Magnesium/epsom salts

I had started a thread awhile back asking what epson salts are supposed to do. Well, I've found out for one thing, it really helps you get some sleep! I'm not an insomniac by any means, but prior to last night, I think I slept maybe a total of 3 or 4 hours over 3 days. I felt punch drunk, and was walking around slightly nauseated because I was so tired. Don't know why I couldn't sleep, I'd be falling apart during the day, then wake up come evening. Well, wake up is a relative term. I felt the same thing happening last night around 8:30, that "ok body wake up, you're not gonna sleep" I found this spray bottle of magnesium oil I'd bought, but didn't use much because it makes your skin itchy for awhile. I gave my arms 5 or 6 squirts per the directions, then rub it in. You're supposed to leave it on, there, the itching I remember stops after maybe 15 minutes. However, being mentally drained I couldn't put up with the itching, and rinsed my arms after about 10 minutes. Well, it must have been enough to help, because I got about 5 or 6 hours last night, and feel worlds better. I'd originally bought the magnesium oil because I'd heard that practically everyone is walking around with a magnesium deficiency. But, taking magnesium orally has unpleasant side effects (don't stray too far from the bathroom) Appyling it topically eliminates that problem. Last winter I remember soaking my feet in some warm water and epson salts and all of a sudden felt like my whole body felt like a wet noodle. In answer to my original threads as to what epson salts do....well they are a great source of magnesium. That night I practically crawled to bed, and zonked out solid for 9 hours. I'm not saying it will have the same immediate effect as me. I tend to have faster and stronger reactions to everything I take. But if you're having trouble sleeping, go get yourself some epson salts!

Scientific studies demonstrate that stress drains the body of magnesium while increasing the adrenaline levels in the body. Epsom salt is thus used to restore the level of magnesium in the body which also helps in producing serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical within the brain that elevates the mood and gives a sense of calmness and relaxation. Also boosted is the production of ATP’s which is energy made in the cells. Thus Epsom salts benefit the body by giving a feeling of calmness and energy and improve sleep and concentration and lower the blood pressure.