9 Health Benefits of Chocolate

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Superfoods don't just come from your supermarket's produce aisle. In fact those chocolate candy bars next to the gummy bears now qualify. Study after study proves that dark chocolate—sweet, rich, and delicious—is good for more than curing a broken heart. The secret behind its powerful punch is cacao, also the source of the sweet's distinct taste. Packed with healthy chemicals like flavonoids and theobromine, this little bean is a disease-killing bullet. The only problem? Cacao on its own is bitter, chalky, nasty stuff. Enter milk, sugar, and butter—good for your taste buds, not always good for your health. Besides adding calories, these can dilute the benefits of cacao. So snack smart: Stick to healthy chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao (or cocoa, which is cacao in its roasted, ground form). As long as the content is that high, says Mary Engler, Ph.D., a professor of physiological nursing at the University of California at San Francisco, you can reap the be...
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6 Pressure Points That Will Help You Control Stress and Lose Weight Naturally

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Losing weight is not easy, it may be stressful, and this is something no one wants. Dieting doesn’t help because restricting the intake, fighting natural urges, just builds more stress. Instead, putting the pressure on these 6 acupressure points will help control cravings, as well as control stress. Controlling stress is very important when trying to lose weight because increased stress can lead to emotional eating – or binge eating.

Some people call it “Eating My Feelings,” which helps to build a positive association with feelings of negativity. So one should stop eating their feelings, and feel around for these particular pressure points that will help with stress and weight control. Acupressure is an ancient healing method in which the key healing points need to be pressed with the fingers.

 This process stimulates the body’s natural self -curative abilities, and relieves pressure on the digestive system. Let us know more about it. Ear Point You can find this pressure point by placing a finger against the jaw and moving the jaw up and down. The point with the most movement is the ear point; now calm the jaw and press for a minute. This will help control the appetite and ease stress associated with back and neck pain. Elbow point On the inside of the elbow and the side closest to the ribs is the elbow point.

This stimulates intestinal function and helps to remove excess heat and unwanted moisture from the body. Press this point for a minute every day, using the thumb to apply enough pressure. Abdomen Point It is found an inch (or 2 fingers) below the belly button; the abdomen point focuses on the digestive system, enhancing its function and giving the body and immune system strength. It also reduces constipation. Place two fingers on it and massage.

 Then apply consistent pressure on this point for at least 2 minutes. Doing this twice daily will give best results. Abdominal Sorrow Point Under the last rib on both sides, 4 fingers from the solar plexus, one can find the Abdominal Sorrow Point. When you press and massage on this spot, it relieves indigestion, ulcers, rib pain, and helps balance the appetite.

To activate this spot, one should curve their fingers just under the ribs and in- line with the earlobes. Massage and apply pressure for 5 minutes a day to help with stress and weight control. Knee Point The Knee point is found 2 inches below the kneecap, on the outside of the leg. If the muscle moves under the finger on flexing the foot, the right spot has been found. Start with a massage, then press this spot for 2 minutes.

Activating this pressure point will improve digestion and “nourish the blood”. Massage and press every day to start noticing the changes in the body. Ankle point 2 inches above the ankle, on the inside of the leg and just off the bone one can find the Ankle Point. Stimulating this spot will help the digestive system, to metabolize the meals. Apply pressure for a minute with the thumb or knuckle and release slowly. Do this daily for better results.

 Acupressure practitioners claim that many people have lost weight through acupressure. This is because it loosens the muscles and increases efficacy. When combined with healthy diet and regular exercise, it can help lose weight. When a little pressure is applied on the special energy meridian points on the body, they give excess heat and moisture and helps improve circulation. This helps to lose weight. Since acupressure strengthens the digestive system, it helps to control appetite. So enjoy losing weight naturally without stress!!!

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