LIFE-FLO Magnesium Lotion - Highly Concentrated Magnesium Lotion for Kids and Adults - Soothes Muscles and Joints When

DID MY HOMEWORK After suffering from an extended period of nerve/muscle pain radiating from the neck to the fingertips and undergoing chiropractic and physical therapy intervention, I finally decided to take matters into my own (aching) hand and do some research. Hours later (literally - hours and hours reading . . . ) I decided I might have a magnesium deficiency. I had many of the symptoms. The kicker is I had been taking magnesium every day, but didn't realize it had such limited absorption in the gut. Low and behold - transdermal. Ordered it overnight - I was in agony. Began using the next day and saw immediate results. Muscle spasms decreased over the next few days then disappeared. Slept better too. It gave me my functional life back! I was so amazed I shared it with hubby who has chronic arthritis knee-pain and limps all the time. Next day - seriously NEXT DAY - he walks into the kitchen without his usual hobble. We both use it daily now and have even purchased a bottle for the elderly woman across the street who has terrible hand arthritis. We are so pleased with this product and will continue to order regularly. The particulars: * smells like vanilla - my dog tries to lick it off! * I have to disagree with a few posters: it does feel stick for a while after using but I so don't CARE! I just feel better. I don't put it on the same spot every time because (since it is a salt) it can irritate my skin (even regular saltwater bothers my skin so I'm not sure others would have this problem). * The price is right and the shipping is speedy * The product is natural and similar to soaking in epsom salts that grandma used to recommend This is my own review BTW - didn't receive free product or anything. Just wanted to share a very successful experience! Link to info here on MG in general. [...] Please be aware I'm not a doctor or in the medical profession - this is simply MY experience. LOVE IT! Read more

Smells nice, no magnesium burn and really great for my nighttime muscle cramps Read more

I received my lotion yesterday and have used it twice— so far it seems to relax my over-active muscles and provide some relief . It goes on smoothly without any stinging sensation. The only complaint I have is that the vanilla scent is a little strong. I like vanilla so it’s not a big problem but you may smell like a cupcake when you use this product. Read more

Life saving for cramping in the feet and calves, and an easy way to absorb magnesium without taking them orally which give me a stomach upset. Works in minutes and moisturizes at the same time. My physio told me about this product and I buy it regularly now, and my daughter does too. I have recommended it to friends too. Read more

I have used this product for about 2 years now. I broke my foot and my orthopedic doctor recommended I take magnesium for bone health. I then found this lotion and it helps with pain. Good product. Read more

NFO ON MAGNESIUM - AND - cream had nice vanilla scent and softened the skin...but who knows how much magnesium you get I have included some information gotten from the NIH.gov site. The information below is intended ONLY as information and NOT medical advice. People trying to dose themselves with anything should talk to their doctors first. One of my biggest problems with magnesium in the form of a cream, is that you do not know how much you are dosing yourself with, or how much is getting in. If they said one teaspoon applied to inner thigh would give you X amount, that would be helpful but I didn't see anything to that effect. Since magnesium can interfere with a number of medications, IF it could be absorbed through the skin, at a rate that could be stated...this would be a good thing. I have no idea if I am absorbing magnesium. I guess I would have to spring for a before and after lab test to tell. But even this would not really tell me much because only 1% of the magnesium is in the serum, most is put into the bones. Normal blood serum levels of magnesium should be around 0.75- 0.95 mmol/l. The RDA for most people is between 360-410mg a day. 30-40% of the magnesium you eat is absorbed. I can't tell if my muscle cramps or joint pains are any better. I had no itching at all. I can tell it has a slight vanilla odor, which I like; and that the cream leaves my skin feeling soft. signs of deficiency are: ....early: loss of appetite nausea and vomiting fatigue, weakness ....as it worsens you notice numbness, tingling muscle contractions and cramps seizures personality changes abnormal heart rhythms coronary spasms ....and at a severe level you levels of calcium and potassium decrease.which have their own set of symptoms. BUT you CAN overdose with magnesium supplementation and many of the symptoms are the same nausea, vomiting, fatigue low blood pressure, facial flushing, retention of urine, ileus, depression ....and as it gets worse muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, VERY low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm, and your heart stopping. Risk for magnesium overload increases with renal failure as you are not able to excrete the magnesium, and the kidneys are the main organ for regulating the magnesium in your body. That said the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey or NHANES of 2005-6 said that the majority of Americans of all ages ingest less magnesium than the recommended allowances. Especially old men and adolescent females. Especially at risk may be people that have increased loss like diabetics as the increased glucose in their urine makes them urinate more, and those that have decreased gut absorption like those with chronic diarrhea. Alcoholics also may be at risk as well. There has been some evidence that: > increasing magnesium may help decrease strokes (100mg/day decreased ischemic strokes by 8%) > may help decrease the incidence of migraines if taken daily. > It may also help maintain bone density in post menopausal women -elemental magnesium ( magnesium citrate) was used at 290mg/ per day. Medications (in general BUT ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTORS FIRST BEFORE USING, AND MAKE SURE THAT THEY KNOW YOU ARE TAKING MAGNESIUM OR ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENT, OR HERB) that Magnesium can or does interfere with include but are not limited to things like: Interactions with Medications . Bisphosphonates -(used to treat osteoporosis) can decrease the absorption. Separate use by at LEAST 2 hours. Antibiotics - tetracyclines, doxycyclines, quinolones, ciporfloxacin, levofloxacin. Magnesium can form insoluble clmpleses with them. Again at LEAST 2 hours needs to be between taking BEFORE antibiotics and magnesium, OR AT LEAST 4-6 hours after taking magnesium or magnesium containing supplement. I don't know how this applies to absorption through skin. Diuretics loop diuretics, furosemide, bumetanide, and thiazide diuretics can increase the loss of magnesium. But potassium-sparing diuretics reduce magnesium excretion. Proton pump inhibitors (for heart burn and gastric reflex) when taken for long periods can cause low magnesium (hypomagnesemia). The FDA says doctors should monitor patient's levels of magnesium while on these medications. Even taking a supplement with these medications may fail to raise the level of magnesium. Read more

This stuff smells SO GOOD! I got the vanilla scent for my baby, 12 hours out from putting it on him and he still smells like candy! This has moisturized really well, it kinda goes on opaque like sunscreen but absorbs very quickly, so just work in smaller spots for better rubbing in. I did not notice an improvement in his sleep but have only used once so far. Will update as we keep using, regardless we love this as a lotion moisturizing and scent and will keep using it! Read more

I was having leg cramps, and I hate taking pills, so when I found this item, I was ecstatic. I only use a small amount right before bed, and now I'm able to get a good night's sleep. Initially, I rubbed a small amount on my calves every night. After a week, I don't have to use it every day. A little bit goes a long way. Great stuff. Read more