Could the Skin Crack the Code of Body Aches and Sleep?
10–20 sprays might be enough…
Ancient treatments involved transdermal therapies ranging from mineral baths to herbal compresses, mud packs, and sweat lodges. The city of Bath in England took its name from the hot mineral springs it contains. The traditional tale of its origins told of how the son of an ancient king contracted leprosy. After he was banished from the palace, he found the mineral waters in Bath and returned miraculously healed.
I will not talk about history! I am going to talk about Science! Transdermal Magnesium could be a spray or a bath full of water and Magnesium salts.
Topical Magnesium is effortless to apply, less risky than oral pills, and very efficient. After a hard day at work, nothing soothes my inflamed and aching body like my homemade Magnesium oil on painful body parts! Also, it optimizes my sleep to a high degree!
40% of people worldwide have digestive issues
This might be due in part to gut issues. . This may lead to further less absorption of the oral form.
In contrast, what is not absorbed from transdermal Magnesium is seen as a thin layer on the skin! There is no form absorbed at 100%. Our skin is very selective in a smart way! No uncontrollable side effects are triggered! The skin just takes what it needs and leaves the rest peacefully on the surface!
Clinical studies are promising
The clinical studies are very promising concerning the effectiveness of transdermal Magnesium. Localization of the treatment is better than taking a pill and hoping it reaches the needed body part. People suffering from chronic pain and insomnia may benefit the most!
Fibromyalgia patients suffer from severe pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbances. Research has reported decreased magnesium levels inside their cells. All sub-scales of the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire were significantly improved at week 2 and week 4. This basically means all patients reported much less symptoms in only 4 weeks!
The analysis revealed a clinically relevant increase in serum and urinary Magnesium that was not seen in the other group (n = 10). Yes, Magnesium crosses the skin barrier!
Spraying or Bathing is straightforward
Resting in a bathtub with aromas all around you is the next best thing after eating food! Our ancestors have always used natural springs to bathe and relax. Nowadays, nobody has even the time to go out in Nature!
Usually, 10 — 20 sprays of Magnesium oil on the whole body are enough to get relief. The labels of tested marketed products show levels ranging from 100–200 mg per 10 sprays. If you need more, your skin will let you know. This is what happens to me usually. You just absorb the oil slowly when you don’t need it.
Could the skin be used for Nutrition one day?
You can do your Magnesium oil at home. I prefer Rose water or Lavender water instead of tap water; this offers greater dissolution of the mix with a nice body smell. A good ratio would be to blend the water you choose and Magnesium flakes in equal amounts.
Topical Magnesium is proving its effectiveness each day through clinical studies. It does not have any side-effects besides some leftover powder not absorbed by the skin.
Research is always focusing on oral supplements and optimizing the diet. However, studies on skin absorption of minerals and other nutrients are rare. Could this become a hot topic of research one day? Could the skin be a supporter of the gut in assimilating nourishment?
