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[Candice@allthingsyogi]

Hey guys, I would like to hear your thought on Natural Calm!

Do you recommend it?

What do you like about it?

Benefits?

Thanks!

[Rebecca30]

I am also interested to hear. I just received mine on Tuesday and have only taken it twice. Not sure I have noticed a difference yet.

[jeepifer]

Magnesium is a great sleep aid. It also helps with regulating bowels, as well as a host of other benefits.

I can't take Natural Calm, as the blend makes me itch all over. But I know several people that swear by it!

[kitmao]

I use it as a sleep aid. It makes me feel very relaxed and then I just fall asleep without any effort.

[goddesslynne]

LOVE it!! I didn't use it during my whole 27 (yes, I blew it today) because of the flavoring, but I'm happy to use it now!!

[Tom Denham]

Natural Calm offers an unsweetened version that is approved for use during a Whole30. I've never seen the unsweetened version in stores, but you can buy it from Amazon.com.

You might want to read the Whole9 take on Natural Calm at http://whole9life.co...ments-part-ii/.

I've been taking Natural Calm for over two years now. It continues to have a sedative effect for me. It is not a "knock-out" pill, but does promote a soothing feeling that makes getting to sleep easier. Natural Calm can have a laxative effect when you first begin taking it or if you take too much. My body adjusted to the laxative effect after a few days and I never have any problems with it now.

[heathera]

 Tom Denham, on 21 December 2012 - 12:21 PM, said:

Natural Calm offers an unsweetened version that is approved for use during a Whole30. I've never seen the unsweetened version in stores, but you can buy it from Amazon.com.

You might want to read the Whole9 take on Natural Calm at http://whole9life.co...ments-part-ii/.

I've been taking Natural Calm for over two years now. It continues to have a sedative effect for me. It is not a "knock-out" pill, but does promote a soothing feeling that makes getting to sleep easier. Natural Calm can have a laxative effect when you first begin taking it or if you take too much. My body adjusted to the laxative effect after a few days and I never have any problems with it now.

Which version is unsweetened? Raspberry?

[Ashley Hobar]

You can buy the unsweetened version at any Vitamin Shoppe!

[missmary]

 heathera, on 10 January 2013 - 06:13 PM, said:

Which version is unsweetened? Raspberry?

no. the unsweetened flavor is also unflavored, ie. plain. no flavoring. the flavored one(s) ie. raspberry/lemon, etc. have sweetener

[ladunn]

I use natural calm every night, love it. It definitely helps me sleep.

[MamaDrew]

I love Natural Calm and I only take the unsweetened kind, I've actually never even tried the flavored ones because I think the plain one is great tasting! It definitley helps with sleep, digestion, and migraines.

[Candice@allthingsyogi]

Thanks!

[Mistie Gleason Cottrill]

So I have no problem falling asleep but I need something to help reduce stress and anxiety during the day. Would this help?

[erinnalea]

You can drink it cold, so it could work during the day for you. The nice thing about it is that you control how much you use, so if it makes your sleepy you can use a smaller scoop. My suggestion would be try it on a weekend or evening to see how you handle it. I always have it on-hand, and I'm glad to hear that the plain one is good. I've been avoiding it during my W30 (I'm on day 13) because I only have the flavored one on hand.

[Gilraen]

What about Natural Calm Plus Calcium? Any testimonial?

[Melelina]

so the directions say to take 1 to 2 teaspoons. Is that a measuring teaspoon or an eating teaspoon?

[lulucandoit!]

I just got the natural, unflavored kind at Earth Fare, a local Whole Foods type place, a few of days ago. Beware the size of spoon you use! It says two heaping teaspoons. I must have overheaped my eating teaspoon because I had the worst runs I have ever had. After recovering from that, I tried 3/4 measured teaspoon and had no trouble and am working my way up. I am trying a little in the morning and a little more at night.

It has citric acid in it, so it is sort of sour but not in an unpleasant way.

[shelley417]

Mistie Gleason Cottrill, on 14 January 2013 - 03:23 PM, said:

So I have no problem falling asleep but I need something to help reduce stress and anxiety during the day. Would this help?

Try Relora.

[Tom Denham]

Gilraen, on 16 January 2013 - 12:04 PM, said:

What about Natural Calm Plus Calcium? Any testimonial?

You don't need to supplement with calcium if you are eating a good variety of Whole30-compliant foods and include dark, leafy greens or things like salmon or sardines with the bones. In fact, adding calcium may mess with your sleep. I can't cite the source now, but I remember reading somewhere that while magnesium has a sedating effect, calcium can have a stimulating effect. At the time I read this material, I thought about Natural Calm with added Calcium. It seemed like that product would not work nearly as well as the Natural Calm without calcium.

We don't need nearly as much calcium in our diets as is recommended. Did you know that the US has the highest intake of calcium and the worst bone health in the world? The problem is not not getting enough calcium. The problem is eating grains and legumes and other foods that keep our bodies from using the calcium we are getting. The Whole30 menu eliminates all those foods and so we can then incorporate the amount of calcium we are getting instead of having it just pass through.

[Moluv]

jeepifer, on 21 December 2012 - 02:58 AM, said:

I can't take Natural Calm, as the blend makes me itch all over. But I know several people that swear by it!

Is it possible for the itching to start a few days after a dose or is it more immediate? I was itching like crazy a few days ago and thought it was laundry detergent :-/