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Niacin has lead me on a path to increase my blood flow. I have found that when I get a STRONG niacin flush, my walking improves greatly (a night and day difference.) By a "STRONG niacin flush" I mean one that goes all the way down to my toes. Weaker flushes are of little help. My vision im...

Yes outside, that's right:)

I have read (sorry, I don't remember where) that the niacin flush dilates the deep vascular system as well.

The high level of magnesium in Magnesium Oil is due to the fact that the amount of Magnesium Chloride Flakes added to water (Mg/water ratio) is so large compared to the amount one would add to bath water (unless they are really hardcore:) I have also read that Magnesium chloride is absorbed better t...

Thanks for your replies jimmylegs. You really are an asset to the community! Magnesium Oil is a supersaturated solution of Magnesium Chloride and water. It is called "Oil" because it feels sort-of oily. No oil in it, though. Epsom salts are Magnesium Sulfate and the amount of Mg in Epsom s...

I get spasms when I wake if I sleep 6+ hours. The first move I make in bed starts them. I have found that rubbing magnesium oil on my forearm (the handiest place) when I wake causes them to subside much more quickly. Regarding Mg testing: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=serum+test+magnesium...

Muscle twitches are certainly one of the possible Mg deficiency symptoms. So are muscle cramps/spasms. The usual Mg test (serum Mg) is very often misleading: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=serum+test+magnesium+normal+clinicians The RBC Mg test would be a far better choice - it could steer ...