DIY Magnesium Sleepy Time Spray

If you are like me you need a little help calming down at night, and help falling asleep. Taking care of an almost toddler, running a household and operating two home businesses keeps my brain switched to 'on mode' long after my body is ready to be asleep. This sleepytime spray with magnesium oil and lavender can provide a little bit of help while you work on shutting your brain down.

Why Magnesium? Magnesium deficiency is all too common, as magnesium is needed for over 300 reactions in the body, not sufficient in our food supply, and wasted by the body during times of stress. (When am I NOT stressed?) According to Dr. Carolyn Dean, ND, MD, low magnesium levels can play a role in:

*Asthma
*Blood clots
*Bowl diseases
*Cystitis
*Depression
*Detoxification
*Diabetes
*Fatigue
*Heart Disease
*Hypertension
*Hypoglycemia
*Insomnia
*Kidney Disease
*Liver Disease
*Migraines
*Muscle & nerve problems
*Osteoporosis
*Tooth decay
*Raynauds Syndrome
*Anxiety & panic attacks

Although it’s best to get this important mineral from food, transdermal sources (magnesium oil, spray, epsom salt baths) of magnesium can be an additional source. Lavender on the other hand can be very uplifting, calming, and relaxing that can help prepare you for bedtime. Which is why many makers of children's skin care products have entire lines of lavender products. (unfortunately, you are most likely getting only lavender scent there, NOT therapeutic grade Lavender oil.)

MAGNESIUM OIL & LAVENDER SLEEPYTIME SPRAY INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup filtered water
1/4 cup magnesium chloride flakes (where to find magnesium flakes)
1/8 tsp lavender essential oil (where to find essential oils at wholesale prices)
Glass bottle (like this)

PROCESS:

1) Heat water, just before boiling point.
2) Remove from heat and add magnesium chloride flakes (not epsom salts, they will not work).
3) Add 1/8 tsp lavender essential oil.
4) Let cool and place in a glass spray bottle.
5) Use magnesium oil at bedtime or after a bath to get some transdermal magnesium.
6) The magnesium oil spray can be washed off (if you want) after letting it soak in for about 20 minutes.

Want to read more about essential oils? Check out our website to help you or contact us here.

~Grammy's Essentials Team
www.grammysessentials.com

The information contained in this blog is for educational purposes only and as a guideline for your personal use. It should not be used as a substitution for medical counseling with a health professional. The contributors and authors do not accept responsibility for such use.