Magnesium is a vital mineral and I have read that many of us are deficient. Like 50-80%! I thought maybe I was. I've had some issues with my ankles over the past month - swollen and aching. It could be residual immune problems from Crohn's Disease, but I wanted to uptake on my vitamins and …
Magnesium is a vital mineral and I have read that many of us are deficient. Like 50-80%! I thought maybe I was. I’ve had some issues with my ankles over the past month – swollen and aching. It could be residual immune problems from Crohn’s Disease, but I wanted to uptake on my vitamins and minerals to help.
Hormonal imbalances, caffeine, sugar, certain drugs, alcohol and stress can all deplete the body of magnesium.
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Symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include muscle twitches, restless legs, cramps, asthma, osteoporosis, diabetes, lethargy, headaches, impaired cognitive function and sleep problems.
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The best way we can increase magnesium in the body is through topical application of magnesium oil. You can buy sprays from the chemist but they are pricey, so I made my own at home for $8.
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Here’s how:⠀
→ 1/4 cup natural magnesium chloride flakes (I bought from here)
→ 1/4 cup distilled water, boiled⠀
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Pour boiled water over flakes and stir until completely dissolved. Let it cool and pour into a glass spray bottle.
I added 10 drops of AromaTouch (you can use Lavender) for added relaxation benefits. Use less essential oils for kids. Shake before use. ⠀
The quantity makes half a cup, adjust the recipe to suit your spray bottle.
I read that magnesium spray can be a bit stingy (I put 10 sprays on each leg) if you’re a bit low on magnesium, so if it hurts, just use less to start with and then build up.
Yep, it stung a little bit for me, but wasn’t painful.
That’s it! Now you have your own magnesium spray. Use daily for a few weeks.
♥ KC.
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Natalie
Hi Katrina,
Look in to potassium deficiency. It’s really common as well. I was drinking a lot of herbal licorice tea (as I was trying to give up coffee) and my ankles, abdomen, face etc starting to retain fluid. I was completely unaware that licorice depletes your potassium levels. Once I stopped drinking the tea & increased my consumption of high potassium foods it resolved within 72 hours.
Best Regards
Natalie
Mandy
Hi i have been given ur details by a member of these oil products to ask further questions , i see you have chrons I wanted to ask about the supplements can your body absorb them with an ileostomy ? Xx
Katrina
HI, You will most likely need to consult your doctor on this. Because these are coated tablets. Some though can be absorbed through your ileum, but others you may be best suited to liquid form. I’d just check! I have colostomy, so I can take them fine. I don’t know too much about ileostomy. xx