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Monday, December 8, 2008

Magnesium and Healthy Skin

By Virginia Pipolini

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. We sweat, releasing toxins through the skin and regulating our temperature. We also absorb through our skin, whether it is toxins such as cleaning chemicals, chlorine in the swimming pool, or nutrients.

The skin like any other cells in the body need the right amount of water to work as designed. When our hydration level is balanced we are able to bring nutrients to our cells and carry away toxins and waste products.

Water is the carrier of nutrients as well as disposer of waste products for the human body. Water alone is not sufficient for maintaining the appropriate flow through the cell walls. We also need salt to maintain the balance.

The signs of dry skin can tell us more than just our dermal condition, it can also be a sign of both inadequate hydration and low magnesium levels in the body. We feel that dryness, itching and flaking. While dry skin can be caused by use of chemicals and too much sun we can also have dry skin caused by an inadequate diet.

Magnesium is one of the primary electrolytes or salts used by the body. Used in over 300 functions in our system magnesium is known to be required for proper use of calcium for our heart, teeth and bones, and is used throughout our body for proper digestion as well as many other necessary body functions.

Research around the world has shown that over 75 percent of our population is deficient in this nutrient. Our diets do not supply enough magnesium, and our toxicity and the candida present in so many of us from our over consumption of carbohydrates further inhibits our ability to absorb magnesium and other nutrients.

There are other methods of bringing more magnesium into your system. One method is through an IV, a method used commonly in emergency rooms to raise the magnesium level rapidly. We do not need to bring ourselves to a critical level to improve our magnesium balance. We can introduce more magnesium through the largest organ of the body - our skin.

Magnesium can be absorbed through the skin, as shown by the Department of Dermatology at the University of Kiel in Germany. In a study conducted by this respected medical community they showed that transdermal magnesium aided in skin hydration, reducing inflammation while improving the skin barrier function.

On applying the magnesium oil or gel, or taking a transdermal magnesium bath, you will notice higher moisture content in your skin. It will feel like your skin is attracting moisture! The side effects of this magnesium skin spa treatment are promising as well: you may feel more relaxed, calmer, and your sleep can improve as well.

Magnesium is a vital yet often overlooked nutrient for the body. Using transdermal magnesium is an easy way to improve both skin quality and overall health. - 17269

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