The official Cal Mag thread

04-01-2008, 08:49 AM

ok.. I was *very* surprised that there's not a sticky that just screams CALLLLL MAGGGGG!

But since there's not.... (and please redirect me if I missed it) can everyone sort of chip in to this one? Links are fine. One word answers are fine. Whatever you want to say.

Cal Mag is mentioned in every fifth thread here.. on every forum.

i'm still snitching kids Calcium gummy bears

but probably need to move on to something more.. ahem.. mature.

So..
1) What's the best brand?
2) Any features to look for or avoid (I've seen mention of carbonate free.. ?) ?
3) Typical dosing for adults and children?
4) What issues are caused by Cal/Mag deficiency... or what issues are generally helped by Cal/Mag?
5) Any side effects or cautions? (I saw the thread about sleepiness... SEE! As many times as I've heard CalMag praised, I never knew *that* about it...

)

Give me the scoop guys! I've googled this a bit, but I always find out stuff here that Google doesn't turn up.

04-01-2008, 08:52 AM

I think there might be one in the Cradled forum FAQ. I don't remember. I mean, I know there is one, just not where exactly.

hey mommy · 04-01-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Raspberries

I think there might be one in the Cradled forum FAQ. I don't remember. I mean, I know there is one, just not where exactly.

Well that doesn't help those of us who never go there.. I think it should be here too.

cobluegirl · 04-01-2008, 08:58 AM

hmm...good idea...

LadybugSam · 04-01-2008, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey mommy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raspberries

I think there might be one in the Cradled forum FAQ. I don't remember. I mean, I know there is one, just not where exactly.

Well that doesn't help those of us who never go there.. I think it should be here too.

cal/mag is good for people who are not pregnant as well

HomeWithMyBabies · 04-01-2008, 09:11 AM

I sort of hop around brand wise so I'll be curious to see what people like. For the boys we give Peter Gillham's Natural calm stuff, they have baby and kid ones, too.

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What issues are caused by Cal/Mag deficiency... or what issues are generally helped by Cal/Mag?

I can say for sure my migraines are less frequent and less severe. I noticed it a few months into taking the mag, and then happened to read the bottle where it said migraines could be a sign of a deficiency. I sleep better, too.

04-01-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey mommy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raspberries

I think there might be one in the Cradled forum FAQ. I don't remember. I mean, I know there is one, just not where exactly.

Well that doesn't help those of us who never go there.. I think it should be here too.

I agree. Hope I didn't come off as bad or anything. I was just saying that there was something out there somewhere, just wasn't sure where (

I know so helpful)

hey mommy · 04-01-2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raspberries

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey mommy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raspberries

I think there might be one in the Cradled forum FAQ. I don't remember. I mean, I know there is one, just not where exactly.

Well that doesn't help those of us who never go there.. I think it should be here too.

I agree. Hope I didn't come off as bad or anything. I was just saying that there was something out there somewhere, just wasn't sure where (

I know so helpful)

no, you didn't come off as bad or anything. I was just trying to remind people that some of us don't visit the cradled board and having it as a sticky here too would be a good idea.

klpmommy · 04-01-2008, 09:51 AM

it has helped my restless leg syndrome & solved some, ahem, bowel issues.

I think a sticky here is a good idea, it is kind of "hidden" in cradled & I know a lot of ladies don't go there.

LadybugSam · 04-01-2008, 09:53 AM

I know that when i take my cal mag i sleep better, i'm more regular, and i don't have leg cramps

I got the trader joe calcium citrate/vit D and then i take the magnesium with it. I take it right before bed.

Calcium citrate is the most readily absorbed calcium, from what i read..

where IS Allison? :P

ShiriChayim · 04-01-2008, 10:47 AM

hey mommy · 04-01-2008, 10:53 AM

I take the Natural Calm at night when I remember... I need to remember more often though.. It does help me a lot.

04-01-2008, 10:54 AM

I have some.. but I always forget to take it.

Maybe I should add a line to my siggy...

Calliope · 04-01-2008, 10:57 AM

So is Natural Calm good? I almost got some but the $20 a container thing stopped me.

Gentle Journey · 04-01-2008, 11:00 AM

I'm intrested in dosing for kids, adults and pregnancy

04-01-2008, 08:49 AM	#1
Katherine Guest Posts: n/a	The official Cal Mag thread ok.. I was very surprised that there's not a sticky that just screams CALLLLL MAGGGGG! But since there's not.... (and please redirect me if I missed it) can everyone sort of chip in to this one? Links are fine. One word answers are fine. Whatever you want to say. Cal Mag is mentioned in every fifth thread here.. on every forum. i'm still snitching kids Calcium gummy bears but probably need to move on to something more.. ahem.. mature. So.. 1) What's the best brand? 2) Any features to look for or avoid (I've seen mention of carbonate free.. ?) ? 3) Typical dosing for adults and children? 4) What issues are caused by Cal/Mag deficiency... or what issues are generally helped by Cal/Mag? 5) Any side effects or cautions? (I saw the thread about sleepiness... SEE! As many times as I've heard CalMag praised, I never knew that about it... ) Give me the scoop guys! I've googled this a bit, but I always find out stuff here that Google doesn't turn up.

04-01-2008, 08:52 AM	#2
Raspberries Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The official Cal Mag thread I think there might be one in the Cradled forum FAQ. I don't remember. I mean, I know there is one, just not where exactly.

04-01-2008, 08:58 AM	#4
cobluegirl Rose Garden never be afraid of who you were meant to be Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 43,819	Re: The official Cal Mag thread hmm...good idea... __________________ T4/1 ISTJ Enneagram 9 Ds-T4/2 Dd1-T1/4 Dd2-T2/1 The greatest challenge for most of us is believing that we are worthy now, right this minute. Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites. ~Brene Brown "The Gifts of Imperfection"[/CENTER]

04-01-2008, 09:51 AM	#9
klpmommy Deactivated Beware the gorgon, she's having a bad hair day Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DFW area Posts: 54,024	Re: The official Cal Mag thread it has helped my restless leg syndrome & solved some, ahem, bowel issues. I think a sticky here is a good idea, it is kind of "hidden" in cradled & I know a lot of ladies don't go there.

04-01-2008, 09:53 AM	#10
LadybugSam Deactivated ladybug, ladybug fly away home Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 18,187	Re: The official Cal Mag thread I know that when i take my cal mag i sleep better, i'm more regular, and i don't have leg cramps I got the trader joe calcium citrate/vit D and then i take the magnesium with it. I take it right before bed. Calcium citrate is the most readily absorbed calcium, from what i read.. where IS Allison? :P

04-01-2008, 10:47 AM	#11
ShiriChayim Rose Garden Rock on!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18,102	Re: The official Cal Mag thread __________________ ~Heather~ ENFP married to my ENJF hubby gently mothering: ds15yo- the performer, ds14yo- the gamer, ds 12yo- the adventurer, and dd 10yo-the dynamo Missing my little Malachi David and Hannah Danielle, in Jesus' arms Check out my blog "Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." Dr Seuss

04-01-2008, 10:53 AM	#12
hey mommy Rose Garden I am so hopelessly in love.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chillin' in the California hills Posts: 24,678	Re: The official Cal Mag thread I take the Natural Calm at night when I remember... I need to remember more often though.. It does help me a lot. __________________ Janice (ISFP), single-mommy to Cias(11) Samuel( 4) and 2 babies in heaven Scully: You know, there is life on this planet. Mulder: I've seen the life on this planet, Scully, that's why I'm looking elsewhere. A Check out my NEW facebook page. I am now a Plexus Ambassador.

04-01-2008, 10:54 AM	#13
HEmomma Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The official Cal Mag thread I have some.. but I always forget to take it. Maybe I should add a line to my siggy...

04-01-2008, 10:57 AM	#14
Calliope Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 11,078	Re: The official Cal Mag thread So is Natural Calm good? I almost got some but the $20 a container thing stopped me. __________________ ~Grace~ Blessed mommy to The Dread Pirate R - 6!!! and BabyG homebirth'd homeboy - 3 Awaiting reunion with Ruby Elizabeth born 17w 6d - 1/28/10 Agent Romance Saving the world, one bedroom at a time!!

04-01-2008, 11:00 AM	#15
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