How To Make Magnesium Oil (Spray)
DO YOU NEED TO SUPPLEMENT MAGNESIUM?
According to statistics, you probably do. Latest research indicates that at least 80% of western population is magnesium deficient. Considering how fast we burn through magnesium with our stressful lifestyles, prescription medications, and not so superb nutrition; it would make sense to add magnesium to your diet. (see previous blog post on MAGNESIUM THERAPY for more info)
I KNOW I NEED MAGNESIUM, BUT HOW DO I KNOW WHICH SUPPLEMENTATION IS BEST?
My first recommendation is to plan your daily nutrition to include more magnesium rich foods. See my blog post on how to get more magnesium into your daily diet. Magnesium rich foods usually come with the co-factors needed for your body to assimilate, if your digestion is in good working order. Many experts believe that our soils have been depleted of many rich minerals so it is difficult to obtain Magnesium from our foods.
Secondly, I personally recommend beginning a transdermal magnesium routine, daily. Our skin loves to absorb magnesium and this is a great way to supplement and to avoid the many interruptions of the digestive system. Magnesium Oil is made from Magnesium Chloride which is a great source of magnesium for replenishing and restoring.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN MAGNESIUM OIL
Supplies Needed
Magnesium Chloride Crystals: Make sure you purchase Magnesium "Chloride" and not Magnesium Sulfate that is better known as "Epsom Salt." Magnesium chloride is more easily assimilated, and therefore more bioavailable or absorbed and utilized by the body. Whereas magnesium sulfate is not as easily absorbed and utilized in the body. Magnesium sulfate is also more rapidly excreted. (1)
Where to buy? Here are a few sources...
Magnesium Chloride Flakes Amazon - if you prefer the "therapeutic grade" Approxiately $6.62 lb.
Magnesium Chloride Ice Melter Amazon- yep, ice melter (always check the ingredients) is simply Magnesium Chloride. Plenty of my colleagues use this product. Now if you don't like sediments in your Mag Chloride then stick with the first recommendation above. Most Magnesium Chloride is drudged from the Great Salt lakes so you will get some sediment and other minerals with a product has not been filtered. Approximately $3.25 lb.
Distilled or very good filtered water (see my recommendations on water filters)
Stainless steel saucepan
Wood Spoon for stirring
Glass Measuring Cup
Strainer
Spray Container for use
INSTRUCTIONS
Measure out 1:1 ratio of Magnesium Chloride Crystals to Water. I commonly use 1 cup of crystals to 1 cup of water. This yields plenty of Magnesium Oil for my family, for a few months or more.
Bring water to boil in saucepan and remover from heat. Add crystals and stir until dissolved.
When cooled, strain the magnesium water (oil) through a stainless steel strainer into a glass measure cup. You may or may not see sediments remain on your strainer and you may even see sediments that go through the strainer. If it bothers you, you may strain through a cheese cloth.
Pour into your spray bottle (s) and it's ready for use.
USAGE
I recommend using about 20 sprays/pumps per day per individual. Please keep in mind that magnesium is a mineral and may be irritating (feels itchy) to some when they begin usage. If itching occurs, simply put some coconut oil on top of where you sprayed and it should subside.
Others Uses for Magnesium Oil:
Non-Toxic Deodorant- it works for me. I also use Magnesium Oil Shea Butter.
Light Hair Spray- my hubby sprays it in his hair every day to keep it in place
Muscle Cramps- many use it for cramping and sore muscles.
Enjoy!
Gigi
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MAGNESIUM:
http://drcarolyndean.com/magnesium_miracle/
http://drcarolyndean.com/magnesium_miracle/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26343101
References:
1. Different between Magnesium Sulfate and Magnesium Chloride
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