Let's be honest - in today's world, a supplement called Natural Calm sounds more than necessary. Between stressful jobs, a stressful political environment, stressful financial situations, and more, we could all use a little more "calm" in our lives.
But - as I hope you know by now - there is no magic pill to fix anything - even stress. Stress management is multi-faceted and can take lots of work to address it properly.
Natural Calm can help, though, and can be a useful tool in that holistic approach.
What Is Natural Calm?
Natural Calm is a powder-based magnesium supplement. It is taken to address magnesium deficiency.
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Is Corn Healthy?
As a cereal grain, corn is not considered Paleo. That's just the truth of the matter. But here at Ultimate Paleo Guide - we believe that it's incredibly important to be knowledgeable on all types of foods. And we get questions about corn all of the time. And rightly so - it's a staple food in America.
If you follow Paleo (and you probably do somewhat since you're reading this site...), corn is off the table. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be informed on what corn actually is - and if it's "healthy" or not.
That's the goal of this article. If you want to read all about why grains, like corn, aren't considered Paleo - check out our ...
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What Is Epsom Salt?
Epsom salt is a commercial name for magnesium sulfate. Magnesium sulfate is a mineral that can be found naturally or manufactured.
Magnesium itself is a mineral that is found within plants, animals, and human beings. It is also one of the most common elements inside the Earth’s crust.
In our bodies, almost all magnesium is found within our soft tissues, muscles and bone. These magnesium reservoirs are important for many vital processes.
It helps to stabilize enzymes that are vital for essential functions, such as muscle contraction and protein synthesis.
Bone formation, heartbeat, and brain activity are also reliant on magnesium ...
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All About Activated Charcoal
What is Activated Charcoal?
Activated charcoal is a compound that is made from selected raw materials. Also known as activated carbon, it can be made from any carbonaceous raw material.
These consist of any materials that contain carbon, such as coconut shells, wood, or coal.
To “activate” the selected material, it is subjected to a specialized treatment process. The activation itself involves innate chemical and physical changes.
First, the carbonaceous substance is burnt without any oxygen at high temperatures.
Any heat-sensitive (volatile) compounds are stripped away, leaving a carbon skeleton – or “char”.
This char is then ...
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Should You Ditch Your Low Carb Diet?
In light of the recent study published in The Lancet, you may be asking yourself if you should ditch your low carb diet altogether.
And how can you not when headlines such as...
“Study links low-carb diets with early death”
“Low carb diets shorten your life unless you are mostly vegetarian …”
And
“Low-carb diets could shorten life, study suggests”
...scream at you from your computer screen?
I’m here to tell you - not so fast. As with literally anything that comes out in the mainstream media today, you have to really look at the content - not just the headlines. This is imperative in the age of clickbait and attention-grabbing ...
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Dragon Fruit…Pink Fruit…What IS That?!
What is Pink Fruit/Dragon Fruit?
Hylocereus undatus (also known as pink fruit or dragon fruit) is a member of the Cactaceae family. This includes all species of climbing cacti.
The scientific Latin name of the fruit is derived from several words. Hyle means woody, ceurus is waxy, and undatus describes something wavy.
As a type of cactus, hylocereus undatus thrives in dry climates. These plants produce fruits in four to six cycles per year.
This plant is referred to by names referencing its large, white flowers which bloom only during the evening. These include: moonflower, Cinderella plant, and Lady of the Night.
The oval-shaped ...
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Can You Microwave a Sweet Potato? (And Other Info About This Root…)
A sweet potato, also known as ipomoea batatas, is a type of plant. The dark red, brown or purplish roots are the edible part of the plant.
Sweet potatoes are one of the OG Paleo superstar foods. And rightly so, it's delicious, nutritious, and super versatile.
If you have ever had questions about this root, this article is going to answer all of your questions. And chances are, you'll be craving a sweet potato when you're done. :)
So, Can You Microwave a Sweet Potato?
Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes can be enjoyed raw. As the name suggests, they have a sweet flavor that is ideal for all sorts of dishes.
But sweet ...
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Paleo Vs Keto – An In Depth Look
Paleo, Keto, low carb - high fat, Atkins, etc. Low carbohydrate diets are definitely all the rage right now.
Celebrities like Halle Berry and Vanessa Hudgens have sang the praises of the ketogenic diet while Kim Kardashian has endorsed Atkins, and Jessica Biel and Kristin Cavallari are Paleo fans.
But with some much information out there, the whole “low carb diet” thing can become confusing.
If you’re reading this on our site, chances are you are already interested in the Paleo diet. That’s great - we’re kind of big fans of it, too.
This article aims to clear up the confusion about Paleo and Keto. What are the similarities? Where ...
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How Can The Paleo Diet Help Prevent Liver Fat?
Your liver is important...
Your liver is one of the hardest-working, multi-tasking organs in your entire body. Its roles include:
detoxifying the blood and cleansing the body of accumulated chemicals, alcohol, excess hormones, medications and toxins
regulating blood composition to balance levels of protein, fat and sugar
producing bile and enzymes needed for the digestion of fats
breaking down and expelling excess hormones to prevent imbalances
storing extra nutrients including iron, vitamins and minerals
helping to balance electrolyte levels (like calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium)
What causes fat to accumulate ...
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What Is Resistant Starch?
How Does Resistant Starch Work?
Resistant starch is a form of starch that is not completely broken down by the intestines.
Instead of being absorbed, bacteria in the intestine turn resistant starch into short-chain fatty acids (SCFA).
The small intestine breaks down most starches, a process that converts them into sugar. These types of starches get fully absorbed by the small intestine.
Resistant starch is termed as “resistant” because it is able to resist digestion. During the digestion process, resistant starch travels to the large intestine.
Once in the large intestine, intestinal bacteria begin working to ferment it. In this ...
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