Whereas there exist different types and brands of magnesium oil, Ancient Minerals is the purest among them because it is sourced from very deep within the earth. It consequently tends to be far less irritating to skin than other brands due to the purity of the minerals. This relative mildness is especially noticeable when it is used topically, whether applied full strength (i.e., undiluted) or diluted with water, but possibly also when added to lotions or baths. CONSIDERATIONS AND APPLICATIONS Magnesium oil is the preferred form of magnesium used in transdermal magnesium therapy, a widely-known yet rapidly expanding modality for the maintenance of health. New (and established) studies show that the effectiveness of magnesium oil used transdermally is the safest and most effective means for increasing magnesium levels in the body. Transdermal magnesium therapy using ANCIENT MINERALS is safe, convenient, and effective—and offers the purity and potency of magnesium sourced from an untouched, unpolluted ancient seabed lying deep below the earth’s surface for 250 million years. MANY BENEFITS OF USING MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
Magnesium specifically is important for the metabolism of many biologically-active nutrients and substances, including calcium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, sodium, lead, cadmium, hydrochloric acid (HCl), acetylcholine, and nitric oxide (NO). It is required for more than 325 magnesium-dependent enzymes, cellular homeostasis, and activation of the B vitamin thiamin. It mediates the functions of the nervous and endocrine systems, supports proper muscle and nerve function, stabilizes heart rhythm, helps to regulate blood sugar levels, and supports normal blood pressure. As noted, magnesium is important in energy metabolism and the synthesis of proteins. The majority of magnesium within the nucleus of cells is closely connected with nucleic acids and mononucleotides. In fact, magnesium helps to maintain the structural integrity of DNA. Magnesium is naturally present in water and foods in varying amounts. The US Daily Value for magnesium is approximately 320 mg per day for women and more than 400 mg per day for men. Yet, studies show that most people regularly take in only about half this amount, or less. And now, new research reveals that this lack of magnesium may put your heart — and your health — at significant risk. Research indicates that most people are lacking in magnesium and that many health issues are related to magnesium deficiency. MAGNESIUM FOR EFFECTIVE PAIN RELIEF One of the most significant benefits of using magnesium oil is the relief of pain. Magnesium both works to block pain reception and also can act on the sources of pain. It thereby can positively affect the causes of pain, rather than merely relieving the symptoms of it. Such causes of pain may relate to inflammation, toxicity, cell wall rigidity, mineral deficiencies or imbalances, etc. Some specialists in chronic pain estimate, for example, that approximately 70% of cases in which individuals suffer from muscle pain, cramps, and/or fatigue that is associated with the symptoms as varied fibromyalgia, migraines, and constipation, are showing signs of magnesium deficiency. Indeed, Dr. Mildred Seelig, a pioneering magnesium researcher at the University of North Carolina, has asserted that magnesium deficiency causes much needless suffering from pain, including the pain associated with fibromyalgia, muscle cramps, and migraine headaches (Transdermal Magnesium Therapy 279). The corollary to the fact that a centrally-positioned magnesium ion can block the NMDA receptor site is that reduced levels of magnesium inhibit the body’s capacity to block the NMDA receptor site. When the NMDA receptor site is not adequately blocked, one result can be higher levels of pain in the body. In addition, when low levels of magnesium result in reduced capacity to block the NMDA receptor site, central sensitization of the spinal cord is more likely to occur. Under such circumstances, wherein the NMDA receptor site is not blocked adequately, it is evident that low magnesium status not only can contribute to higher levels of acute or immediate pain, but can also lead to the establishment of chronic neuropathic pain. Abundant magnesium levels in the body provide for the relief of pain and for prevention (or mitigation) of chronic neuropathic pain by preventing central sensitization of the spinal cord. In this way, magnesium helps lessen and prevent acute and chronic pain. Transdermal magnesium therapy rapidly increases magnesium concentration between extracellular fluid and cell membranes, thereby enabling blockage of the NMDA receptor, and bringing relief from pain. MAGNESIUM IMPROVES CALCIUM ASSIMILATION Ever more scientific evidence points to the importance of magnesium for the uptake and assimilation of calcium. That is, whereas the proper ratio of calcium to magnesium intake once was believed to be 4:1 or 2:1, new evidence suggests that this ratio may be 1:1 or even 1:2 in order to facilitate higher assimilation of calcium. Yet, researchers estimate that the ratio of calcium to magnesium intake is fast approaching 6:1, which represents an all-time high whose cause is our perpetually increasing calcium intakes relative to declining (or static) magnesium intakes (Transdermal 52). In fact, calcium intake continues to rise even while magnesium deficiency grows more widespread in the US and the world. It is notable that high calcium intakes contribute to mineral imbalances, complications from the deposition of excess calcium in body tissues, and to magnesium deficiencies, especially because magnesium intakes rarely meet or exceed calcium intakes. Magnesium is not only essential for proper calcium absorption, but it is also an important mineral in bone matrix (Transdermal 57). The bottom line is that magnesium is a rate-limiting factor for the uptake of calcium. A higher intake of magnesium therefore likely would increase your absorption of calcium, and thereby allow this calcium to be used, for example, to build stronger bones in your body. Magnesium oil applied transdermally is more rapidly and effectively assimilated than oral forms of magnesium. The application of magnesium oil transdermally, therefore, is an ideal method for improving the health of connective tissues and the skeletal system through greater assimilation of nutrients (e.g., calcium) needed for the maintenance of their structural integrity. ANCIENT MINERALS magnesium oil thereby can help to build, support, and maintain stronger, healthier bones and to increase bone density—at any age! One of the reasons for the powerful effect of magnesium on calcium is that magnesium balances calcium in the body. So not only will proper levels of magnesium assist the body in assimilating calcium, but magnesium is needed to balance the effects of calcium throughout the body. In relation to the commonly-observed phenonmenon of osteoporosis in modern, western society, Dr. Mark Sircus notes that it is magnesium, not calcium, that is the key to preventing and reversing this problem of epidemic proportions among women, and especially older women. For without adequate magnesium levels, the body cannot properly process or absorb calcium, and therefore calcium may be sequestered in the body as calcifications or calcium deposits (i.e., rather than helping bones to become stronger or more dense). These calcifications potentially can be dangerous, and represent an inadvertent consequence of an overabundance of calcium in the diet (through milk or other dairy products, calcium supplements, etc.) relative to the intake of magnesium. Moreover, calcium deposits in the body result not only from overabundance of calcium intake relative to magnesium intake, but also from magnesium deficiencies caused by chronic overconsumption of calcium. Chronic magnesium deficiency accelerates deposition of unabsorbed calcium in the body. When magnesium no longer is available to fulfill its role in providing energy for ATPase (the enzyme that uses energy (as ATP) to pump excess calcium from cells), then calcium accumulates in cells, tissues, and organs. As cells undergo calcification, the capacity of ATPase to remove calcium is overwhelmed by an overabundance of calcium ions. ATPase function then declines and magnesium is blocked from transport into cells. Cell membranes calcify and become rigid, blocking both transport of magnesium (and other nutrients) into cells and preventing removal of toxins (e.g., heavy metals) out from cells. The body normally maintains a concentration of magnesium within cells that is approximately 10,000 times greater than calcium (Seelig 15). After an overabundance of calcium ions enters cells, magnesium ion concentration can precipitously decline. This describes the process of calcification of cells caused by overabundance of calcium relative to magnesium. The process may be characterized as a positive feedback loop whereby increasing levels of calcium lead to reduced cellular energy production, ineffective cell transport systems, and reduced levels of magnesium, which is then replaced by additional calcium. As the presence of calcium increases to levels beyond the capacities for cells to remove it, deposits form that can appear anywhere in the body. This process of calcification has negative impacts upon health, including significant adverse effects on detoxification systems, antioxidant systems, cellular energy production, glucose metabolism, nervous system excitation, and acceleration of the aging process. Abnormal deposits of calcium have significant negative consequences for health. This is because calcium that is not absorbed can freely lodge anywhere in the body and provoke a range of health conditions (Transdermal 54). When unabsorbed calcium lodges in the heart, for example, it can lead to arterial lesions. When it lodges in bones or joints it may lead to arthritic conditions. Depending upon where in the body excess calcium is deposited, other adverse effects can include high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) (itself a known cause of magnesium deficiency), kidney stones, kidney complications, hypertension, stroke, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, mood disorders, mineral imbalances (e.g., imbalances with zinc, iron, phosphorus, and other minerals), and many other health-related conditions (Transdermal 60). In addition, elevated calcium levels interfere with the activity of Vitamin D and thereby can inhibit its protective effects in cancer (Transdermal 60). As much as half of the body’s stores of magnesium are found in bones. Dr. Alan Gaby has noted the association between a lack of magnesium with abnormal calcium crystals in bones (and adequate magnesium levels with normal calcium crystals in bones). He also finds that low magnesium levels can cause abnormalities of calcium metabolism resulting in the formation of calcium deposits in the body (e.g., within soft tissues) where calcium is not supposed to accumulate. Higher magnesium intakes therefore are warranted for nearly all adults, and especially for women, who by age seventy may only absorb two-thirds of the amount of dietary magnesium as they did earlier in adulthood. At least one study shows that the majority of women over age forty are low in magnesium. Not only does magnesium play an important role for proper calcium assimilation, it also prevents abnormal calcification of tissues. Calcification of tissues (including calcium deposits in soft tissues) has become a persistent problem partly because of increased calcium consumption in Western society. While increased calcium consumption (whether via dairy products or nutritional supplements) is primarily a result of efforts to increase bone density and prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis, the cumulative effect of greater calcium intake without correspondingly higher magnesium intake is weaker bones and abnormal calcification of tissues. This unintended consequence therefore relates directly to a mineral balance that overly favors calcium relative to magnesium. The mechanisms behind the failure of increased intake of calcium to strengthen bones relates not only to the ability of magnesium to increase calcium uptake into bone tissue, but also to the role of magnesium in providing energy (ATP) to cells. Magnesium is required to provide ATP to pump excess calcium from cells. When ATP levels drop and remain too low, then a lack of energy can contribute to a lower rate of calcium removal from cells. In this scenario, a positive feedback loop becomes established whereby increasingly high calcium levels reduce the uptake of magnesium. As magnesium levels gradually decrease, ATP levels can fall in lockstep, ultimately reducing the capacity of the cell to pump away excess calcium (Transdermal 96-97). When pumping capacities of cells become compromised due to lack of energy, the body loses its ability to remove excess calcium, whereupon calcium accumulates within cells causing rigidification of cellular membranes. Cells no longer can function properly, and when this scenario is repeated over time within hundreds of thousands or millions of cells, deposits of calcium can inevitably form clusters within soft tissues throughout the body. Such deposits can constitute a significant health risk and contribute to suffering, for example, when they prevent proper movement of joints or cause fusions in skeletal components, like vertebrae. Another significant ramification of the loss of pumping capacity within cells during magnesium deficiency (or relative overabundance of calcium) is that heavy metals (e.g., lead, mercury, arsenic) are less effectively removed from cells. These toxic metals then bioaccumulate within cells. In this way, magnesium supports detoxification of toxic heavy metals via its role in the production of cellular energy. When calcium levels reach the threshold where they inhibit uptake of magnesium, for example, the result is reduced production of ATP and lessened pumping capacity within cells. Thererafter, the body cannot reverse the process of calcification (and rigidification) of cell membranes and reduced capacity to detoxify heavy metals, at least until adequate magnesium levels are restored. MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE FOR HEALTHIER HEARTS Beyond the roles played by magnesium in helping to prevent osteoporosis and to increase bone density, Dr. Mark Sircus notes that cultures in which the ratio of calcium to magnesium intake is low (e.g., Japan) enjoy superior cardiovascular health and a relatively low rates of cardiac death. Conversely, cultures consuming the highest ratios of calcium to magnesium (e.g., Australia, USA, and Scandinavian countries) exhibit among the highest rates of cardiovascular diseases in the world. It is clear to Dr. Sircus and others that cultures (and individuals) maintaining high magnesium intakes generally do not suffer from heart-related diseases to anywhere near the same degree in comparison to cultures (and individuals) not maintaining high intakes (i.e., those consuming relatively lower intakes of magnesium). He notes that the Japanese, for example, derive most of their magnesium from consuming sea vegetables and single-cell algae (e.g., chlorella and spirulina), and a wide variety ocean-related food sources. The daily intake of magnesium in Japan may be as high as 560 milligrams. It is also worth noting that the Japanese have among the lowest intakes of calcium from dairy products and exhibit one of the lowest mortality rates in the world. Magnesium is required for healthy heart function. The rapid assimilation afforded by magnesium chloride “oil” provides immediate cardiovascular benefits and when used regularly can offer sustained high-levels of magnesium available to your heart and circulatory system! Specific beneficial effects of magnesium chloride on cardiovascular health are well known to researchers and to health care professionals. Beneficial effects include preventing or reducing spasms within blood vessels in the heart, reducing calcium deposits in arteries (a known risk factor for artery blockages and thromboses), fighting inflammation in blood vessels (as measured by reduced levels of C-reactive protein), reducing homocysteine levels, and regulating the synthesis of cholesterol (by inhibiting the enzyme required for cholesterol synthesis). In particular, magnesium can raise HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol (Seelig 126). Transdermal magnesium therapy can boost your “good” cholesterol and lower your “bad” cholesterol! Magnesium chloride works effectively by multiple modes of action to preserve and protect your cardiovascular health!! MAGNESIUM REGULATES CHOLESTEROL LEVELS Magnesium regulates blood cholesterol by playing a pivotal role in the function of the enzyme responsible for its synthesis in the body. This enzyme is known as HMG-CoA reductase (3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase). Magnesium deactivates this enzyme, which is the rate-limiting enzyme controlling the conversion of HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA) into the compound mevalonate (a fatty acid derivative). When this first step in the mevalonate pathway is inhibited by the deactivation of HMG-CoA reductase by magnesium and ATP (magnesium-ATP complex), then cholesterol production correspondingly is reduced (Seelig 127). The final result is less formation of cholesterol. Magnesium regulates cholesterol synthesis by deactivating the enzyme necessary for producing it! When magnesium levels remain sufficiently high, then the body can inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase whenever necessary. However, when there is magnesium deficiency, cholesterol synthesis increases because the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate is enhanced (i.e., lacking inhibition of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase by magnesium). Without the presence of sufficient magnesium, the body cannot prevent the synthesis of cholesterol from proceeding beyond amounts normally required for synthesizing important steroid hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, glucocorticoids, etc.) and Vitamin D. In these circumstances, cholesterol synthesis proceeds uninhibited by enzyme deactivation (i.e., at a greater rate than would be possible if adequate levels of magnesium were available to deactivate the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase and thereby block conversion of mevalonate into cholesterol). When magnesium levels are too low, your body loses the ability to inhibit cholesterol production, which boosts your synthesis of cholesterol. Maintaining optimum levels of magnesium has the opposite effect...your cholesterol production is regulated, controlled, and selectively inhibited, as needed! It may be noted that having adequate magnesium levels (i.e., magnesium sufficiency) does not prevent the synthesis of cholesterol needed for health (e.g., inactivated HMG-CoA reductase can be reactivated by other enzymes, some of which require magnesium for proper function). Yet, by selectively inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, magnesium-ATP complex can prevent the overproduction of cholesterol, a known risk factor in cardiovascular health conditions. Moreover, through its role in reducing homocysteine levels, magnesium helps prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. Oxidized cholesterol is a major problem for cardiovascular health. Given that magnesium both regulates synthesis of cholesterol itself and reduces levels of the amino acid homocysteine (thereby lowering the oxidation of cholesterol), magnesium may be regarded as an essential nutrient for optimal health of the cardiovascular system. Magnesium inhibits oxidation and overproduction of cholesterol--naturally! It works ’round-the-clock to support your heart’s health. In fact, this “must have” heart-healthy mineral helps ensure the best health for your entire cardiovascular system! MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND STROKE According to Dr. Carolyn Dean, author of The Magnesium Miracle (2007), “Magnesium is important in lowering blood pressure, keeping the heart muscle from going into spasm, and lowering cholesterol, but it can help heal the damage in the brain caused by a stroke.” Dr. Sircus states that magnesium may reduce ischemic injury by increasing regional blood flow, antagonizing voltage-sensitive calcium channels, and blocking the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NDMA) receptor. As a non-competitive NMDA receptor blocker, magnesium inhibits the release of excitatory neurotransmitters at the presynaptic level and blocks voltage-gated calcium channels. Magnesium simultaneously exerts vascular effects, including increased vasodilation and cardiac output, and prevents cerebral vasospasm (Transdermal 168). Dr. Sircus points out that transdermally applied magnesium chloride offers advantages over other neuroprotective agents (such as intravenously administered magnesium sulfate) for preventing strokes. These advantages include lower cost, ease of use, and lack of side effects. He not only asserts that a gallon and a half of low cost magnesium chloride “would do more to prevent strokes safely without side effects, than any other single medicine,” but also that when “used transdermally after a stroke will reduce disability; and when combined with acupuncture and other nutritional and herbal interventions will prove to be the treatment of choice” (Transdermal 169). MAGNESIUM PROVIDES ANTI-AGING EFFECTS The synthesis of cholesterol depends on magnesium, as noted. Despite health conditions related to its overproduction, cholesterol is a vital component of many hormones. For example, magnesium is needed for the production of aldosterone, which notably regulates the balance of magnesium and other minerals in the body (Transdermal 237). It therefore may be seen that cholesterol is the mother of hormones produced in the adrenal cortex, including cortisone, hydrocortisone, aldosterone, and DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone). It is known that reduced levels of the natural steroid DHEA (also known as the “youth and health hormone” and the “mother of all steroid hormones”) relate directly to magnesium deficiency. DHEA is considered a multi-functional steroid because it is involved in an extremely broad range of health-related biological processes, including supporting optimal metabolism, endocrine function, immune function, and stress response (Shealy 23). The great importance of DHEA for human health is indicated by the fact that it is one of the most abundant steroids in the body and exerts antioxidant activity in vivo (Shealy 22). DHEA helps aging men and women improve muscle strength, lean body mass, retain youthful vitality, and feel better (Transdermal 237). DHEA is produced by the adrenal glands, ovaries (in women), and is synthesized in small quanities de novo in the brain. DHEA is known to act directly upon androgen receptors. DHEA also acts upon androgen receptors via its metabolites (i.e., androstenediol and androstendione) that the body ultimately converts to testosterone, estrone, and estradiol. DHEA is therefore a pro-hormone for natural sex steroids. Among other symptoms of deficiency, low levels of DHEA-S (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, the sulfate ester of DHEA) in men is associated with sexual dysfunction (Transdermal 237). DHEA-S has been shown to improve sexual desire and overall quality of life (237). While synthetic DHEA is a popular nutritional supplement, evidence points to the greater safety and effectivenes of naturally-produced (i.e., endogenous) DHEA, including lower risks from adverse effects (Transdermal 238). Enhanced natural production of DHEA is associated with physical exercise, adequate sleep (in accordance with circadian rhythms), stress reduction programs, meditation, certain types of acupuncture, caloric restriction, and natural progesterone supplementation (Shealy 28). In additon, magnesium chloride contributes to increased DHEA production in the body. However, unlike synthetic DHEA, the natural DHEA produced in the body when magnesium levels are high will not carry the risk factors associated with synthetic DHEA. Use of magnesium chloride transdermally is an indirect means of increasing DHEA levels that provides the safest, most natural means for boosting and maintaining DHEA levels! Dr. Norman Shealy reports that magnesium chloride gradually increases natural DHEA levels, especially when applied transdermally. He suggests that when the body is provided with adequate levels of magnesium at the cellular level, it naturally begins to produce higher levels of DHEA and DHEA-S (Transdermal 238-39). Because the body can convert DHEA to testosterone, many benefits of increased DHEA production likely are due to the effects of testosterone. Optimal testosterone levels play an important role in many body functions, including maintaining muscle mass and bone density, regulation of blood sugar, uptake of oxygen by cells, immune system function, red blood cell production, maintaining cardiac muscle, neurological function, and sexual desire (and performance) (Transdermal 240). Testosterone, for example, is the hormone most closely associated with healthy sex drive in men and women. Increased libido in women is among the reported effects of transdermal magnesium therapy. DHEA protects the entire body against the aging process. Low levels of DHEA are linked to aging and difficulties maintaining good health. Deficiencies of DHEA are known to correllate with maladies as diverse as chronic inflammation, immune dysfunction, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, type-II diabetic complications, excess body fat, cognitive decline, heart disease, and osteoporosis (Transdermal 241). Dr. Sircus asserts that the role magnesium plays in the transmission of hormones (insulin, thyroid, estrogen, testosterone, DHEA), neurotransmitters (dopamine, seratonin) and mineral electrolytes is significant. That is, studies show that magnesium status is the factor that controls the potential of cell membranes. Therefore, it is the status of magnesium that controls uptake and release of hormones, nutrients, and neurotransmitters (242). Because DHEA is one of the primary biomarkers of aging, the long-term effects of large amounts of magnesium (administered in a readily-usable form such as transdermal magnesium chloride) is the significant elevation of DHEA levels and the reversal of many of the symptoms of aging. DHEA provides natural protection from age-related conditions and from premature aging due to hormone imbalances. It is notable that DHEA (like magnesium) is depleted by chronic stress. It is important that high levels of magnesium be sustained in order to gain the optimum benefits it provides in terms of DHEA production and balance in the endocrine system. Maintaining high magnesium status is the best way to ensure healthy levels of DHEA (and other hormones) naturally! Transdermal magnesium therapy is an effective, natural modality that can ensure high levels of magnesium are available for production of hormones, including DHEA. When the body is provided with an abundant supply of essential nutrients (including magnesium) that it needs to produce, regulate, and balance its own hormones (and that are known to support healthy endocrine function), then it is more likely that irregularities and deficiencies and the health-related problems that accompany them will decline or disappear. That is, proper nutrition that supports healthy endocrine function provides a foundation upon which good hormonal and reproductive health can be established and maintained. Studies indicate the importance of magnesium for reproductive health not only in supporting reproductive organs and systems throughout life (for both genders), but also its importance in healthy pregnancy (from conception to birth) for mother and child, and maintaining the health of the reproductive system into middle age and beyond (236). The body requires sufficient levels of magnesium in order to achieve optimal health during the entire life cycle. Magnesium chloride supports the endocrine system (i.e., the hormonal system) in ways that synthetic hormones cannot. Transdermally applied magnesium helps the body by allowing it to determine when and how it synthesizes its own hormones! Plentiful amounts of magnesium help ensure a smooth-running endocrine system, which is a major contributor to vibrant, healthy living, greater longevity, and high quality-of-life! Given the fact that natural DHEA synthesis (i.e., endogenous production) in the body declines with advancing age (and the association of low DHEA levels with various health-related conditions, including diminished sex drive and performance), it appears that providing the body with the nutrients it requires to ensure optimal DHEA synthesis is a highly useful adjunct for supporting good health. Magnesium chloride applied transdermally is an ideal means to provide the body with abundant levels of magnesium required to ensure optimal DHEA production. In turn, optimal DHEA production provides for natural synthesis of sex hormones and wide-ranging benefits throughout the body. MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE A PROVEN ANTISEPTIC Unlike any other form of magnesium, magnesium chloride is a known infection fighter. As early as 1915, the French surgeon, professor of clinical surgery, and French Academy of Sciences member Dr. Pierre Delbet (1861-1957) used magnesium chloride solution to cleanse wounds in soldiers injured during the First World War. He had searched for an antiseptic that could disinfect wounds, but would not damage tissue (and thereby encourage mortification) as did other antiseptics then available. He reported that magnesium chloride was superior to traditional antiseptics not only in its effectiveness in treating wounds, but also because it did not harm body tissues. Dr. Delbet discovered that magnesium chloride solution increased leucocyte activity and phagocytosis (i.e., the destruction of pathogenic microbes) when applied externally (i.e., used transdermally). He performed numerous in vitro and in vivo studies using magnesium chloride solution. These experiments led to his discovery that magnesium chloride was a potent immune stimulant whether applied externally (i.e., transdermal application), injected intravenously, or taken by mouth (i.e., consumed orally). He termed this immunity boosting effect “cytophilaxis” (a cytophylactic is a substance that protects cells and encourages their healthy growth). In this regard, he observed increased phagocytosis (the engulfing of pathogens by white blood cells) by up to 300 percent. That is, white blood cells were three times more effective at destroying microbes than before administration of magnesium chloride. Dr. Delbet’s discovery that magnesium chloride solution has tonic effects when consumed orally eventually led him to conclude that magnesium chloride has numerous beneficial effects on the whole organism. He went on to use magnesium chloride successfully in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions. These included colitis, bladder problems, temors and muscle cramps, Parkinson’s disease, acne, eczema, psoriasis, prostatic hypertrophy, cerebral and circulatory problems, asthma, hay fever, uticaria, and anaphylaxis. He also notes that hair and nails become healthier. Dr. Delbet later investigated the use of magnesium chloride on abnormal tissue growth. He ultimately wrote several books, including Politique Préventive du Cancer (1944), in which he presents the results of his studies on magnesium chloride. Dr. Delbet considered magnesium a “miracle mineral.” He is remembered today for his groundbreaking studies of magnesium chloride and its health benefits, as well as for his advocacy of using it to improve health. The pioneering efforts of Dr. Delbet were followed in the 1940s by fellow French physician Dr. A. Neveu. Dr. Neveu confirmed the immuno-stimulant effects of magnesium chloride, and he successfully tested magnesium therapy for wide range of conditions. These conditions included colds and flu, throat infections of the tonsils and pharnyx, lung and respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal inflammation (stomach flu), skin infections, septic wounds, and many common childhood conditions. More recently, other physicians such as Dr. Raul Vergini in Italy have confirmed the results reported earlier by Dr. Delbet and Dr. Neveu. Dr. Vergini reports excellent results using small quantities of orally-administered magnesium chloride solution (2.5 percent magnesium chloride) both for proven applications developed by Dr. Delbert and Dr. Neveu, and for a broad range of other health conditions. MORE BENEFITS OF MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE Additional benefits of magnesium oil include greater energy, more relaxed muscles (and stronger connective tissues), better sleep, improved mental function, headaches reduced (or eliminated), arterial health, better reproductive function, and better hormonal balance for men and women (and reduced PMS). In addition, magnesium maintains the flexibility of cell membranes for improved intercellular communication, greater uptake of bioactive substances (e.g., micronutrients, neurotransmitters, and hormones), and detoxification of toxins and metabolic waste products. Magnesium oil also acts as an effective full body tonic. Dr. Sircus asserts that transdermal magnesium therapy is among the very best ways to improve human health. Given the powerful evidence of the benefits of magnesium oil, it is no wonder that transdermal magnesium therapy is one of the fastest growing modalities for the maintenance of health.
TRANSDERMAL MAGNESIUM THERAPY IS Magnesium (chloride and sulfate forms) has been used in the US for more than a century by the medical establishment in a wide variety of applications (e.g., intravenous magnesium sulfate solutions for heart conditions), in sports medicine, e.g., epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) soaks, by alternative practitioners (e.g., transdermal magnesium and various seawater therapies), and by many individuals interested in greater health. Transdermal magnesium therapy is experiencing a revival as a natural, practical, simple, and safe magnesium therapy due to its effectivness in enabling the body rapidly and safely to absorb the amount of magnesium it may require, especially under increasingly common states of magnesium depletion. COMPOSITION: Pure water, high-purity magnesium chloride and trace minerals extracted from deposits in the ancient Zechstein seabed in Europe. The Zechstein seabed is a pristine source of magnesium, and has been protected deep beneath the earth for 250 million years. One (1) fluid ounce contains approximately 21 grams of magnesium chloride and numerous trace elements from ancient seawater. DIRECTIONS: For transdermal magnesium supplementation and relief of aches, pain, soreness and stress, we recommend you put 4-8 tablespoons (2-4 ounces) or more in the bathtub or foot bath, and then soak for a minimum of 20 minutes. We recommend soaking in your magnesium bath on a regular basis for best supplementation. While 2 ounces is a desirable starting level, higher doses (4-16 ounces) used in a bath may produce better results. While you may use the spray pump (16 pumps equals approx. 1,000 mg of magnesium), for baths and footbaths it may be easier to uncap the bottle and pour the magnesium oil either into a measuring cup or directly into bath water. You can also rub magnesium oil directly onto your skin and into sore muscles. Start with palm-sized amount (1 oz) per day (in a single application or divided applications) and then adjust your dosage as needed. Again, for transdermal magnesium supplementation, we recommend daily usage (or at least until the magnesium levels in the body fully are restored). If using the spray pump, try using 8 pumps for your upper body and 8 pumps for your lower body. Eight pumps (1/4 teaspoon) provide about 500 mg of magnesium. Try adding magnesium oil to your favorite skin lotion. Some individuals report favorable results (and less skin irritation) when using magnesium oil in a lotion. An excellent body lotion may be made using 1/3 magnesium oil, 1/3 organic coconut oil, and 1/3 organic aloe vera gel (whole leaf). Mix these in equal parts into a shaker bottle. Shake well. Apply liberally to skin whenever desired. MAGNESIUM OIL MOST EFFECTIVE USED WITH CORE SUPPLEMENTS ANCIENT MINERALS MAGNESIUM OIL will be most effective when used as part of a complete nutritional supplement protocol that includes core supplement formulas, superfoods, and specific-condition formulas that meet your individual needs. Core nutritional supplement formulas include a multivitamin (such as Multi Two), a Vitamin C formula (such as PRO-C™), and a balanced essential fats formula (such as Omega Plus). Core formulas set a foundation that provides nutrients needed for assimilating and using magnesium oil to its fullest extent. Having a full complement of essential nutrients enables the body to maximize its use of all nutrients, including magnesium. Dr. Mark Sircus highly recommends Nascent Iodine, which works together with magnesium oil in creating health, supporting detoxification, boosting energy levels, and providing essential nutrients that redress deficiencies pervasive in modern diets. Nascent iodine can increase energy, block uptake of toxic halides (chlorine, fluoride, bromine) (and hasten detoxification of these poisons from the body), support thyroid function, improve immune function, and offer greater protection against numerous conditions relating to iodine deficiency. Nascent iodine works well with magnesium oil because they both are involved in energy (ATP) production, are potent detoxifiers, and are required for good health (yet most Americans are deficient in both nutrients). Nascent iodine therefore acts synergistically with magnesium chloride, powerfully supporting the natural processes leading to optimal health and well-being. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information, please see Dr. Mark Sircus’s Transdermal Magnesium Therapy: A New Modality for the Maintenance of Health (Phaelos Books 2007). This authoritative work is a valuable source of information about magnesium and transdermal magnesium therapy, and also is an excellent, informative guide for using magnesium oil. It is one of few books currently available providing a comprehensive, scientific, and naturally-oriented discussion of the use of magnesium for human health, accessible both to health care professionals and individuals interested in improving their health and well-being. Also visit Dr. Sircus’s website: http://www.MagnesiumForLife.com for information, product analyses, and recommendations for applying transdermal magnesium therapy. Additional resources include Dr. Carolyn Dean’s The Magnesium Miracle (2007 ed.), Dr. Mildred Seelig’s and Dr. Andrea Rosanoff’s The Magnesium Factor (2003), and Dr. C. Normal Shealy’s DHEA: The Youth and Health Hormone (1999 ed.). These works provide useful information regarding therapeutic benefits of magnesium. ~~~ ANCIENT MINERALS — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Q: What Is Magnesium Oil? Q: Where Does Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil Come From? 1. DIRECTLY ON THE SKIN. Rubbing Ancient Minerals directly into the skin in concentrated form is the most economical method of application and offers the most benefits. It is also effective as a massage oil. You can use 1 oz per day (or more) directly on the skin, depending on your needs. This is the fastest, most effective method of using magnesium oil. 2. WARM BATH. Added to a relaxing warm bath, the addition of Ancient Minerals provides a relaxing and health enhancing “magnesium soak.” Add 2 to 4 oz (or more) to a bath. Larger amounts (4-16 oz) typically produce better results, especially when there is great deficiency or a state of depletion in the body. One advantage to a warm bath is that the warm water relaxes muscles and opens pores. This method of administration works particularly well for sore, aching muscles, for example, after strenuous physical exercise. When taking a bath, add some magnesium oil to gain some significant benefits. You will feel the difference. Helpful Tip: For best results using magnesium oil (or magnesium flakes) in a bath, the water should be warm, but not hot. The use of hot water (i.e., over 105 degrees) encourages excretion rather than absorption. We recommend starting with warm water between 101 degrees and 105 degrees (Farenheit). A warm (or even a lukewarm) bath best ensures efficient absorption of magnesium into your body. Some customers report excellent results by taking two or more baths (or dips) into a single bath during the course of the day. Others re-use bathwater to soak feet or for bathing pets. Use your imagination! 3. FOOT SOAK. As a foot soak, Ancient Minerals provides many of the same benefits as a full tub bath. Add 2 to 4 ounces (or more) to a footbath of warm-to-hot water. This method of use may take longer to raise magnesium levels than directly spraying or rubbing onto the skin, but can raise magnesium levels faster than a full bath if there is a high concentration of magnesium oil in the water. Soak feet for 30 minutes or longer. Using greater amounts (or taking more frequent foot baths) typically produces better reslts. If taking multiple footbaths per day, you can save and re-use the water, and/or re-charge the footbath by adding more magnesium oil. (Note: While magnesium oil is highly effective for direct application on skin and other applications, magnesium flakes are an excellent and very cost-effective option for full body baths and footbaths.) 3. ORAL CONSUMPTION. Magnesium oil is a very concentrated form of magnesium, and is approximately twice as concentrated as our Trace Mineral Drops. You can take a small quantity daily, e.g., 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (20-40 drops), or more if desired. If the taste is too strong for you, try diluting the magnesium oil in water, or adding it to juices, blender drinks, smoothies, or your favorite beverages. The spray pump is ideal for oral administration. Here are Just a Few of the Benefits of Using Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil:
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Feedback from Very Satisfied Customers April 09, 2008
I am so glad I discovered your magnesium oil. It amazingly loosens my tightest muscles, which are knotted from scoliosis and from injuries caused by several automobile accidents. After rubbing the oil on hotspots where I experience the greatest tension, I feel my muscles melt and the ligaments move toward their proper positions. Magnesium oil has been more effective for me than many years of visiting chiropractors and massage therapists. Thank you! — M.I., Portland, ME
I have been soaking my feet in a footbath with Ancient Minerals. It has been impossible for me to walk without pain since I had five foot surgeries and four knee surgeries, including an ACL reconstruction and a knee replacement. The Ancient Minerals magnesium oil brings immediate relief. I also suffer from osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Rubbing the magnesium oil directly into my upper chest, shoulders, arms, and muscle attachments near my collarbone greatly helps to ease my pain in these areas. I am so grateful my doctor recommended I try magnesium oil. — T. Jones, Abilene, TX Thank you for sending out my order so quickly and adding samples of the Ancient Minerals gel and purse size bottles of the oil. I have used the Ancient Minerals magnesium oil spray and am very pleased that it has already given me some relief from painful muscles that I have been having. Though not a cure, as I have to see what is causing the pain, it is quite helpful as it eases the pain I am having and gives me a boost of energy. Thank you. Sincerely, — Catherine S., Prescott, AZ
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