Magnesium Oil & Soak

for Health & Happiness

If you ever wondered whether magnesium was something you need, the answer is probably yes.  In short, magnesium helps your body work properly and we cannot produce it ourselves.  We need magnesium every day to be balanced, in mind and body.  That is why I make magnesium oil and bath / foot soaks.   

Read on to find out more about magnesium or contact me directly at staceycarolwellness@gmail.com to buy magensium oil or soak.   

What can magnesium help with? 

The following list highlights the main reasons magnesium supplementation is recommended by doctors and specialists:

Note: Alphabetical order is used, so as not to infer greater importance to anything listed. 

• ADHD

• Anxiety 

• Arthritis

• Asthma

• Back pain

• Blood clots

• Bowel Disease

• Cancer

• Confusion

• Cramps

• Cystitis

• Depression

• Detoxification

• Diabetes

• Dysmenorrhea

• Eye twitches

• Fatigue

• Fibromyalgia

• Fibrositis

• Flexibility

• Gum disease

• Heart disease

• Hypertension

• Hypoglycemia

• Infertility

• Insomnia

• Kidney issues

• Migraine

• Muscle function

• Muscle soreness

• Muscle spasms

• Neck pain

• Nerve problems

• Osteoporosis

• Panic attacks

• Preeclampsia

• Premature ejaculation

• PMS

• Raynaud's Syndrome

• Tooth decay

• Vertigo

How to benefit from a magnesium bath or foot soak:

A combination of magnesium types used in a bath is a simple way to aid relaxation while allowing a high quantity of magnesium to be absorbed with little chance of the most common side effect: loose bowels.

Add 1-2 cups of magnesium bath soak into a bath of water and enjoy for around 20-30 minutes.

With water shortage being a concern, or if baths are not your thing, then a foot soak is a great alternative.  

Add 1/2 - 1 cup of magnesium foot soak into a bucket or washing-up bowl and enjoy for around 20-30 minutes. 

It is important that warm, not hot, water be used for either a magnesium bath or foot soak.

Why use magnesium oil?

Transdermal (through the skin) application of magnesium is seen as the gold star method to rectify magnesium deficiency because you absorb a comparable amount to daily injections or an IV solution without the need for needles or specialist help. 

Taking magnesium orally is often marred by low absorption and/or loose bowels or diarrhea. It is true that transdermal application of magnesium may result in loose bowels or diarrhea, but the quantities used must be extreme, and the fact that the body is able to absorb a much greater amount of magnesium through the skin before this happens is why using magnesium oil is superior to tablet forms.

In order to rectify a magnesium deficiency, the body needs to convert other forms of magnesium into magnesium chloride, which is the form found in magnesium oil. Therefore, there is the argument to save the extra processes and waste, and just use the type of magnesium more readily absorbed. 

How much magnesium oil to spray:

This varies considerably, depending on current deficiency level, but as a rule of thumb starting with 2-4 sprays on the soles of the feet to test sensitivity is advised. 

The more ill, anxious, stressed or physically active a person is, the quicker magnesium levels are depleted. A general guide is around 6 -8 sprays per application, but higher doses may be required.  Fortunately, the body usually just eliminates excess magnesium through urine or the bowel. 

When is the best time to use magnesium oil?

For pain relief, use any time of day.  

For a sleep aid spray and massage in 10-30 minutes before retiring to bed.

If magnesium levels are extremely low it is advisable to apply magnesium oil 2-4 times per day, or more often if only a couple of sprays per complication can be tolerated.

What does it feel like to apply magnesium oil?

Upon application of magnesium oil, one may experience an oily residue, it generally absorbs within 10-30 minutes, so any excess can wiped off after 30 mins.

Massaging in the magnesium oil with the back of the hand avoids leaving the palms and fingertips feeling oily. Alternatively wash hands after massaging into the body. 

Once dried, the magnesium oil may leave a white crust if too much is applied - from the magnesium salt in the product - simply wipe off with a damp flannel.  This is less likely to occur if the magnesium oil is massaged in.

What if it tingles, prickles or feels painful?

If you are severely deficient in magnesium application of a high strength magnesium oil may cause discomfort. Often in the form of tingles or a strong prickly sensation. If this is the case you should use a sensitive skin version.

Children’s skin is more permeable than an adults, so make sure they use a sensitive skin magnesium oil to start with; to avoid rashes and discomfort. 

Where should magnesium oil be applied? 

Start with application on the soles of the feet (as they are less sensitive) and gradually progress to spray onto arms/legs and then the trunk for better absorption. 

For pain relief, spray liberally onto site of pain and massage in.

Avoid contact with eyes or broken skin. 

Is magnesium oil just for major health conditions?

Magnesium oil helps with over 300 normal enzyme systems and need not be used for anything major, a few sprays can lead to smoother, softer skin, a simple deodorant, or to avoid bad breath and/or bleeding by rubbing on the gums.

It is noteworthy that magnesium supplementation alone may not solve all ills, and often a few key supplements may be beneficial - depending on personal circumstances.   Those which cannot be produced by the body, or adequately sourced through diet or environment should be considered most important.  There are certain supplements needed to be taken in conjunction, to help with absorption rates and others that need to be avoided to deter leeching effects or malabsorption. 

Contraindications - when NOT to use Magnesium: 

It is advised NOT to use magnesium oil or soaks; if using medicines already containing magnesium, if using medicines effected by taking magnesium, or if any of the following conditions are present; unless approved by a healthcare practitioner familiar with medical history: 

1. Kidney failure

2. Myasthenia Gravis

3. Excessively slow heart rate

4. Bowel obstruction 

5. Hypothyroidism

6. Some Gastrointestinal disorders, such as colitis, gastroenteritis, gastric dilation

7. Certain bone tumors and cancers

8. Dehydration

Sources used for the above information about Magnesium, and use of magnesium in a bath or foot soak or magnesium oil:

Sircus, M, 2011, Transdermal Magnesium Therapy: A new modality for the maintenance of health, iUniverse, Bloomington

Dean, C, 2007, The Magnesium Miracle, 2nd edition, Ballantine Books, NY

Kirschmann, J, 2007, Nutrition Almanac, 6th edition, Mc-Graw Hill, NY

Brownstein, D, 2014, Iodine: Why you need it, why you can't live without it, 5th edition, Medical Alternatives Press, Michigan

Medical Disclaimer: 

The information, ideas, and suggestions written here are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. You should consult a physician or practitioner familiar with your personal health history before following any suggestions on this site.