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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING NATURAL CALM

I am writing detailed instructions for using NATURAL CALM because there are some concepts about taking this product that are unusual. If you would like to print this the easiest way is to copy and paste just the text into Word, wordpad or notepad and then print. 

1. The first rule is that you must stop taking any other calcium or magnesium supplement temporarily! Less than 200mg such as in most multivitamin-minerals is okay.

This is very often misunderstood or ignored as unimportant but calcium will block the absorption of magnesium! If you try taking NATURAL CALM with calcium supplements, especially at the same time of the day, the calcium will block the absorption and the magnesium will go on into the colon instead of being absorbed. Excess magnesium in the colon will cause a laxative effect. Similarly, if you are taking other magnesium supplements there will be too much magnesium for the body to absorb and you will also get a laxative effect. If you are taking a calcium/magnesium combination the effect is even worse. In many cases the calcium supplement is partly responsible for your magnesium deficiency to begin with! So for the first two weeks at least, do not take any other calcium, magnesium or calcium/magnesium combination supplements.

Stopping calcium supplements for a couple of weeks should not be a problem and because NATURAL CALM helps the body absorb calcium you will be getting more calcium from your diet than you were anyway.

2. Use HOT water. Very hot tap water is usually sufficient but it is important to use hot water so the NATURAL CALM  dissolves completely. This is one reason it is absorbed so well.

3. The third rule is to start slow. The ability to absorb magnesium will vary quite a bit from person to person. Many people also have problems with absorption related to other conditions. If you have problems absorbing even small amounts of NATURAL CALM (get a strong laxative effect) then you may have an unhealthy intestinal tract. If that is the case you may email us for information on nutrition to rapidly improve intestinal health. If intestinal problems prevent you from using NATURAL CALM normally at first, you can also email us and request an additional 30 days on your guarantee so that you will have time to try NATURAL CALM properly. Before you assume that you have absorption problems make sure you are not taking calcium. Did you notice that I emphasize this? Some people may even need to limit their amounts of calcium rich foods like dairy products for a short time. Start with 1/3-1/2 level teaspoon.

4. The fourth rule is to take enough. Some people will require much more than others (up to 3 tablespoons). The proper way to take NATURAL CALM is to keep increasing the amount you take each night until you start getting a noticeable laxative effect. This means you are absorbing almost all of the magnesium and the extra is acting as a laxative. Having a laxative effect, even a strong one, does not mean something is wrong, it only means you are not absorbing it all. You can back the dose down slightly so you get little or no laxative effect. That is the amount you need to take. This amount can change over time, especially once your body starts to "catch up" on the amount of magnesium it needs. 

5. If you are getting enough NATURAL CALM you should be able to immediately feel the relaxation effect and sleep better. This is not usually so subtle it is hard to tell. You should be able to do this with no significant laxative effect although most people notice they are more regular with NATURAL CALM. Most people will notice they are more relaxed throughout the day as well. For me the most noticeable daytime effect was not getting nearly so tense over traffic delays. This was quite striking, so watch for changes in attitude and anxiety like that. IF NATURAL CALM WORKS FOR YOU, THIS MEANS YOU ARE DEFICIENT IN MAGNESIUM. SO TAKE IT REGULARLY TO GET YOUR MAGNESIUM LEVELS UP, NOT JUST WHEN YOU CAN’T SLEEP.

6. Some people seem to do best with just NATURAL CALM and seem to get enough calcium from their diet once they are on NATURAL CALM. As long as NATURAL CALM is working well for you stick with it. Most people though will notice at some point that it is not working quite as well as it did at first. This simply means that you have restored magnesium levels and now need to find a balance of calcium and magnesium. The same company makes effervescent CAL-MAG and CALM PLUS CALCIUM which will supply calcium and magnesium together. With a little experimenting almost anyone can find the balance of calcium and magnesium they need.  It is surprisingly easy to tell when your calcium and magnesium levels are correct, you feel more relaxed and sleep better! Some people opt to take NATURAL CALM at night and their regular calcium supplement in the morning (once they have "caught up" on magnesium with just NATURAL CALM). This can work well for some people. The way you judge if you have the right balance is if you have the same relaxation and ability to sleep well that you experienced when first starting on NATURAL CALM, without any excessive laxative effect. 

NOTE ON THE NEW FLAVORS: You will find that the new flavors of Natural Calm fizz up even more than the original. Use a large enough cup or glass. I like the original the best but I have always liked tart flavors anyway. If you try one of the new flavors I suggest trying Sweet Lemon first, it’s very good. Natural Vitality also now offers “Mama Calm”, “Kids Calm” and “Baby Calm”. These are very good products also. My grandsons often ask me for Natural Calm before going to bed because even at six and four they recognize that it helps them calm down and go to sleep easily (and thus avoid getting in trouble with their parents). They enjoy the new flavors but the oldest often wants the “real” Natural Calm like Grandad drinks (original flavor). Don’t hesitate to give normal, healthy children Natural Calm, just start with low doses. About 1/8 teaspoon for a toddler, ¼ teaspoon for a young child (4-8) and ½ teaspoon for an older child. Add a dash of hot water then cold orange juice once it dissolves. If there are no laxative effects you can raise the amount slowly. If they don’t seem to be responding as well after a while the same rule applies, start alternating with Calm Plus Calcium or Cal-Mag instead.

Please keep these instructions for troubleshooting if you have problems taking Natural Calm

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