http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/magnesium.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/magnesium.rss Ailments from A-Z Cured with the Supplement Magnesium, including muscle aches and pains, constipation, toothache and nerve sensitivity. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:49:35 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MUSCLE-WEAKNESS_38488 /Supplements/magnesium.rss1 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:12:55 EST [YEA] Rbwalton from Chico, Ca writes: "I have had muscle weakness and essential tremor for the last few years. Doctors finally saw the tremor and prescribed beta blockers to control it. They found no cause for the tremor and did not know why I was so weak- other than I was either exercising too little or too much. On my own, I started 600 mg daily of magnesium oxide since I had heard it might help with muscle weakness. While I was taking that, I ran out of beta blockers and tremor did not return. I figured it must be the magnesium that had been keeping my tremor under control all along. Since then I have been off of the beta blockers completely. My tremor is better as long as I keep taking the magnesium. And my strength is also improving." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=RECIPEFORMAGNESIUM-RICH_38470 /Supplements/magnesium.rss2 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:27:17 EST [YEA] Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Hi Everyone...I've been drinking Magnesium Water for the past 3 months. I create a litre of Mag Water from plain soda water and Phillip's Milk of Magnesia(no aluminium) according to this recipe here: "FOUR EASY STEPS FOR MAKING THE MAGNESIUM/BICARBONATE DRINKING WATER CALLED "WW", USING MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE IN "MILK OF MAGNESIA", AND CARBON DIOXIDE IN "CARBONATED WATER" The chemical formula is Mg(OH)2 plus (CO2)2 --> Mg(HCO3)2 Step 1: CHILL COMPLETELY TO REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE A 1 LITER BOTTLE OF "FULLY CARBONATED" WATER. Carbonated waters such as "Canada Dry Seltzer" which consist of only water and carbon dioxide (CO2) are suitable. "Club sodas" such as "Schweppes Club Soda" are also suitable; they are carbonated water with a small amount of added sodium. Step 2: SHAKE WELL A BOTTLE OF PLAIN MILK OF MAGNESIA (MoM), THEN MEASURE OUT AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE 3 TBS (45 ml) AND HAVE IT READY. The plastic measuring cup that comes with the MoM is accurate and ideal for the purpose. Use only plain MoM without flavorings, sweeteners, mineral oil, or other additives. The "active ingredient" should be only magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2), 400 mg per teaspoon (5 ml), and the "inactive ingredient" should be only purified water. 41.7% by weight of magnesium hydroxide is magnesium (Mg), so 1 teaspoon of MoM has 167 mg of Mg, and 1 tablespoon (TBS) has 500 mg of Mg (1 TBS = 15 ml). Step 3: REMOVE THE BOTTLE OF CARBONATED WATER FROM THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT AGITATING IT. REMOVE THE CAP SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY TO MINIMIZE THE LOSS OF CO2. SLOWLY ADD THE PREMEASURED MoM, THEN PROMPTLY REPLACE THE CAP. Next, shake the bottle vigorously for 15 to 30 seconds, making the liquid cloudy. After 1/2 hour or so the liquid will have cleared, and any un-dissolved Mg-hydroxide will have settled to the bottom of the bottle. Again shake the bottle vigorously for 15 to 30 seconds, making the liquid cloudy again. When the liquid again clears all of the Mg hydroxide in the MoM should have reacted with all of the CO2 to become dissolved (ionized) magnesium and bicarbonate. However, if a small amount of un-dissolved Mg hydroxide still remains in the bottom of the bottle as a sediment it may be ignored. This 1 liter of concentrated magnesium bicarbonate water will have 1,500 mg of magnesium and 7,500 mg of bicarbonate. This concentrate must be diluted in order to be "WW". Step 4: DILUTE THIS CONCENTRATE 11:1 TO MAKE DRINKABLE MAGNESIUM/BICARBONATE WATER (WW). To make 4 liters of WW measure and transfer 1/3 liter of the concentrate (333 ml) into a 4 liter container. Fill the container with 3 2/3 liters of plain, preferably purified water. Or, prepare a single glassful of WW by adding 11 ounces of water to 1 ounce of the concentrate. This drinkable water will have approximately 125 mg of Mg and 625 mg of bicarbonate per liter, at pH ~8.3. Other dilutions of the concentrate may of course be made, if so desired. " Taken from here: http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f11/make-your-own-magnesium-bicarbonate-drink-tastes-sweet-46555/ The effects of drinking cups of this Mag water throughout the day have been very positive. My BM has become more regular, no more cramps and I don't get so tired -- no longer have a nap in the afternoons now. But the most remarkable effect is that I sleep so well and always wake up early full of energy, happy, aware and wide-awake with no aches or pains(I'm 60 y o).No brain fog or grogginess. Magnesium seems to have a wonderful effect on the brain for sure. For the past month I have also added 2 teaspoons of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon of borax to one litre of the Mag Water according to Ted's Remedy Combination Rules here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/remedy-combinations.html I added the sea salt and borax to this Mag Water because the sea salt supplies many other essential body minerals and also acts as an powerful antibiotic. The borax acts as an super-effective anti-fungal, a hormone balancer, and is also very good for the bones. My next project is to put together a simple detox drink to be taken for short periods only and based on water, to get rid of heavy metals, dangerous halides and other food poisons from the body. I'll use Sodium Thiosulhate, Borax, Iodine, Tannic Acid etc as specified on this site by Ted. I'm researching their safety in combination right now. Perhaps Ted, with his vast knowledge of chemicals, could help here, since I'm finding this a little hard going at the moment. What I want to do is just to make up another simple drink based on just water that can easily detox heavy metals, aluminium, halides and poisons from my body in one go. This drink to be taken occasionally and only when needed, for short periods of 3-4 days only." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=NEBULIZING_38275 /Supplements/magnesium.rss3 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:21:11 EST Earth Clinic from writes: "Great new article from Mark Sircus, Ac., OMD about how you can nebulize magnesium chloride. Here's a snippet: ... "Magnesium chloride oil should be nebulized as an isotonic solution -- delivering 7.5g magnesium chloride per 100ml of distilled water -- closely equal to 3.5 tsp of magnesium oil per 100ml. Nebulization of magnesium is an alternative method of treatment for patients with pulmonary problems or infections, or for those undergoing bronchoscopy. Magnesium nebulized directly into the lungs offers all the same positive therapeutic effects that other types of administration methods do but concentrates the effects in the lung and bronchial tissues" http://magnesiumforlife.com/transdermal-magnesium/nebulizing-magnesium-and-other-medicinals/ " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=HRI_38230 /Supplements/magnesium.rss4 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:40:37 EST [WORKED TEMPORARILY] Jrizzuto from Dallas, Tx writes: "I have a heart rythmn issue called Accelerated Junctional Rythmn and some PAC/PVCs. I read so much on magnesium so I decided to try, only I'm pretty chicken when it comes to taking ANYTHING....so (and don't laugh) I tried taking Rolaids....ingrediants are mag Oxide and calcium. for 3 weeks, i was palp free and very calm. Unfortunately it is starting to come back despite using the Rolaids. Maybe the relief was in my head? Maybe Rolaids is not the best source of Mag? Who knows !!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=RC_38241 /Supplements/magnesium.rss5 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:15:01 EST Joyce from Joelton, Tn writes: "Here's an article on magnesium from the Linus Pauling Institute: http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/minerals/magnesium/ " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MC_36778 /Supplements/magnesium.rss6 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:20:01 EST Janet from Louisville, Co, Usa writes: "Late last August I started having Basilar Migraines with auras at least once a day. Some days I had up to three a day. I read that magnesium helped, but that it could take months of supplementing with magnesium to get the benefits for migraines unless it was put directly into your system with an IV. Because not being able to see clear interferred with my job, not to mention driving, I needed something right away. I did some research and found that magnesium is not readily absorbed by the body but that in it's ionic form the absorbtion rate is close to 100%. Therefore, you benefit much more quickly by taking it in this form. I purchased some ionic magnesium and started taking from .5 - .7 ml twice a day. I think the dosage can be increased according to weight and height. I add it to about 1/4 cup of water and drink it first thing in the morning and about a half hour before my evening meal. It's best to take it on an empty stomach. Within the first few days, the migraines were much less severe and didn't last as long. By the second week, I only had one. Since then I've only had three migraines and four months into using the magnesium, I've been migraine free now for over two months. In addition, it has cleared up a number of other things. I have suffered from IBS for over 15 years, and a couple years ago found that taking dessicated porcine thyroid helped considerably and thought that the IBS was caused from low T-3 and T-4 thyroid enzymes. However, it never totally eliminated the IBS. I also read that people who are low in Thyroid are also deficient in Magnesium. Hence the low thyroid and the IBS has also been cleared up by using the Liquid Ionic Magnesium and I no longer have the need to supplement with the dessicated thyroid. A few other things that I found has cleared up with the use of magnesium are brain fog, mood swings, acid reflux (haven't taken an anti-acid in months now), food allergies, increased energy, and now, well into winter, there are no aches and pains from arthritis. My son even claims that I look five years younger, which could be because I'm not in constant pain. I have been filtering my water for a couple of years, but never thought about supplementing with minerals and I should have. However, I think I've always been low in magnesium, and despite what the acceptable levels of magnesium are, I feel some people need more than others. I can't praise this mineral loud and long enough, as it's benefits have pretty much given me back a normal life." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=BO_36458 /Supplements/magnesium.rss7 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:13:22 EST [YEA] Lewis from Auckland, New Zealand writes: "Mag Citrate Hi there. One question for you...many years ago I started making my own magnesium citrate with 97.4% pure mag. metal dissolved in lemon juice to such a solution that it wouldn't dissolve any more (ph.7) I then add a few organic herbs and a little tea tree oil and make deodorant, I've only started reading all this info about magnesium (either chloride, sulphate or citrate) my question to you is this does 3 squirts each side under arm seem excessive to you, I must say it works fine for me as a deodorant with no side effects, I am reading all about mag. oil would this be a better mag. additive for the deodorant, Kind regards Lewis " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MC_36500 /Supplements/magnesium.rss8 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:29:44 EST [YEA] Khloe R. from Fresno, Ca writes: "I had suffered from TMJ twice in my life and both times they were cured by magnesium. The magnesium in your body is usually depleted by stress. Magnesium is also what makes you calm, and can even help your bowel movements if constipated. I still take a magnesium supplement daily and have no problems ever since." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MENSTRUALCRAMPS_36324 /Supplements/magnesium.rss9 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:01:16 EST [YEA] Sarah from North, Nj writes: "After researching how to eleavate the pain of cramps, I came across Magnesium. I have only used it when I have my cramps, (Magnesium 250mg) (nothing fancy, i think my bottle cost less than $5) When I have my cramps, I take 1 or 2 a day, and it really helps with the cramping ( i think magnisum slows the muscle constractions that cause pain).. Im not sure how exactly it works, but it helps with cramps. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=ARTHRITIS_35747 /Supplements/magnesium.rss10 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:01:27 EST [YEA] Moira from Cork, Ireland writes: "I suffer from arthritis (especially in the hands) and for years I have been taking Glucosomine daily to try and ease the pain but, with little relief. A friend recommended I try Magnesium instead. Whilst on holiday I bought own brand Magnesium Oxide capsules from a branch of (beginning with R). I have been taking one 500mg capsule of Magnesium oxide each morning after breakfast for about 5 months without any side effects. After 1 month the pain and swelling decreased dramatically and now I have little or no pain in the joints." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MBS_34895 /Supplements/magnesium.rss11 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:27:35 EST Bill from San Fernando, La Union, Philippines writes: "Making Magnesium Bicarbonate Solution From Milk of Magnesia (MoM) Hi everyone...I found a website article which is useful. There is a new magnesium drinking product in Australia that has been proved to extend the life of mammals. This patent is based on a certain region of Australia where the drinking water is high in magnesium, and where all livestock there seem to live a life that is 30% longer than normal. The patented drinking solution consists mainly of Magnesium Bicarbonate and Sodium Bicarbonate in simple aqueous solution. The description in the patent says to add 500 mgs Magnesium Carbonate or Magnesium hydroxide to 1 litre cold carbonated water. Store in the fridge for 24 -- 72 hours and allow the solution to clear from cloudy. Add a small amount of amount -- 120 mg -- of Sodium Bicarbonate. Drink this mixture throughout the day but not with meals -- one hour before or two hours after meals. Adjust to a lower dose if bowels become too loose. You could also make this solution by using MoM and Baking soda quite easily -- using Phillip's Milk of Magnesia, Baking Soda and seltzer or carbonated water. Do not use the MoM that contains Aluminium Hydroxide. Read about the patent, manufacture and research here: http://www.rexresearch.com/beckett/1beckett.htm " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=RC_30958 /Supplements/magnesium.rss12 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:16:21 EDT [QUESTION] Diana from Warsaw, Poland writes: "I wonder if you do recommend to discontinue Magnesium supplement after some time? I am curently taking 500 mg of Magnesium since 6 months, is that OK or could be harmful? I take it for stress and insomnia. Regards" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=TMT_30383 /Supplements/magnesium.rss13 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:44:42 EDT [QUESTION] Baldev from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India writes: "I have obtained Magnesium Chloride, I would like to know as to how to make my own Magnesium oil, to be used internally as well as for application. Thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MC_30255 /Supplements/magnesium.rss14 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:42:47 EDT Deirdre from Earth Clinic writes: "For those of you wishing to make your own magnesium oil for transdermal magnesium therapy, I emailed Jane from Fort Worth recently (whom you may recall has been treating her father with Parkinson's by massaging him with magnesium oil she made every night) and asked where she bought her magnesium chloride. She responded that she bought the magnesium chloride on Ebay from a company called "Get Tanked". I researched this further on the web and found Get Tanked Aquariums, which is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Here is the URL... This company sells High Purity Magnesium Chloride, Zero Ammonia. http://www.gettankedaquariums.com/index_file/Mag.Chloride.File/Bulk.Magnesium.Chloride.Main.Page..htm I just called the owner of Get Tanked and ordered two 7 pound bags of magnesium chloride for $27.99 (plus shipping, which is costing $11.10 to Atlanta, GA from Carlisle). He told me he has plenty in stock and gets it shipped out same day delivery if he receives the order early enough in the day, Monday - Friday. He prefers to be called for orders and then sends an invoice via paypal. Otherwise you can buy from ebay.. here's his ebay store (and great reviews). Please note: the owner told me twice that he sells this product for aquariums and cannot answer any questions about human use!! Thought this would be a good resource to share with y'all as magnesium chloride in bulk is a difficult search. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=CONSTIPATION_29420 /Supplements/magnesium.rss15 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:46:45 EDT [YEA] Anna from Dayton, OH writes: "I worked with a famous local herbalist and many people came in with constipation problems. My friend would have a bowel movement once a week. My other older friend would have to go to the hospital periodically because of constipation. The remedy that worked for me and both of my friends was magnesium. I take 2 magnesium (200 to 250 mg apiece)for insomnia every night. Every morning when I wake up I naturally have a bm. According to my herbalist magnesium relaxes every cell of your body and we don't get enough of it. My younger friend with constipation was tested for 12 (200mg) tabs a day till her bowels got loose enough and then she was to back down-taking less-till she found how manny worked well for her. My herbalist used to say you can't get enough magnesium-your body needs it so much. Whether that is true or not I don't know. But I do know it's the best solution for my constipation and insomnia." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=INSOMNIA_29421 /Supplements/magnesium.rss16 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:27:31 EDT [YEA] Anna from Dayton, OH writes: "I take two 200 or 250 mgs of magnesium every night to help me sleep. I have tried other products to help me sleep like phosphorus and melatonin. Phosporus is also very good but makes me too groggy when I wake up. Melatonin also makes me too groggy. I take Melatonin when I have had caffiene before bed and it knocks me out. I get the tablets and nibble the tiniest bit off of the edge and it works everytime but seems to be too strong for me and makes me tired during the day. For me magnesium is gentle and when I wake up I feel relaxed but not tired. We stayed overnight in New York City at my daughters boyfriends apt on a busy, noisy, avenue. I took my two magnesiums as usual but woke up in the middle of the night because of the terrible street noises. The next few nights I took 3 magnesiums (200 or 250mg's)and slept thru it all. At home I take two every night. Thank you so much for this website!! People helping People!! YaY people power!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MAGNESIUM_28394 /Supplements/magnesium.rss17 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:32:35 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Sarah from North Vancouver, B.C., Canada writes: "Hello, I have just started taking magnesium as a supplement ( apro. 150 mg/day ). Aproximately 1-2 hrs after taking I feel very jittery in my muscles and restless in general. It does not make a difference if I take it with calcuim. I understand magnesium is natures relaxant but it seems to have the opposite effect on me. Has anyone had this problem or know what may be causing this ? Sarah. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=RC_26588 /Supplements/magnesium.rss18 Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Roro from Dubai, UAE writes: "Which kind of Magnesium to use???? Hi EC' staff, kindly I would appreciate if someone can tell me what is the difference between Magnesium chloride, magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide etc... I see many poeple talk about benefits of magnesium and once I decided to buy it I found many of it in different names!!! Please advise! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=AF_24303 /Supplements/magnesium.rss19 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Audrey from Delray Beach, Florida, USA writes: "Magnesium citrate supplement: I developed an internal fissure from having soft, but very wide stools. Doctor said would need surgery if don't make stools literally fall out. So tried magensium citrate supplement (won't give name). It worked, fissure healed. But I have found that magensium citrate can be very irritating. I developed burning in throat and burning in stomach and tremendous bloating and constant gas. I should have stopped immediately (the burning started on day1) but was so anxious to heal fissure that I took it for 3 weeks (tiny dose). Now off of it for about 8 days and still have burning and off and on colon discomfort. A friend was also trying it - she has had no burning but finally had to stop due to continuous colon rumbling and discomfort - just can't live that way all the time. And sadly it worked for both of us. Just thought people should know this. Sometimes, just because it is "natural" doesn't always mean it is good for you." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=PE_23710 /Supplements/magnesium.rss20 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Lauren from Santa Cruz, CA writes: "Magnesium I stumbled across this remedy on a forum recently. I had remembered I used to take magnesium regularly due to migraine headaches and other problems (magnesium is a very important nutrient that many are deficient in). Jogging my memory, I remembered that on occasions when I could last as long as I wanted (and even sometimes too long) was when I had taken magnesium shortly before while more often than not I would suffer extremely premature ejaculation. I would recommend taking 400mg daily and then another 400mg 30 minutes to an hour before sexual activity. You should experiment with what dosage and frequency is right for you. If you start getting loose stools than you are likely taking too much. I have found Magnesium Citrate works very well. Some of the other ones like Magnesium oxide are not as well absorbed. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=RC_22541 /Supplements/magnesium.rss21 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [QUESTION] Tristan from Driggs, Wyoming writes: "I have just started taking magnesium citrate after reading about all its benefits on this site. Today a health practitioner told me that I should be taking calcium along with it otherwise the magnesium would not be absorbed. But I stopped taking calcium supplements after reading about it on this site, and especially how Ted feels strongly that it is not necessary for adults to take this. Now I am thoroughly confused! Would someone please help me about what is correct? Thanks." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MAGNESIUMOIL_21590 /Supplements/magnesium.rss22 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Lisa from Abilene, Texas writes: "Spraying magnesium oil on the souls of the feet at night or doing foot soaks is a better way to get magnesium than taking it orally... you don't absorb enough taking it pill form and can take up to a year to build up in your system. You can get mag oil at http://www.health-and-wisdom.com/magnesium.htm and you don't get the ugly diarrhea side effect." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=HP_20012 /Supplements/magnesium.rss23 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Jackie from Cape Coral, FL, USA writes: "Magnesium for heart palpitations/panic attacks: I thank God for this site. I was having scary heart palpitations at night, and I knew it was panic attacks. The only course my doc offered was xanax, and as I was rushed through the visit there was no time to talk alternatives. I am not one of those people who thinks happiness is a pill away. I did my own research, and decided to try a magnesium supplement. The FIRST NIGHT I was heart palpitation-free. I can't believe doctors would rather throw a dangerous pill at you rather than discuss the effects of diet, exercise, and soda (caffeine&aspatame) on your body. Try Magnesium first, and make sure you are getting your potassium too! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=RF_18626 /Supplements/magnesium.rss24 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Claire from Rosanky, USA writes: "How do I avoid diarrhea and loose bowels when taking magnesium? I use the ratio of calcium to magnesium: 2:1?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/magnesium.html&name=MRSA_13141 /Supplements/magnesium.rss25 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:26:29 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Leah Huete from Baltimore, MD writes: "I am writing about all of the people who have talked about tumeric or garlic as a potential cure for MRSA. I've been doing some studying and there is a commonality I've found in these items: Magnesium Tumeric: http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/item/2043.html Very high in manganese and high in magnesium. Garlic: http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/item/11215.html Very high in manganese (both also very low in sugar and in fats) French Green Clay has been touted as curing MRSA -HIGH IN MAGNESIUM Antibiotics and poor digestive tract absorption will cause a magnesium deficiency. Antibiotics kill off beneficial organisms in the gut, causing loose bowels, which decreases absorption. "Antibiotics can also lower magnesium availability. Included on the antibiotic list are neomycin, tetracycline, erythromycin, ***sulfamethoxazole****, and sulfonamides. Other medications that reduce the body's supply of magnesium include the anticoagulant drug warfarin; corticosteroids; oral contraceptives (birth control pills); and the immunosuppressant drug cyclosporine." http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=75Magnesium deficiency "Antibiotics (e.g. gentamicin and amphotericin) These drugs may increase the loss of magnesium in urine. Thus, taking these medications for long periods of time may contribute to magnesium depletion [9-10,12]." http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/magnesium.asp "Because magnesium plays such a wide variety of roles in the body, the symptoms of magnesium deficiency can also vary widely. Many symptoms involve changes in nerve and muscle function. These changes include muscle weakness, tremor, and spasm. In the heart muscle, magnesium deficiency can result in arrhythmia, irregular contraction, and increased heart rate. Because of its role in bone structure, the softening and weakening of bone can also be a symptom of magnesium deficiency. Other symptoms can include: imbalanced blood sugar levels; headaches; elevated blood pressure; elevated fats in the bloodstream; depression; seizures; nausea; vomiting; and lack of appetite. " http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=75 "Deficiency symptoms have three categories:Early symptoms include irritability, anorexia, fatigue, insomnia, and muscle twitching. Other symptoms include poor memory, apathy, confusion, and reduced ability to lea. Moderate deficiency symptoms consist of rapid heartbeat and other cardiovascular changes. Severe deficiency of magnesium could lead to tingling, numbness, sustained contraction of the muscles, and hallucinations and delirium. " http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002423.htm What Magnesium does in your body: "Magnesium: What is it?Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. Approximately 50% of total body magnesium is found in bone. The other half is found predominantly inside cells of body tissues and organs. Only 1% of magnesium is found in blood, but the body works very hard to keep blood levels of magnesium constant [1]. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis [2-3]. There is an increased interest in the role of magnesium in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Dietary magnesium is absorbed in the small intestines. Magnesium is excreted through the kidneys [1-3,4]." http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/magnesium.asp Also "Magnesium ions are essential to the basic nucleic acid chemistry of life, and thus are essential to all cells of all known living organisms. Plants have an additional use for magnesium in that chlorophylls are magnesium-centered porphyrins. Many enzymes require the presence of magnesium ions for their catalytic action, especially enzymes utilizing ATP, or those which use other nucleotides to synthesize DNA and A." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium Magnesium is VERY important to support a healthy immune system http://grande.nal.usda.gov/ibids/index.php?mode2=detail&origin=ibids_references&therow=747350 http://web.mit.edu/london/www/magnesium.html Now I will say I am drawing correlations which are not scientifically proven. They are loose correlations and drawn conclusions. I am not affiliated with any health products or sites or doctors, I am not advocating the use of any health food product (it's really best to go natural with regards to vitamin intake). I have been suffering from fatigue, CA-MRSA, sleeplessness, arrythmia and bloating. I'm going to try more magnesium! Magnesium rich foods: http://www.usaweekend.com/02_issues/020901/020901eatsmart.html I challenge scientists to work with magnesium and MRSA. "