Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (TMT)
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WHERE TO BUY MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE FLAKES
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09/12/2009: Peggy Sue Chan from South Houston, Texas, USA: "I found MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (HEXAHYDRATE) cheap on Ebay. Hexahydrate means six H20 molecules have been added. But the seller writes in his description that the stuff is sold in flakes and is high purity. Will this work as well as plain MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE for making magnesium oil?"
Replies09/12/2009: Peggy Sue Chan from South Houston, Texas, USA replies: "According to Echolife.com, Nigari means "Bittern." And according to the magnesium chloride processing sheet posted at omri.org (omri is the USDA's standard for organic agricultural products), another name for magnesium chloride is "Nigari, Bittern." The formula it gives is MgCl2.6H2O. That's magnesium chloride hexahydrate. The info says:
"Occurs naturally as the mineral bischofite. It is manufactured as a by-product of the potash industry, from natural brines, from seawater, and in the presence of an organic reducing agent. Recovery from brines and from potash manufacture is achieved by concentrating the liquor by solar evaporation and then fractional crystallization of other salts. The resulting mixture of magnesium chloride and magnesium sulfate (epsom salts)is traditionally called 'nigari.'"
So Nigari is a mixture of magnesium chloride and magnesium sulfate (epsom salts). I guess, then, that magnesium chloride hexahydrate will work in place of magnesium chloride."
06/21/2010: Dalo from Las Vegas, Nv replies: "Magnesium chloride used in making tofu appears to be a good source because it is food grade."
05/22/2012: Beefree from Mendocino, Ca, Usa replies: "Three places to buy Magnesium Chloride Flakesswansonvitamins.com: The purest organic Magensium Chloride is from Swanson Vitamins - Swanson Ultra Magnesium Chloride Flakes 2.2 lb (35. 27 oz) Flakes - Swanson Health Products http://bit.ly/huMFJc
Ebay.com: magnesium chloride | eBay http://bit.ly/JyGuiOacehardware.com: Best price.... (pure Magnesium Chloride no additives) Ace Hardware sells it in 50lb bags: Safe Step® 50lb Extreme 8300 Magnesium Chloride Ice Melter (53851) - Ice Melt - Ace Hardware http://bit.ly/Asuq62
(If take lots of baths, may want to buy a 50lb bag... If have an Ace hardware store, can pick up locally can save lots of money on shipping)"
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09/12/2009: Peggy Sue Chan from South Houston, Texas, USA: "More info: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (HEXAHYDRATE) is called "Magflake""
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09/06/2009: Jayne from Pensacola, Fl: "I have found magnesium chloride flakes at my local health food store in the oriental foods section. They are called Nigari Flakes and are used to make tofu. It costs about $2 for 1 pound. I have been making magnesium oil from this, and it works just fine. The brand I use is from Japan. My internet search seems to indicate Japanese nigari is more pure than Chinese.
I realize this is not the same as the stuff from Europe, but it is a cheap way to try making magnesium oil and see if it works for you. You can search the net for nigari flakes and find many different brands."
RepliesEC: Be careful to check around if you go with Nigari Flakes - they range in price wildly! We just saw a one pound bag sold on the internet for $11.95 and another one pound bag for $1.89.
09/08/2009: Bessie from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "Since pure magnesium chloride flakes seem hard to find (or too expensive), would you get the same results for making Magnesium Oil by using a saturated solution of Epsom Salts that you can find in any pharmacy? Thanks for any input!"
09/09/2009: Kathy from Dubois, Pa replies: "That is what I did (made a saturated solution of Magnesium Sulfate from Epsom Salts) and it worked fine for me. Of course it is Magnesium Sulfate and not Magnesium Chloride, but What the heck...it is still highly absorbable, and the Sulfur is good for the skin."
09/11/2009: Janice from Coloma, Mi replies: "How did you make it?"
09/12/2009: Kathy from Dubois, Pa replies: "Are you asking me? If you are, I just filled a bottle with distilled water and added Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) a tablespoon at a time, shaking to dissolve the crystals, until any more crystals refused to dissolve. This told me that the water was saturated with as much Magnesium Sulfate as it would hold and that I had acheived a saturated solution of Magnesium Sulfate. Then I just poured off the solution from the undissolved crystals into another bottle. I don't know if that is the "proper" way to make a saturated solution, but it worked for me."
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07/30/2009: Deirdre from Earth Clinic: "For those of you wishing to make your own magnesium oil for transdermal magnesium therapy, I emailed Jane from Fort Worth recently (whom you may recall has been treating her father with Parkinson's by massaging him with the magnesium oil she made every night) and asked where she bought her magnesium chloride. She responded that she bought the magnesium chloride on Ebay. Researched and found the company.
I just called the owner and ordered two 7 pound bags of magnesium chloride for $27.99 (plus shipping, which is costing $11.10 to Atlanta, GA). He told me he has plenty in stock and gets it shipped out same day delivery if he receives the order early enough in the day, Monday - Friday. He prefers to be called for orders and then sends an invoice via Paypal.
Please note: the owner told me twice that he sells this product for aquariums and cannot answer any questions about human use!!
Thought this would be a good resource to share with y'all as magnesium chloride in bulk is a difficult search."
RepliesEC: Read Jane's posts about Magnesium here: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/parkinsons.html#MBVC
01/02/2010: Rena from Mineral Bluff, Georgia, USA replies: "Hi Deirdre from Earth Clinic,I had to reorder and thought I would let you and others know that the price has gone up considerably. It is now 6LB bags for $15.99 each, and shipping for 2X 6LB bags is $14.60. I hope this price holds for a long time and not go up any higher."
EC: Thanks for alerting us, Rena!
02/11/2011: Rapunzel from Atlanta, Ga, Usa replies: "I've been looking on eBay and all I can find is someone who sells the magnesium chloride (along with all the other minerals of sea water in there). I'm very curious from whom you purchased this, as I have been unable to find it otherwise. (This item is being sold for aquariums.)
Also, does the magnesium chloride you purchased contain all those other minerals in there? Knowing that our seas are contaminated with mercury, I wonder if this item would contain that as well. I hope not. (I've already had my issues with mercury due to the 28 amalgm surfaces I used to have.)
Thanks in advance for your help!"
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WHERE TO BUY: CANADA
06/02/2010: Mary from Regina, Saskchewan: "Hi All:
Would anyone be able to direct me as to where to buy Magnesium Chloride in Bulk in Canada. I have found a compounding pharmacy that will sell me less than half a cup for 14 dollars. This is hardly practical for a body spray or footsoak being done daily.
I would appreciate any suggestions!
Thank you,"
RepliesEC: Hi Mary,
Did you try aquarium supply stores in your area or online stores in Canada? Salt water tanks use magnesium chloride.
03/27/2011: Viola from Canada replies: "I'm also looking for a Canadian source. Best I can come up with is to find Nigari flakes (magnesium chloride blend used to make tofu) at an oriental grocer..."
10/10/2011: Sally from Ontario, Canada replies: "I have found a source for magnesium chloride flakes in Canada. It is realrawfood.com and they offer lots of hard to find health essentials - including coconut sugar, which you can't find in stores. Hope this helps."
12/01/2011: Roberto from Vancouver, Canada replies: "Voltahealth.com sells ancient minerals magnesium chloride here in Vancouver at a good price and cheap shipping in Canada"
12/04/2011: Thebestcook from Abbotsford, Bc replies: "I just ordered 2- 8 lb bags from Volta in Richmond BC. You get a discount over a certain amount and free shipping if you spend a certain amount. Going to try it for a variety of ailments."
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