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The Bliss of Magnesium Foot Baths

galina — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:00:27 +0000

In this short post I would like to share with you how magnesium foot baths are helping my daughter and me with our aches and pains.

It just happens that both of us have been having problems with our feet lately. In my case it has been my right ankle which I twisted some time ago, so the ankle has been feeling achy and weak for a while.

As for my daughter, she has been having problems with her toes and soles of the feet for the past 2 months. I think she may have some problems in her joints and ligaments, due to being an enthusiastic walker. I took her to our GP only to be given a leaflet with instructions on how to care for the feet, what shoes to wear, etc.

So we decided to start taking magnesium foot baths every night. It has paid off remakably quickly - I don’t feel the pain in my ankle anymore. As for my daughter, her feet are so much better now that she has become addicted to foot baths and asks for it every night before going off to bed.

We now take our foot baths every night. Not only we have the feeling of weightlessness in the feet after a bath like this, but the feeling of relaxation is incredible, and we sleep all night without waking up.

I have been using magnesium chloride – about 250-300g per foot bath (about 5 litres of water). The water has to be as hot as it is possible to bear, since the temperature helps with magnesium absorption.

Foot baths are also a wonderful way to supplement magnesium transdermally, in an enjoyable and fairy economical way. If you don’t have magnesium chloride, then magnesium sulphate – Epsom salt – is just as good.

Such foot baths are not only therapeutic, but very relaxing for feet and the whole body, especially after a long day at work or walking in town. One of theose life’s pleasures which don’t cost a small fortune, and are definitely worth remembering!

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Disclaimer:
All information provided in this article should be treated as information only. Please do not resort to self-treatment. Consult a medical practitioner if you are suffering from any medical conditions.

Magnesium and Sport – Studies

galina — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:34:47 +0000

Strenuous and prolonged exercise can lead to magnesium deficiency (hypomagnesaemia).

In their article “New experimental and clinical data on the relationship between magnesium and sport” Y. Rayssiguier, C. Y. Guezennec, and J. Durlach provide scientific information on the relationship between magnesium and sport (http://www.mgwater.com/dur18.shtml). Here is what it says:

“Exercise under certain conditions appears to lead to Mg depletion and may worsen a state of deficiency when Mg intake is inadequate. Whereas hypermagnesaemia occurs following short term high intensity exercise as the consequence of a decrease in plasma volume and a shift of cellular magnesium resulting from acidosis, prolonged submaximal exercise is accompanied by hypomagnesaemia“.

“In developed countries Mg intake is often marginal and sport is a factor which is particularly likely to expose athletes to Mg deficit through metabolic depletion linked to exercise itself, which can only aggravate the consequences of a frequent marginal deficiency. Mg depletion and deficiency therefore play a role in the pathophysiology of physical exercise.”

“Experiments on animals have shown that severe Mg deficiency reduces physical performance and in particular the efficiency of energy metabolism.
Several studies have been performed to test the effect of using oral Mg supplementation on muscular work performance. A 4-week administration of Mg to athletes increased their physical performance. This amelioration was shown by registering the maximum oxygen consumption as well as the PWC170, using both a running board and bicycle ergometry 78. Mg supplementation resulted in a significant decrease in protein release from the muscle cells during a marathon run and total creatine kinase (CCK) in serum increased less 79-80. Mg supplementation has a significant effect on respiration indices and improves lactate elimination in competitive rowers during exhaustive simulated rowing. In moderately trained subjects, the effects of magnesium supplementation were tested on some cardiorespiratory variables monitored during a 30 min submaximal effort test 81. In the Mg group, a significant decrease was found in blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen consumption. The results indicate that magnesium supplementation induces an overall improvement in cardiorespiratory performance”.

“A recent longitudinal study of a group of medium-distance runners carried out over a training season also demonstrated plasma Mg reductions during the competition period, although there were no variations in erythrocyte Mg. Since both their energy intake and their work load remained more or less constant during the study, a relationship can be established between plasma Mg changes and the stress of the competition period 48. In conclusion, exercise under certain conditions appears to lead to magnesium depletion both in humans and in animals and may worsen a state of deficiency when Mg intake is inadequate”.

Regarding the consequences of magnesium deficiency on endurance and performance, the article says:

“The effects of feeding varying concentrations of dietary Mg on exercise capacity were investigated in rats. Based on treadmill or swimming tests, the Mg-deficient rats showed a markedly lower exercise endurance capacity than rats fed the higher levels of dietary Mg 5-7,54″.

“As compared to the resting condition, Mg-deficient rats showed a significant decrease in RBC Mg concentration, and a significant increase in plasma free fatty acid and lactate concentrations. These studies, which clearly show that dietary deficiency may influence exercise performance, also indicate that exercise adversely affects RBC Mg concentration when Mg intake is inadequate. An improved magnesium nutritional state can prevent the decrease in RBC (red blood cells) Mg induced by increased physical activity”.

Therapy by oral physiological doses of Mg represents a major step in treating Mg deficit. The normal treatment consists of oral intake of 5 mg/kg.day of Mg for the adult in a Mg salt that is well absorbed and well tolerated. It represents the exclusive treatment for Mg deficiency”.

http://www.mgwater.com/dur18.shtml

“Daniel Reid says, “Using Magnesium Oil is the quickest and most convenient way to transmit magnesium chloride into the cells and tissues through the skin. 2-3 sprays under each armpit function as a highly effective deodorant, while at the same time transporting magnesium swiftly through the thin skin into the glands, lymph channels, and bloodstream, for distribution throughout the body. Spray it onto the back of the hand or the top of the feet any time of day or night for continuous magnesium absorption. Regardless of where you apply the spray on the body, once it penetrates the surface of the skin, the body transports it to whichever tissues need magnesium most.” http://www.magnesiumforlife.com/dosage.shtml

Magnesium Chloride can be applied transdermally using the following methods:

Compresses (very effective and economical method. Can be used for localised aches/pains, arthritis, wounds, etc.)
Baths (effective, but less economical, than a compress. Works on the whole body).
Spays (very effective and economical way of getting required doses of magnesium and maintain healthy skin condition). Mix magnesium with water to avoid skin irritation.
Underarm deodorant (diluted with water, sprayed or applied otherwise) – removes unpleasant ordours and delivers magnesium throught the skin.
Massage medium (although Magnesium Oil is not actually an oil, it has an oily consistency, and is a very effective way to deal with muscle aches/pains).
Mouth wash, gargle – weak water solution. Can be used to deal with infections and halitosis.
Foot baths (effective and safe, especially suitable for children. Excellent for tired legs, muscle cramps, as well as a way to deliver magnesium to the body).
As part of clay and mud packs (body wraps, compresses, masks, poultices). Excellent for the skin and a great way to bring Magnesium to the body.
Very low concentrations can be used for nose washes, sitz baths / vaginal douches to deal with infections & thrush.

Some people may find that pure magnesium oil may irritate their skin. If this happens, dilute magnesium oil with water tosuit your skin type.

FAR-INFRARED MAGNESIUM WRAP – POWERFUL WAY TO OPTIMISE MAGNESIUM LEVELS TRANSDERMALLY

This is an amazingly relaxing and therapeutic treatment. It is aimed at those who are desperately deficient in magnesium and need quick supplementation. The treatment uses far-infrared heat to open up pores and boost circulation not only in the skin, but in deeper body structures. With the pores open and blood flow increased, magnesium stands a better chance to be absorbed quickly and in large quantities.

The treatment is preceded by a massage to stimulate circulation and soften up the tissues. The infrared heat helps open up the cell membranes, which contributes towards magnesium absorption.

Apart from being very therapeutic, the treatment is thoroughly relaxing, thanks to the effects of magnesium and the infrared heat. It promotes detoxification on the cellular level, helps to relieve aches, pains, muscle spasms, arthritis, sleep problems, fatigue, boost immunity, promote relaxation, help relieve water retention and is a really great start to a weight loss programme. People generally lose a lot of water during the treatment which has an added physical effect of feeling lighter afterwards.

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Disclaimer:
All information provided in this article should be treated as information only. Please do not resort to self-treatment. Consult a medical practitioner if you are suffering from any medical conditions.

PAIN & INFLAMMATION RELIEF RECIPE WITH MAGNESIUM OIL & GREEN CLAY

galina — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:54:20 +0000

I am going to describe a preparation with clay and magnesium oil which has helped many people to relieve inflammations, infections, aches, cramps and pains. It involves using green illite clay and magnesium chloride oil. Sodium bentonite clay can be used as an alternative to green illite.

Clay is a natural healer, helping to relieve pain, draw out impurities, bust infection, help reduce inflammations. Clays are natural sorbents, so help any “wet” conditions, such as eczema, ulcers, infections, pustular formations, by drying and cleansing them of any impurities. It is a natural desinfectant – this especially can be said about smectite clays – like sodium and calcium bentonite, green montmorillonite and illite clays. The theory behind the antibacterial/ antifungal propety is that clay envelops bacteria and fungal infections, depriving them of oxygen, water and nutrients, causing them to die. This infection-busting property of clays has been used with great effect by natural healers for many thousands of years.

More recently, there has been a scientific research conducted on the MRSA bacteria. The research showed that green clay eradicated the bacteria where antibiotics fail. It defies any medical theories and prejudice against humble clay. The main thing is that clay works. Why hospitals are not using clays routinely, based on that research and thousands of years of clay use, with remarkable results, is unclear. We can only guess that it may take many deaths and years of approval, before clay finds its way into our hospitals.

Green illite clay has been used for many decades with remarkable results by French doctors in Africa, to treat flesh-eating Buruli ulcers. The project is ongoing.

Clay interacts with the body in its own unique way which is not always possible to explain in scientific terms. It gives the body its own billion-year-old energy, and the body responds by healing itself.

As for magnesium – it is a very important mineral needed for over 300 body processes. People suffering from inflammations are normally severely deficient in magnesium. Applications of magnesium compresses, as well as using magnesium sprays and baths helps to relieve many painful & inflammatory conditions. Magnesium chloride is a natural desinfectant, being a salt, so enhances infection-busting properties of clays.

The preparation involves using equal amounts of green illite clay and magnesium oil mixed with water (1:1 ratio), mixed together to create a paste. The paste is then applied onto painful areas, or inflammatory sites. The place where the clay/magnesium paste has been applied needs to be wrapped with cling film and a scarf, and kept this way for 1-2 hours. More water can be added to magnesium oil prior to mixing the paste. Such compresses need to be applied daily, until pain and inflmmation subside. Magnesium oil can be made at home by mixing equal amounts of magnesium flakes and clean warm water. It is also more economical. I must add that the thicker the layer, the longer it needs to stay in place, and the more poowerful the effect.

Clay and magnesium can be used in equal proportions in a bath. I would suggest using about 500g of magnesium chloride flakes and 500g of green illite clay per bath. This would have a more general effect, and is suitable for conditions associated with serious toxicity.

A foot bath could be used too – about 100g of each product, per 5 litres of very warm water. This would be a great recipe for people with diabetes, since it would stimulate circulaton in the area, and could help deal with diabetic ulcers.

Disclaimer:

Any information and recipes on this website should be treated as information only, and not as a prescription or replacement for a medical treatment. Please consult your medical practitioner for suitability of any natural remedies, especially if you suffer from a medical condition and are on medication.

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OSTEOPOROSIS & MAGNESIUM – SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

galina — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:06:02 +0000

Although not exclusively, osteoporsis is mostly associated with the menopause and the changes that happen to the bone with age. There is growing evidence that osteoporosis is influenced by the levels of calcium, vitamin D, fluoride, phosphorus, magnesium, as well as trace minerals, such as copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and manganese (Mn) which are essential co-factors in bone metabolism enzymes.

Magnesium plays a crucial role in bone metabolism by regulating active calcium transport. As a result, there has been high interest in the role of magnesium (Mg) in bone metabloism and its role in preventing osteoporosis. One of the studies conducted on post-menopausal women given magnesium hydroxide to measure the effect of magnesium on bone densisty has concluded that “at the end of the 2-year study, magnesium therapy appears to have prevented fractures and resulted in a significant increase in bone density“. Sojka-JE; Weaver-CM, Nutr-Rev. 1995 Mar; 53(3): 71-4 http://www.mdschoice.com/text/abstracts/Magnesium/magosteo.htm

FINDINGS OF DR L.B. BARNETT

Dr. Lewis B. Barnett, a retired orthopedic (bone) surgeon living in Center, Colorado, has theory that takes into account and explains why magnesium plays a decisive role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

“The mechanism whereby magnesium functions to strengthen bone and combat osteoporosis is, like many functions of the body, quite complex,” Dr. Barnett explained. “Our studies, however, have convinced us that the mineral is important-perhaps the most important single element-in bone health.

The theory behind it is that magnesium is needed, by the pituitary gland. This gland regulates all the other glands of the body, and to do this regulating it uses magnesium. This mineral acts as a sedative, counteracting the stimulant effect of the adrenal glands. These glands must be restrained in their production, or else their secretions will speed up the breaking down and resorption of bone tissue.” http://www.mgwater.com/rod15.shtml

Another function of magnesium is to act as an enzyme or catalyst. In effect, it acts as the glue that binds calcium and fluorine to build bone. Thus, even though calcium and fluorine may be abundant in the diet, they cannot be used and are flushed out of the system unless the binding element, magnesium, is also present.”

Barnett analyzed the soil and water content of the two areas, and concluded the major factor in bone health was the mineral content of the water supply. Analysis of the water showed that calcium alone could not be the element responsible for combating osteoporosis. The Hereford water contained only four parts per million of calcium while the Dallas water contained 23 p.p.m. There were only slight differences in the fluorine, iodine, and phosphorus content of the water. Barnett considered these differences statistically insignificant.

The one really outstanding difference was in the magnesium content of the two water supplies. The Dallas supply contained eight p.p.m. of the mineral, while the Hereford water contained 16 p.p.m.”

http://www.mgwater.com/rod15.shtml

MAGNESIUM IN THE TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS

“Many researchers are now also reporting that magnesium deficiency plays a significant role in the development of osteoporosis. Studies have shown that women suffering from osteoporosis tend to have a lower magnesium intake than normal and also have lower levels of magnesium in their bones. It is also clear that recommendations to postmenopausal women to increase calcium intake can lead to an unfavourable Ca:Mg ratio unless the magnesium intake is increased accordingly; the optimum ratio of Ca:Mg is believed to be 2:1. A magnesium deficiency can also affect the production of the biologically active form of vitamin D and thereby further promoting osteoporosis. Some very recent research shows that magnesium supplementation is effective in treating osteoporosis. A trial in Israel showed that postmenopausal women suffering from osteoporosis could stop further bone loss by supplementing with 250-750 mg/day of magnesium for two years. Some (8 per cent) of the treated women even experienced a significant increase in trabecular bone density. Untreated controls lost bone mass at the rate of 1 per cent per year. Another experiment in Czechoslovakia found that 65 per cent of women who supplemented with 1500 to 3000 mg of magnesium lactate daily for two years completely got rid of their pain and stopped further development of deformities of the vertebrae. Other studies have shown that magnesium is helpful in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and that an adequate intake may help prevent atherosclerosis. Dreosti, Ivor E. Magnesium status and health. Nutrition Reviews, Vol. 53, No. 9, September 1995, pp. S23- S27 “. http://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org/health/womens-health/34-magnesium-supplements-help-osteoporosis.html

In conclusion, although magnesium undoubtedly plays a major role in preventing and treating osteoporosis, its supplementation should go along with other minerals and vitamins, as well as healthy diet and exercise, for a balanced and productive response of the body systems to the treatment.

HOW TO RAISE MAGNESIUM LEVELS QUICKLY & KEEP THEM HIGH

Oral supplementation is the method used by most people, with varying effect. The problem is that if the digestive system of a person is impaired, then much of the oral magnesium passes through the body unabsorbed. A sufficient increase may lead to loosening of the stool and even diarrhoea, and this may further prevent efficient absorption of magnesium.

Transdermal supplementation has been proved to be by far the quickest and most efficient method which can be used both at home and at clinics, without having to resort to intravenous injections. The skin is the largest organ in the body with a wonderful ability to absorb certain substances, including magnesium ions, by osmosis.

TRANSDERMAL MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENTATION

Magnesium oil massage – massage the oil into the body, 3-4 times a week, or daily.
Magnesium oil spray – spray neat oil, or mixed with water in 1 1:1 or 1:2 ratio if too strong and feeling itchy, every day, before bedtime.
Magnesium bath – add 500g of magnesium chloride flakes or Epsom salt into a bath. Take daily, before bedtime.
Foot bath – add 250g of flakes into a foot bath, take daily. This provides a more localised action, but is still quite effective.
Far-Infrared Magnesium Wrap – apply magnesium oil on the body, wrap yourself up in a warm wet sheet, then get into a warmed-up Far-Infrared blanket on medium setting for a bout 45 minutes.

Caution:
Always check with your medical doctor for any supplementation – oral or transdermal, since certain conditions and medications would mean exercising caution in this respect.

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MY INVISIBLE FRIEND EASTON

galina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:18:34 +0000

To all of my readers whom I consider to be my invisible friends, I would like to tell about my dear friend Easton Hamilton whom, although known to me since 2008, I have never had a chance to meet.

I received a telephone call from Easton in 2008. It was a year full of challenges for me. We spoke about healing powers of clay, salts and muds, and then about life, spiritual values, and things unlrelated to what I was doing. It was a long conversation, but I barely noticed how the time flew by – I was so interested in what was being said.

Easton set up an integrative counselling practice 34 years ago. Now it is the oldest practice of its kind in the country, with a large team of people practicing counselling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy around the UK, using a unique method – The Reach Approach – developed by Easton Hamilton.

Reach has a wonderful inspirational website named The Reach Approach, with a vast library of free resources, as well as a shop where people can purchase hypnosis CDs which can truly take one into a different dimension and change forever. I have a vast collection of these CDs. And there is more…

The Reach Approach takes psychotherapy and counselling onto a spiritual level, taking care of the mind, body and spirit in equal measure. It very much reflects who Easton is, his views and values, which I have come to recognise over the years as the ones that I hold dear to my heart.

I suggest that all of you my dear invisible friends go to the Reach Approach website – it is generously packed with free resources which, alongside live support from Easton, have been helping me overcome my challenges and grow over the years. I believe that people come into our lives to help us grow and evolve, which Easton has been helping me with, both directly and indirectly.

I advise you to bookmark the website, since I truly believe that you will be coming back to it again and again, and referring your friends to it for help and guidance, and that it will help you with your life challenges as it has helped me.

And here is the link to the Free Resources page: The Reach Approach – Free Resources.

Enjoy it as I have been enjoying it all these years, and I hope that you will be guided the way I have been guided.

With much love to all,

Galina

Magnesium Oil – Natural Relief for Premenstrual Tension (PMT)

galina — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:56:15 +0000

A number of scientific studies have linked pre-menstrual tension – PMT (also called Pre-mentrual Syndrome) – with magnesium deficiency in the woman’s body.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is experienced as a group of physical and emotional symptoms which some women experience 1-2 weeks before their menstrual period. Normally, these symptoms subside when the period starts and within a couple of days of menstrual flow. Statistics indicate that PMS affects over 80% of women of the reproductive age at some point in their lives, and about 40% of women experience symptoms bad enough to affect their daily life.

The symptoms may include, but are not limited to, cramps, dizziness, tender breasts, water retention & swelling of the body, abdominal bloating, food cravings, especially for chocolate, nausea, vomiting, stomach upsets, appetite changes, insomnia, general discomfort, anger, irritability, crying seemingly for no reason, aches and pains all over the body, fatigue, lowered immunity, and a number of other symptoms.

Facchinetti F, Borella P, Sances G, Fioroni L, Nappi RE, Genazzani AR report the following results of a 2-months’ study of 32 women-sufferers from PMS:

“To evaluate the effects of an oral Mg preparation on premenstrual symptoms, we studied, by a double-blind, randomized design, 32 women (24-39 years old) with PMS confirmed by the Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire. After 2 months of baseline recording, the subjects were randomly assigned to placebo or Mg for two cycles. In the next two cycles, both groups received Mg. Magnesium pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (360 mg Mg) or placebo was administered three times a day, from the 15th day of the menstrual cycle to the onset of menstrual flow. Blood samples for Mg measurement were drawn premenstrually, during the baseline period, and in the second and fourth months of treatment. The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire score of the cluster “pain” was significantly reduced during the second month in both groups, whereas Mg treatment significantly affected both the total Menstrual Distress Questionnaire score and the cluster “negative affect.” In the second month, the women assigned to treatment showed a significant increase in Mg in lymphocytes and polymorphonuclear cells, whereas no changes were observed in plasma and erythrocytes. These data indicate that Mg supplementation could represent an effective treatment of premenstrual symptoms related to mood changes.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2067759

“Three small double-blind RCTs have investigated the effect of magnesium supplementation in PMS. A trial in 38 women with relatively mild PMS found that a daily supplement of 200mg of magnesium reduced one out of six studied symptom categories. Fluid retention was significantly reduced in the second, but not the first month of use, but there were no significant effects on emotional symptoms… Supplementation with magnesium 360mg/day in 32 women significantly reduced total PMS symptoms, specifically those related to mood,23 while in another trial in 20 women with premenstrual migraine, the same dose of magnesium significantly reduced the number of days with headache.” National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome

The complexiities of the reproductive cycle mean that the body mobilises itself for possible fertilisation and pregnancy. This preparation leads to a number of hormones being produced in large quantities, and released into the body, leading to physiological and psychological changes in all the body systems. Magnesium plays a very important role not only in the production of hormones, but as an integral part of ATP – the energy molecule of every cell.

Premenstrual activity in the woman’s body requires a lot of magnesium. If it is in short supply, then certain processes are slowed down, and general physical and psychological tension, fatigue, cramps, aches, pain, lack of energy follow as just some of the numerous symptoms of what we call Premenstrual Tension.

The studies mentioned above were using oral magnesium supplementation to draw the positive conclusions about the role of magnesium in reducing the symptoms of PMS. However, oral magnesium supplementation has its limitations. Not everyone can absorb it via the digestive tract, and even those who can, absorb only a relatively small percentage of what has been ingested. Much of oral magnesium passes through the body unabsorbed. The chances increase when chelated magnesium is taken instead of cheaper forms of it. Magnesium citrate, magnesium orotate are some of the chelated forms of the good quality magnesium supplement. They will also be milder on the stomach, since unlike magnesium oxide, they do not take hydrocholric acid out of the body, so do not upset digestion.

To increase magnesium absorption into the body, I suggest using magnesium chloride transdermally – in the form of magnesium oil to spray the body with daily, or to massage it derectly into the skin. The oil can be strong and irritating for some, being a concentrated salt solution, so can be mixed with water as desired, to soften its action. You will still get sufficient magnesium from it to benefit from transdermal supplementation.

Another way is to soak in magnesium baths, preferably daily, using either magnesium chloride flake or Epsom salt. Although Epsom salt is cheaper to buy, magnesium chloride is a better option, since it has a simpler molecular structure, and gets straight to where it is needed. Dr Mark Sircus recommends magnesium sulphate for transdermal magnesium supplementation in most cases, except for some specific conditions. You would need betwen 500g-1kg of magnesium chloride per bath.

Various research results have shown that transdermal supplementation replenishes magnesium in the body much faster than oral supplementation. Of course, intravenous injections would be even faster, but for majority of people they are not necessary. I suggest using magnesium transdermally on a daily basis for 2 weeks at the start of the treatment, and once every 2-3 days afterwards, or as required.

Other natural remedies include vitamin B complex, Vitex Agnus Castus (Chaste Berry) – to regulate hormones, Evening primprose oil, and calcium. Exercise, sufficient sleep and healthy nutrition are also advised.

Caution:
Always check with your medical doctor for any supplementation – oral or transdermal, since certain conditions and medications would mean exercising caution in this respect.

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LIVER DETOX RECIPE FROM RUSSIA

galina — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:43:45 +0000

My sister had a very bad case of Hepatitis A when she was a little child. Her liver suffered a lot as a result of this dreadful illness, and ever since then she has been unable to eat various foods, due to difficulties with processing fats and sugars. She goes to see the liver specialist regularly. One day a doctor she was seeing gave her a recipe for liver detox which she has been using ever since, with great results.

The procedure involves Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate, or magnesium sulfate), some warm water, lemon, and a hot water bottle.

She mixes 1 level tablespoon of Epsom salt with a glass of warm water (about 250ml) and drinks it early in the morning when still in bed. Sometimes she uses mineral water. In Russia we have bottled mineral water which is very rich in magnesium sulphate salts, which I have been unable to find here. She has a hot water bottle ready, which she covers with a cloth to keep it warm but not hot, and places it on the liver area, while lying down on her right side. She stays in bed until she feels an urge to pass stool. Epsom salts relax the bile ducts, liver, intestines and promote peristalsis. A hot water bottle placed on the liver increases blood circulation in the liver/ gall bladder area.

The whole process is very powerful and cleansing for the whole body, not just the liver. But of course the liver is the main recipient of this luxurious treatment. A glass of warm water with half a lemon after that works really well, promoting detoxification. My sister goes on without food, on lemon water, for the whole day. She repeats the process once every two weeks. Sometimes she does it every week. The result of this detoxification procedure is raised energy, feeling of lightness, clear mind, better skin. It can also be a great starting point for weight loss. A magnesium chloride bath (or Epsom salt bath) can be used to replenish magnesium in the body and promote the process of detoxification.

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MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE & OTHER SALTS FOR COLDS & FLU

galina — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:08:24 +0000

With the season of cold and flu in full swing, I thought of writing about the role of salts – magnesium chloride, magnesium sulphate, sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate – in the treatment of colds and flu.

As the second most abundant mineral in the human body, magnesium plays a very important part in how our bodies respond to infection. Here is an abstract from a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition:

“Regarding the relation between Mg and the immune system, several groups leading in Nutrition and Immunology have shown evidence that magnesium plays a key role in the immune response; that is, as a co-factor for immunoglobulin synthesis, C’3 convertase, immune cell adherence, antibody-dependent cytolysis, IgM lymphocyte binding, macrophage response to lymphokines and T helper–B cell adherence (Galland, 1988).” (“Possible roles of magnesium on the immune system”, M Tam, S Gómez, M González-Gross and A Marcos, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2003) 57, 1193–1197. doi:10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601689).

Dr Mark Sircus observes in his book “Transdermal Magnesium Therapy”: “Our bodies are best served when they are brimming with magnesium reserves and we need to absorb a sufficient amount each and every day. A magnesium saturated body will have a tougher immune system that will fight more easily against infections and influenza.” (“Transdermal Magnesium Therapy”, 2007, p.200).

A person who is already ill or is recovering from an infection will require a higher dose of magnesium than a healthy person. Normally magnesium oil – the best source of magnesium for transdermal magnesium therapy – should be applied transdermally once a day, by rubbing or spraying it on the body. Magnesium oil is highly concentrated, so can sting, especially if one has sensitive skin. It is advisable in this case to dilute magnesium oil in a 1:1 or even 1:2 ratio of magnesium oil to water. It is also easy to make own magnesium oil – by mixing good quality magnesium flakes with water, to suit hyour skin type. Magnesium foot baths is another very effective way to relax and replenish the body with magnesium. Use about 150ml of magnesium oil per oot bath, or 100g of flakes. Take foot baths every day for 7 days, and then 2-3 times a week afterwards.

When using in a bath, add 200-250ml of magnesium oil to a warm bath. If using magnesium flakes – about 150g should do, although some people prefer a more concentrated bath, and this is fine too. When just starting with transdermal magnesium therapy, the best thing is to apply the oil or have a bath every day for a week, and then 2-3 times a week, or as required.

It is also important to rememeber that infection thrives in an an acidic/ low pH environment, so alkalising the body is important. Dr Sircus has written a lot about alkalising the body with sodium bicarbonate. I can also suggest bathing in and drinking sodium bentonite clay mixed with water. Not only will it alkalise the body (sodium bentonite has a typicl pH of 9-10), but will also pick up heavy metals and organic toxins from the body through ion exchange mechanism. Clays are mild but at the same time powerful natural substances which work with the body systems in a very intelligent and harmonious way, adjusting what needs to be adjusted, removing what needs to be removed, leaving what needs to be left and replacing deficient minerals.

A few words should be said about Himalayan salt. It is an ancient salt which is mined in the salt caves of the Himalayas. It is unchanged by processing, and works really well for colds and flu - both when rinsing an infected throat and nose. For rinsing the nose, I can suggest using 2-2.5 grams of salt per 100ml of water, adding to it 5g (level teaspoonful) of sodium bicarbonate. Pour it in a bowl, and start breathing “sucking” it into the nose by inhaling slowly. Once it is in the nose, and just before it gets into the mouth, push it out by exhaling through the nose. Do it a couple of times. You will feel the urge to blow the nose afterwards, and the sinuses will feel much clearer as a result.

For rinsing the throat the amount of the salt can be increased to a full teaspoonful (5g) of salt and sodium bicarbonate. Rinse at least 6 times a day, until the infection goes away.

Himalayan salt is easily available online these days. Sea salt can also be used (preferably unprocessed), or Dead Sea salt. And although magnesium chloride is the best salt for transdermal magnesium applications, if it is not available, then Epsom salt is the next best alternative. Baths with Epsom salt are both relaxing and detoxifying. They are also a great source of magnesium for the body.

WHERE CAN I BUY MAGNESIUM PRODUCTS?

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DIABETES – HOW CAN MAGNESIUM HELP?

galina — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:46:25 +0000

Magnesium plays vital role in carbohydrate metabolism. Low magnesium levels are recognised by medical practitioners both as a marker for diabetes and a reason for it. Low magnesium levels lead to insulin resistance of body cells, and a decrease in the production of insulin. This happens because both processes require magnesium.

Body cell membranes open up to allow the influx of glucose, with the help of insulin. When the cell insulin receptors stop reacting to insulin, membranes fail to open, glucose cannot enter the cell, so staying in the blood. As a result, insulin resistance develops which leads to elevation of glucose and insulin levels in the blood. This leads to tissue damage which results in a dramatic reduction of magnesium level in the body, and this in turn leads to an increased risk of cholesterol build-up, heart disease, and an onset of diabetes. However, when magnesium level in the body rises, insulin sensitivity of body cells increases, and glucose level in the blood normalises. This is one of the reasons why magnesium supplementation is so important in people with type 2 diabetes.

Another important feature of magnesium is that it is used by the isles of Langerhans to produce insulin. Where magnesium is deficient, insulin production is insufficient. And on the other hand, with adequate magnesium supplementation insulin production normalises.

Some of the reasons for magnesium deficiency include heavy metal toxicity. Lead, mercury, cadmium, aluminium destroy the beta cells which produce insulin in the process of auto-immune reaction. These heavy metals bond with the cells in the pancreas triggering an auto-immune reaction and destruction of the beta-cells which produce insulin.

Junk foods which have taken over the globe, has a lot to answer for. Not only it contains a huge amount of sugar and fat, but also a large number of chemicals which are used by the food industry. These toxic substances rob the body of vital minerals, with magnesium to be the main one to suffer.

Pesticides, growth hormones, poisons in plastic packaging, cosmetics, medicines, alcohol, drugs, chemotherapy, vaccines – these are some other factors which bind with magnesium in the body and virtually suck us dry of this mineral of life, thus undermining our immunity and making us sick.

Diabetes sufferers have a higher requirement in magnesium than a healthy person. For this reason it is hard to over-estimate how important it is for a person with diabetes to ensure that their magnesium levels are topped up regularly.

There are various ways to top up magnesium levels.

Oral supplementation is probably the first one most of us will think of when we talk about topping up our level of magnesium in the body. However, not all of us can absorb oral magnesium efficiently, especially if the digestive system is clogged up with impurities, or is not very efficient – which is true of the majority of the world population over the age of 30. Even when it is healthy, much of magnesium we take orally passes through the body unabsorbed, and if we take too much then even less of it will be absorbed, since it is a laxative.

This makes transdermal magnesium supplementation a much more suitable and attractive option for most people. Transdermally, magnesium gets into the cells – where it is most needed – much more quickly than it does when taken by mouth.

The most popular ways to supplement magnesium transdermally is by taking a bath, using magnesium spray, or in a massage. Body spray and massage are most economical ways to do it. Just spray or massage the body with magnesium oil once a day after a bath or a shower. Leave it on for 1 hour, or even overnight if you can, and you should feel the relaxing and tension relieving effects of magnesium very soon.

Transdermally, magnesium can also be administered in baths, foot baths and compresses. For a bath I suggest using magnesium flakes as the more economical way to achieve the best concentration. Use about 500g -1kg of magnesium chloride flake in a bath, and 250g – 500g in a foot bath. Such procedures are most beneficial before bed time, since deep relaxation resulting from and increase of magnesium in the body will certainly promote sleep.

ALTERNATIVES TO MAGNESIUM OIL & FLAKE

Although Magnesium Chloride is deemed by experts to be the easiest absorbed form of magnesium, there are other well-known sources of magnesium – Epsom Salt and Dead Sea salt. Epsom salt contains magnesium bound by sulphur, which is more suitable for some purposes where sulphur compounds are important – e.g. in liver detox and in treating children with Asperger’s syndrome.

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FAR-INFRARED MAGNESIUM WRAP – POWERFUL WAY TO OPTIMISE MAGNESIUM LEVELS TRANSDERMALLY

This is an amazingly relaxing and therapeutic treatment which I have developed recently. It is aimed at those who are desperately deficient in magnesium and need quick supplementation. The treatment uses far-infrared heat to open up pores and boost circulation not only in the skin, but in deeper body structures. With the pores open and blood flow increased, magnesium stands a better chance to be absorbed quickly and in large quantities.

The treatment is preceded by a massage to stimulate circulation and soften up the tissues. The infrared heat helps open up the cell membranes, which contributes towards magnesium absorption.

Apart from being very therapeutic, the treatment is thoroughly relaxing, thanks to the effects of magnesium and the infrared heat. It promotes detoxification on the cellular level, helps to relieve aches, pains, muscle spasms, arthritis, sleep problems, fatigue, boost immunity, promote relaxation, help relieve water retention and is a really great start to a weight loss programme. People generally lose a lot of water during the treatment which has an added physical effect of feeling lighter afterwards.

One of my customers described the way she felt during the treatment as “wrapped in a soft cocoon”, and another said that it felt “like being in a mother’s womb waiting to be born”.

WHERE CAN I BUY MAGNESIUM PRODUCTS?

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“New Paradigms In Diabetic Care” by Dr Mark Sircus

galina — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:09:57 +0000

I am now reading a book by Dr Mark Sircus – “New Paradigms in Diabetic Care”.

Like all of Dr Sircus’s books, it is packed with deep substantiated research information on diabetes, and information on how not only type 2, but type 1 diabetes can be reversed using natural, drug-free approach and remedies – magnesium chloride (and other forms of magnesium), iodine, herbs, juices, raw foods, changes in mental attitudes, lifestyle, emotional make-up, and much much more.

The book will help not only those who are suffering from diabetes, but people with pre-diabetic conditions (a rapidly growing number of the world population). And even if you are free from diabetes and lead a healthy lifestyle, I am sure that you know a few people who could benefit from reading this book. Recommend it to them – it may save their lives. It is in an e-book format, so can be downloaded and read straight away. All the best!

Buy it here: New Paradigms in Diabetic Care

WHERE CAN I BUY MAGNESIUM PRODUCTS?

To book a MAGNESIUM WRAP IN LONDON or TO BOOK THE TRAINING please email info@medicina-uk.com.