Post by Jill on Jan 20, 2013 9:28:06 GMT -5
Magnesium deficiency is wide spread with stress, drugs that we take, and our diets. A lack of magnesium for anyone isn't good, but for the chronically ill it can make us feel much worse. Muscle cramps, constipation, and depression are some of the main problems. I take magnesium citrate in capsule form daily, for me 1000mg. Currently I take Nexium, which can really deplete your magnesium stores so my dose is much higher than most could tolerate. The rule of thumb is to start out with a 200mg dose and increase it to bowel tolerance. If the stool becomes loose, cut back on the dose a bit.
Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxer, so if your neck and shoulders are tight after surgery it will relieve some of that tightness. Or if you suffer from leg cramps, it's a must!
Some people have trouble taking pills or capsules (I find capsules are much easier, and have less ingredients in them) so I have found an alternative. Magnesium oil. Magnesium oil is not an actual oil, but magnesium chloride in salt form that has been dissolved in distilled water. It feels kind of oily when it hits your skin, and a tingly feeling comes right after. Here is a great article on how to make your own:
wellnessmama.com/5804/how-to-make-your-own-magnesium-oil/
Test this out on your skin to see if you can tolerate it. I apply it after my shower, then rub in coconut oil right after. If my neck hurts, or I have muscle soreness, I spray right on those areas. Give it a try!
Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxer, so if your neck and shoulders are tight after surgery it will relieve some of that tightness. Or if you suffer from leg cramps, it's a must!
Some people have trouble taking pills or capsules (I find capsules are much easier, and have less ingredients in them) so I have found an alternative. Magnesium oil. Magnesium oil is not an actual oil, but magnesium chloride in salt form that has been dissolved in distilled water. It feels kind of oily when it hits your skin, and a tingly feeling comes right after. Here is a great article on how to make your own:
wellnessmama.com/5804/how-to-make-your-own-magnesium-oil/
Test this out on your skin to see if you can tolerate it. I apply it after my shower, then rub in coconut oil right after. If my neck hurts, or I have muscle soreness, I spray right on those areas. Give it a try!
