesium chloride powder can be mixed with water and taken orally. The daily recommended amount is approximately 400mg for men 320mg women.
In 1 gram magnesium chloride = 120 milligrams (mgs) elemental magnesium
To dilute Mag chloride for oral use: 1 part magnesium chloride powder to 3 parts pure water.
Dosage: Take 5mls of liquid 3 times a day. This provides approximately 600mgs elemental magnesium. You can add this to a glass of water so it doesn't taste so bad.

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