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Written By:ImmaChocoholic | February 6, 2010
Raw Chocolate is Powerful? Yes this statement is true, but what does it really mean? First, let’s take a look at what various media such as television, radio, internet, magazines and newspapers are saying about the benefits of antioxidants.
Alton Brown of the Food Network often talks about antioxidants during his show Good Eats (now celebrating its 10th season on air) and recently he can be seen in a commercial walking through a field of Concord grapes talking about polyphenols. Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants found in plant based foods but what is the big deal about them anyway?
Well… recent Polyphenol research reports indicate quite strongly that they help prevent disease and cancer while helping to improve cardio vascular health.
Let me explain… Each time we breathe we create free radicals. Oxidative stress is uncontrollable yet it does damage cells through free radicals. We can help neutralize free radicals by consuming foods high in antioxidants which help reduce cell damage and oxidative stress. So it’s nice to see more of these informative commercials and ads using words like antioxidants and polyphenols. I feel it’s about time people become familiar with important antioxidant terminology!
Here are just a few popular polyphenol infused foods: Grapes, Cacao, Legumes, Blueberries, Strawberries, Olive Oil.
Follow the Lead of The Baby Boomers…
As baby boomers mature, they are becoming more health conscious. Most baby boomers want to feel better than they did yesterday or they just want to feel more like the way they ‘used’ to feel when they were younger. In order to achieve these results, many individuals resort to drastic changes in their diet. This is one of the primary reasons so many people are now embracing a balanced vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. These lifestyle changes inherently incorporate high amounts of naturally occurring antioxidants into a person’s daily diet. As a result, vegetarians and vegans often achieve excellent results with respect to improving their quality of life and extending their individual longevity.
Others just can’t wrap their heads around going Vegetarian or Vegan because they love meat and carbohydrates. As a result, positive dietary changes may never happen until a person is faced with a life threatening illness. Often time is against these people because too much accumulated damage has been done to their bodies. My question is, “Why wait until you are dealt that card?” A more enjoyable quality of life is attainable now by eating better foods and getting as many antioxidants as possible delivered to your body on a daily basis.
Antioxidant Foods… The List Is Long, The Choice Is Yours!
Ok, this all sounds great but where can I get these nutrients? Looking at that list above, what item sounds most appealing? My choice is without a doubt… Cacao! Why? Because it’s chocolate! More importantly, it’s a great way to add a powerful antioxidant to your diet without having to initially make drastic changes to your daily eating habits. In addition, if you are Vegetarian or Vegan it is a great way to supplement which ever lifestyle you are currently embracing.
RAW Cacao… A Wonderful Superfood!
Cacao is a very high source of polyphenols and contains the flavoid Epicatechin. Epicathechin is pronounced ‘epi CAT a Kin’ and is a powerful antioxidant that helps blood flow by dilation of veins and arteries thus helping with cardiovascular disease. It also is a great help for those with diabetes. “Studies show that epicatechin and other flavonoids exert a protective role on osmotic fragility of cells, similar to that of insulin.” (Top Cultures) For more information on Epicathechin please visit: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition where you can read many more articles regarding chocolate research findings.
Farmers who harvest these giant pods of gold remove the beans and the pulp and let them ferment for a few days in the sun. They then prepare them for shipping to giant chocolate companies. During the process these beans turn to a wonderful hue of earth tones from brown to red.
Beware of Store Bought Chocolate!
Unfortunately, most store bought chocolate loses a significant amount of its potency during processing because the heating process destroys the naturally occurring antioxidants. You will find the ORAC levels of many mainstream chocolate bars to be significantly lower than what is found in RAW Chocolate. The important thing here is to remember that you are looking for at least 70% cacao in your chocolate of choice.
Read the label and see if you can pronounce every ingredient listed on there and if you can’t then I would have to ask, why put it into your body? Taking time to find the good stuff will give you these powerful antioxidants that everyone needs every day.
Raw chocolate is certainly powerful! Watch for new studies from the medical world which will certainly be covered by the various media concerning the POWER OF CHOCOLATE! Chocoholics and their friends around the world will now have an excuse to eat raw chocolate and not feel guilty any more.
I Love Chocolate…Tell me about your Favorites!
I am always interested in learning about people’s favorite chocolates. My favorites are called, ”Healthy Chocolates!” They are raw cold pressed so I know I am getting 100% of these wonderful nutrients because they are not cooked. What is your favorite raw chocolate?
Your Chocolate Temptress,
Jean Kelsey
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To The Moon Alice – Your Guide to How the Moon Phases Affect your Daily Life
Written By:San Dan Yi | January 17, 2010
The Honeymooners was one of my favorite television shows growing up and even today I still laugh when I think of Jackie Gleason screaming at the top of his lungs, ‘To the Moon Alice, To the Moon!” While Jackie used the phrase as a humorous way to express his frustrations, the moon and its’ cycles actually play a very important role in our lives here on Earth.
Let us take a moment to review some of the moons cycles and how they relate to our daily lives:
Moon Phases and Women
Moon cycles govern a women’s menstrual cycle which is important in regards to the overall procreation of our species. This cycle is brought to head by the full moon’s arrival each month. However do to various dietary, and other biochemical interferences with these cycles i.e. birth control, soy products to name a few, not all women are able to follow this ‘natural cycle”
Moon Phases and Gardeners
Garden Planting by the Phases of the Moon focuses on coordinating the planting crops according to the amount of light being reflected by the sun off of the moon. Many vegetables in the night shade family only grow under the moon’s light. These nightshade vegetables are potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and all depend on the light of the moon to grow.
Moon Gardeners often plant their vegetable garden during the new moon, as the lack of “moonlight” permits the seeds to sprout. As the moon’s light increases over the month the seeds will take root and begin to grow.
Moon Phases and Fishermen
Mariners and fishermen know what types of fish to fish for in the evening by the amount of light from the moon. Anglers who rely on the “Solunar Theory” often experience larger catches than those fisherman who rely on luck or revisit the same old fishing spots just out of routine.
So, the next time you speak to a fisherman ask him or her, ”What type of fish are running durring the current moon cycle?” You will find the answer to be quite interesting. Just remember, altitude plays an important role in the moon’s ability to affect the tide. The closer you are to sea level, the greater affect a full moon will have on the tide.
Moon Phases and the Healing Arts
In many naturopathic disciplines i.e. acupuncture, homeopathy, energy healing to name a few the moon and its cycles represents the feminine aspect or the Yin energy of our bodies in the natural order of things in nature the moon rules the tide cycles of our planets oceans, in this respect it rules the oceanic fluid of your physical body system which is water, and all the organs that relate to water liver, kidneys, gall bladder as water is a way the body “flushes” out toxins.
Moon Phases and Your Hair
Moon phases also affect how your hair responds to hair cuts and various styling techniques. Proponents of this concept rely heavily upon the belief that because the body contains so many fluids it is only natural that the moon will greatly influence all aspects of a human being’s bodily fuctions.
According to author Dr. George Michael (”George Michael’s Secrets For Beautiful Hair”):
“The moon has a magnetic influence on hair just as it does on the tides. During the first quarter of the moon, a person on earth has an extremely opposite electrical pull to the moon itself.. Electric static goes through the body, through the hair, and becomes immersed into the atmosphere. The hair actually serves as a conductor of electricity, and breakage and splitting are minimized.”
So the next time you are considering a major hair alteration try incorporationg a few moon phase hair care techniques into your scheduling plans.
Moon Phases and Surgery
Blood, like the ocean, has fluctuating tides. Many people avoid surgeries during a full moon because the tide is considered “high.” At this stage of the moon cycle, the patient may suffer a greater chance of experiencing ruptured vessels and difficulties associated with the healing process.
Give Thanks to the Moon and Listen to the Messages it is Sending!
I hope you take the time, to appeciate not only the beauty of the moon but to also take into consideration how it affects our everday lives. We are all one and unless we try to take into consideration how we are all connected we will continuously miss out on the greater joys of life.
The idea here is to be in synchronicity with your environment in order to create greater balance in your life. Your life will unfold like a flower and you will be able to access your Magical Self once balance occurs and you become more in tune with life’s rhythms. The ebb and flow of life will cradle and comfort you instead of turning your boat over when then the next big wave hits.
A Moon Phase Calendar is now on my website so you will have easy access to the current moon phase information. Try to impliment some of the ideas described above and you will enjoy a more fulfilling life experience.
Namaste,
San Dan Yi
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Feng Shui Crystals… Discover Relief from Difficult In-Laws by Introducing Stibnite into Your Home!
Written By:San Dan Yi | January 4, 2010
Feng Shui Crystals have a wide range of uses including the ability to help you deal with difficult in-laws. Stibnite, sometimes called Antimonite, is a wonderful opaque colored Crystal often used by Feng Shui Practitioners as a remedy to remove negative thought patterns.
So, if you are having trouble with your in-laws try exposing them to this fabulous and largely unknown Feng Shui Crystal. You might be surprised by its effectiveness and no longer will you have to be stressed out when you invite your spouse’s parents over for dinner or a holiday get-together.
Stibnite’s Appearance
Stibnite’s appearance is quite dramatic. It is striated vertically with soft, black streaks and has a brilliant, metallic luster. Its color ranges from lead gray to black and at times it is known to attract a bit of attention by those who have never experienced the unique and lustrous pattern of its jasperoid matrix.
Stibnite’s Placement
In general, I feel the best place to put a piece of Stibnite Crystal is in the living room because this is the area of the home where most families tend to congregate and keep their family photographs. Feng Shui Principles also believe the living room represents our loved ones, so there is a good chance your in-laws will be spending a lot of their time in this room when they come over to visit.
Try putting the piece of Stibnite on an end table or coffee table. It is best not to discuss with anyone what this stone does as non-well wishing in-laws, bent on creating relationship problems for you, will only resist what the stone does naturally.
Remember, Stibnite has powerful abilities to disarm both negative people and people who do not think of you in a positive light. So, let’s try to maximize your in-law’s exposure to this Feng Shui Crystal and in a relatively short period of time, you will be removed from any negative thought forms that are put upon you and the pressure it can cause in your relationships.
Also, many in-law relationship problems have a negative effect on the children of the household. These negative situations cause high levels of stress for all parties involved. Exposure to Stibnite will help you not to be negative when speaking about your in-laws while children are present.
Stibnite as a Peace Offering
You may also consider giving this Feng Shui Crystal as a gift to your in-laws. The longer someone is exposed to the crystal’s energy the more likely they will improve their behavior. Stibnite will disarm their negative thinking processes and if exposed to it long enough they will start to examine their motives on a deeper level. This period of self reflection will in turn eventually lead them to have more positive thoughts towards you.
This is not to say that all in laws are difficult. If you happen to be one of the unfortunate people who have difficulty in your personal relationships, due to negativity emanating from your family or your mate’s family, you will find this stone to be a powerful ally in your quest to have a happy and productive marriage.
Now you can stop thinking about moving far away from your in-laws, like so many couples consider, when faced with this specific challenge to their personal happiness. Your difficult in-laws will become a thing of the past when you introduce this wonderful Feng Shui Product into your household.
Namaste,
San Dan Yi
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Accessing The Magical Self…Your Direct Connection to All That Is, Was and Ever Will Be!
Written By:San Dan Yi | December 7, 2009
The Magical Self is accessed when we confidently hear the voice of inner guidance which I believe to be directly connected to the divine source or what some call the omniscient. Access to and reliance upon the God source permits us to have synchronicity and timing which creates the feeling of always being in the right place and the right time.
How to access the Magical Self requires the daily practice of keeping our minds still and filled with quietness. Through this process we become more in tune and in sync with our inner guidance system because we are not disturbed by the relentless bombardment of outside noise. Without noise, there is only one sound to listen to and that is the voice of God. Remember, the voice is always there, it is up to you to take notice.
The Rat Race is Just an Illusion, So Be Careful of Its Seductive Ways!
However, for many of us this is a difficult and challenging task because our lives are filled with so much responsibility that our minds are constantly at work completing a multitude of assignments. Much like an assembly line, our minds go through the day identifying, coordinating and solving problem after problem. Even if we don’t have a problem to focus on, we might make one up just to keep our life interesting!
An unrelenting focus upon problem solving only further exacerbates the necessity of quieting our minds so we can listen to our inner directives. So you see, a life without balance only creates increasing amounts of chaos and unhappiness to the point we find ourselves spiraling out of control. Just like the song “Once in a Lifetime” by the Talking Heads, you will soon be muttering to yourself, “How did I get here?”
Ride the Wave of Life or Permit Your Life To Unfold Like A Flower…The Choice is Yours!
When we access the Magical Self our lives transform and blossom in ways we could only imagine. Much like a surfer, riding a big wave, people who become more in sync with their inner voice find that manifesting the things they want from life becomes a flowing experience. In order to stay on top of your personal wave (your vision of what your life should be like) you will have to “listen” to it and let it become part of you until the two become one.
Others who successfully access the Magical Self often associate their life with a flower blooming in the spring or “being” as natural as drawing a breath. Life just happens naturally without much thought, anxiety or stress. I know you have met people like this and wonder, “How do they do it?”
The amazing thing is the more you are able to access your Magical Self the more you will be able to attract positive outcomes. Over time many people find that they have the ability to call in more rewarding employments situations, healthier relationships, improved health and greater abundance.
Living an Inspired Life is Your Birthright… Take, Live, Be What is Rightfully Yours!
I believe living an inspired life is our birthright and we unknowingly drift away from the necessary daily activities that are needed in order to access the Magical Self. One thing is for certain, when we quiet the mind, speak less, stop buying into self created drama of those around us, our lives become more still and in focus. It is at this point that we access and create magical outcomes in our life and enter into a phase of what I call “Total Synchronicity with the Universe!”
How Do I Get From Here to There?
Let’s take a look at how we can create some quiet time inside ourselves and by doing so help aid our journey towards accessing our Magical Self.
We must try and create and incorporate these daily practices in our lives on a consistent basis without making excuses or engaging any negative self talk patterns like “I try but I just can’t do it” or “I am just too busy” or “My lifestyle is not conducive to being able to be consistent.” At the end of the day, it is our responsibility to create a seemingly blessed and magical living experience.
Here are some of the daily practices that will help you access your Magical Self.
1. Implement a daily practice of meditation… Try to meditate 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the evening as this is one of the most powerful and consistent ways to quiet the mind and listen to our own inner guidance system.
2. Create and apply healthy personal boundaries… Take time to review your relationships with lovers, family and friends. Start to take a realistic and non-judgmental viewpoint towards those who are directly involved in your life.
This is necessary as we must discover those in our lives that take and take and take until we have been emptied out. These people are sometimes called, “Energy Vampires.” Remember there are no victims and we are the maestro of the orchestra of our lives. The more you are distracted by the negative events of your life and the draining daily occurrences of the world in which we live the further you will drift away from being able to access your magical self.
3. Speak less and listen more… As we make this journey from within, we come to understand how people self create all aspects of their lives… The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Through listening and speaking less we do not allow ourselves to be drawn into any situation in life that is not for our best and highest good.
Through silence we become more aligned with our highest good because when all the other sounds are eliminated we become witness to the only conversation that really matters and that is between our soul and the universal life force, the omniscient or what many call “God.”
4. Take time to nurture yourself… Finding time to Nurture Yourself is sometimes dificult because we come in to this life with many things to work on and work through. The more we become victorious over our challenges, whether they are relationships, health, money, material possessions and the like, the freer we become. However, we can’t use personal circumstances as reasons not to appropriately take care of ourselves. So make sure to eat appropriately, exercise regularly and take personal time just for yourself.
The journey towards personal happiness becomes more accessible once we are able to clear all “obstacles from the runway of our life.” You are going to hear a very loud, “Clear for Takeoff Signal” once you take time for your own mental and physical needs.
Try these very simply suggestions without further excuse making and you will see a rapid and consistent unfolding process in your life where you can now access the Magical Self!
I now leave you to ponder one of my favorite inspirational quotes:
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.
Concerning all acts of initiative there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and endless plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself the Providence moves too.
All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred.
A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would come his way.
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it! Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”
~ Goethe
Namaste,
SanDanYi
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