So I have just finished reading a book called "Transdermal Magnesium Therapy" about using magnesium oil topically to bypass the gut absorption issues (and loose stool!) that can occur with oral magnesium supplementation. Also, studies have shown that cell magnesium levels reach proper levels in about 1/4 the time as with oral supplements.
But really, I am getting ahead of myself. The book claims that at least 68% of the American population is magnesium deficient, due to the fact that the body doesn't hold on to mag as well as other minerals (because it used to be so abundant). Also that our diets used to include an average of 500mg daily and is now (for women) around 225. This due to depleted soil and the standard American diet. And finally that many issues in our modern lives (stress, lack of sleep, etc) lead to magnesium loss (and higher requirements)
If you believe everything this guy has to say in his book, most of us could be improved if not healed by higher magnesium levels.
Well, now I eat a nutrient dense diet of organic and beyond organic food (some of it grown in re-mineralized soil locally). But I ate a relatively poor diet for 20+ years, and I think I have been mag deficient forever, and can't seem to absorb enough through the great food I now eat.
My likely symptoms of meg deficiency are:
Mitral Valve Prolapse with unexplained "chest pain" (minor, thank goodness)
Moderate anxiety and mostly mild depression intermittently through my whole life
Tension (in the sense of tight muscles--even when I was doing modern dance, yoga, and working out with a serious stretching program--all of that several times a week and I could hardly touch my toes!)
Mild intermittent constipation
Trouble falling asleep (mind racing, can't get comfortable)
I also lay down calcium like mad--I had a tongue piercing in college and would get tons of calcium on it, and I am healing mild-moderate gum disease right now with lots of calcium/calculus.
For these reasons I think I have been mildly or even moderately mag def. forever, but then when I was pregnant (and my mag needs went up), I developed:
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Tingling/numbness in hands (may have been carpal tunnel)
After an overnight (so no sleep at all) and somewhat (for me) traumatic birth (both magnesium depleting), I suffered these post partum:
PP stress/anxiety (as in panic attacks, deathly afraid to go to sleep)
Something like hallucinations (I thought I was bouncing while sitting up in bed, I really totally felt like I was bouncing).
I was paranoid, thought I was going to die in my sleep, thought if I went to the hospital for my blood pressure (which was higher pp than before the birth--now at 180/130!) that I'd ruin my son (bonding, nursing, etc).
Now (he's almost 3) I still have mild anxiety on occasion, tension/tightness, and trouble falling asleep and getting back to sleep if woken (okay, when woken) during the night. The mild chest pain is intermittent and barely even "pain", but still not fun to 'feel' your heart!
We're thinking of getting pregnant soon, and I am trying desperately to prevent all that from happening again!
So I am thinking of trying the magnesium oil. There's really no risk involved, and so much to gain. Just curious if anyone else is thinking about magnesium or has an experience to share.
Thanks!
But really, I am getting ahead of myself. The book claims that at least 68% of the American population is magnesium deficient, due to the fact that the body doesn't hold on to mag as well as other minerals (because it used to be so abundant). Also that our diets used to include an average of 500mg daily and is now (for women) around 225. This due to depleted soil and the standard American diet. And finally that many issues in our modern lives (stress, lack of sleep, etc) lead to magnesium loss (and higher requirements)
If you believe everything this guy has to say in his book, most of us could be improved if not healed by higher magnesium levels.
Well, now I eat a nutrient dense diet of organic and beyond organic food (some of it grown in re-mineralized soil locally). But I ate a relatively poor diet for 20+ years, and I think I have been mag deficient forever, and can't seem to absorb enough through the great food I now eat.
My likely symptoms of meg deficiency are:
Mitral Valve Prolapse with unexplained "chest pain" (minor, thank goodness)
Moderate anxiety and mostly mild depression intermittently through my whole life
Tension (in the sense of tight muscles--even when I was doing modern dance, yoga, and working out with a serious stretching program--all of that several times a week and I could hardly touch my toes!)
Mild intermittent constipation
Trouble falling asleep (mind racing, can't get comfortable)
I also lay down calcium like mad--I had a tongue piercing in college and would get tons of calcium on it, and I am healing mild-moderate gum disease right now with lots of calcium/calculus.
For these reasons I think I have been mildly or even moderately mag def. forever, but then when I was pregnant (and my mag needs went up), I developed:
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Tingling/numbness in hands (may have been carpal tunnel)
After an overnight (so no sleep at all) and somewhat (for me) traumatic birth (both magnesium depleting), I suffered these post partum:
PP stress/anxiety (as in panic attacks, deathly afraid to go to sleep)
Something like hallucinations (I thought I was bouncing while sitting up in bed, I really totally felt like I was bouncing).
I was paranoid, thought I was going to die in my sleep, thought if I went to the hospital for my blood pressure (which was higher pp than before the birth--now at 180/130!) that I'd ruin my son (bonding, nursing, etc).
Now (he's almost 3) I still have mild anxiety on occasion, tension/tightness, and trouble falling asleep and getting back to sleep if woken (okay, when woken) during the night. The mild chest pain is intermittent and barely even "pain", but still not fun to 'feel' your heart!
We're thinking of getting pregnant soon, and I am trying desperately to prevent all that from happening again!
So I am thinking of trying the magnesium oil. There's really no risk involved, and so much to gain. Just curious if anyone else is thinking about magnesium or has an experience to share.
Thanks!
), and myself, about 2-3 times a week. We all are sleeping better, and that is what I was looking for. I find it a really pleasant experience.I usually wouldn't waste the time (and water!) soaking in the tub but this gives me an excuse 
I add a few drops of lavender and patchouli EOs and soak away!
