Apply MCO to skin and rub in

What strength magnesium chloride oil (MCO) to use?

• 35% strength MCO provides 600 mg elemental magnesium in 1 teaspoon.   A small amount to spread over the skin, this concentration is well tolerated by most people without irritation problems on limbs and torso (provided skin is unbroken)

How to make magnesium oil

• 35% strength may be too strong for the face and neck and definitely too strong for burns or wounds.   For these applications the oil must be appropriately diluted. A 4% solution is recommended for burns and wounds (i.e. dilute1 part 35% oil : 8 parts water).
• Dilute the oil further if you experience too much “stinging”.   Use clean, filtered water or spring water. Do not use chlorinated water.

MCO feels slightly slippery like an oil at first (although it’s not really an oil).   However, after 1-2 minutes, as absorption occurs, it no longer feels oily.

For relief or treatment of a specific area,  E.g. sore muscles, achy joints, muscle spasms, face, neck, scalp, cuts/wounds, burns.   Rub thoroughly into that area.  The more you rub, the more your skin will absorb; Let dry before covering with clothes.

To increase body’s magnesium levels:

• Apply with hand or spray several body areas.   Both arms and legs, and maybe also the abdomen for a large absorption surface area.  Again, let it dry before putting clothes over it.
•  Or slather whole body.    You can even strip down and use a spray bottle or pour oil into your hand to slather and then rub the oil onto your body from the neck down. Next lie down and relax for 30 mins. on an old sheet or towel (or find something to do that is not at odds with being naked), to allow time for oil to soak in. Finish by rinsing off oil in the shower. Don’t use soap. Towel dry.

How much MCO to use?    One tsp of MCO (35% solution) contains ~600 mg magnesium, so 1 teaspoon once a day should be ample for most people. Although three to five times daily is recommended for a few weeks for those battling serious illness, to replenish magnesium stores as quickly as possible.

Putting ½ tsp. at a time in the palm of your hand is usually more manageable than trying to apply the whole teaspoon all at once.

Dr. Norman Shealy, MD, Ph.D and neurosurgeon, has found that skin application of Mg chloride oil, with a concentration of at least 25% magnesium chloride, restores intracellular levels within 4-6 weeks.

Avoid sensitive body parts.   E.g. the nipples, genital area, eyes, freshly shaved underarms, freshly shaved face.    It won’t damage them, but believe me it will sting!

You can leave it on for a few days or at least until your next shower.    However, it is best to shower at least every few days because the magnesium residue builds up lessening the skin’s absorption of new applications of oil.

• If the residue that is left itches too much, you can wash it off after 30-40 mins.

If you use lotion or other skin oils, apply them after the magnesium oil.   Since by saturating the skin they would hinder the uptake of the magnesium oil, which would be left sitting on top of your skin.

Use damp heat for deeper penetration of oil.   E.g. use a magnesium chloride oil pack with a hot water bottle. Moist heat penetrates deep into tissue.

Physical massage much improves absorption into muscles and joints.   Spastic muscles have poor blood and lymph circulation, which makes it difficult for the magnesium to dissolve and flush out tissue and joint calcifications. Absorption improves by increasing the circulation through permanently contracted muscles with deep tissue massage, hot and cold water applications, warm packs, and heat-producing rubs with magnesium chloride oil. Moving your lymph via exercise helps flush out the offending calcium accumulations.

Footbath using MCO or magnesium chloride flakes

Using a footbath is a relaxing way to raise body’s magnesium levels. Also, this is the preferred method of application for any health issues with the lower extremities such as the feet, ankles and legs

Instructions:

• Pour 4 ounces of Magnesium Oil or 1-2 Cups magnesum chloride flakes into a heated footbath – if using flakes allow time for them to dissolve. Massaging and/or vibrating option may enhance your experience.
• Add just enough warm (101 -105 °F) water to cover your feet – Do not use water at a temperature of >105 °F, which encourages general excretion rather than absorption.
• Soak clean washed feet for 20-25 minutes
• Dry feet

TO ECONOMISE – DON’T THROW OUT THE WATER – you can reuse it several times – just top it up with some hot water and a little extra oil (well at least until it gets disgusting! -that’s why you wash your feet first).

How often should you take a footbath?    if you are trying to remedy a magnesium deficiency, you should take a daily footbath for a week and then 3 times/week for a couple months to increase your body’s magnesium levels.

Add in ¼ cup of baking soda for an extra akalizing therapy.   Sodium bicarbonate is used to counter acidity in the body, which is present in most of today’s degenerative health problems. Cancer cannot survive in an alkaline environment, making this additional alkalizing therapy a no-brainer.

Bathtub soak using magnesium chloride flakes

More economical to use magnesium chloride flakes (not oil)  for this method

For a severe magnesium deficiency, a bathtub soak in a magnesium chloride is needed to raise body’s magnesium levels quickly. Added benefits are that is very relaxing and baking soda can be added for an extra alkalizing touch.

It is counter-productive if your water is chlorinated.   In auch case you will need to use a filter at the supply. Chlorine filters can be found online.

Instructions:

• How many pounds of magnesium chloride flakes to use?   Use 2-4 pounds magnesium chloride flakes considering that the more you fill the tub, the more diluted your solution will be (seawater contains ~1300ppm  magnesium). Utilizing the principles of balneotherapy, enough magnesium chloride must be added to bath water to make a hypertonic solution (i.e bath has a higher salt concentration than the body). This is an excellent way to both deliver needed trace minerals directly into the body, and to help the body cleanse itself.

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• The temperature of the magnesium bath should be warm at 101 – 105°F (37 – 40°C ) – rather than hot, for efficient absorption of the magnesium.
• How long?  25-30 minutes is suggested; longer bath times can increase the amount of magnesium absorbed, but you don’t want to be sitting in cold water;
• How often?   For four weeks, take no more than 2 bathtub soaks per week. This is a powerful way to improve your magnesium levels, but be aware that you can have too much of a good thing. Too much magnesium becomes unbalanced with the body’s calcium and can result in muscle weakness—take note of sensations while in the tub, or muscle weakness outside the tub. If this occurs take some good calcium to counteract the magnesium overdose.

Magnesium chloride oil (MCO) pack

Instructions:

• Make a compress pack.    Fold a piece of 100% wool, soft cotton or small towel into 3 or 4 layers and soak in magnesium chloride oil to make a pack.
• Heat in a low-heated pan or the microwave.    Make sure it is not too hot.
• Place pack over area of concern.   E.g. tumors, infected, inflamed, painful/stiff/calcified joints or muscles, adhesions or scar tissue.
• Cover with plastic and a dry towel for insulation and leave for 1-2 hours.   For best absorption, place a hot water bottle over the pack to keep it warm.
• Pack can be reused a few times.    Keep it wrapped in plastic, and refresh with a little more oil at the next use.