Wellness Wednesday (a day late) - Magnesium Oil

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Magnesium is a beneficial mineral that have many health benefits. Magnesium oil is a form of the mineral that may aid your body in healing itself. 

Magnesium deficiency may lead to anxiety, restless leg syndrome, sleep disorders, nausea, low blood pressure and weakness, as well as other illnesses. It can be purchased online, at health food stores, or most pharmacies. You do not have to have a prescription for Magnesium Oil. If you're unable to find any, Epsom Salt works just as well.

Magnesium Chloride has been found to do the following:

* Stimulate protein/fat metabolism
* Reduce inflammation by lowering the levels of histamine and serotonin (mediators of inflammation)
* Speed up rehabilitation processes in the body
* Increase testosterone levels and sperm production
* Increase metabolic rate
* Strengthen immunity
* Slow down ageing
* Reduce cholesterol levels in the blood
* Improve the functioning of the Musculo-Skeletal system
* Reduce blood pressure
* Significantly reduce heart disease and mortality
* Lower the incidence of cancers
* Improve the functioning of the Nervous System
* Reduce the effects of stress
* Increase phagocytosis
* Speed up tissue regeneration
* Improve skin condition

It is proven to be a/an:

* Sedative
* Anti-inflammatory
* Bactericidal / fungicidal
* Improve micro-circulation
* Analgesic
* Immune regulator

List taken from: Many Uses of Magnesium Chloride (This site has a ton of information, I highly recommend reading it.)

Magnesium oil also provides various health benefits for the skin, according to NaturalHealingTools.com. One technique for effectively delivering skin care is by using the dry skin brushing technique, where magnesium oil is brushed on the skin with a natural bristle brush. This helps to stimulate and cleanse the skin, while removing old skin cells, stimulating blood flow and inducing the lymphatic system. 

In addition to using the skin brushing technique, you may also spray the magnesium oil onto your skin to relieve muscle aches and pains. According to NaturalHealingTools.com, spraying magnesium oil on certain parts of the body, such as thighs, abdomen, and arms may help to relieve achy joints, muscle spasms, and sore muscles. You can spray the oil onto the affected area(s) and rub into the skin as needed. The more you rub the oil into your skin, the more it will be absorbed effectively. Using Magnesium oil for massage stimulate blood flow to the skin, as well as underlying tissues. Further rubbing the oil into the skin enhances the absorption and distribution of the mineral to successfully relieve knots and spasms.

I use about 1/2 -1 ounce of magnesium oil a day, normally from the knees down and on my neck and shoulders with great results. I highly recommend looking into magnesium oil, I know I'm sold on it.

**Remember, always consult your health care provider before taking any new medications or supplements, some adverse reactions may occur.


Resources and Links:
Earth Clinic: Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (TMT)
NaturalHealingTools.com
eHow - Magnesium Oil Uses
eHow - Dangers of Magnesium Oil
Magnesium Oil: Transdermal Magnesium
Magnesium Side Effects
Magnesium For Life
Ancient Minerals (This is a product website with some information. However, they claim, unlike other brands (including pharmaceutical grade) their magnesium oil contains no heavy metals. I do not know how accurate this statements is. I do know that I, personally, use pharmaceutical grade magnesium oil.)

***Disclaimer***
Wellness Wednesdays are written for information purposes only. I am not responsible for any unfortunate events as a result of reading the information provided. If you are interested in learning more, I urge you to do your research, and consult with your physician before taking any medications or supplements.