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Art (California ) on 08/24/2017: 
Mag oil is great for the human body and it has many health benefits which have been mentioned often on EC by many posters over the years. Mag oil also has some downsides that are not mentioned often, but two important issues are the fact that higher percentage mag oil can have a burning or stinging effect for some people, especially when applied to the neck and shoulder area. This is unfortunate because mag oil is very good for helping to relax the muscles in those areas and is often used for that purpose. One way to minimize this bad effect is to add MSM to the mix when you make your mag oil solution from flakes. I like to use 5 grams per ounce of water for this purpose.
Another downside to mag oil is the fact that even though it is not an oil, it does "feel oily" and can stay feeling oily for hours after you apply it, especially as you increase the percentage of flakes in your mag oil solution. One way to help reduce this sticky oily feeling is by using vodka in place of distilled water to make your mag oil with. The vodka reduces the oily feeling and also lessens the time that you feel oily or sticky by a very significant amount.
So these are two ways to make it easier to use magnesium oil which could also help with regular application compliance which should be better for your overall health!
Art
Dg (Texarkana, Tx, Usa) on 04/30/2012:
Merryanne (Orange City, Florida, Usa) on 12/22/2010:
Hope (Sacramento, California) on 11/21/2010:
Alain (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) on 11/10/2009:
Any time one uses Epsom Salt in baths or as compressed is to use Magnesium Sulfate transdermally.
From http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org
Studies show these benefits from the major components of Epsom Salt may:
Magnesium:
* Ease stress and improves sleep and concentration
* Help muscles and nerves function properly
* Regulate activity of 325 enzymes
* Help prevent artery hardening and blood clots
* Make insulin more effective
* Reduce inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps
* Improve oxygen use
Sulfates:
* Flush toxins
* Improve absorption of nutrients
* Help form joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins
* Help prevent or ease migraine headaches
Health usage tips
* For compresses: Use 2 cups of Epsom Salt per gallon of water for sore muscles, bug bites and splinter removal.
* For soaking: Add two cups of Epsom Salt to warm water in a standard-sized bathtub. Double the Epsom Salt for an oversized garden tub. Popular for easing muscle pain and fading bruises. Bathe three times weekly, soaking for at least 12 minutes.
* Foot bath: Add a cup of Epsom Salt to a tub of warm water as a popular balm for aching feet.
* Laxative: Consult the package directions for instructions.
If you search for Magnesium Sulfate Paste you will see it is made with glycerin and Epsom Salt It is used as an agent for dehydrating (drawing) boils, carbuncles, and abscesses. ( http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-boils.htm)
Look at these addresses for other ways to use externally Epsom Salts:
http://www.steadyhealth.com/Magnesium_Sulphate_Paste__Ointment_For_Boils_carbuncles_t57784.html
http://bathsaltdeal.com/epsom-salt-detox-and-reduce-stress
http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1511167#i
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_to_make_a_magnesium_sulphate_paste
Search also the web for Epsom Salt H2O2 baths
Good Luck
Alain
