Ease tension with magnesium for a restful nights sleep (Article by: Betteryou)
Written by Jamie Courtnell
September marks the start of a new school year. Typically at this time of year our lives become busier, the holiday period is over and work pressure builds as we head into the colder, darker months in the run up to Christmas.
A recent study by The Sleep Council found that ninety per cent of people admit to suffering from some form of stress in their lives, with almost two in five saying they are regularly, frequently or constantly stressed.
Not surprisingly, three quarters say they have problems sleeping while stressed, with the catch 22 that almost a third say when they can’t sleep they get stressed, while just over a quarter say the best way to relieve stress is to have a good night’s sleep.
It is not always possible to remove stress from our daily lives, but transdermal magnesium can help you to relax, release excess tension and get a good night’s sleep. Low dietary levels of magnesium means many of us do not get enough of this vital mineral.
Magnesium levels are difficult to rectify via traditional tablets, as our body benefits most from small regular amounts rather than a large single dose.
A pilot study by Watkins & Josling (2010) found that magnesium levels increased with BetterYou Magnesium Oil an estimated five times quicker compared with oral supplementation.
Following this, a clinical trial by Cardiff University (2011), highlighted how well magnesium is absorbed through the skin. BetterYou’s range of magnesium products, including oil sprays and flakes, are absorbed faster than capsules and tablets; delivering magnesium directly into the skin tissue and entering cells immediately.
There are a number of products that we regularly recommend for a restful night’s sleep. Why not give them a try and say goodbye to counting sheep…
Magnesium Oil Goodnight spray
Pure magnesium chloride combined with essential oils clary sage, bergamot and chamomile. Adding this to your evening wind-down regime will ensure your hectic day is soon forgotten as the spray soothes both the senses and body.
Magnesium Flakes
Adding Magnesium Flakes to a bath gives a full body relaxation experience. Use as part of your night time routine to aid restful sleep. Alternatively, the soles of the feet are fantastic areas for absorption, allowing the mineral to enter cells immediately. A foot soak with Magnesium Flakes will leave you with a feeling of overall wellbeing.
Magnesium Oil Soak
A lower concentration than Magnesium Flakes, Magnesium Oil Soak provides the same therapeutic benefits but for those with more delicate skin. Use in a relaxing foot or body soak to leave your body with a sense of overall wellbeing.
