http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/magnesium.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/magnesium.rss Ailments from A-Z Cured with the Supplement Magnesium, including muscle aches and pains, constipation, toothache and nerve sensitivity. Mon, 13 Feb 12 04:16:08 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=GF_73166 /Supplements/magnesium.rss1 Tue, 07 Feb 12 09:16:35 -0600 Francisca from Zug, Switzerland writes: "Here is part of an article I read today in a British paper. Interesting that more and more often they are coming with their own "researches" telling people their own terrific "discoveries" which in the end are nothing more than what a lot of people already knew but which were denied for decades by the mainstream medicine! What would have happened a while ago if you had heart problems and asked your doctor about taking Epsom salts baths? He would have laughed in your face but now.... They have "discovered" that it actually works! The wonders of modern medicine..... By the way, these injections have been administred for years, at least according to one of my books! "In another development, scientists have discovered that chemicals traditionally used in bath salts could help reduce damage caused by stroke. Magnesium sulphate is thought to dilate arteries in the brain, increasing the amount of vital nutrients reaching any damaged cells. Animal studies also show it protects nerve cells from damage, though researchers are unclear how it does this. Previous research has shown that people whose diets are high in magnesium are less likely to suffer a stroke. Magnesium-rich foods include nuts, green vegetables and beans. In a U. S. study starting next month, researchers will directly inject the chemical into arteries of 20 stroke patients. 'Salvage of viable, but threatened, tissue could give stroke patients an increased probability of favourable long-term outcome, ' they said". " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=DOSAGE_70531 /Supplements/magnesium.rss2 Wed, 04 Jan 12 22:09:52 -0600 George from Toronto, Ontario writes: "I have been taking about 1000 mg of elemental Magnesium per day for the past few years to regulate my system and help with bowel function and over all health. It has worked wonders but I am concerned that I may damage my body with this amount of supplements per day. Naturpaths and other practitioners say that this amount of magnisium is safe? Does anyone have any other feedback on this? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=TMT_70278 /Supplements/magnesium.rss3 Sat, 31 Dec 11 11:07:37 -0600 Francisca from Zug, Switzerland writes: "Hi Debbie, I think that you are the magnesium chloride expert around here so here are a few questions for you, or for anyone else who cares to answer! I have started to read Mark Sircus' book about transdermal magnesium therapy but I have to say that he repeats himself a lot and although he does give very interesting information I didn't yet get to the bits that interest me. One question, he seems to use magnesium oil he buys somewhere but it seems that one can make it oneself by adding water to the magnesium flakes (I use Nigari flakes). According to what I have read to far the ratio should be 50% water to 50% magnesium. He has another ratio, what do you think? He also talks about using magnesium oil for wrinkles. Being 54 that interests me but I tried to rub the 50% oil on my face and I felt too much of a burning sensation. Any thoughts on that? In the meanwhile I have diluted my oil but haven't tried it again on my face. If I rub it somewhere else I don't feel any burning. Right now I am using it on my husband's knees as he was having some pain and am going to try it on a carcinoma he has on the top of his ear which seems to be more or less healed with the help of greater celendine but looks a bit dry right now. Should one only spray, should one rub? I find the book very interesting but with so many repetitions he never gets to where one wants to be, to the real information! No sea here for us to soak in but there is a spa pool with salty water not far from where we live which we want to try after the holidays (too busy now I'm sure....)! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MC_68909 /Supplements/magnesium.rss4 Sun, 11 Dec 11 13:28:59 -0600 Rudy from Lucena, Quezon,philippines writes: "To Jeff of cebu city, philippines, where did you buy your magnesium chloride here in the Philippines? Pls tell me the address and phone numbers, thank you " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=GF_68708 /Supplements/magnesium.rss5 Fri, 09 Dec 11 09:42:50 -0600 Louisvillemom from Louisville, Ky writes: "I've also experienced restlessness with the Magnesium Citrate. I tried the powdered "Natural Calm" and it did NOT calm me... Quite the opposite. So my doctor suggested MagOx which is Magnesium Oxide. I take two at night and sleep better than I have in years. It's also lowered my BP a little and my migraines have almost gone away. I've heard negatives about the oxide form of magnesium (absorption, stomach upset, etc) but for me it's worked miracles. I think everyone must figure out which form works best for them. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MC_67940 /Supplements/magnesium.rss6 Mon, 28 Nov 11 21:07:40 -0600 Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Bill, I would really appreciate your opinion. I have just got some magnesium chloride and when it arrived the bag says for industrial use. It is not quite pure white, say off white and when I made it to solution it is a little cloudy with a very slight dirty appearance (only very slight). It also has a bitter almond odour. Could this be cyanide? I have read something that Dr Mark Circus wrote that even with 25 times the heavy metal pollution it is a 1000x better than nothing. I got it for footbaths and to apply transdermally but now am uncertain if it should be used or not at all or only sometimes. I have applied it twice to my legs and had good results, the same as if I were using the small expensive packet of pure white flakes. Would you think it ok to continue using them? Your opinion/ thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I do look forward to reading your posts. Thanks, Maria " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MBS_67316 /Supplements/magnesium.rss7 Sun, 20 Nov 11 10:39:21 -0600 Elpocketo from Oldham, Lancashire Uk writes: "hi guys, I am interested to try and make my own mag bicarb water, I have a recipe which says to add 5ml (400mg) of milk of magnesia to a bottle of carbonated water, then gives instructions to dilute the resulting concentrated mix. The milk of magnesia contains already sodium hydrogen carbonate and gycerol and peppermint oil, will these additives play any role in the reaction or is it ok these are present? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=GF_66455 /Supplements/magnesium.rss8 Fri, 04 Nov 11 16:29:47 -0500 [YEA] Jennifer from Sunrise, Fl, Usa writes: "Have to add a big YES YES YES to Magnesium! I have been chronically constipated since I was a child. I usually used Triphala to help my slow bowel issues, which encourages the peristalsic contractions, but my bowels were still a little on the slow side (1 BM every 2 days) and most of the time they were too hard. I started taking magnesium for my anxiety issues and found that not only is magnesium a great supplement to relieve anxiety, but as an unintended result, my bowels are now soft and very easy to pass and I have a regular BM every day. No wonder Milk of Magnesia is a laxative - go figure! I use a powdered blend of magnesium citrate and magnesium carbonate (two of the most bioavailable forms of magnesium) and take 1/2 teaspoonful every day. I use the powdered form because some studies show that the coating on tablets reduces the absorption of magnesium. It's best to start small to see how you react and increase the dosage if you find you need more. If your bowels are too loose, you are taking too much. If they are comfortably loose, you are at the right amount. Make sure you do not surpass the recommended amount per day, because your kidneys have to work hard to excrete the magnesium, and toxity has been reported in very high dosages. Do not use if you have kidney problems. As another wonderful benefit, magnesium is very relaxing and is great for people who suffer from anxiety issues. Magnesium supplementation is also good for people who are taking calcium and/or Vitamin B6. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=GF_66085 /Supplements/magnesium.rss9 Sat, 29 Oct 11 01:22:51 -0500 [YEA] Ava from Spokane, Wa writes: "All the research I have done on Magnesium shows that ionic Magnesium is absorbed by the body much better than other forms & that magnesium oxide is one of the worst & hardest to be absorbed... So I would say to stick with the ionic magnesium... It works well for me, much better than the oxide version I used to take. The oxide one gave me bad diarrhea from malabsorbtion. Also I would say to definitely make sure you continue with magnesium supplementing if you start the vitamin D because it makes a magnesium deficiency more prominent... magnesium is just so important for over 300 enzyme processes & I believe processing vitamin D requires magnesium..." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MAGNESIUML-THREONATE_65217 /Supplements/magnesium.rss10 Fri, 14 Oct 11 18:11:00 -0500 [YEA] Rosemary from White Rock, B.C., Canada writes: "I was just reading about the possible mind/memory/learning benefits of a new magnesium l-threonate. The human trials are not finished but it's on the market.... has anyone out there used this yet and with what results? I am already benefiting with sleep, mood and digestion by using magnesium chloride in a weak drink and as an oil spray as well as soaking in epsom salts. http://www.healthyfellow.com/461/natural-memory-boosters/ " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=GF_63772 /Supplements/magnesium.rss11 Thu, 22 Sep 11 15:13:54 -0500 Virginia from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada writes: "How to read the Supplement label of ingredients: I bought Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate. The Medicinal Ingredients reads: Magnesium (Magnesium Bisglycinate) 560mg. Providing Elemental Magnesium 100mg. Non-Medicinal ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose. Contains no yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, corn, sugar, dairy, artificial colours or preservatives. Manufactured under the unique A.... Laboratories process............. whereby the minerals are chelated (bound to) by amino acids, peptides and polypeptides. Directions: Adults, take four capsules daily or as directed by health care practitioner. My questions how to read these labels? does this mean I am only getting 100mg of magnesium as why they advise 4 capsules? What is the Magnesium bisglycinate? What does it mean? Thank you if any one can help. Ginny " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=DOSAGE_62703 /Supplements/magnesium.rss12 Mon, 05 Sep 11 23:25:07 -0500 Jeff from Cebu City, Philippines writes: "I recently bought magnesium chloride crystals at a local pharmacy, and made magnesium oil out of it. I am just wondering if I decide to take the crystals orally, how much should I be taking in terms of spoonfuls in a day? 1/8 tsp? 1/4? maybe more? the article by chris gupta is saying that it should be 25g/litre of water, but I don't want to make a batch of it, so I want to know how much it should be in terms of single servings. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MC_62037 /Supplements/magnesium.rss13 Fri, 26 Aug 11 11:01:55 -0500 [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Jeff from Cebu City, Philippines writes: "Recently, I bought Magnesium Chloride crystals and made mag oil out of it. My mom, who has both diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, seems to sleep better when I rub it on her lower legs. The problem is that it constantly itches. I am not sure if she is allergic to it since her legs don't turn red or anything but it itches like being bitten by a mosquito. I've been rubbing it on her legs for almost a week and the level of itching is still the same. I tried once to just paint it on her soles and it seems that her soles don't itch but her legs still itches even if I just rub it on her soles. My wife is speculating that it may be an issue of bad circulation. Has anyone experienced this? I've read through the magnesium and circulation postings and didn't find anything about itching. I did read somewhere that its quite probable since blood starts travel back in your skin and that makes it itch. My question is, how long does it take for the itching to start subsiding? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=TMT_59820 /Supplements/magnesium.rss14 Thu, 21 Jul 11 10:59:27 -0500 Sa Gal from Johannesburg, South Africa writes: "can I give transdermal magnesium oil to my Dad, suffering from Parkinsons, with all his other medication, from his doctors, or will this clash? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MC_58118 /Supplements/magnesium.rss15 Mon, 20 Jun 11 12:06:29 -0500 Luana from Hollywood, Florida writes: "Thank you Bill from San Fernando! Your comments and links on magnesium chloride. This saved my digestion. ACV had helped with acid reflux but the magnesuim chloride is a miracle. I was in such bad shape, wasn't even able to digest food. From everything I have read it appears that I have been deficient in magnesium for a long time, but my entire chemistry was messed up by a staff infection I was given during surgey or from all the antibiotics. It happened so fast and doctors have no clue. They don't even take you serioulsy if they can't just perscribe a deadly drug. I have been getting sicker and sicker and just didn't know how much longer I could go on. I was taking the magnesium at night. One night I watched a documentary called Feed your head about a doctor curing paranoid schitzophrenia with niacin. I have niacin but didn't take it regularly. That night I took the niacin with the magnesium and the next day I felt wonderful the next day, it was so dramatic. In the info you posted it states you need magnesium to properly metabolzie b vitamins and boy I sure learned that taking the two together. I thought the first day may have been a fluke, but as every day was better, it could only have been the magnesium with the niacin. So I told my husband and he tried it. He experienced the same thing, you wake up feeling so good, full of energy and don't even need the coffee. I owe you Bill. I got a copy of my blood tests and the thing that was really out of control was my calcium levels. My doctor never even mentioned this, I guess he didn't see this as a problem. I am post menapausal for 10 years so supposedly should be calcium deficient. I was really upset to learn about the calcium and how the great damage these lies are doing to our bodies. I have had kidney problems from calcium deposits for years. Have bone spurs from calcium and can only imagine what it has done to my heart and arteries. Our American healthcare is criminal. I am sharing the magnesium chloride and niacin at night with everyone I know. Especially with other women as we are bombarded with the suppsed need for all this calcium and have no idea that without magnesium, we are poisioning our bodies. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MC_57088 /Supplements/magnesium.rss16 Tue, 31 May 11 22:30:36 -0500 Frances from Gcs, Fl writes: "Thank you EC for all the information. I would like to try the magnesium chloride transdermal treatment. The only place I found selling it, only sells large amount, I don't want to buy 55Lbs; can anyone please advise where in North Florida or the internet to buy. Deirdre in GA can you help? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MC_55631 /Supplements/magnesium.rss17 Sun, 01 May 11 12:30:17 -0500 Sharon From Washington from Washington, Missouri writes: "Can ted or someone tell me if I can purchase magnesium chloride used for melting ice to make my own magnesium chloride. How can I tell if it is safe and pure to use? Is all magnesium chloride the same? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=GF_52225 /Supplements/magnesium.rss18 Thu, 10 Feb 11 11:12:09 -0600 Arora Darjelling from Karachi, Sind / Pakistan writes: "My dauther is using magnesium sulphate last 6 months, half teaspoon with water in morning and her Epelipsy is in control. She is in her 8 week of pregnancy. Some experienced friend should guide whether to continue magnesium sulphate or stop. Is there any bad effects on fetus? Please reply" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=INCONTINENCE_52164 /Supplements/magnesium.rss19 Tue, 08 Feb 11 16:33:02 -0600 [YEA] Carla from Vancouver, British Columbia writes: "I was doing research and found out magnesium was one common remedie for about three different things I was trying to deal with incontinence being one of them i took two capsules everyday until I knew my body had absorbed it (this came in the form of mild diarrhea) it only took a few days and I didnt have and incident for another year! Everytime I feel it happen I go take another capsule and wahlaah! Instantly cured! i hope this helps someone else out there! By the way im twenty two." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=LC_51527 /Supplements/magnesium.rss20 Mon, 24 Jan 11 17:46:20 -0600 [YEA] Lena from Tallahassee, Florida writes: "Your body when it produces leg cramps or restless leg syndrome usually means the body is low on magnesium. I suffer from this same thing and when I take a magnesium supplement the pain goes away " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=GF_50439 /Supplements/magnesium.rss21 Sat, 01 Jan 11 20:18:39 -0600 [YEA] Maskeen from Dubai, Uae writes: "One day I woke up with what I thought was an ear blocked with wax. But, no matter how hard I tried, no wax would come out. Then I started researching and discovered that sudden sensorineural deafness was what I had. It stated that ssd occurred due to a lack of magnesium in the body. So I started taking magnesium in the form of magnesium orotate 4 tablets of 500 mg 2x daily on an empty stomach. No results. Then I switched to chelated magnesium glycinate/lysinate with bioperine (an extract made from black pepper which increases bioavailability of beneficial substances and also chemical drugs). The deafness disappeared within 3 days. You must take the elemental dosage recommended for your age group. I tried a chelated magnesium with calcium, but that did not work nor did magnesium citrate." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=BP_47447 /Supplements/magnesium.rss22 Fri, 15 Oct 10 16:07:39 -0500 Pam from Marlborough, Connecticut writes: "I would like to know if I should take a magnesium supplement for my blood pressure and if so how, much. Thanks Pam" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=GF_47389 /Supplements/magnesium.rss23 Thu, 14 Oct 10 10:02:13 -0500 Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Here is an interesting article by Chris Gupta, which describes the wide benefits of Magnesium(as well as Vitamin C and Aspirin) supplementation and its real and successful medical use. This article also goes into detail concerning research misconduct or what I call "spoiler" research put out by the medical drugs companies. This is why simple chemicals like Lugol's Iodine, Sodium Bicarbonate(BS)and Hydrogen Peroxide have become so de-emphasised by spoiler drugs research -- the medical companies don't like the competition, so they try and generate fear of use -- despite the older medical fraternity using these simple chemicals very successfully for over a hundred or more years. Here is the article in PDF format: http://www.mcs-international.org/downloads/030_magnesium_chloride.pdf" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=GF_47340 /Supplements/magnesium.rss24 Tue, 12 Oct 10 22:35:48 -0500 Grannyguru from Oro Valley, Az, Usa writes: "I am really confused! Will magnesium make my blood pressure skyrocket? Should I take it with meals or on empty stomach? Should I dilute it? Should I take it with calcium or get just magnesium. I am taking the angstrom sized magnesium for 100% absorbtion without diarrhea. Is that good? Am I supposed to hold it beneath my tongue or swallow it? Please help! Here is what I have read: Magnesium is supposed to lower blood pressure. It pushes calcium out of the cell after a cell "event" (example: contraction), and thereby allows the cell to relax and to allow toxins to be removed from the cell. How then can taking magnesium cause blood pressure to skyrocket? They give it intravenously in hospital to make blood pressure drop. Also, I read to take it with a meal, then I read to take it on an empty stomach, at least an hour before or after a meal. I just got the angstrom calcium 1500/magnesium 3000 because I read the magnesium might not be absorbed without the calcium, then I read I should take the calcium separately at a different time. I read the magnesium in this form will be absorbed directly in the cells, even in the mouth. So I held it briefly sublingually, then swallowed because of its strong taste and besides you can't hold it in your mouth forever. I want to correct magnesium deficiency, lower blood pressure, and finish ridding myself of the numbness in toes and feet. I have been taking fat soluble b1 and B12 and soaking feet in epsom salts, and it has really helped get rid of the numbness, but it's still sort of numb in the toes and ball of left foot and sometimes in right foot. Please help! Thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MUSCLE-WEAKNESS_38488 /Supplements/magnesium.rss25 Sat, 06 Feb 10 17:12:55 -0600 [YEA] Rbwalton from Chico, Ca writes: "I have had muscle weakness and essential tremor for the last few years. Doctors finally saw the tremor and prescribed beta blockers to control it. They found no cause for the tremor and did not know why I was so weak- other than I was either exercising too little or too much. On my own, I started 600 mg daily of magnesium oxide since I had heard it might help with muscle weakness. While I was taking that, I ran out of beta blockers and tremor did not return. I figured it must be the magnesium that had been keeping my tremor under control all along. Since then I have been off of the beta blockers completely. My tremor is better as long as I keep taking the magnesium. And my strength is also improving."