Magnesium Oil – Transdermal Magnesium

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Not enough sleep increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious health problems, say UK researchers.

Burning the candle at both ends increases your risk of suffering from a stroke or heart disease and dying prematurely, new research suggests.

“If you sleep less than six hours per night and have disturbed sleep you stand a 48 per cent greater chance of developing or dying from heart disease and a 15 per cent greater chance of developing or dying of a stroke,” said Professor Francesco Cappuccio from the University of Warwick Medical School.

He also warned: “The trend for late nights and early mornings is actually a ticking time bomb for our health so you need to act now to reduce your risk of developing these life-threatening conditions.”

The professor and co-author Dr Michelle Miller followed up evidence carried out over seven to 25 years from more than 470,000 people from eight countries including Japan, USA, Sweden and the UK.

Dr Miller said that chronic lack of sleep leads to the production of hormones and chemicals in the body which increase the risk of developing serious health problems such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity and diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke.

Professor Cappuccio also added: “There is an expectation in today’s society to fit more into our lives. The whole work/life balance struggle is causing too many of us to trade in precious sleeping time to ensure we complete all the jobs we believe are expected of us.

“But in doing so, we are significantly increasing the risk of suffering a stroke or developing cardiovascular disease resulting in, for example, heart attacks.”

However, he also warned of the dangers of going too far the other way, as sleeping for too long – more than nine hours at a stretch – can be an indicator of illness, including cardiovascular disease.

He advised: “By ensuring you have about seven hours sleep a night, you are protecting your future health, and reducing the risk of developing chronic illnesses. The link is clear from our research: get the sleep you need to stay healthy and live longer.”

The report findings are published in the European Heart Journal
http://uk.health.lifestyle.yahoo.net/Lack-of-sleep-a-ticking-time-bomb-for-health.htm

Tackle lack of sleep/ insomnia, reduce the risk of strokes and heart disease with magnesium baths. Use 500g of MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE FLAKE per bath. Mix in warm water. Duration – 30-40 minutes.

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To book a MAGNESIUM WRAP IN LONDON please email info@medicina-uk.com.

Most of us suffer form an energy slump in winter. Much of it is due to our biological cycles and adaptation mechanisms. The body has to ensure our survival in the cold winter weather – so it acts to protect us by slowing down metabolism, piling up energy reserves (most of us put on weight in winter) and making sure they are not expended unnecessarily. A lot of complex changes happen in all the body systems to prepare us for winter.

This undoubtedly has a profound psychological effect on us. While a large majority people cope reasonably well with it, there is a fair percentage of those who suffer from what is called ‘winter blues’ or in medical terms – ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder’ (SAD).

Symptoms of SAD may include of difficulty waking up in the morning, tendency to oversleep as well as to overeat, craving for carbohydrates, which leads to weight gain. Other symptoms may include a lack of energy, getting easily exhausted, headaches, difficulty concentrating, withdrawal from social activities, friends, family. All of this leads to the depression, pessimistic thoughts, feelings of hopelessness and lack of joy. Quite familiar picture for many, and this is why so many people dread winter months.

Common treatments include antidepressants, cognitive behaviour therapy, light therapy, melatonin supplementation, etc.

However, many people are completely unaware of how big a role magnesium plays in the management of SAD/ depression. Not only does it help to boost our energy levels, improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and boost circulation and metabolism, it is also a main component in the production of naturally occurring hormones – serotonin and melatonin – which play a vital role in the management of SAD, since deficiency in both lead to sleep disturbances and depression.

Magnesium plays a crucial role in the release and uptake of serotonin by the brain cells. When there is sufficient magnesium in the body we produce enough serotonin and are in balance. When magnesium levels are depleted, which is especially the case in winter months, since so much of it is needed for various body processes, serotonin levels fall, and we all experience the effect of it to a certain degree.

Traditional medical treatment with antidepressants (Prozac, Seroxat, etc) is aimed at boosting the levels of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which elevates the level of serotonin artificially. This means that instead of going through a natural process of elimination, serotonin stays in the brain for longer, and this is what produces the antidepressant effect. However, once the treatment stops the body goes back to the original serotonin deficiency mode, and the cycle starts again.

Most antidepressants have side-effects, such as weight gain, reduced sex drive, anxiety, headaches, nausea, digestive problems. Manufacturers make people aware of these of course. Other people live in a one-dimensional mode emotionally – experiencing neither emotional highs nor lows.

While some people may have an absolute need for them, others can manage their symptoms naturally – by taking oral magnesium , spraying magnesium on the body, taking magnesium baths, as well as supplementing with vitamin B-complex, calcium, selenium zinc. Other natural remedies which have proved to work are St John’s Wort and 5-HTP. Both are available at most pharmacies.

For sleep disturbances warm 30-40 minute magnesium baths before bed time are difficult to beat. Use 500g of magnesium flake per a bathful of warm water. Such baths can be taken every night, or every other night. If you experience skin dryness – use a moisturiser after a magnesium bath.

A quick way to replenish magnesium levels, boost metabolism, reduce fatigue, water retention, bood circulation, relax and regain the feel-good factor is by having a magnesium wrap. Read more about Magnesium Wraps.

Disclaimer: All the information in this post and on this website is for information only and should not be used as advice of a medical or any other nature. Please always consult your doctor if you are unwell, are on medication or suffering from any medical conditions.

WHERE CAN I BUY MAGNESIUM PRODUCTS?

To book a MAGNESIUM WRAP IN LONDON please email info@medicina-uk.com.

Galina St George, Natural Health Practitioner, www.naturalrussia.com

As we have learned from previous posts on this blog, magnesium plays a very important part in the way we feel physically and psychologically. Magnesium deficiency is directly connected to muscle cramps, aches, pains, arthritis, osteoporosis, nervous exhaustion, stress-related disorders, fatigue, poor immunity, insomnia, headaches, migraines, depression, anxiety, toxicity and many more. Pregnant women and young mothers, sportsmen, children, elderly people, professional people, all benefit tremendously from magnesium supplementation. However, oral supplementation is not always the most efficient way to top up our magnesium levels, since only a relatively small percentage of magnesium gets absorbed from the gut into the blood stream. If we take too much oral magnesium we get diarrhoea, and then we absorb even less of it.

So what is the solution to it? Transdermal magnesium supplementation (via the skin) is the best and most efficient way to get required amount of magnesium into the body fairly fast. Of course, it does not beat intravenous injections – they are the fastest acting. But for most people transdermal magnesium applications are by far the most convenient way to get magnesium into the body.

One of the best and most pleasant ways to do it is via a massage. Magnesium oil is not actually an oil but a highly concentrated magnesium chloride solution. When the flake is mixed with water in 1:1 ratio the concentration is really high. You do not need such a high concentration of course – more water can be added (e.g. 1 part of flake to 2 parts of water). A more concentrated solution will result in more magnesium chloride being absorbed into the body though. Use the solution as you would use any oil. The results are simply phenomenal. Any aches, pains, stresses simply disappear during the treatment. Physical and psychological relaxation is profound and obvious. If your client suffers from exhaustion, insomnia, headaches, migraines, stress, aches, pains, knotted muscles, painful joints, chronic fatigue – all of these will be helped.

The only thing with magnesium oil is that it has a slight stinging sensation to it being a salt. I personally do not mind and find it pleasant. Sometimes it can cause an irritation in softer areas like the neck. However, benefits by far outweigh any temporary discomfort. I have earlier described my own experience with magnesium oil when I had excruciating pain and burning sensation in my neck and shoulders. Although it later brought in a rash and spots, the relief I experienced from magnesium oil was so quick and profound that I will not think twice if and when I have pain in any area of my body again. I thoroughly recommend this luxurious treatment – apply it at home or ask your therapist.

WHERE CAN I BUY MAGNESIUM PRODUCTS?

To book a MAGNESIUM MASSAGE IN LONDON please email info@medicina-uk.com.