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Some people think that a healthy diet often includes labeling certain food groups as being unhealthy. Take into consideration fats which have an important role in body providing energy and keeping our cells healthy. Another type of food which has been receiving negative reviews is chocolate. But chocolate has its fair share of positive benefits.

Why should we deprive ourselves of life's simple pleasures? Our food cravings after all are sublime messages that tell us that our body needs something. So the next time you feel that you're craving for a chocolate bar, why not take dark chocolate. It definitely is the healthier alternative.

Dark Chocolate for a Healthier Heart

A huge part why people often discourage eating chocolate has to deal with high fat content. But not all fats are considered as unhealthy. Dark chocolate in particular contains saturated and monounsaturated fats which is healthier. Saturated fats are made of stearic acid that can lower a person's cholesterol levels and reducing unhealthy fats.

Dark chocolate also contain powerful anti-oxidants and flavonoids that can unclog veins and arteries. Medical studies have proven that dark chocolate can lower the risk for heart attacks and stroke by as much as forty percent.  This however, should not be taken as a license to indulge carelessly on dark chocolate. It still contains a healthy amount of butter, milk and sugar which are rich fat sources.

Lessen your Cravings

Eating dark chocolate can do wonders for your weight. Studies have shown that eating dark chocolate could actually decrease your sweet food cravings. It helps satiate your sweet tooth and helps you resist reaching out for more sweets. Dark chocolate helps relieve the stress of sweet cravings making it easier for you to stick to your diet.

Helps You Release Stress

Dark chocolate triggers the release of feel good hormones which is the body's natural way of dealing with stress. And if you want to release your feel good hormones naturally then eating dark chocolate can be a healthy way of doing so. This is one of the reasons why highly stressed people often end up with food cravings. Eating is a natural way of satisfying our body and restoring our relaxed state. Stress could be taxing both on our minds and body, dark chocolate can be a way of replenishing our exhausted energy stores.

Managing Diabetes

Here's an interesting fact about dark chocolate. Chocolates that help people with diabetes could be something that can raise a few eyebrows or two. Dark chocolates contain flavonoids that are essential in the production of nitric oxide. Dark chocolate can help in controlling insulin sensitivity. Some medical studies have even shown that people who regularly ate dark chocolate lessened their risk for developing diabetes.

Helps Protect your Skin

Dark chocolate contains flavonoids which can protect your skin from sun damage. Medical research show that people who regularly ate dark chocolate are twice longer to develop skin redness after exposing themselves to the sun.

Brain Food

The brain consumes large amounts of energy. And sugars are the richest and fastest sources of energy for the brain. Dark chocolate is not merely an energy source but also enhances the flow of blood into the brain. It is able to improve blood flow for 2 to 3 hours. Some studies have also shown that people who ate dark chocolate regularly have higher cognitive scores.

If you're searching for a healthier way to satisfy your sweet cravings then dark chocolate could a healthy answer. But even the health benefits of dark chocolate could be put to waste when too much is taken. Eating a healthy diet means taking it moderately. Too much of a good thing can have negative effects on your health. Eat dark chocolates moderately and stay within recommended dietary limits.

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Rosacea is a chronic and potentially life-disruptive disorder primarily affecting facial skin and is often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. A lot have checked that it typically begins any time after age 30 as a redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that may come and go. It may also occur on the neck, chest, scalp or ears.

The redness tends to become ruddier and more persistent over time, and visible blood vessels may appear. Bumps and pimples often develop, and in severe cases the nose may grow swollen and bumpy from excess tissue when left untreated. In some patients, the eyes are also affected, feeling irritated and appearing watery or bloodshot.

Individuals with fair skin who tend to flush or blush easily are believed to be at greater risk. Women are most frequently diagnosed with this disease, but more severe symptoms tend to be seen in men.

There are primary signs of rosacea:

Flushing

A lot of people with rosacea have a history of frequent blushing or flushing. The facial redness may come and go and this is the earliest sign of the disorder.

Persistent Redness

It is the most common individual sign of rosacea, and may resemble a blush or sunburn that does not go away.

Bumps and Pimples

You may have small red solid bumps or pus-filled pimples. Blackheads are absent and burning or stinging may occur while these may resemble acne.

Visible Blood Vessels

Small blood vessels become visible on the skin in many people with rosacea.

Help for Rosacea

Though rosacea cannot be cured, with the proper treatment and elimination of certain triggers from your lifestyle, this condition can be controlled.

Natural Remedies

There are a number of natural remedies and alternative techniques used to reduce rosacea symptoms. Here are some of the most frequently used alternative treatments for rosacea:

Chrysanthellum Indicum Cream

This a cream that contains an extract of the herb Chrysanthellum indicum that may help treat rosacea, according to a Study published in Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology in 2005.

A study on 246 people with rosacea used either a cream containing one percent Chrysanthellum indicum extract or a placebo every day for 12 weeks. The results have shown that the Chrysanthellum indicum cream was significantly more effective than the placebo in reducing rosacea symptoms. Mild adverse reactions were felt and did not differ from those experienced by members of the placebo group.

Niacinamide Cream

Niacinamide may aid in the treatment of rosacea when applied directly to the skin, it is a form of vitamin B3. In a 2005 study, researchers found that a niacinamide-containing facial moisturizer was more effective than a placebo moisturizer in improving the skin barrier among people with rosacea.

Azelaic Acid Cream

This is a substance copied from wheat, rye, and barley. Azelaic acid is thought to alleviate skin redness and reduce rosacea-related papules and pustules when applied to the skin.

Azelaic acid cream has several side effects like stinging on application and lightening of darkened areas of skin.

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Beautiful young lady sleeping with husband on bed It's necessary to collect some moments out of the turbulent working hours to revitalize yourselves. Being a busy office worker or a businessman, your life would never have been offering an extra hour to sit back in a chair and do nothing for a while. You won't stop working like a laborer all day long. You have to give some rest to keep it in a good working condition because the human body works like a machine which gets stuck when it bears over loading.

Life is so fast paced and stressful nowadays that a lot of us are multitasking to the extreme. It's a fact of life that many of us are experiencing exhaustion, fatigue and stress due to the modern pressures of everyday life. It causes us to sleep less soundly than we should, eat the foods we shouldn't and not look after ourselves properly. A huge strain on our health and in particular is what stress puts.

Our adrenal glands and immune system, which means we catch colds more often, pick up bugs and feel run down, worn-out and exhausted. But the great news is that there are really simple ways we can ease that stress and boost our immune systems naturally. It will give our body a chance to recover and find some balance. Just by changing your thought and behavior patterns, you can re-energize your mind and body very easily.

Exercise

A lot of us don't get enough of it, but we need at least 30 minutes exercise every day. You don't need to spend vast amounts of money on gym fees or classes and you don't have to join expensive club. You have to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, that's the easiest way to get it. You can set your alarm 30 minutes earlier than usual and go for a brisk walk before breakfast.

The benefits are enormous. It doesn't mean that you need to go to bed 30 minutes earlier at night. A walk before breakfast energizes your mind and body, getting the blood flowing and your heart is pumping. The best of all, it's free! Try to incorporate a walk into your daily routine in another way if you can't go in the mornings.

If you take public transport to work, then hop off a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way. Take 30 minutes at some stage during the day to go for a walk if you drive. Your body will not only benefit but when you get back to work, your brain will receive a fresh supply of oxygen and you'll be more focused and more energized in the afternoon.

Juicing

Juicing is a simple way to get the essential vitamins and minerals your body is missing. Your skin, health, mood and general well-being will improve. You get 100% natural juices when you make your own vegetable juices and fruit smoothies. Once you tried juicing, you will never want to buy another smoothie from a shop.

Sleep

It's a no-brainer getting a good night's sleep. It is not always easy but it is possible to improve the quality of our sleep and the vital thing is to find ways to relax our body and mind before we go to sleep. If you want to get a good night sleep, it is important to literally “switch off” from technology at least 30 minutes and preferably one hour before getting into bed. It will allow our brain to slow down and helps our blood pressure to return to normal levels before we lie down.

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Honey is more than that great tasting, sweet syrup you bought from your local grocery store. It can give you more than that, health benefits and all.

Honey is made by bees. For bees to be able to make honey, they need to swallow, digest and regurgitate nectars. These nectars contain more than 600 compounds making it very valuable to health. Thus honey has been nicknamed, liquid gold—very apt for its benefits.

Honey can be raw or filtered. Raw honey is at its purest form, not filtered nor strained or heated above 115 Fahrenheit. Commercial honey varieties however were processed that many of its beneficial compounds and enzymes are destroyed or lessened.

Today honey is being integrated into daily diets and even in modern medicine. Yes, honey has a medicinal value which has been discovered way back in time in traditional medicine settings. The many health benefits of honey include its anti-bacterial properties which has been known to humankind back 5,000 years ago.

When Sweet isn't Bad News

We've always known that too much sweet may be bad news for your system, say hello to diabetes. Yes, toxic processed sweeteners can be bad but natural and delicious array of natural sweetener from nature has been changing that.

And doctors advice? When on a sweet binge, try to reach for honey or when sweetening your food, have some honey poured in it instead of sugar.

It boosts Immune System. Since honey is loaded with vitamins, enzymes and lot of minerals, it can help boost immune systems' health and keep it awake against possible unhealthy attacks. Conditions such as flu, coughs and sore throats can be kept at bay by honey.

Can Help You Lose Weight. It may sound farfetched to some but it has been proven. You can have warm water with lemon and a dash of honey in the morning to detoxify. And it has been a craze for about some time even among celebrities. It can cleanse your liver; flush out toxins as well as fat from the body.

Heart Risk reduction. Honey mixed with cinnamon can help reduce cholesterol in the heart thus reducing heart disease risk. You can have it every day to stop serious attacks.

Aids in Digestion. Honey has antiseptic properties which can relieve hyperacidity attack in the stomach and can alleviate indigestion problems. It can help aid in gas problems and can soothe stomach in case you overeat.

Keep your Energy High. Honey is filled with sugar, the healthy one of course, which can be a compound that can energize your body and help you get through a tough day. Honey can help you fight fatigue and a good alternative against coffee.

Clears Your Skin. Honey also has some anti-microbial properties. It has been proven to ease pimple problems when applied topically in the face. A honey left in the face overnight can help clear skin out in the morning it can also be of help for skin conditions such as ring worm, psoriasis and eczema since it can relieve dryness and stop inflammation.

Ease Anxiety. Honey can calm the mind and can ease anxiety.

It can slow down aging. Aging and other external factors can deplete enzymes in the body. But honey can help slow down these aging processes by the ingestion of amylase. It can help restore damaged skin and make you look younger.

With these sweet benefits, you may try to look at honey now not only as a food, a sweetener but a health aid as well. So yes, better start packing up those artificial sweeteners and move into this sweeter and healthier treat.

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Our bodies have a natural attraction to things: beautiful scenery, the fragrant scent of flowers, a gorgeous face and body. But more often than not, people will have an attraction of food. Individuals may have varied appetites, but in common they would have an attraction to sweet food.

Our sweet cravings can be attributed to the presence of sugar and other carbohydrates, which stimulates the release of serotonin, the brain chemical that gives the feeling of satisfaction. However, when it's overdone, it can lead to unsatisfying results. Excessive sugar intake can convert into fat which can add weight to your body.

So, how do you reduce your cravings for sugar and other foods that can make you fat? How can you keep yourself slim and healthy? Check out these natural and safe ways to help you curb your appetite.

1) Know what triggers your appetite. Is it your stress at work or school? Is it because you're too happy or too sad? Is it because you get a trigger from a particular kind of food? If you are able to know what triggers your cravings, you are more than ready to take the next step.

2) Don't give in to your cravings! If you feel a certain kind of food is triggering your appetite, and eating them makes you feel bad, throw them away.

3) Eat some nuts! Healthy nuts like peanuts, almonds, pecans and cashews can be a great snack in between meals. Nuts were shown to reduce the feeling of hunger, but it takes in effect after an hour, so watch how much nuts you have eaten.

4) Reach around for fruits. Fruits like apples, oranges, pineapples and grapes not only have natural sugars on them, but you can also get fiber and nutrients from them. Try to bring fresh fruits instead of the sugary stuff.

5) Have soup on your every meal. Studies from the Pennsylvania State University have shown a bowl of chicken soup served before lunch significantly makes one feel fuller. These can help them consume 100 calories less than having only eaten the main course. Choose broth-based soups over cream-based soups. You may add chunks of vegetables, bits of meats or noodles into the soup to make you feel fuller longer.

6) Do a walk when the sugar rush hits you. When a craving for sweets has hit you, do yourself a favor to walk around the place to let the thought not get into your mind. It also helps you stimulate your body for a little exercise. You can also do breathing and stretching exercises that promote relaxation so you don't get anxious for not satisfying your sweet cravings.

7) Quench your appetite with coffee. The caffeine in coffee doesn't only perk you up, but can also save calories by stimulating your appetite. Just reduce the amount of cream and sugar on it, or simply go have a cup of black brewed coffee.

8) Have regular oral hygiene. Brush your teeth, and rinse with mouthwash. It keeps you less thinking of ruining your minty fresh breath.

9) Get a kick of fiber with oatmeal! Oatmeal, with its filling thick texture, is rich in beta-glucan, a kind of soluble dietary fiber that helps flush out excesses from your digestive tract. Soluble fiber also lowers cholesterol levels for a healthy heart.

10) As always, don't forget to live an active lifestyle to keep your energy levels up.