This is a dual post. One part product review one part health testimony.
I have had an issue with restless sleep and “jittery legs” which has never been diagnosed as Restless Leg Syndrome, but from reading the description I would say that is most likely what it is.
I had gotten into the habit of taking Advil to make it stop and since I’ve been trying SO hard to avoid ibuprofin, really wanted to find an alternative. Tylenol did not help and laying in bed for hours trying to will it away was just ridiculous.
I read a friends Facebook post a weeks ago about this supplement she was giving her son as he has had trouble settling to sleep, the first few nights he slept two hours past what he normally did. So, my research began.
I have been known to jump on the bandwagon with supplements. I know BAD. So I was trying to be smart. I kept reading testimony after testimony about my EXACT issue and how deficient most people are of Magnesium. Sleep is so important so, off to the store I go. Now, I’m a little freaked because if you know anything about Magnesium, it has a bit of effect on the, ahem, excretory system. If you know what I mean. Milk of Magnesia, anyone? I just pictured myself so sound asleep and then waking up realizing I should have worn Depends to bed.
The recommended dose is 2 teaspoons a day. I decide I’m going for 1/2 teaspoon for my first round. You just put in hot water and drink it that way or mix it with juice or something. I just drank it hot- it’s raspberry lemonade flavor.
What happened that night, and literally every night since, is nothing short of amazing. I lay down, I’m relaxed and I SLEEP. If I wake up, I don’t start fretting over the next days, weeks or worse, I go back to SLEEP. I have been getting 8 solid hours for the last week. Simply awesome.
As far as the ‘other’ side effects I’m going to keep my dosage at 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. Things are definitely “moving” but not crazy or without warning.
So for sleep issues I give this product 40 winks, and a bonus snore for the ‘other’ thing, ‘cuz who doesn’t want to keep things moving?
Here are a couple of cool giveaways, and the first one has some really awesome recipes…like a homemade LaraBar. What? So totally awesome, dude!
Check out Chocolate Covered Healthy for a Vitamix giveaway!
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Good luck!
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oooh that looks like something i definitely need to check out.
I love the CALM but it can give you a case of Capt Loose Booty if not careful:)
Totally. That’s why I keep it small.
Might need to try it too. I have “restless leg syndrome.” It was diagnosed at a sleep study. It sometimes wakes me up, but mostly I wake Dan up. He might appreciate it!!