Benefits of Magnesium
Did you know that magnesium …
Helps with soooo much of your body’s functions.
It can:
reduce muscle inflammation
ease muscles cramps / restless legs
reduce stress and anxiety
calm the nervous system
promote relaxation
help with restful sleep
reduce snoring
reduce period pain
support the heart
support the immune system
regulate blood sugar levels
A magnesium deficiency can occur from our modern industrialised farming practices which deplete our soil of important nutrients like magnesium. Stress, processed sugar, alcohol and the regular use of prescription medication can also cause our bodies to use magnesium faster.
So an easy way to increase your levels and sleep better, feel calmer and function with ease, is to use magnesium oil topically. Currently I love the ‘Salt Lab’ Magnesium Spray (I’ll pop a link below). You can also make magnesium spray yourself and it’s super simple to make.
Magnesium Oil Spray
50g Magnesium Chloride Flakes
50ml Distilled Water
Essential oils of Lavender & Frankincense (optional)
Method:
Boil the water, add the flakes, stir until melted. Pour into a 100ml mist bottle. You could also add 10 drops of Lavender essential oil and 10 drops Frankincense essential oil to further support your body. Simply spray around 6 times onto your sore muscles, tummy or feet to support your cellular magnesium levels. The feet are a good place to start as sometimes the magnesium can feel a bit stingy if our levels are low.
Adding foods like spinach, avocado, pumpkin seeds, bananas, cashews, tofu and quinoa into your diet will also help your magnesium levels.
Soaking in a bath with Magnesium flakes is also a wonderful way to absorb magnesium. Add a few drops of essential oils like lavender or aroma touch to help calm and soothe your body. A big tub of magnesium flakes can be found at Costco.