Review: Ancient Minerals Transdermal Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that is often recommended during a detox, and for good reason: it relaxes muscles, including those of the bowel, helping the body release toxins and clear up any blockages.

So on my recent foray into the world of detoxification, I was glad I had recently gotten my hands on some topical magnesium products from Ancient Minerals: some magnesium bath flakes, a concentrated magnesium gel, and a magnesium oil spray.

Detox Re-evaluation

I’ve eased up on the detox just slightly; we ate out several times while my friend was in town, and we kept it healthy for the most part, but sometimes it was hard to find gluten-free options. I also allowed myself a couple cups of coffee, but it only made me feel jittery. Guess I’m going to have to order caffeine free the next time I get a coffee craving.

Detox Day 6: Coping with Food Cravings

Today is day six of my detox and I’m feeling … pretty good. Not stupendous or amazing; just … pretty good. Maybe a little above average. My sinuses have cleared up a little bit, and I do seem to have more energy, so that’s all good. I suppose I can’t expect too much change in just six days after a lifetime of eating foods that may have not been the healthiest choices.

Detox Day 3

I’m feeling good about the detox today. I woke up feeling rested, and had only a slight trace of yesterday’s headache. I decided to stayed home from work today, not because I was still feeling poorly, but because I didn’t get much accomplished yesterday after the onset of the headache. Lesson learned: If you are considering a detox, it’s a good idea to do it when you have some time to deal with any unexpected reactions or when you don’t have a lot of social obligations scheduled.

Dietary Detox Day 2

Yesterday I started my dietary detox. I haven’t been super strict so far — yesterday I allowed myself one coconut cookie after dinner and today I accepted the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup my stepson generously  gave me from his candy jar. But today I still had a near migraine-caliber headache that had me resigned to the couch all afternoon and evening. I’m not sure why — I don’t consume enough caffeine that I could be going through a withdrawal. My best guess is that it’s due to the Candida Detox supplement I started taking Friday night.

Dietary Detox Preparation

Due to some sinus problems, general sluggishness, and some other minor but increasingly irritating health issues, I have decided to go on a dietary detox. My March issue of Natural Health magazine had a timely article on “The Doable Detox,” which outlines helpful tips for before, during, and after the detox period.