Magnesium Transdermal

According to Walter Last, a biochemical research chemist at Bio-Science laboratories in Los Angeles, CA:

“Magnesium is nothing short of a miracle mineral in its healing effect on a wide range of diseases as well as its ability to rejuvenate the aging body”.

Many believe that our aging process is unnatural, and that our human bodies should live and thrive well into the 100′s.  Is magnesium the fountain of youth?

“We know that it is essential for many enzyme reactions, especially in regard to cellular energy production, for the health of the brain and nervous system, and also for healthy bones and teeth.”

Studies have shown that many aging adults are especially low in magnesium, and have demonstrated a correlation between depression and a magnesium deficiency.  Since magnesium is used by the body for its normal, day to day function, does a magnesium deficiency also contribute to premature aging? 

This inexpensive, natural electrolyte may be a key to better health and the maintenance of our youthful appearance and healthy body function.  Magnesium and aging: have we discovered the real fountain of youth?

According to Naturopath Paul C. Bragg, founder of Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar and promoter of natural health care, gives us a great formula for a healthy nervous system.  This formula includes magnesium, one of the essential minerals known as electrolytes. 

“To relax and sleep better, try melatonin, magnesium, calcium and sleepytime herbal tea= natural relaxers that you can take at bedtime instead of sleeping pills”.   Magnesium is needed in the process of breaking down our food into usable energy producing blood sugar.   According to Dr. Bragg, 72% of our adult population is deficient in magnesium!

Where do we find magnesium?  In many whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables.  We also find trace minerals in sea salts, and experience rejuvenation just by swimming in our ocean waters, a rich source of trace minerals suspended in salts.  Our skin is capable of absorbing nutrients, such as magnesium.  Try a magnesium salt bath to relax and rejuvenate all in one.  There are many approaches to restore our mineral balance.

The quality of our foods is changing. While organic farming is receiving greater attention these days, our soil quality has been compromised over many years through non-organic methods. The soils have been depleted of their mineral and organic content. Poor soil can only translate into one thing: poor quality foods.

An newborn needs 30 mg per day, increasing to 75mg in months 7-12. Toddlers, up to age 3, should have 80 mg per day of magnesium in their diet. This should be increased to 130mg from age 4-8, and 240 from age 9-13. When we reach age 14 the recommended dietary intake changes for men vs. women, and increases for women who are pregnant or lactating.

Males age 14 and older should consume 400-410 mg per day. The recommended intake for women range from 240 to 400, depending on age, or if pregnant or lactating.

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has determined that “a substantial number of adults in the U.S. fail to consume recommended amounts of Magnesium.”

This magnesium deficiency increases in older adults. Question: can many of our physical and mental health issues, as well as conditions we have come to know as “aging” be symptoms or problems created by as shortage of magnesium?

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Recovery from any illness should be a trigger to increase nutritional intake, to replenish supplies depleted through that illness or long-term stressful situation. (A good source of magnesium oil, gel and salt is found here: http://www.subtleenergytherapy.org/

Alcohol intake also depletes our supply of magnesium along with other vital vitamins and nutrients. If you are a casual drinker you are likely to have a magnesium deficiency.

Chronic drinkers or alcoholics are liekly to have a severe magnesium deficiency. Medications can also diminish our absorption, or deplete our supply of magnesium. Antacids and laxatives, on the other hand, contain magnesium, and excessive use can elevate magnesium levels. Any prescription and over-the-counter medication should be discussed with your HCP or pharmacist.

Gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea and vomiting will result in a magnesium depletion. Diabetes will also affect and lower your levels of MgCl2.

Your kidneys will compensate for a lower magnesium level by limiting the amount of magnesium excreted through the urine, but chronic deficiency cannot be compensated for over the long run.

As always it is recommended that you consult with your health care provider.

We are told, clearly and plainly, that many U.S. residents are deficient in magnesium.  We are told, clearly, in simple terms, that magnesium is vital in our diets, supporting over 300 normal body functions.   It’s been determined that the symptoms of a magnesium deficiency are “rarely seen”, yet we continue in the rise of both physical and mental health issues in our general population. 

It is commonly known in the medical community that disorders in the gastrointestinal system impair our ability to absorb magnesium from our dietary sources.  In addition, these deficiencies and the impairments they cause further deplete our supply of magnesium!  It appears to be a losing battle, and the casualties are numerous: loss of vitality, fatigue, poor heart function, high blood pressure, blood sugar issues, mental wellness issues, and the list goes on. 

If we cannot obtain the magnesium we need through dietary intake, and absorption through our digestive tract, then how do we increase our levels of this necessary nutrient?  Magnesium can be administered through an I.V., but that is costly and requires medical assistance.  Magnesium has been found to be absorbed through the skin, aka through transdermal application.  The use of transdermal magnesium oil, gel, or a magnesium bath provides an easily absorbed and assimilated form of food-grade magnesium, quickly, easily, painlessly.