Jennifer Morgan

7 Cluny Road

Forest Town

Johannesburg

2193

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Mobile: 079-867-0753

Email: Aromatic@icon.co.za / AncientEarthSA@icon.co.za

Website: www.ancientearthsa.co.za

Anyone wishing to remain healthy and physically and mentally fit into their sunset

years needs to supplement their diet with magnesium. Magnesium is the key

mineral for our bodies. It regulates our metabolism, influences all the levels of

functioning of our bodies, and is needed for growth and energy production

This simple mineral can help you avoid illness, alleviate symptoms, and gain

energy and vitality. This mineral, like no other, makes us more resilient to stress,

calms our nervous system, and strengthens our bones while giving us more

stamina and energy.

Magnesium is therefore known as both the mineral of inner peace and the “power

mineral” – or, as athletes call it, the “winner’s mineral”.

Reasons for magnesium deficiency

There can be many different reasons for magnesium deficiency. In general,

however, we can determine 3 possible categories of reasons: either we don’t take

in enough magnesium in our diet; or the magnesium we consume is not absorbed

effectively or insufficient amounts; or we excrete too much magnesium via our

kidneys, intestines, and skin.

Magnesium is important…

• For healthy bones and teeth

• For heart and blood pressure

• For high blood pressure

• For metabolism

• For cramps

• For healthy skin

• For problems with joints

• For osteoporosis

• For treatment of pain and migraines

• For dealing with menstruation and menopause

• For stress and problems sleeping

• For a weakened immune system

• For depression and anxiety

• For overweight and obesity

• For diabetes

• In anti-aging therapies

• For everyone who is physically active

• For preventative health care

If you have answered at least two of these questions with “yes”, it could indicate

a magnesium deficiency.

How much magnesium do we need?

The official recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, for magnesium is between

300 and 400 mg. this is the amount that you should take in every day as a healthy

person if you want to prevent a deficiency. You must consume this amount of

magnesium every day through your diet – these days this is a huge challenge,

even for the most diet-conscious person.

Experts are mostly of the opinion, however, that this amount is not sufficient for

optimal health and performance, and it is especially insufficient for athletes,

those who manual labour, people under a great deal of stress, or those who are

already ill. Most experts are pushing for a daily intake between 400 and 1000 mg.

The logical conclusion is that we all need extra magnesium.

Magnesium deficiency quick test

• Are you regularly stressed?

• Do you drink alcohol often?

• Do you wake in the night with muscle cramps?

• Do you get muscle cramps after exercise or physical activity?

• Do you suffer from neck and shoulder tension and muscle tightness?

• Do you suffer from migraines?

• Are you diabetic?

• Do you often notice a tingling or numbness in your arms and legs?

• Do you eat fast food often?

• Do you drink cola often?

• Do you regularly take prescription medications, such as diuretics, ACE

inhibitors, laxatives, or heart medications such as Digitalis?

• Do you sometimes have slight twitching in your eyelids?

• Do you have cramps during your period?

Ways to get magnesium

There are basically three different ways that we can provide magnesium to our

bodies:

1. Intravenously, through and injection or infusion.

2. Orally, in tablet, granulate, or powder form.

3. Topically, or transdermal, through the skin.

Absorption through the skin

Absorption of magnesium through the skin is an interesting, relatively new form

of administering magnesium, which is enjoying increasing popularity. Known only

among insiders in the world of professional athletes even a few years ago, it is

now taking off among those in the health scene.

The method of application is magnesium oil, which offers completely new

possibilities in comparison to orally ingested magnesium.

Because the external administration of magnesium is still relatively little known,

it will be further described in this book.

Who especially can profit from the topical use of magnesium?

• Anyone who does not tolerate magnesium orally.

• Anyone who does not take in magnesium well by other means.

• Older people who don’t take in magnesium through their digestive

systems.

• Any athletes – because of the ability to adjust the dosage with no side-

effects.

• Anyone who suffers from muscle cramps and needs immediate relief.

• Anyone who wants to treat localized symptoms in a direct and

targeted way.

• Pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Topical magnesium application

This section will review the use of magnesium as a gel or as flakes, but especially

as magnesium oil. This form of magnesium can be used for both the regular,

daily dose of magnesium as well as targeted, local treatment, especially in the

case of muscular symptoms. Magnesium is not taken orally in this case, but

instead is sprayed onto the skin and absorbed and transported directly to the

cells.

With this external application, also known as transdermal, a whole new chapter

in the use of magnesium has been opened. The great advantage is that the

digestive system is completely circumvented, and the magnesium chloride

solution can be applied directly to the skin at the point where the symptoms are

experienced, allowing for fast results.

All absorption problems in the digestive tract as well as side effects caused by

problems with dosage can be completely avoided when applying magnesium

transdermally.

Magnesium oil is simply rubbed onto the affected area, massaged in, and it starts

to work immediately.

Magnesium oil – what is it?

Magnesium oil got its name because of its oily texture. Although it feels oily to

the touch, in fact it is not an oil, but rather a saturated salt solution made of 69

percent water and 31 percent magnesium chloride.

Advantages of topical magnesium

• No problem with absorption in the digestive tract

• Individual dosage is possible

• No side effects based on dosage (example: diarrhea)

• Starts to work more quickly

• Direct application to the problem area is possible

• Does not have to be swallowed

• Ideal for athletes, for treating painful muscle aches

How is magnesium oil produced?

Magnesium chloride is primarily produced from sea water. There are

subterranean sources of magnesium, formed as ancient seas dried up. One of

these is the prehistoric Zechstein Sea. It dried up approximately 250 million years

ago, and the minerals contained within were laid down in separate layers.

This is our source of magnesium flakes, gel, and oil and are considered the purest

and highest quality sources for magnesium chloride in the world. The magnesium

chloride layer is between 1600 and 2000 meters below the surface. Here, in the

belly of the earth, so to speak, the salts are protected from any pollution on the

surface.

There are four different formulations available for external application of

magnesium,

1. Magnesium Chloride transdermal spray;

2. Magnesium chloride flakes, an additive for baths;

3. Magnesium Chloride Massage Gel, which is also made of magnesium oil

and a gelling agent.

4. Magnesium Chloride Scrub Gel (with fine salt particles for an exfoliator)

Magnesium oil

The basics of using magnesium oil

Magnesium oil in daily use is applied directly to the skin and massaged in to it.

Normally, you would, morning and evening, rub 2 millilitres into the skin, which

is the equivalent of about 400 milligrams of pure magnesium.

From experience, we can say that for daily use it is best to apply it to the arms

and shoulders, because the arms are easy to reach, and the concentrated

magnesium chloride solution is well tolerated here.

Hints for usage for beginners

The first time you use magnesium oil, you should choose a lower dosage and then

increase the dosage slowly, in order to get your skin used to it.

When you first begin to use it, it may be that you feel a slightly tickly feeling or a

feeling of warmth. This is normal, and a signal that the magnesium is entering

your skin.

If you find the magnesium oil feels uncomfortable as it dries on your skin, you can

simply wash it off with water. You should, however, wait at least 10 minutes to

let it absorb into your skin.

Ancient Earth Magnesium Oil (sourced from the

Zechstein sea) is sold most often in 100 millilitre bottles,

in a spray bottle, for direct application on the skin. The

original Zechstein Magnesium Oil is made of a saturated

31 percent magnesium chloride and 69 percent water.

Magnesium oil is indicated for regular, daily use as well

as acute treatment.

Magnesium gel

Usage

Magnesium gel can be used for massages meant for both serious athletic training

and simple relaxation after the activity has taken place. The gel is applied to the

specific place and massaged in gently for a few minutes. It should remain on the

skin for at least 15 minutes so that the magnesium can work its way in well.

Massaging it is actually increasing the absorption of magnesium through the skin.

Afterwards, the extra gel can be washed off with warm water if it feels sticky. If

the gel feels like it has been well worked in to the skin, however, it can be left on

the skin.

The gel is made of concentrated magnesium chloride

solution and gelling agent. A massage with magnesium

oil, in addition to its ability to relax muscles, also lends

your skin moisture and takes care of your skin. The

concentration of magnesium chloride in the gel is

about 30 percent.

Magnesium flakes

A magnesium bath with magnesium flakes

The flakes have proven to work very well for preparing a bath with magnesium,

even if in principle magnesium oil can also be used for it. The amount of

magnesium which is absorbed into the body is greatly influenced by the

concentration of magnesium, how much of your body is covered in the water, as

well as the temperature and the length of the bath.

The temperature of the water should be approximately 37°C, the bath should last

no more than 20 minutes. For an average bathtub, you should use 500 to 1000

grams of magnesium flakes. To rectify a magnesium deficiency, you should take

two baths per week over several weeks.

A magnesium foot bath with magnesium flakes

A foot bath is a practical and cheap alternative to a full bath. The feet covered up

to ankles, if bucket allows, calves as well allows for a greater penetration area. In

this case the water is also recommended to be at 37°C. an amount of 150 grams

of magnesium flakes can be used and the foot bath should not be less than 20

minutes. Studies have shown that a daily foot bath in magnesium can effectively

and quickly remedy a magnesium deficiency.

Although the flakes are the solid form of

magnesium chloride, over half of it

actually is made up of bound water.

Our Product

Range

Magnesium Flakes

Foot & Bath Soak

150g

Magnesium Flakes

Foot & Bath Soak

500g

Magnesium Flakes

Foot & Bath Soak

1.5kg

Magnesium Oil

Transdermal Spray

100ml

Magnesium Massage Gel

Transdermal Roll-On

80g

Magnesium Scrub Gel

Transdermal Body Scrub

100g