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Can a Chocolate Christmas Save Your Life?

December 18, 2010

Since you’re a chocolate lover – here is a Christmas stocking stuffer idea for the ones you love:

Chocolate could be the best medicine since prescription drugs for your heart and your overall health.

Oh happy Christmas and pass the Pot of Gold!

Before you go face-first into that box of chocolates, read on.

Chocolate: The Taste of Good Health

In Panama there is a tribe of people on Kuna Island. “So?” you ask.

Well, apparently, the tribe’s older folks seem to have a remarkably low incidence of various heart diseases, diabetes, and cancers.

Is it coincidence that cocoa beverages are a principle portion of their diet?

Maybe. … Continue Reading

Christmas Sapping Your Energy? Make this One a Happy, Healthy Holiday

December 14, 2010

Shopping. Decorating. Kids. Grandchildren. Family gatherings. Turkey. New Years Eve.

Okay, this is no time to be yawning and pining away for a nap. Christmas is a high-energy holiday season and if you snooze, you lose.

You want to savor every moment of the season but . . for some reason you’re tired?

Don’t be alarmed. Time does that to a body.

I’ve noticed a trend in recent years among grandparents – they’re exercising more and eating better. Why? Many of them say they want to be around to enjoy their grandkids. More importantly, they want to be healthy so they can do active … Continue Reading